QNAP TS-651 User Manual
A New Era of NAS
High Performance Dual Core NAS
with On-the-f ly Video Transcoding
Celeron® dual-core 2.41GHz CPU, burst up to 2.58GHz
TS-451
TS-x51 Series
TS-251
• Dual-core Intel® 2.41GHz CPU and 1GB DDR3L RAM, delivering up to 220MB/s read & write speed
• On-the-fly and offline Full HD hardware accelerated video transcoding
• Built-in virtual machines technology with Virtualization Station
• Up to 7.1 channel audio passthrough and high-quality multimedia playback via HDMI
• Personal cloud for creating a multimedia library with DLNA, AirPlay, and Plex support
• Centralized storage, file sharing and backup
• Economical storage expansion with scale-up solution by UX-800P or UX-500P,
maximum 8 hard drives with 48TB more storage capacity
Dual Core
2.41
GHz
1GB/4GB
DDR3L
RAM
On-the-fly
Transcoding
HDMI
ith the growing popularity of smartphones and cameras, a staggering amount of digital
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horizon for HDTVs and download services. This rise in file size makes it impossible for limited mobile
devices to store large amounts
With the new TS-x
a powerful Intel Dual-core processor and HDMI connectivity for home entertainment and hardwareaccelerated transcoding that allows mobile devices to enjoy media with optimized resolutions and
saving their local storage space.
e TS-x51 Series also features an integrated hypervisor, allowing users to operate virtual machines to
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greatly increase the functionality of the NAS, making it the perfect all-round NAS for home users.
media is being created and downloaded every day. This media is also becoming increasingly
larger in size, with Full HD movies available to download for mobile devices and
of media, and also forces users to sacrifice quality for storage space.
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Series, QNAP offers customers a NAS with a large & scalable storage solution with
MPEG
Built-in VMs HDMI Local Display Hardware Accelerated
Transcoding
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Table of Contents
Virtualization Station.............................................................................
Multi-purpose on a Machine (Virtualization Station)
Introduction
The Highlights of QNAP Exclusive Virtualization Technology
Transcoding Center................................................................................
Comprehensive Hardware Accelerated Transcoding Center
Transcode Management
Why We Need Transcoding?
Smart Transcoding Adapts to Suit Different Bandwidth
Multi-mode Transcoding Function
QTS 4.1 ......................................................................................................
Intuitive & Simple
Intelligent Desktop
System Management
myQNAPcloud SmartLink Service
File Management
Download Center
Qsync, Your Personal Synchronization Tool
ltimedia Center
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Home Theater Entertainment
Signage Station
Surveillance Station
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App Center & Developers.....................................................................
Value-added App Center & Developer
App Center
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rd party Development Platform
TS-x
Hardware Introduction
Features
Hardware Specification
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Series Hardware Introduction..............................................
TS-x51 Series with Intel® Celeron® CPU
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Virtualization
Station
Multi-purpose on a Machine
(Virtualization Station)
Introduction
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The TS-x51 Series is the world's first consumer-grade NAS that supports Intel VT-x and virtual machine
applications. Just download the Virtualization Station App from App Center, and you can install & operate
multiple operating systems with Windows, Linux, and UNIX. The virtual machines can be used in a variety of
different ways to
boost the functionality of your Turbo NAS.
NAS APP
More..
Virtualization technology is normally solely used in enterprise environments, but with the growing needs of a
digital household, virtualization is slowly becoming part of our everyday applications. Many households have
printers, and when users want to print out the photos stored on their Turbo NAS, but have a printer with Windowsonly drivers, they would
With the Virtualization Station, you can install these drivers on a Windows-based virtual machine, allowing you to
easily print out documents & photos stored on the Turbo NAS.
need to startup their PC just for this simple task.
Virtualization System
Office
Linux
VM1 VM2 VM3
Storage Management
Security Management
Linux
Creating multiple VMs
and running only one on
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TS-x
at the same time.
To use Virtualization Station, we recommend that you buy a TS-x51-Series model with 4GB RAM (TS-x51-4G).
If you purchased a TS-x
4
(recommended:
GB) before you can use Virtualization Station.
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Series model with 1GB RAM you will need to upgrade the RAM to at least 2GB
Select a file
to print !!
