QNAP high-capacity scale-out storage node

QNAP QSN-3050 30-Bay 4U Scale-Out Storage Node with Xeon E-2378 and 128GB ECC

A 4U, 30-bay QuTS MEGA storage node for horizontally scalable enterprise clusters supporting PB-scale data, long-term retention and high-availability requirements.

Drive bays30 total

ProcessorXeon E-2378, 8-core

Memory128GB DDR4 ECC

Built-in networking2 × 10GbE + 2 × 2.5GbE

High-capacity distributed storage

The QSN-3050 runs QuTS MEGA and uses a native Scale-out architecture. Nodes can be added as requirements grow, with the supplied information stating that storage capacity and throughput scale without service interruption.

Protection, availability and protocols

Erasure Coding and Replication provide distributed data-protection options.
Node-level failure domains help reduce single points of failure.
Automatic service recovery, migration and self-healing data rebuild are listed.
Native SMB, NFS and S3 API support provides file and object storage services.
Prometheus, Alertmanager and rolling upgrades support cluster operations.

30-bay server-grade platform

24 × 3.5-inch SATA bays and 6 × 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays.
Intel Xeon E-2378 8-core/16-thread processor and 128GB ECC DDR4 memory.
Two 10GBASE-T and two 2.5GbE ports are built in; optional 25GbE is listed through a PCIe adapter.
Three PCIe slots and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are specified.
Dual 800W power supplies and four 80mm cooling fans are listed.

Deployment and warranty confirmation

The supplied warranty field contains only 5 without a unit. Confirm the warranty duration, drive population, rack requirements and Scale-out cluster design before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Answers below are based only on the supplied product information for QSN-3050.

What is the QNAP QSN-3050?

It is a 4U, 30-bay QuTS MEGA Scale-out storage node designed to operate in a horizontally scalable enterprise storage cluster.

How many drive bays does the QSN-3050 provide?

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

Which processor is installed?

The supplied specifications list an Intel Xeon E-2378 8-core/16-thread processor running at 2.6GHz and up to 4.8GHz.

How much memory does the QSN-3050 include?

It includes 128GB ECC DDR4 memory, with a supplied maximum of 128GB across four ECC UDIMM slots.

Which network interfaces are built in?

It includes two 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE ports.

Can the QSN-3050 be upgraded to 25GbE?

The supplied specifications list optional 25GbE connectivity through a PCIe adapter.

How does Scale-out expansion work?

Additional nodes can be added to expand capacity and throughput. The supplied information states that scaling is performed without service interruption.

Which protocols are supported?

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

Which data-protection methods are available?

Erasure Coding and Replication are listed, with the node used as the failure domain.

How does the cluster respond to a node failure?

The source describes automatic service recovery and migration, followed by self-healing data rebuild.

What power supplies are specified?

The QSN-3050 is specified with two 800W power supplies supporting 100240V input.

What manufacturer warranty is supplied with the QSN-3050?

The supplied specifications show a warranty value of 5 but do not identify the unit, so the duration should be confirmed.

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Features and highlights

QNAP QSN-3050 30-Bay 4U Scale-Out Storage Node with Xeon E-2378 and 128GB ECC

30-bay capacity platform

Combines twenty-four 3.5-inch SATA bays with six 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays.

Scale-out cluster growth

Adds nodes to expand both storage capacity and throughput.

Xeon and ECC memory

Uses an Intel Xeon E-2378 processor with 128GB DDR4 ECC memory.

File and object services

Supports supplied SMB, NFS and S3 API protocols.

Key details to check before purchase

Form factor: 4U rackmount
Networking: 2 × 10GBASE-T and 2 × 2.5GbE
Optional networking: 25GbE through PCIe
Power: 2 × 800W PSU

QNAP QSN-3050 30-Bay 4U Scale-Out Storage Node with Xeon E-2378 and 128GB ECC specifications

Technical information below is organised from the supplied product data.

Specification	Details
Product Details
Brand	QNAP
SKU	QSN-3050
Product Type	30-bay 4U enterprise Scale-out storage node
Scale-Out Architecture and Services
Operating System	QuTS MEGA
Architecture	Native distributed Scale-out architecture
Cluster Expansion	Capacity and throughput scale with each added node; supplied information states scaling is performed without service interruption
Data Protection	Erasure Coding and Replication
Failure Domain	Node-level
Automatic Recovery	Service recovery and migration after node failure, with self-healing data rebuild
File and Object Protocols	SMB, NFS and S3 API
Monitoring and Operations	Prometheus, Alertmanager and rolling upgrades
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 x 32GB)
Memory Slots	4 x ECC UDIMM DDR4
Storage
Drive Bays	30 total: 24 x 3.5-inch SATA + 6 x 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	Yes M.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 x 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M)
10 Gigabit Ethernet	2 x 10GBASE-T ports (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
25 Gigabit Ethernet	Optional via a PCIe adapter
Expansion and Connectivity
PCIe Slots	3 (2 x Gen 4 x4 + 1 x Gen 4 x8)
USB Ports	4 x 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 x W x D)	176.2 x 441.6 x 630.2mm
Net Weight	23.79kg
Gross Weight	29.13kg
Power and Cooling
Power Supply	800W PSU x 2, 100240V
Disk Standby Power Consumption	149.92W
Typical Operating Power Consumption	219.03W
Cooling Fans	4 x 80mm, 12VDC
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature	040°C (32-104°F)
Storage Temperature	-2070°C (-4-158°F)
Relative Humidity	5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)
Warranty
Standard Warranty	5 (unit not stated in the supplied data)

The supplied Standard Warranty field contains only the value 5 and does not state a unit.

The source states that M.2 SSD hot-swapping is not supported and that M.2 support is optional through a QM2 PCIe adapter.

Drive inclusion is not confirmed in the supplied data.

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