. The high-performance quad-core short depth QNAP TS-431XeU 4-Bay Network Attached NAS Storage device includes a 10GbE SFP+ port to fully support 10GbE high-speed networks at a budget price with maximized ROI. The short depth design is perfectly suitable for installing the QNAP TS-431XeU NAS in a compact rack or places with a lot of cabling. The QNAP TS-431XeU NAS provides versatile all-in-one functionality and unique features including VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) - an economical way to utilise unused NAS storage space for expanding the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS. The QNAP TS-431XeU NAS is a cost-effective storage solution designed for growing businesses looking for backup restoration private cloud storage for virtualization and to future-proof their IT infrastructure for 10GbE networks. Un-populated four (4) bay network attached NAS storage device.Designed to provide 24/7 operations and services.Suitable for installing in smaller racks or space constrained locations.Equipped with an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL314 quad-core processor.Includes two (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports and a 10GbE SFP+ port.Supports SSD caching to greatly boost the IOPS performance of storage volumes.Designed to provide 24/7 operations and services.Centrally stores data logs and various files and supports SMB/CIFS protocols.Offers flexible backup solutions for Windows and Mac users.Provides numerous security options such as antivirus and encrypted access.Utilises an energy-efficient quad-core ARM processor that maintains high performance.Supports AES 256-bit encryption preventing sensitive business data from unauthorised access.. .