Description
The QNAP ES2486DC-2142IT-96G is a high-availability Enterprise ZFS NAS designed for mission-critical workloads, virtualization environments, and all-flash applications. Powered by dual Intel® Xeon® D-2142IT 8-core/16-thread processors and 96GB DDR4 RAM, it supports up to 24 x 2.5" SAS 12Gbps SSDs for exceptional I/O throughput.
Its dual active-active controllers ensure continuous uptime, while the flash-optimized QES 2.1.1 operating system delivers inline deduplication, compression, near-limitless snapshots, and SnapSync for advanced data protection. With flexible PCIe expandability, four 10GbE SFP+ ports, and comprehensive protocol support, the ES2486DC provides maximum reliability, performance, and scalability for demanding enterprise storage needs.
Ideal for file servers, virtualization, VDI, data centers, media streaming, surveillance storage, and enterprise backup/recovery, this rackmount solution ensures your data is always available and secure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Xeon® D-2142IT, Octa-core (8 Core), 1.90 GHz |
| Memory | 96 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB |
| Drive Bays | 24 x 2.5" SAS (12Gbps) |
| HDD/SSD Supported | 24 HDDs / 24 SSDs |
| Installed Drives | 0 HDD / 0 SSD |
| Controllers | Dual 12Gb/s SAS controllers (Active-Active) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, RAID-TP |
| Network Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Ports | 3 x RJ-45, 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe 3.0 x8, SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | iSCSI, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, LACP, CIFS, SMB 2.0/3.0, NFSv3/v4, FTP, FTPS, TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SNMP, SMTP, LDAP, TLS |
| Operating System | QES 2.1.1 |
| Power Supply | 2 x 700W Redundant |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.5" x 19" x 21.5" |
| Weight | Approx. 60.43 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 Years Limited Warranty |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
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