QNAP QSN-3050
Break single-node storage limits with an enterprise-grade Scale-out storage node powered by an Intel(R) Xeon(R) 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 x 3.5-inch SATA bays and 6 x 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays. Its native distributed architecture allows organisations to add nodes and scale storage capacity and throughput without interrupting services.
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(R) Xeon(R) 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.
QSN-3000
- Intel(R) Xeon(R) E-2336 6-core processor
- 128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
- 12 x 3.5-inch SATA + 6 x 2.5-inch SATA
- 2 x 10GbE BASE-T and 2 x 2.5GbE BASE-T
- 2U rackmount
QSN-3050
- Intel(R) Xeon(R) E-2378 8-core processor
- 128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM
- 24 x 3.5-inch SATA + 6 x 2.5-inch SATA
- 2 x 10GbE BASE-T and 2 x 2.5GbE BASE-T
- 4U rackmount
QSN-7530
- AMD Ryzen(TM) 9 PRO 7945 12-core processor
- 192GB DDR5 ECC RDIMM
- 30 x 2.5-inch SATA
- 2 x 10GbE BASE-T and 2 x 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 x 3.5-inch SATA bays and 6 x 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.