TS-855X
High-performance 8-core 10GbE NAS for deploying hybrid-infrastructure storage and high-speed virtualization applications
The high-capacity TS-855X has six 3.5-inch SATA drive bays (for HDDs), two 2.5-inch SATA drive bays (for SSDs) and an 8-core processor supporting Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT), greatly assisting businesses in deploying a data storage and virtualization environment. The built-in 10GbE/2.5GbE high-speed connectivity helps realize fast data access, backup/restoration, file server, and virtualization applications. Running the QTS operating system as standard, the TS-855X can be switched to use the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system based on your requirements. The TS-855X will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period (up to 2030), ideal for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in long-term projects.
2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity
Dual-port 2.5GbE and single-port 10GbE connectivity. The dual 2.5GbE ports also support SMB Multichannel for up to 5 Gbps!
Flexible storage expansion
Connect TL-R1620Sep-RP / TL-R1220Sep-RP JBOD units to the TS-855X for adding up to 48 additional drive capacity to match your business growth.
Flexible PCIe Gen3 expansion
Features two PCIe Gen 3 slots for installing 5/10/25GbE network cards, QM2 cards or Fibre Channel cards.
Optimized SSD performance
Dual M.2 PCIe NVMe slots enable SSD caching or SSD storage pool for the system drive of QuTS hero.
Virtual machines and containers
Host virtual machines and containerized apps on one device to optimize resource utilization and IT budgeting. Supports SR-IOV.
All-inclusive data backup and restoration
A reliable backup center for your PC/Macs, virtual machines, containers, cloud data, and SaaS data.
Available Models
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TS-855X-8G
Intel ® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz, 8 GB non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB)
Ultimate 8-core performance with up to 128 GB RAM and Intel® QuickAssist Technology
The TS-855X delivers exceptional 8-core performance for running multiple concurrent tasks. AES-NI encryption and Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) are supported to offload resource-demanding compression and improving IPsec/SSL cryptography performance. The TS-855X comes with four UDIMM DDR4 slots (8 GB preinstalled) that can be upgraded to 128 GB ECC RAM for higher workloads. Combining high performance, reliability, and capacity, the TS-855X is an all-round budget-friendly storage solution for diverse applications, such as file servers, high-speed storage/backup/recovery, and virtualization.
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Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
NAS : with QXG-25G2SF-CX6
OS : QTS 5.0.1
Volume type : 8 x Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB SATA , RAID 5, thick volume
Client PC : Windows Server 2016 Standard, Intel i7-6700 3.4GHz, 64GB RAM
IOmeter : 16MB, 30-sec ramp up time, 3-min seq. run time, 16 workers, 4-outstanding
Build a High-Speed 10GbE/2.5GbE Network Environment
Featuring two native 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) LAN ports and a 10GBASE-T (2.5G/1G/100M) port, the TS-855X satisfies bandwidth and reliability demanding business applications including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. Combine the dual 2.5GbE ports with SMB 3.0 Multichannel for up to 5 Gbps fault-tolerant connections! QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Learn More: SMB 3.0 Multichannel, QNAP 10GbE network solution, QNAP 2.5GbE network solution, QNAP switches
M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition
The TS-855X comes with two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots that allow for installing M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs (including SSD brands of Micron®, Seagate® and WD®) or Edge TPU (sold separately) to boost NAS performance.
Upgrade to 25GbE network with PCIe expandability
The TS-855X has two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards to increase its application potential.
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5/10/25GbE network card
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks (virtualization, huge data transmission, and fast backup/restore).
Learn More: QNAP network expansion cards
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QM2 card
Add M.2 SSDs or 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity to the TS-855X for optimized performance and bandwidth.
Learn More: QM2 card
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SAS / SATA storage expansion cards
Connect the TS-855X to SAS 12Gb/s or SATA 6Gb/s expansion units for huge storage capacity.
Learn More: QNAP storage expansion cards, Compatible expansion enclosures
Direct 2.5GbE connectivity for up to ten PC/workstations
Your team needs a high-speed environment and productivity boost, and the TS-855X delivers with two 2.5GbE ports. By installing two 4-port PCIe network cards (QXG-2G4T-I225) the TS-855X can directly connect to up to ten PC/workstations - no switch required – for faster large file transfer/backup, video editing, and much more.
Simple Backup
Superior hardware performance with an all-in-one Backup Solution to speed up backup/recovery tasks.
Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-855X supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.
Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualization
The TS-855X supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-855X, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-855X is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.