NAS as a File Server

QNAP NAS offers stable, secure, and high-performance centralized file storage for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

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QNAP NAS:
Best File Server Solution

Modern NAS servers like QNAP offer versatile functionality, making them ideal for:

Centralizing all digital assets in your organization, including those in the cloud.
Built-in operating system and apps improve file management.
File sharing across multiple users and locations.
Mass data processing with high-speed hardware.
User management with advanced access controls and security.

QNAP rackmount NAS installed in a cabinet in the server room.

5 Advantages Over Others

Reduced TCO

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with competitively priced NAS, built-in apps, and reduced reliance on IT specialists.
Low Technical Barrier

Ready-to-use with pre-installed OS (QuTS hero/QTS), eliminating the need for manual installation.
Fast Deployment

Simplify setup with an intuitive GUI, eliminating the need for command-line expertise.
Ongoing Firmware Updates

Regular updates ensure long-term system stability and performance.
Technical Support

Access comprehensive multilingual support, tutorials, and global assistance.

Why Businesses Choose QNAP

Reliability

Powered by ZFS-based QuTS hero OS, QNAP NAS ensures data integrity, system stability, snapshots, and data immutability.

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Scalability

Meet growing storage demands by easily expanding capacity with JBODs or clustered arrays.

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Performance

Delivers high-speed read/write performance, SSD optimization, and support for up to 100GbE networks.

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File Management

Boost productivity with NAS apps and utilities for streamlined file management.

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Benefit from QuTS hero NAS

The preferred choice for reliable ZFS storage, delivering exceptional file server performance.

Data Reliability

The ZFS file system ensures data integrity, including the ability to self-heal data.
High Performance

Delivers low latency, high IOPS performance, and efficient data management for boosted productivity.
Data Reduction Technology

Optimize storage utilization with built-in real-time deduplication, compression, and compaction.

Seamlessly Access the NAS

Build centralized storage for multiple users or client devices to seamlessly access, share, and manage files.

At Office

Securely access data through major protocols, including SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, iSCSI, and Rsync.
On the Go

Leverage the Qfile Pro mobile app to securely access your data, even when working remotely.

Storage & System Scalability

Scale-up

Effortlessly expand storage capacity up to 5PB, with QNAP's comprehensive JBODs and wide drive compatibility.

Scale-out Coming soon

Create clustered arrays for high-availability storage, ensuring seamless scalability to meet growing demands.

Data Protection

Maintaining data integrity and protecting data from ransomware attacks and accidental changes is critical to business continuity disaster recovery (BCDR).

Data Immutability
- Prevent data tampering and deletion by utilizing Snapshots and WORM (Write Once, Read Many).
- Especially useful for securing backup data and critical archived data.
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More Protection Features
- Storage redundancy through RAID.
- Back up NAS data with no extra software subscriptions.
- Security enhancement measures to prevent cyber-attacks.

User Management & Security

Easily manage sensitive data, restrict user access, and reduce IT maintenance efforts.

Per-user Access Control

Grant or deny specific permissions for individual users. QNAP offers native access privilege settings, while supporting existing directory services such as Windows AD (or Azure AD) / LDAP or ACL, making it easier to maintain and enforce consistent security policies across your organization.

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Per-organization Access Control

Organize users into groups and define access levels for departments or teams. Utilize QNAP Organization Center to streamline permissions, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive files. Enhance efficiency while maintaining security compliance for large-scale deployments.

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VPN Services

QNAP NAS includes a built-in VPN solution, ensuring business users to securely access the data.

Mesh VPN

Businesses can effortlessly deploy QuWAN, QNAP's robust SD-WAN solution. QuWAN allows cross-site QNAP NAS to quickly join a secure, stable Mesh VPN. Features end-to-end encryption and ensures seamless file access and efficient data sharing.
Peer-to-peer VPN

QVPN Service empowers businesses with secure remote access to NAS using advanced VPN protocols, including PPTP, OpenVPN, and WireGuard®. QVPN safeguards sensitive data against unauthorized access while enabling efficient and encrypted remote operations.