You can carry out the aforementioned scenario using the below steps.
Download the Virtualization Station from the App Center and create a Windows-based VM (you will need at least
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two Ethernet cables connected to the Turbo NAS)*
Install the printer drivers in the VM
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Download the QNAP mobile app
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folder on the Turbo NAS for up
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Map the destination folder into the VM
Access the VM remotely via web browser to select a photo and then print it instantly
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*The network usage of Virtualization Station is separated from the Turbo NAS. One Ethernet cable is reserved for the Turbo NAS to use, so
you will need at least another one for the Virtualization Station to use.
How to map the destination folder into a Windows VM?
Please follow these steps:
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(Using Windows
A
Please insert the IP address of your Turbo NAS and click [Browser]. Select the folder you want to use and
B
click [Finish].
as an example) Please go to “Computer＂ and click [Map network drive]
Qfile＂ from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) and set a destination
loading photos
This folder you want to use will appear as a network drive on your
C
“
Computer
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Virtualization
Station
The Highlights of
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QNAP Exclusive Virtualization Technology
Direct access to files & data via VM
Specific file formats cannot be opened directly
by the Turbo NAS, but the Virtualization Station
makes it possible. Administrators can install
Windows, Linux, and UNIX on the Turbo NAS to
run any supported application or file.
QTS File Station
SolidWorks on Windows
Virtual Machine
Enhance security and save bandwidth
When accessing files & data on a virtual
machine they are not transmitted
outside of the Turbo NAS. This provides
a secure env
sensitive data from being intercepted
and also saves bandwidth & network
resources when you need to access large
files.
ironment that prevents
If the data is downloaded,
it may have high risk!
Save bandwidth & time
As you download a large amount of data to a local PC,
it has the potential to take a long time and to use up
network bandwidth. When accessing data on the Turbo
NAS through virtual machines on the Virtualization
Station, you can enjoy secure
save bandwidth & time, as the data is not transmitted
via physical network cables.
data transmission and
Windows OS
(operating system)
Virtual Machine
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User-based permissions settings
The Virtualization Station administrator can assign
VMs to users and set different permissions to
them such as power control, snapshot, advanced
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VM settings and the VM
According to the purpose of VMs and the user
demands, administrators can easily and efficiently
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allocate VM
s resources to users.
s view-only console.
Auto Start
VM auto-start
Once NAS restart, VMs can be automatically started by
setting up a certain timeframe.
Dedicated network for VM only
The Virtualization S
for network monitoring. You can monitor all
NIC (network interface controller) traffic and
assign a specific NIC exclusively to a single
VM.
tation provides functions
Operate VMs as remote desktops
You can operate VMs using remote desktops to
enjoy the utmost convenience. A list of buttons
is provided on t he left side of individual VM
pages allowing you to suspend, shutdown, force
shutdown, reset, use function keys, take snapshots,
and to use Ctrl+Alt+Del for the VMs.
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Transcoding
Center
Comprehensive Hardware
Accelerated Transcoding Center
Due to the increasing use of HD videos (
use lots of network bandwidth to share or play them over a network.
Transcode Management
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On-the-fly Transcoding and Background Transcoding
allows you to convert videos to lower resolutions to
accommodate slower/restricted network e
and device limitations.
Why We Need Transcoding?
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With the popularity of high-definition smartphones and digital cameras, the resolution of videos is getting higher. A higher
resolution means larger file sizes and more bandwidth. Transcoding can provide lower resolution videos when sharing and
watching, saving bandwidth, but also retains the unaltered original video on the Turbo NAS.
Smart Transcoding Adapts to
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nvironments
720
p,
1080
p), video files are becoming increasingly large in size and can
Suit Different Bandwidth
The TS-x51 Series provides a range of resolutions to play/share videos according to different bandwidth limits. Higher
resolutions need more bandwidth, and you can select the right resolution for your network environment to get the best
viewing experience.
Resolution
Network
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
4G (LTE)
3G
240P 360P 480P 720P 1080P
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Multi-mode Transcoding Function
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TS-x51 Series provide multiple transcoding functions for you to have the best video experience.
