With dual-server architecture, real-time synchronization, and automatic failover, QNAP aims to democratize access to highly resilient environments, even for SMBs and professionals.
QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading provider of computing, networking, and storage solutions, has announced the beta availability of its new High Availability (HA) solution. This offering allows for the configuration of dual-server clusters that ensure operational continuity in the event of failures or unexpected interruptions, leveraging automatic failover and real-time synchronization.
Designed for both large enterprises and SMBs with limited resources, QNAP’s solution addresses a growing need: to prevent data loss, downtime, and financial or reputational impacts associated with the interruption of critical services, such as file servers, virtualization storage, or enterprise databases.
Simplified and Affordable High Availability
“Traditional HA solutions tend to be costly and complex, leaving many organizations vulnerable to unexpected outages,” says Andy Yu, Product Manager at QNAP. “With our HA solution, we remove these barriers by offering an easy-to-implement architecture based on the reliability of QNAP NAS in clusters, designed to keep critical business operations running smoothly.”
Key Features of QNAP HA
- Cost-effective Deployment: QNAP allows for the creation of high availability environments using high-performance, low-cost ZFS-based storage systems, drastically reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Versatility in IT Environments: Compatible with file servers, iSCSI IP-SAN storage for virtualization, AI server expansion, and solutions for multimedia content production.
- Automatic Failover: If the active server fails, the standby (passive) server automatically takes over control in under 60 seconds (RTO < 1 minute), ensuring service continuity.
- Real-time Data Synchronization: Thanks to SnapSync technology, QNAP ensures consistency between the primary and backup servers with 1:1 synchronization, minimizing the risk of data loss.
- Intuitive HA Cluster Management: Through the High Availability Manager app, administrators can configure, monitor, and manage the HA cluster’s status via a clear, centralized interface.
Designed for Operational Continuity
This solution addresses the growing challenge of keeping critical services available at all times, even during unforeseen events. By combining the efficiency of its NAS with advanced replication and recovery technologies, QNAP positions this solution as a key tool for organizations needing to secure their operations without investing in costly enterprise infrastructure.
Availability and Requirements
The QNAP HA solution (Beta) is now available for testing and is compatible with selected NAS models. The company invites interested users to participate in the beta and test its failover capabilities in real-world environments.