TVS-882BRT3

Thunderbolt 3 Blu-ray/RDX backup NAS for disc backup, video playback, and file sharing

Easy installation, quick backup and sharing

The TVS-882BRT3 comes with a SATA optical disc drive (ODD) expansion slot allowing you to install a 5.25" disc burner or two Slim SATA disc burners. The TVS-882BRT3 also supports USB disc drives. QNAP provides models with preloaded Blu-ray ODD for you to enjoy disc-related applications instantly. After installing the ODD, you can browse disc files directly through File Station and quickly backup the files to NAS, saving you time and trouble from transferring files to computer first then to the NAS. Multiple sharing modes (email, social network, sharing link, share to other NAS users) allows you to easily share information to others, solving the inconvenience of sharing disc files before.

Note :
1. A mounting kit (sold separately) is required to install Slim optical disc drives.
2. Disc performance varies by many factors, including drive, disc and system resources.

Disc backup and video playback

You can easily back up NAS-based files to discs using the TVS-882BRT3’s optical disc drive. Long-term data archiving is possible by using popular disc authoring software via Linux Station or Virtualization Station.

Note:

1. Virtual machine only supports disc authoring feature.
2. Blu-ray disc video playback is not supported in Linux Station.
3. The authoring apps above are recommendations only. Please check each app’s website for more information.

Learn more: Linux Station, Virtualization Station

Data archiving, backup and cloning with Archiware P5

Archiware’s P5 Software Suite is cross-platform data management software for archiving, backup and cloning on QNAP NAS*. The browser-based interface features four modules for you to securely backup, archive and restore data to different storage targets (including disk, tape and cloud storage). All of the modules also support file servers, Direct-attached Storage (DAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN).

*Archiware P5 runs on all QNAP x86-based (64-bit) NAS models.

Thunderbolt 3 NAS, Extraordinary Performance

Powered by high-performance 7th Generation Intel® multi-core processors with options including Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 , DDR4 2133 MHz RAM (upgradable up to 64GB), four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and SATA 6Gb/s interface, the TVS-882BRT3 provides up to 447 MB/s read/ write speeds. The TVS-882BRT3 features Intel® AES-NI-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders to drive transfer speeds of up to 443 MB/s, boosting system performance and security while ensuring the safety of sensitive data stored in the TVS-882BRT3. The Thunderbolt™ 3 ports provide up to 40 Gbps bandwidth for high-speed data transfer. Users can also utilize its Thunderbolt 3 ports to have USB-C 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) connectivity for quickly transferring and backing up large-sized media files from USB-C devices.

Note:
1. Thunderbolt cables are sold separately. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converters may not be compatible with certain Windows PC models.
2. Mac OS 10.11.5 (and later) enables SMB signing by default, which may impact the connection speed to the NAS. To improve the connection speed, users can disable SMB signing or use Qfinder Pro to connect to the NAS.

Advanced hardware for greater efficiency

High-performance hardware, well-designed application functionalities and thoroughly-planned usage scenarios alongside flexible expansion are distinctive cornerstones for realizing optimum performance and diverse applications.

Install an optical disc drive/RDX docking station to archive files and data from the discs/RDX cartridges to NAS for easier sharing and management.

3.5-inch hard drive trays feature a tool-less design for easy installation and replacement.

Supports SATA M.2 SSDs with 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 form factors, providing greater flexibility in tiered storage configurations and SSD caching.

Supports four DDR4 memory modules for a maximum of 64GB RAM.

The latest 14nm manufacturing technology with faster buses supports DDR4, PCIe Gen.3, and DMI 3.0 to provide higher performance and more efficient data transmission than the previous generation.

● PCIe Gen.3 1GB/s high-speed interface (2 x dual-port Thunderbolt 3 expansion cards preinstalled) .
● 10GbE/40GbE network cards, USB 3.2 Gen 2 expansion cards, and other PCIe cards are supported (check power supply requirements and compatibility list before installation).

Ideal for service binding, port trunking and MPIO configurations.

Three HDMI™ ports support duplicated and extended desktop displays.

Controls fan speeds based on the varying temperatures of the processor and hard drive regions to keep the NAS cool and quiet.

Connect speakers or headphones for direct audio output from the NAS. 

Supports direct audio output and provides verbal system warnings.

Thunderbolt™ 3 certified cable

Next-generation Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers bi-directional 20Gbps speed. Use a certified Thunderbolt™ 3 40Gbps cable (with the Thunderbolt icon and “3”) and an SSD RAID5 configuration to enjoy the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS.

Note: Please ensure your cable is Thunderbolt™ 3 certified.

