2U short-depth design for up to 38% reduction in size

The rackmount TS-855eU-RP has a short depth design of only 11.7 inches (297.4 mm), making it an excellent choice for smaller racks, wall-mount AV rack cabinets, and network rack cabinets. The space saved by the short depth design can be reserved for cabling or ventilation. The TS-855eU-RP is space-saving for flexible deployment and is especially suitable for compact offices, audiovisual rooms, and security surveillance recording.

Note: Users can purchase the optional RAIL-S01 short rail kit to deploy the TS-855eU-RP in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.

Ultimate 8-core performance with up to 64 GB RAM and Intel® QuickAssist Technology

Designed for heavy business workloads, the TS-855eU-RP delivers exceptional 8-core performance for running multiple concurrent tasks. AES-NI encryption and Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) is supported to offload computationally-intensive compression and improving IPsec/SSL cryptography performance. Up to 64 GB ECC RAM is supported and redundant power supplies are included to ensure 24/7 system stability. Combining high performance, reliability, and capacity, the TS-855eU-RP is an all-round budget-friendly storage solution for diverse applications, such as file servers, high-speed storage/backup/recovery, and virtualization.

  • CPU

    Intel® Atom® C5125 8 core 2.8 GHz processor

  • Memory

    8GB DDR4 non-ECC memory (up to 64GB, 2x 32GB)

    Note: Supports ECC RAM (cannot be used with non-ECC RAM)

Transmission efficiency

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  • Windows File Transfer with Encryption (2 x 2.5GbE)

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  • SMB Sequential Throughput 1MB (2 x 25GbE)

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Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.

Test Environment:
NAS: TS-855eU-RP with QXG-25G2SF-CX6
OS : QTS 5.0.1
Volume type: 8 x Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB SATA , RAID 5, thick volume
Client PC: Windows Server 2016 Standard, Intel i7-6700 3.4GHz, 64GB RAM
IOmeter: 16MB, 30-sec ramp up time, 3-min seq. run time, 16 workers, 4-outstanding

Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-855eU-RP

VMware Ready
Microsoft Hyper-V
Citrix
Veeam Ready

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Affordable 2.5GbE meets high-bandwidth demands

With two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-855eU-RP allows businesses to easily upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit using existing CAT5e cables. Port Trunking and failover also reinforce applications demanding higher bandwidth and reliability, including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget.

M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition

The TS-855eU-RP comes with two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots that allow for installing M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs or Edge TPU (sold separately) to boost NAS performance.

2 x NVMe Gen 3 x4 M.2 2280 SSD Slots

  • SSD caching

    Configure SSD caching with M.2 SSDs and obtain optimal I/O and reduced latency without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays.

  • Set as the system drive for QuTS hero

    Creating an SSD RAID with two SSDs as the system drive boosts metadata management and database efficiency, optimizing overall performance while preserving storage space.

  • Faster image recognition with Edge TPU

    Coral M.2 Accelerator with Edge TPU provides an affordable solution to leverage AI acceleration for faster image recognition in your NAS applications. (Purchase from the Coral website)

Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansion

The TS-855eU-RP has two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.

  • 5/10/25GbE network card

    Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks (virtualization, mass data transmission, and fast backup/restore).

  • QM2 card

    Add M.2 SSDs or 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity to the TS-855eU-RP for optimized performance and bandwidth.

  • SAS / SATA storage expansion cards

    Connect the TS-855eU-RP to SAS 12Gb/s or SATA 6Gb/s expansion units for petabyte-scale storage capacity.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment

Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb /32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-855eU-RP, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.

Simple Backup

Superior hardware performance with an all-in-one Backup Solution to speed up backup/recovery tasks.

Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats

The TS-855eU-RP supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

  • Volume and LUN snapshots

    Take snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.

  • Instantly restore snapshots

    Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.

  • Back up snapshots

    Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-855eU-RP to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.

Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualization

The TS-855eU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.

All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers

By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-855eU-RP, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.

  • Virtualization Station

    Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.

  • Container Station

    Experience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.

  • Linux Station

    Run Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.

  • Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)

    By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-855eU-RP, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reduced CPU overheads.

    Note: SR-IOV is supported by specific QNAP NAS models and should work with SR-IOV compatible adapters. Click here to check compatibility.

  • QuTScloud virtual NAS

    QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.

Comprehensive security and privilege settings

The TS-855eU-RP is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.

  • myQNAPcloud secures remote access

    myQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-855eU-RP through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.

  • Simplified privilege settings

    The TS-855eU-RP supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.

  • QuFirewall protection

    Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

  • Superior security with QVPN

    A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-855eU-RP as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

  • QuWAN SD-WAN

    To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.

  • Security Center

    A security portal for the TS-855eU-RP to proactively detect NAS status, unusual file activity and potential security threats – offering instant protective measures against vulnerabilities to safeguard your system and data.

  • Malware Remover

    Regularly scan your TS-855eU-RP using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.

  • TeamViewer remote access

    TeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.

The best file storage and collaboration center

The TS-855eU-RP integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.

File Station
Qsync
Qsirch
Qfiling

Short-depth Surveillance NAS - ideal video surveillance solution for factories

The short-depth TS-855eU-RP is exceptionally suitable for wall mount rack cabinets or space-limited IT rooms, allowing production lines to maximize their space utilization. Enterprises can benefit from the TS-855eU-RP as an all-in-one Surveillance NAS, designed with superb hardware performance and integrated QNAP surveillance software, and take advantages of its large capacity, high expandability, and high transmission efficiency for building the most cost-effective and reliable surveillance system in manufacturing facilities and factories.

Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 security

QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-855eU-RP and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.

  • Free embedded channels

    2 IP camera channels

  • Total camera channels

    Scalable with optional licenses

  • Subscription-based

    Monthly US $1.99 /channel

  • Video format

    MP4

  • Mobile app

    QVR Pro Client and mobile app

  • Scalable storage

    NAS expansion units

QNAP NAS is also the best storage for professional VMS platforms for Milestone XProtect® and Nx Witness™

Flexible and economical storage expansion

QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-855eU-RP storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

  • Attach QNAP expansion enclosures

    Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-855eU-RP, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

  • Mount cloud storage or remote file servers

    Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-855eU-RP while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

  • Migrate to a new NAS

    Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

  • Upgrade RAID capacity

    Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.

More productivity-boosting applications

The TS-855eU-RP provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

  • QuObjects

    Run a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-855eU-RP to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.

  • Notification Center

    Consolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.

  • QuFTP

    The TS-855eU-RP can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.

A health check for your hard drives

Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.

S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanning
DA Drive Analyzer
Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management

Switch to QuTS hero operating system for optimal data integrity and reliability

The TS-855eU-RP also supports QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

  • QTS

    Suited for cross-teams file sync, and HDD-SSD hybrid storage applications

  • QuTS hero

    Featuring highly reliable data protection and data reduction, and optimized for SSD-based applications

1. QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-855eU-RP before switching from QTS to QuTS hero.
2. QuTS hero requires a NAS with at least 8 GB memory.
3. Inline Data Deduplication requires a NAS with at least 16 GB memory (at least 32 GB memory is recommended for optimal performance).
4. It is recommended to create an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs for the QuTS hero system drive to attain optimal system performance. Please note that M.2 SSD hot-swapping is only supported by M.2 SSD slots on PCIe cards (such as the QM2). M.2 SSD slots that are built into the NAS do not support hot-swapping.

Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years

The TS-855eU-RP is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.