As the technology landscape continues to evolve, QNAP is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) setups. The latest additions to their lineup, the QVP-41C and QVP-21C, promise to deliver exceptional performance and capabilities while catering to budget-conscious users. Let’s delve into the exciting features of these new models and explore how they’re setting new standards in the NVR market.
🌟 Meet the QVP-41C and QVP-21C: A New Era of NVR Solutions 🌟
QVP-41C: High-Performance 4-Bay NVR for Demanding Needs The QVP-41C is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern businesses. While it retains a traditional 4-bay design, it packs a punch with its upgraded CPU, ensuring smoother operation and handling of multiple tasks. The inclusion of 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports means lightning-fast networking, making data transfer seamless and efficient. Additionally, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports offer a significant boost in transfer speeds for handling large files with ease. However, it’s important to note that the removal of PCIe slots, older HDMI output, and the absence of memory upgrade options are some trade-offs to consider.
QVP-21C: Compact 2-Bay NVR with Enhanced Capabilities The QVP-21C caters to those seeking high-performance capabilities in a compact form factor. With a brand-new CPU, you can expect improved efficiency and responsiveness in your tasks. The addition of M.2 slots opens up possibilities for expanding storage, allowing you to adapt to your growing needs. Much like its 4-bay counterpart, the QVP-21C boasts the upgraded 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports and faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports, ensuring that data flow remains uninterrupted.
🔍 Key Enhancements and Changes 🔍
- HDMI Output: While the new models do support HDMI outputs, both NAS feature an older HDMI version.
- PCIe Slots: Both new models bid farewell to PCIe slots, a consideration for those who require expansion possibilities.
- Memory: It’s important to note that memory upgrade options have been omitted from these models.
- M.2 Slots: The QVP-21C’s addition of M.2 slots allows for versatile storage expansion options, catering to evolving storage needs.
- Networking Upgrades: Both models now offer 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, ensuring speedy network connectivity.
- USB Ports: Faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports on both models provide a significant boost in data transfer rates.
- Audio Jacks: Line in/out jacks have been removed from the new models.
- Power Consumption: While the enhancements bring a new level of performance, they do come with an increase in power consumption.
💡 Embrace the Future with QNAP’s Latest NVR Solutions 💡
As QNAP unveils these new models, it’s clear that they’re dedicated to offering improved performance and adaptability for SMBs and SOHO users. The integration of powerful CPUs, faster networking options, and enhanced USB ports ensures that these NVRs are ready to tackle the challenges of modern digital environments. While certain features from previous models may have evolved, QNAP’s commitment to innovation and user-friendly solutions remains unchanged.
System Specification
| OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel® J1900 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor (burst up to 2.42 GHz) | Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® HD Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | ||
| System Memory | 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR3L (2 x 4 GB) | 8GB non-expandable |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB (2 x 4GB) | 8GB |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SO-DIMM DDR3L | |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s 2 | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 2 |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays:
3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | ||
| M.2 SSD Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 |
Channels
| Max Live Cameras (Local Display) | 12ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS
6ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
12ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS
6ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Playback Cameras (Local Display) | 12 | 12 |
| Max Concurrent Connection (Client) | 8 (4 live cameras / per remote client)
*The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
8 (4 live cameras / per remote client)
*The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
| Embedded Channel | 8 | 8 |
| Max Channel | 16 1 | 16 1 |
| Max Throughput | 180 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Connections
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 | |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 3 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 | |
| HDMI Output | 1, HDMI 1.4b (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) | 2, HDMI 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
Appearance
| Form Factor | Tower | Tower |
|---|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2 | HDD 1-2, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| Buttons | Power, USB copy, Reset | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 150 × 102 × 216 mm | 169.2 × 102 × 220.5 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 1.47 kg | 1.57 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 2.92 kg | 2.57 kg |
