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QNAP x pfSense
A fully featured firewall and intrusion prevention system
pfSense® is the world’s leading open-source platform for firewall, VPN, and routing needs. By implementing pfSense® software on QNAP NAS, this joint solution creates new security and networking deployment for on-premises needs of organizations of all types.
Safeguard QNAP NAS in a protected network environment
Security is of paramount importance for all companies and is also the highest priority for QNAP as a network-attached storage solution provider. pfSense® provides numerous security options that help safeguard QNAP NAS in a protected network environment, and enables fast and easy internal firewall deployment to secure NAS-based business applications and data from damage or theft. The QNAP and pfSense® joint solution introduces a highly secure IT environment that you can rely on.
QNAP high-performance storage technologies
The robust, feature-packed QNAP NAS is the ideal system for operating pfSense® and taking your network security to the next level.
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Virtualization Station
A full virtualization solution for x86-based QNAP NAS with virtualization extensions (Intel® VT or AMD-V) that allows for running virtual machines (VM) installed with pfSense® software.
Learn more : Virtualization Station
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Resource allocation for VMs
In Virtualization Station, you can flexibly allocate dedicated resources (CPU and memory) to each VM. For example, less CPU and memory is required for routing, while firewall filtering will require more resources.
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Virtual Switch
pfSense® firewall protection can be shared through virtual switches - not only to other VMs within the NAS but also to connected physical computers.
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Online Snapshot Recovery
VMs can be recovered (including system metadata) using snapshots without requiring shutdown, minimizing losses that may occur during downtime.
pfSense key features
pfSense® software features provide open source value and deployment flexibility for clouds, virtual machines, and hardware appliances. Valuable security capabilities proven to protect businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations include:
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Steps to deploy pfSense on QNAP NAS
- Download the pfSense® virtual machine to your QNAP NAS.
- Launch Virtualization Station, click “VM Import”, and choose the uploaded pfSense virtual machine.
- When the import is completed, the pfSense® virtual machine will be ready for use.
