The new ES2486AFdc storage array from QNAP features a 24-bay configuration and utilizes a dual-active controller architecture. This system is designed for enterprise-level tasks, including core databases, virtualization, and VDI deployments.
The device is built on a U.2/U.3 NVMe all-flash architecture and incorporates PCIe Gen 4 technology. By using a ZFS-based QES operating system, the array aims to provide high throughput and low latency while ensuring data integrity.
QNAP developed this solution to address the rising costs and supply constraints associated with SAS SSDs. The shared storage pool design allows both controllers to access the same resources, which reduces the need for redundant systems and lowers the total cost of ownership.