Others
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 90W adapter, 100-240V | 60W/65W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 10.14 W | 20.943 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 16.34 W | 24.238 W |
| Power Off (Wake-On-LAN/WOL) | 0.74 | |
| Fan | 1 x 70mm, 12VDC | 1 x 70mm, 12VDC |
| Sound Level | 19.4 db(A) | 15.4 db(A) |
| System Warning | Buzzer | Buzzer |
| Tray Locker | Yes | Yes |
File System
| File System: Internal Hard Drive | EXT4 | EXT4 |
|---|
Storage Management
| RAID Recovery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Online RAID Capacity Expansion | ||
| RAID 1 | ||
| RAID 0 | ||
| JBOD | ||
| Single Disk |
Software Application
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Schedule Power On/Off (15 settings) | ||
| Telnet & SSH logins (Admin only) | ||
| Syslog Server & Client |
Surveillance
| Mobile Surveillance App for iOS & Android | QVR Pro Client (iOS & Android) | QVR Pro Client (iOS & Android) |
|---|---|---|
| Max USB Webcam for liveview (QUSBCam2 App),MJPEG Format | 2 (up to 1280×960, 5FPS) | 2 (up to 1280×960, 5FPS) |
Supported Languages
| Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, Thai, Portuguese/Brazil, Greek | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, Thai, Portuguese/Brazil, Greek |
|---|
System Specification
| OS | QVP-41A (OLD) | QVP-41C (NEW) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel® Pentium G5400T 2-core 3.1 GHz Processor | Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 610 | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | ||
| System Memory | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 4 GB) | 8GB non-expandable |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB ( 2 x 16 GB) | 8GB |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 | |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s 2 | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s 2 |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays:
3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | ||
| M.2 SSD Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 |
Channels
| Max Live Cameras (Local Display) | 24ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS
12ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
24ch @ All 720p,H.264, 30FPS
12ch @ All 1080p,H.264, 30FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Playback Cameras (Local Display) | 12 | 12 |
| Max Concurrent Connection (Client) | 8 (4 live cameras / per remote client)
*The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
8 (4 live cameras / per remote client)
*The number of client concurrent connection varies by live cameras |
| Embedded Channel | 8 | 8 |
| Max Channel | 24 1 | 24 1 |
| Max Throughput | 264 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
Connections
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 | |
| PCIe Slot | 2
Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x16 (CPU) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (PCH) |
|
| USB 2.0 port | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 5V/3A 10Gbps
2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 5V/1A 10Gbps |
2 |
| HDMI Output | 1, HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) | 2, HDMI 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| Audio Input | 1 x 3.5mm microphone input jacks | |
| Audio Output | 1 x built-in speaker, 1 x 3.5mm line out jack (for amplifiers or speakers) |
Appearance
| Form Factor | Tower | Tower |
|---|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Yes | |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 188.2 × 199.3 × 279.6 mm | 168.5 × 160.2 × 220.5 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 5.4 kg | 2.21 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 7.01 kg | 3.61 kg |
Others
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 250W, 100-240V | 90W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 24.14 W | 28.974 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 37.32 W 3 | 35.79 W |
| Fan | System fan: 1 x 120mm, 12VDC
CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan |
1 x 120mm, 12VDC |
| Sound Level | 21.2 db(A) | 16.9 db(A) |
| System Warning | Voice prompts or Buzzer | Buzzer |
| Tray Locker | Yes | Yes |
File System
| File System: Internal Hard Drive | EXT4 | EXT4 |
|---|
Storage Management
| RAID Recovery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Online RAID Capacity Expansion | ||
| Online RAID Level Migration | ||
| RAID 10+ hot spare | ||
| RAID 10 | ||
| RAID 6 | ||
| RAID 5+ Spare | ||
| RAID 5 | ||
| RAID 1 | ||
| RAID 0 | ||
| JBOD | ||
| Single Disk |
Software Application
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Schedule Power On/Off (15 settings) | ||
| Telnet & SSH logins (Admin only) | ||
| Syslog Server & Client |
Surveillance
| Mobile Surveillance App for iOS & Android | QVR Pro Client (iOS & Android) | QVR Pro Client (iOS & Android) |
|---|---|---|
| Max USB Webcam for liveview (QUSBCam2 App),MJPEG Format | 2 (up to 1280×960, 5FPS) | 2 (up to 1280×960, 5FPS) |
Supported Languages
| Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, Thai, Portuguese/Brazil, Greek | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Czech, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, Thai, Portuguese/Brazil, Greek |
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