TS-409 is the new generation network-attached storage (NAS) server dedicated to SOHO and home users. It is an all-functions-in-one server with hot-swap design and supports 4 SATA hard drives (max. 4TB capacity). TS-409 adopts high performance 500MHz CPU, 256MB DDRII large-sized memory, and Gigabit Ethernet design. The high-speed performance of the server largely enhances the file transfer rate and maintains high performance service quality in the network environment for multiple simultaneous access.

TS-409 offers advanced RAID management tools: online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration. With online RAID capacity expansion: users can select to purchase the most cost-effective hard drives for initial server setup and upgrade to larger ones in the future. All the stored data will be kept and seamlessly moved to the newly installed hard drives. There is no need to turn off the server during the process. With online RAID level migration: Users can start from one drive firstly and add more drive members to upgrade the RAID level in the future with the data retained. There is no need to turn off the server during the process.

TS-409 provides plenty of powerful functions. The intelligent backup utility NetBak Replicator is offered with multiple backup modes for data backup from multiple Windows PCs to TS-409. Other functions include the PHP, MySQL, and SQLite web and database server, encrypted remote replication, easy-to-set-up enterprise standard RAID 5 and RAID 6 for advanced redundancy, built-in DDNS, and SSH remote login. The convenient user interface enables SOHO users to install the server without the need to ask for MIS help.

For home users, TS-409 is a server with many interesting and practical home-use multimedia applications. The applications include music sharing via iTunes server, network broadcast via UPnP/ DLNA (TwonkyMedia) support, photo sharing with friends and family via the web-based album, PC-less BitTorrent download station, etc. In addition, TS-409 is compatible with various gaming consoles and mobile devices. Users can use PS3 or Xbox to play the multimedia contents stored on the server on the TV or Hi-Fi system, or listen to the music files wirelessly via PSP. They can also use the DLNA control point function of Nokia N95 to remote control media player and play the multimedia contents on NAS.

Moreover, TS-409 provides the best thermal dissipation with the smart fan and excellent mechanical design by hard disk drive bracket to make wind tunnel effect. TS-409 is power-saving and supports 24/7 non stop operation. QNAP TS-409 is undoubtedly the best choice for SOHO and home users for mass storage of multimedia contents

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Features

File Server

The principle purpose of file server is for data storage and sharing. Data security and access management are the major concerns of most users. TS-409 allows server manager to create user ID and password, and define the authority and quota for each user. Thus, personal data stored on TS-409 is well protected.

FTP Server

Having troubles with sending large files by e-mail due to the limited capacity? You can establish your own FTP server by using TS-409. You can manage the access authority of the FTP server and share your files with your friends or customers easily in a few steps.

Backup Server

Data backup may sound time and effort-consuming for most users. QNAP's Turbo NAS now brings you the enterprise-class technology to make backup extremely simple and efficient! The intelligent automatic backup software, NetBak Replicator, is provided for users to perform real-time synchronization or schedule backup from multiple PCs to TS-409. Furthermore, the data in TS-409 can also be backed up to external FAT format hard drive.

Encrypted Remote Replication

Encrypted remote replication provides high level of data protection. Files can be backed up from TS-409 to other QNAP NAS products in remote locations. Advanced options including data compression, block-level incremental backup, and data synchronization are supported to optimize the bandwidth and time for data backup.

Web Server with Built-in phpMyAdmin

With the built-in phpMyAdmin, Joomla! and dual support of MySQL and SQLite, SOHO and home users can easily set up their own web server. With the editable php.ini support, there is no need of going through all the hassles of setting up a web server. You can either develop programs by yourself or download a variety of open-sourced applications, such as online shops, forums, blogs, etc., over the Internet.

MySQL Server

TS-409 is the most affordable choice as a standalone database server for system integrators. It can be flexibly applied in various deployments such as a database server of another web server in remote site or as an additional backup database server to achieve system redundancy.

Printer Server

You can share your printer device over the network by simply connecting a USB printer (max. 3 sets) to TS-409 USB port and enabling the printer sharing function.

Photo Sharing

Now you can share photos with your family and friends by TS-409. By uploading your photos to TS-409, the server automatically generates a web-based photo album with thumbnails and details, such as date, resolution, focal length, and aperture. You can browse and share the digital photos in a convenient way!

UPnP Media Server (with built-in TwonkyMedia Server)

TS-409 is a perfect 4-bay media storage center and works well with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant DMA. Users can use PS3 or Xbox to play the multimedia contents stored on the server on TV or Hi-Fi system, or listen to the music files wirelessly via PSP. They can also use the DLNA control point function of Nokia N95 to remote control media player and play the multimedia contents on NAS.

iTunes Server

Music fans and Apple enthusiasts will be certainly rocked by the coolest music-sharing feature of TS-409! All your MP3 music can be collectively stored and streamed to Mac or Windows PC. It supports the playlist which users can just turn on the iTunes program and enjoy all the music around your home network!

Download Station

TS-409 serves as a continuous download machine without turning on your PC. TS-409 supports download through BitTorrent, FTP, and HTTP. For BitTorrent download, TS-409 enhances download function through DHT (Distributed Hash Tables).

The powerful P2P download management software QGet provided with QNAP's Turbo NAS series. QGet can be installed on any Windows computers for users to simultaneously manage BitTorrent, FTP, and HTTP download tasks of multiple Turbo NAS servers.

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Specification

Storage Capacity: 4000 GB (Optional Extra)

LAN Type: 10/100/1000

HDD Interface:

Connectivity: 1 x LAN (10/100/1000)

4 x SATA

3 x USB 2.0

Dimensions: 225 x 176 x 188 (WxDxH mm)

Weight: 3.0 kg