| Operating System | QTS 4.3 (embedded Linux) | 
  | Supported Client Operating Systems |  Apple Mac OS 10.7 or laterLinux and UNIXMicrosoft Windows 7, 8, and 10Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016 | 
  | Supported Browsers |  Apple Safari 7 or laterGoogle ChromeMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10 or laterMozilla Firefox | 
  | Supported Languages | Chinese (traditional and simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish | 
  | Supported File Systems |  Internal hard drive (EXT4)External hard drive (EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT) Note: You can purchase exFAT driver licenses on the License Center. | 
  | Networking |  TCP/IP: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)Jumbo frame (failover, multi-IP settings, port trunking, and NIC teaming)Service binding based on network interfacesSquid web caching proxyProxy clientDHCP server and clientProtocols: CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v3/v4, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSCUPnP and Bonjour DiscoveryUSB Wi-Fi adapter | 
  | Network & Virtual Switch |  TCP/IP: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)Jumbo frame (failover, multi-IP settings, port trunking/NIC teaming)DHCP server and clientUSB Wi-Fi adapter Note: This feature does not support ad hoc networks because of safety considerations.Virtual switch  Virtual switch editing in Virtualization StationCombining virtual machines and containers in the same virtual switchNetwork Address Translation (NAT)Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)USB QuickAccessWirelessAP Station | 
  | Security |  Network access protection with auto-blocking (SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP)Host access control for shared folders (CIFS/SMB)AES 256-bit volume-based and shared folder data encryption256-bit external drive encryption (AES)Importing of SSL certificates from Let’s EncryptInstant alerts through email, SMS, push service, audio, and LCD panel2-step verification | 
  | Storage Management |  Storage space utilization monitoringFlexible volumes and LUNs with thin provisioning and space reclaimingDisk volume types: RAID 0,1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, single, JBODRAID hot spare and global hot spareRAID rebuild speed customizationAdvanced secure data eraseStorage poolsQtier™ Technology (automated storage tiering)  Auto or schedule data tieringIO-aware auto tieringShared folder tiering on demandSnapshots  Volume and LUN snapshotsSnapshot DashboardSnapshot ManagerSnapshot CloningSnapshot VaultSnapshot ReplicaSupport for Windows previous versions (CIFS/SMB)Snapshot Agent for Microsoft Windows and VMware vSphereOnline volume expansionOnline storage pool expansionOnline RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migrationSMART data migrationStorage expansion through QNAP expansion unitsJBOD enclosure roamingSSD read-only or read-write cacheBad block scan and hard drive S.M.A.R.T.Bad block recovery and RAID recoveryBitmap support | 
  | iSCSI (IP SAN) |  iSCSI targets with multiple LUNs Note: The maximum total number of targets is 256.LUN mapping and maskingOnline LUN capacity expansionSPC-3 persistent reservationMPIO & MC/SiSCSI Extensions for RDMA with VMware ESXiiSCSI LUN backup, one-time snapshot, and restorationVirtual disk drive using iSCSI initiator Note: The maximum number of virtual disk drives is 8.Stack chaining master | 
  | Power Management |  Wake on LANStandby mode for internal drivesScheduled power on and offAutomatic power on after power recoveryUSB and network UPS support with SNMP management | 
  | Access Rights Management |  Multiple user creationUser data importing and exportingUser quota managementLocal user access control (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and WebDAV)Application access control (File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video Station)Subfolder permissions (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station) | 
  | Domain Authentication |  Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and domain controllerLDAP server and clientDomain user login (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station) | 
  | myQNAPcloud |  Free host name registration (DDNS)Optional myQNAPcloud SSL certificates (DDNS)Auto router configuration through UPnPWeb-based file manager with HTTPS 2048-bit encryptionmyQNAPcloud Link for remote access without complex router setup | 
  | Qsync |  File syncing across multiple devices with SSL secure connectionSelective synchronization for specific folders or subfoldersTeam folders as file center for better collaboration Note: The maximum number of sync tasks is 32.File sharing through email linksPolicy settings for conflicting files and file type filterVersion control for a maximum of 64 versionsUnified privilege and configuration managementCentral configuration modeRemote erase and restoreWindows and Mac OS support | 
  | Resource Monitor |  Monitoring of NAS system resources such as CPU, memory and networkMonitoring of NAS storage resources such as volumes, RAID, and disk activityMonitoring of resource usage by NAS applicationsCreation of extra swap space when SSDs are installed | 
  | Helpdesk |  Reporting of issues to the QNAP support team, including automatic collection of system informationRemote connection between QNAP support engineers and NAS for issue resolution (with user permission) | 
