High-Capacity Scale-out Storage Node

QNAP QSN-3050

Break single-node storage limits with an enterprise-grade Scale-out storage node powered by an Intel® Xeon® E-2378 processor and 128GB DDR4 ECC memory. Running QuTS MEGA, the QSN-3050 forms part of a horizontally scalable storage cluster for PB-scale data, long-term retention and high-availability requirements.

What is the QNAP QSN-3050?

The QSN-3050 is a 4U, 30-bay Scale-out storage node with 24 × 3.5-inch SATA bays and 6 × 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays. Its native distributed architecture allows organisations to add nodes and scale storage capacity and throughput without interrupting services.

30 Bays24 × 3.5-inch SATA bays plus 6 × 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays

8-Core XeonIntel® Xeon® E-2378 8-core/16-thread processor

128GB ECCDDR4 ECC UDIMM system memory

Scale-outCapacity and throughput scale with each additional node

Native Scale-out Architecture

Expand cluster capacity and performance as requirements grow.

Built on a native Scale-out architecture, the QSN-3050 allows enterprises to add nodes on demand. Storage capacity and throughput scale linearly with each additional node, removing the expansion constraints associated with traditional single-node storage systems.

Scaling operations are performed without service interruption, helping the cluster continue serving workloads while infrastructure expands.

Data Protection, Fault Tolerance and Availability

Distributed protection mechanisms help maintain service continuity and data integrity.

Erasure Coding and Replication

Supports both protection mechanisms to balance storage efficiency and data protection across the cluster.

Node-Level Failure Domain

Uses the node as the failure domain to reduce single points of failure and support large-capacity, long-term retention deployments.

Automatic Recovery and Self-Healing

Services automatically recover and migrate after a node failure while self-healing processes rebuild lost data.

Enterprise Storage Services

Support for file and object protocols enables integration with established and modern storage environments.

SMB and NFS File Services

Native SMB and NFS support allows existing file-based applications to connect without modification.

S3 API Object Storage

Native S3 API support provides compatibility with modern object storage architectures.

Enterprise Data Platforms

Designed as a core building block for enterprise file services, object storage, long-term archiving, disaster recovery and large-scale data platforms.

Hardware Built for Scalable Cluster Performance

Server-grade processing, ECC memory and flexible storage support predictable node-level operation.

The QSN-3050 combines an Intel® Xeon® E-2378 processor, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, enterprise-class HDD and SSD configurations, and high-speed network expansion support. Two built-in 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE ports handle network connectivity, while optional 25GbE is available through a PCIe adapter.

Its 24 hard-drive bays provide high-capacity storage, while six dedicated 2.5-inch SATA SSD slots support SSD acceleration.

Cluster Monitoring and Operations

Integrated tools support ongoing visibility and continuous service availability.

Prometheus Monitoring

Integrated Prometheus support provides cluster monitoring across the Scale-out environment.

Alertmanager Notifications

Alertmanager integration supports centralised alerting for cluster operations.

Rolling Upgrades

Rolling upgrade support helps maintain service availability while cluster nodes are updated.

QSN Scale-out Node Comparison

Choose from entry-level, high-capacity and high-performance dense node configurations.

Entry-Level Scale-out Node

QSN-3000

Intel® Xeon® E-2336 6-core processor
128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
12 × 3.5-inch SATA + 6 × 2.5-inch SATA
2 × 10GbE BASE-T and 2 × 2.5GbE BASE-T
2U rackmount

High-Capacity Node

QSN-3050

Intel® Xeon® E-2378 8-core processor
128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
24 × 3.5-inch SATA + 6 × 2.5-inch SATA
2 × 10GbE BASE-T and 2 × 2.5GbE BASE-T
4U rackmount

High-Performance Dense Node

QSN-7530

AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 7945 12-core processor
192GB DDR5 ECC RDIMM
30 × 2.5-inch SATA
2 × 10GbE BASE-T and 2 × 2.5GbE BASE-T
2U rackmount

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the QNAP QSN-3050 Scale-out storage node.

How does the QSN-3050 scale storage capacity and performance?

Organisations can add nodes to the cluster as requirements grow. Both capacity and throughput scale with each additional node, and scaling operations are performed without service interruption.

Which data protection methods does the QSN-3050 support?

It supports Erasure Coding and Replication, with the node defined as the failure domain.

What happens if a cluster node fails?

Services automatically recover and migrate to maintain availability, while self-healing processes rebuild lost data.

Which storage protocols are supported?

The supplied product information lists native support for SMB, NFS and the S3 API.

How many drive bays does the QSN-3050 provide?

It provides 30 drive bays: 24 × 3.5-inch SATA bays and 6 × 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays.

What network ports are built in?

It includes two 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE ports. Optional 25GbE connectivity is supported through a PCIe adapter.

Memory installation note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For systems with more than one memory slot, use modules with identical specifications and refer to the hardware user manual.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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QNAP QSN-3050 Specifications

Review the processor, memory, storage, networking, expansion, physical, power and environmental specifications.

Specification	Details
Processor and Memory
CPU	Intel® Xeon® E-2378 8-core/16-thread processor, 2.6GHz, up to 4.8GHz
CPU Architecture	64-bit x86
Encryption Engine	Yes (AES-NI)
System Memory	128GB ECC DDR4
Maximum Memory	128GB (4 × 32GB)
Memory Slots	4 × ECC UDIMM DDR4
Storage
Drive Bays	30 total: 24 × 3.5-inch SATA + 6 × 2.5-inch SATA
Drive Compatibility	3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives 2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives
Hot-Swappable	YesM.2 SSD hot-swapping is not supported.
M.2 Slot	Optional via a QM2 PCIe adapter
SSD Cache Acceleration	Supported
Networking
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2 × 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M)
10 Gigabit Ethernet	2 × 10GBASE-T ports (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
25 Gigabit Ethernet	Optional via a PCIe adapter
Expansion and Connectivity
PCIe Slots	3 (2 × Gen 4 x4 + 1 × Gen 4 x8)
USB Ports	4 × Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5V/1A, 10Gbps
Physical Specifications
Form Factor	4U rackmount
LED Indicators	Status (green/red) HDD status (green/red)
Buttons	Power and reset
Dimensions (H × W × D)	176.2 × 441.6 × 630.2mm
Net Weight	23.79kg
Gross Weight	29.13kg
Power and Cooling
Power Supply	800W PSU × 2, 100–240V
Disk Standby Power Consumption	149.92W
Typical Operating Power Consumption	219.03W
Cooling Fans	4 × 80mm, 12VDC
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature	0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Relative Humidity	5–95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)
Warranty
Standard Warranty	5The supplied datasheet lists the value as “5” without stating a unit.

SKU	QSN-3050
Brand	QNAP
Shipping Weight	30.0000kg
Shipping Width	0.170m
Shipping Height	0.630m
Shipping Length	0.450m
Shipping Cubic	0.048195000m3