Lineup of QNAP NAS solutions, including tower and rackmount models, designed for high-performance file server applications in businesses of all sizes.

Empower Your Business with Industry-leading Hardware

Performance

High-performance CPUs and expandable RAM deliver reliable multitasking. PCIe expansion supports faster network ports and M.2 SSD slots, ensuring scalability for demanding workloads and seamless operations.
Speed

Attain unparalleled speed with built-in 10GbE, 25GbE, or optional 100GbE ports. This ensures fast data transfers for file servers, virtualization, backup, and collaboration.
Lineup

Versatile options include tower and rackmount models, even short-depth versions. Flexible storage designs—HDD, hybrid architectures, or all-flash arrays—meet the needs of various applications.
Support

We provide global multilingual support with accessible tutorials and documentation. Regional offices provide local expertise to address your specific challenges.

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NAS Applications

App Center - Unleash the Power of Your NAS

Elevate your business with QNAP App Center. Discover advanced productivity, robust security, and efficient management tools for success and innovation.

NAS Applications

App Center - Unleash the Power of Your NAS

Elevate your business with QNAP App Center. Discover advanced productivity, robust security, and efficient management tools for success and innovation.

Share. Sync. Collab.

Ease of sharing files and folders are core value of QNAP. See the major usage scenarios that will boost your productivity.

Use as Company File Server

Set up shared folders to streamline collaboration among large teams with advanced permission settings. File Station enables users to locate, manage, and share files securely while accessing media directly — ideal for centralized file management.

Use with External Partners

Seamlessly collaborate with external partners by utilizing team folders. Qsync keeps files synchronized across all devices, enabling real-time updates for effortless communication and secure file sharing. This app is especially popular among creators and professionals.

Work Offline

Qsync is the #1 downloaded utility for those who work outside an office. Create a local folder on your device that automatically syncs with the NAS when back online.

One-Time Share Link

SmartShare link feature allows you to easily and securely share files with view/edit permissions and expiration dates. Whether for internal or external use, this feature offers flexibility and control over file sharing.

Reach NAS Files with Mobile

Access and manage your NAS files on the go. Qfile Pro enables file sync, backup, and sharing while saving data traffic by displaying file names only. Paired with myQNAPcloud, you can securely connect to NAS files from anywhere, making it an essential tool for remotely accessing office NAS.

Manage Files and Unlock Their Full Potential

Search with AI

Find files faster by content, metadata, or keywords. Fulfill enterprise smart knowledge search by further leveraging the advanced AI powered search.

Auto Archiving

Use Qfiling filters to quickly organize, edit, or delete specific files, optimizing your storage space.

Hybrid Cloud

HybridMount allows you to seamlessly access files and data stored on cloud and remote servers by mounting them to your NAS.

…or, Transform Your QNAP NAS into Other Types of Servers

Backup Server
Virtualization Platform

Customer Success Stories

QNAP customers understand that smart file management empowers them to elevate their operations, driving unparalleled business growth and achieving greater success than ever before.

QNAP family products are an integral part of our development infrastructure and allow us to respond flexibly to our needs.

- Michal Jedlicka, Systems Architect of Warhourse Studios s.r.o.

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QNAP has great data management software and is a brand that helps our clients and vendors to be trusted.

- Max Tersch, COO of White Light Studio Co.,Ltd.

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I can say that QNAP is not just a piece of technological equipment, but an integral part of the Mental Festival's technical team.

- João Gata – Director of Festival Mental

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Complies with Industry Standards

With advanced access controls, encrypted storage, and detailed audit logs, QNAP NAS helps businesses comply with data protection standards and regulations such as healthcare, education, criminal justice, and government.

Healthcare
Education
Criminal Justice
Government

One last thing before you go

QNAP is Cost Efficient

Our customers consistently achieve significant cost savings compared to traditional file server vendors, all while benefiting from high-performance hardware and advanced features tailored to their business needs.

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