  | Web Administration |  Smart toolbar and dashboard for system status displayDynamic DNS (DDNS)SNMP versions 2 and 3Resource monitorNetwork recycle bin for file deletion (AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station)Comprehensive logs (events & connection)  Syslog server and clientBackup and restoration of system settingsQmanager: Mobile application for remote system monitoring and managementQboost | 
  | File Server |  File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIXMicrosoft networkingWindows ACLAdvanced folder permissions (AFP, CIFS/SMB, and FTP)Shared folder aggregation (CIFS/SMB) | 
  | FTP Server |  FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit)FXP support | 
  | File Station |  Cloud drive mounting for Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft OneDrive for Business, HiDrive, Amazon Cloud Drive, Yandex Disk and BoxRemote shared folder mounting (CIFS/SMB, FTP, and WebDAV)Document viewing using Office Online, Google Docs, and Chrome extensionMicrosoft Office file editing using Google Docs, Sheets, and SlidesMounting of a maximum of 256 ISO filesMount smart phones as an external storageRead access for compatible optical disc drivesRead access for compatible smartphones (MTP)Download and upload link sharingFile dragging and dropping (Chrome and Firefox)Photos, video, and music preview and playback with hardware-accelerated transcodingFile compression (ZIP and 7z)Download link creation and sending for publicly shared files with expiration date and password protectionSubtitle display (SRT and UTF-8)Video seeking during on-the-fly transcoding video playbackSlideshow playback in media viewerQfile: Mobile app for file browsing and management | 
  | Qfiling |  Auto filingRecipe functionArchiving through iSCSI, USB, DVD and remote NASAdvanced settings  File deletionIntelligent subtitle filing for videosData integrity checkFile conflict policy | 
  | Transcode Management |  Video transcoding (240p, 360p, 480p, 720p and 1080p resolution)Automatic video transcoding for watched foldersHardware-accelerated transcodingEmbed subtitles into videos for background transcoding | 
  | Hybrid Backup Sync |  Cloud storage backup to Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Storage, Openstack Swift, WebDAV, and HKBNCloud storage syncing with Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon Drive, Yandex Disk, Box, hubiC, BackBlaze B2, Amazon S3, and HiDriveRTRR server & client with bandwidth controlRsync server with download bandwidth controlRemote server syncing (CIFS/SMB, FTP, Rsync, and RTRR)Scheduled backup to local and remote storage spacesBackup versioning (RTRR)Encryption, compression, and file filtersCentralized management for backup, restoration, and sync jobsSupport for Apple Time MachineData backup to multiple external storage devicesDesktop backup with QNAP NetBak Replicator for WindowsSupport for third-party backup software such as Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis True Image, Arcserve Backup, Retrospect, Nakivo and Backup Exec | 
  | Photo Station |  Photo organization by thumbnail, list, timeline, or folderVirtual and smart albumsValidity control for album sharingPhoto tagging with text, colors, and ratingsSlideshows with background music and different transition effectsPhoto geotagging and display on Google MapsPhoto and video uploading to Picasa, Flickr, and WeiboAlbum configuration back up and restorationAdvanced folder permissionsSupport for domain usersPhoto Station Extension: Supports face detection and PDF to imageQphoto: Mobile application for online browsing and sharing | 
  | Music Station |  Music playing and sharing through web browsersMusic streaming to multiple devicesChanging of album covers through Google search or by uploading photosInternet radio (MP3)Eight music alarmsSwitching between spotlight mode and manage modeAdvanced searchScrolling lyricsQmusic: Mobile application for music streaming and management | 
  | Video Station |  Video organization by thumbnails, list, timeline, or folderVirtual and smart collectionsVideo tagging with text, colors, and ratingsVideo link sharing through social media and emailMovie information and poster display from Internet sources or user-uploaded filesSubtitle display (SRT, ASS, SSA)Subtitle search and downloadingSubtitle file importingSubtitle display style adjustmentPlayback speed adjustmentDirect video streaming for certain file formatsFacebook loginAdvanced folder permissionsSupport for LDAP usersVideo uploading to YouTube and YoukuMulti-zone video displayVideo-seeking support for video playback during on-the-fly transcodingQvideo: Mobile application for online video browsing and management | 
  | Virtualization Station |  Virtual machine creation (Windows, Linux, Unix, and Android)Virtual machine importing, exporting, cloning, snapshot capturing, backup, and restorationConsole display using HDMI output (QVM)HTML5-based shared remote consoleVarious networking modes using virtual switches | 
  | Container Station |  Support for LXC and Docker Note: Docker containers support Bridge, NAT, and Host mode. Linux containers (LXC) support only NAT.Application downloading from the built-in Docker Hub RegistryOne-click installationContainer importing and exportingConsole modeThree networking modes (Bridge, NAT, and Host)Auto-start containersDocker certificate downloadingPrivate registry additionApplication repository for switching to any repository on GitHub.com | 