Highly-efficient media collaboration for Mac and Windows

The TVS-882BRT3 is a perfect match for Thunderbolt™ 3-capable MacBook Pro®, and is backward-compatible with Mac Pro® and iMac® featuring Thunderbolt™ 2 via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converter. The higher bandwidth is especially suited for creative professionals and enthusiasts from photographers, filmmakers to graphic designers who focus more on 4K or 3D workflows. The latest Final Cut Pro® X 10.3 adds support for SMB protocol, allowing you to easily store files in the TVS-882BRT3 and share files with Windows®, and other devices using Thunderbolt™, 10GbE or 1GbE connection. Up to 4 Thunderbolt™ devices can connect to the TVS-882BRT3 to process real-time video editing simultaneously without impacting NAS performance, while 4K videos can be directly displayed using the TVS-882BRT3's HDMI™ output. Coupled with its large capacity potential, the TVS-882BRT3 provides an ideal storage solution with unmatched performance for high-resolution file storage and I/O-intensive tasks to increase productivity in multi-workstation environments. The TVS-882BRT3's disc-writing functionality also allows you to directly copy your creative work to disc for offline sharing.

» How to set up a performance-optimized network drives for Final Cut Pro X 10.2 and previous version

Note: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 (and later) supports file sharing using Samba on NAS

Dividing resources (Mac+NAS)

Large-sized video production studios often require multiple servers to increase productivity with different workflow stages, such as capturing, editing, production, post-production, and dubbing. In this situation it can be helpful to daisy chain an additional 6 TVS-882BRT3 units to the original TVS-882BRT3 and arrange each NAS for dedicated workflow stages, while the other Thunderbolt™ 3 ports are connected to the workstations for smoothly accessing large-sized video files.

PCIe slot for diversified storage scenarios

The TVS-882BRT3 provides three PCIe Gen. 3 slots. Two slots are preinstalled with dual-port Thunderbolt 3 cards, while another slot allows for a wide range of storage scenarios. You can install a 10GbE/ 40GbE NIC for network expansion, USB 3.2 Gen 2 adapter, or a compatible Wi-Fi adapter to use the TVS-882BRT3 as a wireless access point.

Learn more: WirelessAP Station, 10GbE solution

4K HDMI™ output for an excellent audiovisual experience

The TVS-882BRT3 comes with three HDMI™ ports for using three monitors in either "duplicated" or "extended" desktop configuration. QNAP Linux Station* is integrated with Ubuntu® OS, allowing users to download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu Software Center, such as Plex Media Server, KMPlayer and LibreOffice to play videos on NAS or Blu-ray discs**. QNAP's HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater. By connecting the TVS-882BRT3 to a HDTV or A/V receiver with HDMI™ output, you can enjoy watching videos with up to 4K*** resolution. The bundled QNAP remote control allows you to control the TVS-882BRT3 and enjoy the best audiovisual experience. You can customize the actions of individual buttons of your QNAP remote control using QButton. From playing music, to viewing surveillance feeds in Surveillance Station, to shutting down or restarting the NAS, everyday and common tasks can be just a button press away with QButton.

*Linux Station must be installed from the App Center.
**Blu-ray movies require dedicated software that is sold separately.
***Video quality may vary due to hardware and network conditions.

Learn more: Linux Station, HD Station

Storage for hosting virtual machines and containerized applications

Virtualization Station allows you to host virtual machines (VM) on the TVS-882BRT3 and access them via a web browser or VNC. Virtualization Station supports multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, VM backup & restoration, VM import/export, snapshot, and Device Management for centrally managing VMs. Virtualization Station allows the TVS-882BRT3, VMs and containers to share the same LAN port. No longer constrained by physical network performance, high-speed virtual switches greatly increases data transfer between VMs, containers and NAS through the internal interface. The TVS-882BRT3 also features Container Station, which integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can operate multiple isolated Linux® systems on the TVS-882BRT3 as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®. Containers Station also supports the QIoT Containers platform that helps quickly structure your IoT environment and deployment on your private IoT cloud.

Learn more: Virtualization Station, P2V, Container Station, QIoT Containers

QTS – The most intelligent and intuitive NAS operating system

With modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more. New intelligent agent services have also been added to simplify system operations and management. The user-friendly QTS features an intelligent desktop that allows you to find desired functions quickly, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently with greater working efficiency, and provides a built-in App Center with install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms, and geography to bring optimized cloud experiences and incorporates advanced features.

Learn more: QTS, App Center

Qfiling automates your file organization

Qfiling helps automate file organization for sorting files spread through multiple folders, helping to reduce the time needed for finding important files. Users can categorize files and determine filing conditions; and schedule filing tasks to be carried out periodically. The “Recipe” feature allows users to save frequently-used filing conditions as an “exclusive recipe”, then the next Qfiling task can be run with just one click using the recipe.

