What is QNAP Qfinder?
Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you locate and access QNAP NAS devices on a specific network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. Qfinder Pro automatically searches for all QNAP NAS devices on the network.
Can you upgrade QNAP RAM?
QNAP provides a 4GB DDR3* RAM module and a 4GB DDR3 ECC** RAM module (optional purchase) for users to upgrade the memory of the NAS. Insert an extra RAM module on the motherboard of the NAS to upgrade the memory. Align the notch on the gold edge of the RAM module with the notch in the RAM slot.
How can I improve my QNAP NAS performance?
How to achieve the best possible storage performance:
- Choose a appropriate enterprise QNAP NAS storage.
- Max out system RAM on the storage.
- Use mSATA and SSD drives for Read/Write caching available on QTS 4.2.0, using 2 or 4 SSD and create RAID 1 or 10 as the caching pool.
How much RAM does my QNAP have?
To check that the memory module is recognized by the NAS, power up the NAS and login the web interface as an administrator. Go to “System Status” > “System Information” and check the total memory in “Hardware Information”.
What kind of RAM does QNAP use?
QNAP 4GB DDR3L RAM, 1600 MHz, SO-DIMM.
What is thick volume QNAP?
Thick volumes are recommended if you are creating multiple volumes but need to guarantee the space for a particular volume. The performance of a thick volume may also be slightly better than a thin volume in some situations.
What is QNAP finder pro?
Qfinder Pro (available for Windows, Mac and Ubuntu) allows you to quickly find and easily access all of the QNAP NAS on the same LAN. The Windows version provides “Storage Plug & Connect” functionality, allowing the QNAP NAS to be used as a PC network drive or virtual disk for convenient data storage.
Will QNAP perform better than low-end 2-bay NAS units?
Most low-end 2-bay NAS units utilize some sort of ARM SoC. For example, we saw in a recent Buffalo 2-bay NAS review that the Marvell Armada SoC could not saturate a 1GbE network connection. We expect the QNAP unit to perform much better.
How do I expand the storage capacity of my QNAP ts-251?
As time goes on and you feel the need to expand your storage capacity you can connect the TS-251 to another QNAP NAS via USB 3.0 cable which is a nice touch. We have seen plenty of cases where users start with a 2-bay NAS and then find the need to upgrade not long after.
How do I use the QNAP NAS as a PC network drive?
The Windows version provides “Storage Plug & Connect” functionality, allowing the QNAP NAS to be used as a PC network drive or virtual disk for convenient data storage. You can also use the “Media Upload” feature to save NAS system resources by performing media file transcoding on your local PC before uploading them to the NAS.