  | Qsirch |  Full-text searchData distribution using a bar chartPreviews for photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and othersAdvanced search operators and search scopeCustomized search filters (included or excluded conditions)Related files suggestion in ViewerCustomized search filtersSearch Chrome extension | 
  | Surveillance Station |  Support for over 3,000 IP cameras4 free camera licenses Note: The application supports a maximum of 72 camera channels. You can purchase additional licenses on the QNAP website.Instant playback for checking of recent eventsVisual aid using e-mapPlayback and speed control using the shuttle barVideo preview on playback timelineIntelligent video analytics (IVA) for advanced video searchingSurveillance client for MacVmobile: Mobile surveillance application for iOS and AndroidVcam: Mobile recording application for iOS and Android | 
  | QVPN Service |  QVPN combines an integrated VPN Server, a VPN client, and L2TP/IPSec VPN services.VPN server  Secure remote access with PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, and OpenVPN servicesSupport for a maximum of 100 clientsSupport for domain usersVPN client  Support for PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, and OpenVPN VPN protocolsOVPN file importing for creation of OpenVPN connections | 
  | DLNA Server |  Support for DLNA/UPnP TVs and players such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox OneSupport for CUE indexing file for APE and FLAC | 
  | Q’center (NAS CMS) |  Monitoring of multiple NAS devicesUtilization history reportsUnified configuration managementMonitoring of NAS devices behind NAT routers with Connect to Q’center Note: The application is available in the App Center and in virtual appliance marketplace (VMware vSphere ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V). | 
  | OceanKTV |  YouTube video streamingSorting by artist, language, and favoritesEffects such as tuning echo, key, and applausePlaylist control with a mobile applicationSupport for keyboard and remote control (RM-IR002 and RM-IR004) Note: Microphones are not included. | 
  | Qfinder Pro |  QNAP NAS location on the same local networkNAS shared folders mountingBasic setting configuration (firmware, SMTP server, and network settings)Direct connection with USB QuickAccessStorage Plug & Connect (Windows only)  Creation and mapping of NAS shared foldersCreation of and connection to iSCSI targets and LUNsMedia upload (Windows only)  Media file upload to the NASAutomatic creation of thumbnails or transcoding of videos using the computer | 
  | App Center |  Official and community software add-onsAutomatic updates and notifications for new versionsRepository for imported third-party contentUser-specified volume for storing applications | 
  | Chromecast |  Video, photo and music streaming to Apple TV via Qmedia or Chromecast using the following:  NAS applications: File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video StationMobile applications: Qfile, Qmusic, Qphoto, and Qvideo Note: You must install the Media Streaming add-on app from the QTS App Center. | 
  | Download Station |  PC-less downloads (BitTorrent, FlashGet, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, QQDL, and Thunder) Note:  The application supports a maximum of 500 tasksThe maximum number of concurrent downloads is: 90 (30 BT/PT, 30 HTTP, 30 FTP)BitTorrent: Support for search, magnet links, private trackers, and proxyScheduled download and bandwidth controlRSS subscription and download (broadcatching)Support for add-ons that extend download functionalityQget: Mobile application for download browsing and management | 
  | Notes Station 3 |  Multi-user text editing using the collaborative editorTable creation using the spreadsheet editorOnline quick preview of multimedia attachmentsSmart snapshot for version control | 
  | HD (HybridDesk) Station 3.13 |  Photo, video, and music playback on TV through HDMISupport for Chrome and FirefoxSupport for international keyboards and mouse inputUser login permissions Note: The decoding capability of the CPU and graphics card may affect playback of some video files. | 
  | Linux Station |  Ubuntu and Kylin installation and usage of the NAS as a Linux-based computerApplication downloading and usage from the Ubuntu Software CenterRemote desktop for remote monitoring and accessing of Ubuntu Note: The application requires at least 4 GB of memory and installation of Container Station. | 
  | Qcontactz |  One-way scheduled sync of contacts from multiple Google accountsContact importing from CSV or vCard 3.0 filesContact exporting to CSV or vCard 3.0 filesDuplicate contact searching and mergingSnapshot management for contacts databaseContact management: Groups, favorites, lock, search, delete and restoreSupport for Android and iOS | 
  | IFTTT Agent |  Daily task automationSocial media data archivingFile synchronization between the NAS and various cloud servicesSystem event notifications on Line, Skype, Gmail, and mobile phonesMusic playback on Music Station using Amazon Echo voice commandsUsage of motion detection sensors as trigger for camera recording on Surveillance Station | 
  | General Notes |  Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.Some features may vary by model.QTS does not support DRM content, Dolby, DTS, and some IPv6 services.Some data encryption features may be unavailable because of country-specific legislative restrictions. | 
  | Web Server |  HTTP/HTTPS ConnectionsSupports WebDAV ConnectionSupports Virtual Host (Max: 32)Importable SSL Certificate |