Learn more: Qfiling

IFTTT Agent automates your workflow

IFTTT (If This Then That) is currently one of the most popular web automation services, and with QNAP IFTTT Agent you can create a near-unlimited number of NAS-related applets on the IFTTT website for greater automation and to boost your productivity. For example, if you set a trigger as “Any new photo (using Android Photos service)” and the action as "Download the URL to QNAP NAS (using QNAP service)," then all the photos taken using your Android device will be automatically downloaded to TVS-882BRT3. With IFTTT Agent, you can make your TVS-882BRT3 smarter than ever.

Learn more: IFTTT Agent

Data backup, recovery, and synchronization

QNAP Hybrid Backup Sync provides a well-rounded solution for data backup, file synchronization and disaster recovery. With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily and securely backup data from your NAS to several local, remote and cloud storage spaces. In the event of system crashes or critical hardware failure, you can quickly restore data from these storage spaces, minimizing downtime and reducing overall loss. Hybrid Backup Sync also takes advantage of cloud storage for one-way sync of your data to cloud storage through RTRR, Rsync, FTP, SMB protocol, or two-way sync your NAS with remote NAS/cloud services.

Learn more: Hybrid Backup Sync

Share and sync files across devices

The TVS-882BRT3 supports SMB, NFS and AFP, allowing you to quickly share files to Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® devices. With QNAP's Qsync utility, the TVS-882BRT3 becomes a safe data center for file synchronization with huge storage potential. Any file uploaded to TVS-882BRT3 can be synchronized to all the linked devices such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can also sync shared folders to increase the flexibility of collaboration and file sharing.

Learn more: Cross-platform file sharing, Qsync

QRM+: Centralized management solution for networked computing devices

QRM+ is QNAP’s Centralized Management Solution, designed for IT teams, for networked computing devices. It provides a single-point solution to discover, map, monitor and manage all of the critical computing devices (including servers, PCs, and thin clients) in your network, and facilitates device discovery with the graphical topology diagram. QRM+ supports IPMI 2.0, provides remote KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) for certain IPMI devices, and supports tracking every action using KVM recording and playback. Simply install QRMAgent on your Windows® and Linux® devices and you will see their system status on the QRM+ management interface. With centralized management using QRM+ on the TVS-882BRT3, IT infrastructure and device security is enhanced while troubleshooting and network resource performance analysis is greatly simplified.

Learn more: QRM+

Flexible storage expansion

The TVS-882BRT3 supports capacity expansion by connecting up to six Thunderbolt™ storage expansion enclosures. You can gradually expand the TVS-882BRT3's storage on demand, and use the QTS Storage Manager to easily handle the NAS capacity expansion and storage expansion enclosure management.

The maximum number of drives available by connecting QNAP expansion enclosures:

*Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter is required for connecting Thunderbolt™ 2 expansion enclosures.

Learn more: VJBOD, Storage Manager, QNAP expansion enclosure

Comprehensive surveillance solution providing 24/7 security

Surveillance Station is a professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 3,000 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile app on your iOS® or Android™ devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your TVS-882BRT3. The TVS-882BRT3 offers 8 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 80 channels by purchasing additional licenses.

Learn more: Surveillance Station, Vmobile, Vcam

Whole new QVR Pro surveillance solution

The TVS-882BRT3 supports QVR Pro (Beta) that integrates QNAP’s professional QVR system into the QTS operating system. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the NAS and leverage the advantages of scalability and storage manageability from QTS. QVR Pro features a flexible monitoring interface that allows adjusting the proportion and monitor view of IP cameras, supports an upgraded timeline feature that provides instant video search and quick view identification in live monitoring mode, and allows for monitoring views and playing back images without switching between windows. Additional functions like batch adding and editing cameras and searching for cameras across different LANs further save the cost and time in deploying and maintaining a complete surveillance system. With the new QUSBCam2 App, USB cameras can be used as ONVIF network cameras. Simply connect it to your TVS-882BRT3, and you can view real-time footage without installing any software. Through QVR Pro, you can even store recordings for playback, allowing you to build a surveillance system with a minimal budget.

*The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/qvr-nas-selector.

Learn more: QVR Pro

Centralized email and contact management for improved communication workflows

It can be hard to manage emails and contact information that are scattered across multiple computers, devices, and accounts - not to mention if important emails or contact information are lost or become inaccessible due to account closure or device malfunction/loss. QNAP QmailAgent and Qcontactz helps you centrally store and manage emails and contact information, making them accessible to all of your devices at any time - and with the powerful Qsirch search engine, you can easily find specific contacts and emails whenever needed.

Learn more: QmailAgent, Qcontactz, Qsirch