Qnap QTS 5.2 Beta NAS OS

QNAP Systems, Inc. released the QTS 5.2 beta NAS OS, featuring Security Center that actively monitors file activities to counteract ransomware threats.

The enhanced system security and support for TCG-Ruby self-encrypting drives (SED) further strengthen data protection. Additionally, there are numerous optimizations in the steps and processes for operation, configuration, and management, significantly improving the overall user experience.

Tim Lin, product manager, stated: “QNAP is committed to keeping its data storage and management solutions up-to-date, providing stable and reliable NAS storage solutions to meet the elevated expectations of today’s users who prioritize security, efficiency, and flexibility.”

Key new features in QTS 5.2:

• Kernel Mode SMB Daemon acceleration technology: QTS 5.2 supports Kernel Mode SMB Daemon, which can further enhance the SMB transmission performance of NAS. This improvement is particularly noticeable in an all-flash storage architecture.
• Security Center, defending vs. ransomware: It proactively safeguards data security by constantly monitoring file activities. When unusual file activities are detected on the NAS, the system immediately takes protective measures (protect/backup/block) to minimize the risks and damage of data loss caused by ransomware threats, attacks, or human factors.
• Support SED with new TCG-Ruby standard: TCG Ruby provides specs for NVMe and other modern storage technologies, aligning with the current needs of enterprises and data centers and facilitating compliance with regulations (such as GDPR, HIPAA, and HITECH). SED encrypts data for the entire drive through its built-in encryption processor, adding an extra layer of protection for information security.
• Backup/restore NAS system settings with greater flexibility: When users back up NAS system settings, they receive backup content information, including system, network, and permission settings. When restoring NAS system settings, users can choose specific items to restore, such as permission settings or network configurations, providing greater convenience.
• Installed-app list for convenient device replacement: The list of applications installed on the NAS can be uploaded to the myQNAPcloud. When users replace their device or manage multiple NAS units, they can quickly install the same apps on other NAS devices using this list to save time.
• Faster NAS startup/shutdown: QTS 5.2 improves the startup and shutdown speed by up to 30%.
• More convenient AD domain login: After adding the QNAP NAS to the domain service, domain users can log in to the NAS using their domain username and password. Now users can quickly log in by simply entering the domain username, without the need to enter the AD domain name.
• Windows PC/Server full system backup: By installing the NetBak PC Agent utility on Windows computers and servers, users can back up the entire system, disks, folders, and files to the QNAP NAS, and restore whenever needed. With global deduplication and the unique synthetic incremental backup technology, data backup and restoration times are significantly reduced.

QTS 5.2 beta is available from the Download Center.