Background hardware accelerated transcoding
You can add videos to a transcoding list and use the Turbo NAS to convert the original high resolution video for use with
multiple resolutions. Then you can select an appropriate resolution to match your environment when sharing or watching.
Auto transcoding
When you set a Turbo NAS folder as an auto transcoding
folder, the Turbo NAS will automatically conv
in this folder to the resolution you have set. For example,
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if you set the folder to
to this resolution when you upload to this folder as a
background task.
P, the video will auto transcode
ert the videos
On-the-fly transcoding
If you have many high-resolution videos, but did not
transcode in advance, you can use on-the-fly transcoding.
This will adapt to meet bandwidth limits, with the Turbo
transcoding in real time for watching the video
NAS
directly. For this hardware based transcoding technology,
up to users can watch videos streamed simultaneously
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from the same Turbo NAS.
Hardware-accelerated transcoding technology
With Intel® HD Graphics video creation & conversion is faster, easier and can significantly reduce transcoding time while
handling multiple on-the-fly transcode tasks.
Performance
Compare the transcoding time between the
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and TS-x69L / TS-x69 Pro with using
TS-x
1080
the same high resolution (
18X faster18X faster
Results: The performance of Hardware-accelerated Transcoding is 18 times better than Software
Transcoding.
p) video.
2069sec
TS-469 Pro
145sec
TS-451
Transcoding times (sec)
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QTS 4.1
Intuitive & Simple
Based on Linux, QTS is designed to be simple and flexible, and centralizes multiple applications efficiently in the App Center.
QTS kernel highlights:
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Multi-Window: Simultaneous multi-window operation, ease of usage.
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Multi-Task: Perform multiple tasks at the same time, improve work efficiency.
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Multi-Device: Synchronize cross multiple devices anytime, anywhere.
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Multi-App: Download apps, easy to manage.
Intelligent Desktop
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The QTS 4.
whole Turbo NAS experience. It allows you to open multiple application windows and run multiple tasks simultaneously.
Application windows can be minimized to the toolbar which allows you to see an overview of the opened applications and
switch between runni
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s intelligent desktop offers an intuitive, sleek, and easy-to-follow graphic user interface, simplifying the
ng applications.
Smart toolbar
Background tasks
Displays all the active tasks and
scheduled jobs performed in the
background.
External device
Access the connected storage
devices and eject the devices
safely with only one click.
Event notifications
Displays constant updates of
system information such as
system warnings and other error
messages.
Quick search
Quickly search the system
settings and QTS Help content
using relevant keywords.
Main menu
All your applications, system preferences, and
additional apps installed from the App Center are
neatly presented for you to find your desired app
quickly. Drag and drop frequently used icons to the
desktop as shortcuts for quick access.
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Multiple desktops
This extended desktop workspace is designed
specifically to improve your productivity. You
can separate the apps onto different desktops
according to their nature or genre and switch
between the desktops freely.
Smart dashboard
In one click the smart dashboard presents
all important system information in a single
panel. Drag any status to the desktop for
constant monitoring.
System Management
Privileges Settings
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You can create multiple user accounts and shared
folders, and authorize each user to different
shar e d folde r s with t h e system support of
privilege settings and Windows ACL advanced
permissions.
Storage Management
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RAID configurations
The Turbo NAS supports comprehe nsive RA I D
configurations to have better data protection. Based
on the number of hard drives of different Turbo
NAS, you can choose from RAID
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spare,
Considering the pe r f o r mance gain and ex t r a
redundancy, you can choose the most appropriate
RAID configuration to e
data loss caused by unexpected hard disk failure.
+hot spare, and 10+hot spare configurations.
ffectively reduce the risk of
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 5
+hot
RAID 5 RAID 5
RAID volume expansion
TS-x51 makes RAID volume expansion convenient and easy. At
initial setup of the Turbo NAS, you can create RAID volumes by
using small-sized hard dr
with larger ones anytime in need because RAID volume expansion
can be done easily with the Turbo NAS. All the actions of expanding
the volume capacity can be done online, without turning off the
server and with all the data retained.
ives. You can still replace the hard drives
You can install the Qmanager app on your mobile
device to conveniently manage your Turbo NAS and
monitor the system status on the go.
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