Qnap Smart Edge Managed Switches Featuring NDR Cybersecurity Protection or VM Applications

Qnap Systems, Inc. launched the QGD-1600 16-port gigabit smart edge switch/cybersecurity switch and QGD-1602 8-port 2.5GbE and 8-port gigabit smart edge switch/cybersecurity switch.

Besides adopting Layer 2 network management and software defined features, the QGD-1600 and QGD-1602 supports running VMs to deploy VPN, firewalls, and network management functions. ADRA NDR software is also supported to provide wide cybersecurity protection for all the connected LAN devices at the access switch layer.

“Our QGD smart edge switches innovatively integrate the functions of NAS and switches and have received positive feedback from our users,” said Alex Shih, product manager. “The addition of the affordable non-PoE models QGD-1600 and QGD-1602 provides a cost-effective all-in-one network solution with cybersecurity software for enhanced LAN security, or running VMs for more software applications.”

Multi-port L2 managed switches
The QGD series provides Layer 2 management functions via Qnap Switch System (QSS).

QGD-1602 8-port 2.5GbE and 8-port gigabit smart edge switch/cybersecurity switch front and rear

QGD-1602: not only has 8x2.5GbE RJ45, 8xGb RJ45 ports and two 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, but also adopts Intel Atom C3000 8-core/4-core processors with Intel QuickAssist technology for high-performance virtualization applications and faster IPsec VPN transmission. Dual PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots and dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots are also supported for SSD caching to increase IO/s performance.

QGD-1600 16-port gigabit smart edge switch/cybersecurity switch
front and rear

QGD-1600: has 14xGb RJ45 ports, 2xGb RJ45/SFP combo ports, Intel Celeron J4115 4-core processor and dual PCIe Gen 2 x2 slots. Storage space can be flexibly expanded by connecting to Qnap storage expansion units.

Deploy ADRA NDR cybersecurity software on switches: most cost-efficient enterprise LAN security solution for all edge devices
Deploy a QGD-1600 or QGD-1602 at the access switch layer, then install the company’s ADRA Network Detection and Response (NDR) software (license purchase required) for cybersecurity protection for connected edge devices. ADRA NDR proactively pinpoints and auto-blocks suspicious lateral movements on your local network using fast-screening and threat traps, protecting private and confidential data from malicious attacks.

Smart edge switches supporting running VMs

The QGD-1600 and QGD-1602 incorporates QTS OS for running versatile Qnap software and VM applications, such as: QuWAN – the firm’s SD-WAN solution – which provides full mesh IPsec VPN topology between company’s devices based in multiple sites to fulfill enterprise video, VoIP, ERP system data, and filing needs. QuWAN further achieves optimum network connectivity and supports cloud-centric management. With MikroTik RouterOS, OpenWrt, or pfSense firewall, the QGD-1600 and QGD-1602 can provide flexible routing functions, protect local networks, and apply multiple security policies. The QGD-1600 and QGD-1602 also support Zabbix Network Management Platform to help IT staff auto-detect connected SNMP-compliant servers/devices and monitor network status.

Specs :

	QGD-1602	QGD-1600
Models	QGD-1602-C3758-16G: Intel Atom C3758 8-core 2.2GHz processor, 16GB DDR4 memory QGD-1602-C3558-8G: Intel Atom C3558 4-core 2.2GHz processor, 8GB DDR4 memory	QGD-1600-8G: Intel Celeron J4115 4-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory QGD-1600-4G: Intel Celeron J4115 4-core processor, 4GB DDR4 memory
Maximum memory	64GB	8GB
Intel QAT	Yes	N/A
strong>Drive slots	2×2.5-inch 6Gb SATA	2×2.5-inch 6Gb SATA
Network ports	8×2.5GbE RJ45, 8xGb RJ45, 2x10GbE SFP+ fiber	14xGigabit RJ45, 2xGb RJ45/SFP combo
Console ports	2x5GbE RJ45, 2xGb RJ45	1xGb RJ45
PCIe slots	2xPCIe Gen 3	2xPCIe Gen 2
M.2 PCIe slots	2xM.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x1	N/A
USB ports	2xUSB 3.2 Gen 1 ports	1xUSB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 2xUSB 2.0 ports
Warranty	2-year standard warranty	2-year standard warranty