Virtualization
QNAP delivers powerful, affordable virtualization for SMBs. Run critical applications, testing environments, and internal services on reliable NAS solutions built for your business.
Virtualization that adapts to you
QNAP NAS delivers versatile virtualization solutions tailored to your business needs.
Why choose QNAP NAS for virtualization
Built for every virtual task
Storage for Virtualization
Shared storage that powers your virtual infrastructure.
Optimized storage for virtual environments—scalable, reliable, and ready for business.
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Broad Platform Compatibility
Fully compatible with VMware®, Hyper-V®, Citrix®, and Kubernetes® CSI for seamless storage integration.
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Flexible, Scalable Architecture
Supports iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel protocols. Build cost-effective, scalable SAN solutions tailored to your deployment needs.
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Robust Data Protection
Supports multiple RAID levels, snapshots, and enterprise backup features to protect data and maintain service availability.
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High-Speed Connectivity with iSER
Accelerate VM-to-NAS performance and reduce CPU overhead with iSER (iSCSI Extensions for RDMA) support.
Virtual Machines: Virtualization Station
Run and manage multiple VMs on your NAS.
For enterprises needing multi-OS deployment, centralized management, and optimized resource utilization.
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Wide OS Compatibility
Run Windows®, Linux®, and QuTScloud VMs on your NAS to support development, testing, and cross-platform needs.
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Flexible Resource Management
Maximize efficiency with dynamic memory allocation, memory sharing, CPU isolation (coming soon), and live VM migration.
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Hardware-Accelerated Performance
PCIe passthrough, SR-IOV, and Intel® QAT support deliver faster computing and networking by dedicating hardware resources to VMs.
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Resilient Protection with Backup and High Availability
Schedule snapshots, perform live VM backups, and ensure minimal downtime with automatic failover to a standby server.
Containers: Container Station
Run lightweight Linux® containers on your NAS.
For DevOps, developers, and SMBs to streamline workflows and speed up deployments.
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Comprehensive container support
Run Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers—from lightweight app containers to full Linux® environments—all on a single NAS.
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Intuitive container management
Configure containers with a UI, live editing, and direct import of images or YAML files.
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Built-in image access
Quickly pull from Docker® Hub and LXD image registries—constantly updated for test, dev, and deployment needs.
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On-prem Kubernetes testing
Quickly deploy a free single-node Kubernetes (K3s) environment on your NAS to validate container strategies before scaling to the cloud
For Dev, Ops, and Everything In Between
All your virtualization needs—handled faster, smarter, and with less effort.
Upgrade Your Virtualization Infrastructure Today
Power storage, VMs, and containers seamlessly with QNAP NAS.
Supported features may vary by NAS model. Please check specifications to select the right product for your needs.
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