QNAP products for Mac users
Back up your data, expand your storage space, and add high-speed network connections
QNAP products run seamlessly with Mac - including the new Apple M1 chip models - to help you accomplish more with less time spent.
Data storage and networking products that work for you
At QNAP, we are constantly adding new technologies and innovative designs into our products. This ensures that you can run a greater range of apps without limitations. With Apple also rolling out macOS Big Sur and the powerful M1 chip, it is time to upgrade your storage with next-generation QNAP products! Easily back up your new Mac to a QNAP NAS and benefit from advanced drive failure protection, huge storage expansion potential, and a multitude of apps to boost your home and working life!
Intuitive Mac backup with Time Machine
Backing up your Mac is important, and QNAP has made it easier than ever with full Time Machine integration. Use QNAP NAS or external JBOD/RAID enclosures as your backup destination, and enjoy its high-capacity potential and advanced drive failure protection (RAID) for properly storing your backups.
Learn More: QNAP NAS
Easy Mac storage expansion
While the SSD inside MacBook is not user-upgradable, Thunderbolt and USB JBOD/RAID enclosures provide fast and easy storage expansion solutions. QNAP TL JBOD lets you quickly add multiple hard drives to your Mac, while QNAP TR RAID gives you hardware RAID capabilities for advanced drive failure protection. With QNAP, expanding your Mac storage space has never been easier.
Learn More: QNAP external JBOD and RAID enclosures
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Advanced Mac drive failure protection
Only storing your files on a single drive is data loss waiting to happen. A properly configured disk array can effectively mitigate this risk, giving you time to replace faulty drives before data is permanently lost. QNAP NAS and external enclosures allows you to create disk arrays (hardware or software RAID), which provide an extra layer of protection against data loss due to hardware failure.
Learn More: RAID Calculator
All-round software support makes everything easier
QNAP provide dedicated utilities and apps for ensuring that your QNAP products remain healthy and up-to-date. QNAP NAS also provides a wide range of value-added applications to simplify your everyday life: cloud access, file search, file archiving, photo/video management, Plex media streaming, and much more.
Learn More: QNAP Utilities for Mac, App Center for QNAP NAS
Thunderbolt & 10GbE ecosystems for Mac & Windows collaboration
QNAP Thunderbolt NAS are exceptionally popular with creative professionals and power users. Being able to directly connect your Mac to the NAS with a Thunderbolt cable provides exceptional transfer speeds, enabling real-time editing of HD videos and rapid backup/restoration. To build or join an 10GbE network for collaborating with non-Thunderbolt devices, use QNAP Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapters and 10GbE switches. This allows a cost-effective collaboration of Mac and Windows devices without compromising performance.
Learn More: QNAP Thunderbolt NAS, 10GbE network adapters, 10GbE switches
Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 now: the QHora-301W wireless router
With the new Mac supporting high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connections, you should upgrade your wireless router to take advantage of faster network speeds. The QNAP QHora-301W router supports both 10GbE and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, delivering astonishing low-latency wireless speeds of up to 3,600 Mbps (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz combined). The QHora’s built-in eight antennas also guarantee optimal signal coverage.
Learn More: QHora-301W wireless router, QXP-W6-AX200 wireless adapter
Standard and optional extended warranties are available
Our products are backed by a standard hardware warranty. Premium warranties can be purchased to expand the coverage to up to five years. Certain products are further entitled for advanced replacements to ensure the utmost peace of mind.
Learn More: QNAP warranty, QNAP advanced replacement
Quick FAQ
Yes, our NAS and RAID enclosures support SSDs. To learn more about supported SSD brands and models, check out our Compatibility List.
You can use both passive and active cables to connect your Mac with QNAP Thunderbolt NAS. However, we recommend that you only use a passive cable within a shorter distance.
A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) combines multiple hard drives/SSD to provide performance improvements and protection against drive failure. Its effects vary depending on the configuration used. To learn more, check out our RAID Calculator.
No extra software purchase is required for either your Mac or QNAP NAS. Your Mac has the built-in Time Machine feature which works seamlessly with QNAP NAS. By downloading the free Hybrid Backup Sync app for QNAP NAS, you can also configure extra Time Machine settings.
Wi-Fi 6 speeds depend on both the user device and the wireless router. The QNAP QHora-301W router supports the maximum throughput of 3,600 Mbps (both bands combined), giving you a high-performance, low-latency wireless experience.
Visit the QNAP website and go to the App Center section, or directly open the App Center inside the NAS operating interface.
The extended warranty price for QNAP products varies by model. You can check out available options and their prices here. QNAP does not currently offer a global warranty. Your QNAP product must be serviced in the region where it was originally purchased.
We regularly update our Compatibility List with recommended hard drives. Every drive on the Compatibility List has been fully tested for use with our NAS and JBOD/RAID enclosures.
Yes! Feel free to visit the QTS Online Demo page and log into one of our trial units to get hands-on with the QNAP NAS operating system.
We have a global distribution network, and you can find your local QNAP reseller in the "Where to Buy" section of our website. QNAP products are also available on major shopping sites including Amazon.
- 1. QNAP TL-D800C with five Seagate IronWolf 8TB installed in a RAID 5 configuration. Compared to MacBook Pro with 256GB SSD installed.
- 2. QNAP TVS-h1688X with QXP-T32P and four Samsung 850 Pro 256GB installed in a RAID 0 configuration. Connected to MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 connection.
