Released on: July 2, 2008, 4:56 am

Press Release Author: QNAP Systems, Inc

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: The leading network attached storage (NAS) provider QNAP
Systems, Inc. today announced to support new applications Surveillance Station and
QPKG software package platform on its Turbo NAS series (TS-109/ 209/ 409). QNAP NAS
users can now upgrade the server firmware to version 2.1.0 or later to experience
these new applications on NAS. The Surveillance Station is developed by the
rock-solid network surveillance technology of QNAP to bring users truly secure
IP-based surveillance system. Users can record the video of the up to two IP cameras
to the QNAP NAS without using a PC. The live audio and video monitoring, playback,
and camera configuration can all be carried out by the IE browser over the Internet.
The QPKG is a convenient platform developed by QNAP to enable users to install lots
of useful software applications, including IPKG software developed from the users
and community worldwide, e.g. MLDonkey, SlimServer, and Joomla! By a few simple
clicks and uploading on the user-friendly GUI, all these applications can be
installed. There is no need to go through the hassles of any complicated
programming. With this fascinating feature, users can explore infinite possibilities
and exciting applications on their compact-sized yet powerful QNAP NAS!

Press Release Body: \"With the introduction of the Surveillance Station, we hope to
bring our NAS users professional-grade yet easy-to-use network surveillance,\" said
Mr. Laurent Cheng, Product Manager from QNAP. \"The Surveillance Station offers
versatile recording modes, including continuous recording, motion-detection
recording, and schedule recording. A wide variety of camera brands are supported. By
using particular models, users can use two-way video and audio monitoring and
recording, wireless monitoring, and smart PTZ control to control the monitoring
direction via the web interface.\"
Moreover, the QPKG software package platform allows users to download and install
their desired software packages by simple clicking to fully utilize their NAS. As
for the developers, the QPKG development framework guideline is easy and
straightforward to follow that software developers can add extra functionalities
quickly. The firmware is now available on QNAP web site for free upgrade. Currently
Joomla!, phpMyAdmin, MLDonkey, SlimServer (with Squeeze Center 7), and optware IPKG
are available for installation.
New features of Turbo NAS firmware version 2.1.0:
. Surveillance Station
The Surveillance Station is a new application on the second generation Turbo NAS
series. It enables the users to monitor up to two IP cameras and record and play the
video. All the functions and configurations can be carried out by the IE browser
over the Internet regardless the location of the cameras. Users can flexibly define
the recording settings: continuous recording, motion-detection recording, and
schedule recording according to their security plan.
. SMTP with SSL/TLS supported
. DDNS support \"no-ip\"
. TwonkyMedia v 4.4.5
. Rsync supported
. QPKG support
The QPKG platform is introduced to enable users to install open source software
applications by simple uploading the package file to the NAS. The following
applications developed by QNAP users and community worldwide are now available:
- Joomla! v1.5.1
- phpMyAdmin v2.11.4
- SSOTS 3.0 beta 13 (Now with Squeeze Center 7, courtesy of flipflip)
- MLDonkey v2.9.5
- Optware/ Ipkg v0.99.163

About QNAP NAS, TS-109, TS-209, and TS-409 series
The TS-109/209 II series adopt high performance Marvell 500MHz CPU and 256MB DDRII
large memory, which are the best hardware specifications in the current SOHO NAS
market.
The power consumption rate of TS-109 series is less than 14.4W under normal
operation and 6.6W at standby mode. The unique fanless design enables absolutely
quiet operation. The TS-109 series have been honored with over 20 awards worldwide
since release.
The TS-209 series is 2-bay hot swappable NAS which supports RAID 0/1/JBOD disk
configurations. The maximum storage capacity is 2TB.
TS-409 series is a 4-bay hotswappable NAS which supports exclusive Online RAID
Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration. It is an ideal solution for mass
storage, file download, and multimedia sharing center.
Purchase Information:
QNAP products are now available at NewEgg.com, Central Computers, ExcaliberPC.com in
the US.


Web Site: http://www.qnap.com/PressRelease_detail.asp?pr_id=91

Contact Details: QNAP Systems, Inc.
21F, , No.77, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd, Xizhi City, Taipei County, 221 Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8698-2000
FAX: +886-2-8698-2270
URL: http://www.qnap.com
Contact Person
Ms. Vera Wang
Phone: 886-2-8698 2000
E-mail: verawang @ qnap.com