QNAP QuCPE-7012-D2146NT-32G Intel Xeon D-2146NT 8x2.5GbE RJ45 ports and 4x10GbE SFP+ ports 1x network module 1x PCIe Gen3 x8

Network Virtualization Premise Equipment with an Intel® Xeon D Multi-Core processor, suitable for business multi-user and multitasking applications.
QNAP“s QuCPE-7012 Network Virtualization Premise Equipment is a general-purpose virtualization platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Utilizing powerful Intel® Xeon® D multi-core processors that support Intel® QAT*, Smart NIC SR-IOV, and DPDK hardware acceleration technologies, the QuCPE-7012 offers multi-port 2.5GbE, 10GbE, a network module slot, and a PCIe slot for 25GbE/10GbE expansion. With enhanced bandwidth and compute power for running multiple VMs and VNFs, the QuCPE-7012 is ideal for multi-user and multitasking business applications. The QuCPE-7012 also features the QNE (QNAP Network Equipment) operating system for chaining VNF services and the centralized deployment and management platform AMIZ Cloud for flexible zero-touch provisioning.

Easy deployment of virtual network environments with the 2-in-1 Premise Equipment
When implementing virtualized environments, companies often choose between expensive enterprise solutions on edge servers or free solutions with limited technical support – a difficult decision for SMEs with limited resources. Furthermore, running multiple VMs simultaneously can impact network performance. QNAP“s QuCPE Network Virtualization Premise Equipment features hardware acceleration technologies, QNAP“s proprietary QNE Network operating system, and the centralized AMIZ cloud management platform to help SMEs build a highly optimized virtual network infrastructure.

The QNE Network operating system completes the virtual network infrastructure.
QNAP“s proprietary QNE Network operating system supports the intuitive Network Service Composer and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), enabling flexible network deployment and the expansion of network infrastructure across multiple locations. By supporting Virtual Network Functions (VNF), virtual machines, and containers, QNE Network integrates network, computing, and application services to achieve network virtualization, application virtualization, and efficient management, significantly reducing the complexity of administration and maintenance.

AMIZ Cloud - powerful centralized VM management platforms
The central management platform AMIZ Cloud enables the IT administrator at headquarters to centrally monitor all edge devices, virtual machines, and containers. The QuCPE-7012 supports high availability*, troubleshooting, and remote management via the Account Center, helping organizations achieve zero-touch provisioning, thereby increasing IT deployment efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

Efficient management via Service Composer with visualized topology
The Network Service Composer“s visualized topology allows you to easily set up VNFs or VMs, create virtual switches, and assign physical network resources to chained services via drag and drop. When settings change, you can add or remove individual VNFs directly through the Service Composer, significantly simplifying operational network configuration.

Run VM/VNF directly on QuCPE
QNE Network inherits versatile virtual applications from the QNAP QTS system. QuCPE can simultaneously run multiple virtual machines, software containers, and even custom virtual machines in Virtualization Station and Container Station, helping SMEs improve deployment and management flexibility while reducing hardware costs.

High-performance, server-level hardware architecture
With multi-port capabilities and an expandable architecture, the QuCPE-7012 enables optimal flexibility in storage, compute, and deployment to meet performance and application diversification requirements.

Intel hardware acceleration technologies boost the performance of virtual networks.
The QuCPE-7012 Network Virtualization Premise Equipment was specifically designed for running virtualization applications and utilizes several Intel hardware acceleration technologies to enable direct access to the hardware, thereby improving the transmission performance of VMs and virtual networks.

DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
Allows data to bypass the operating system kernel and go directly to the user space, providing double the packet transfer rate (Total T/R x L2) and improving the overall performance of the virtualization application.
Smart NIC SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization)
By installing an SR-IOV-compliant PCIe SmartNIC, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs. Because the traffic bypasses the hypervisor vSwitch, it helps improve I/O continuity and network efficiency, ensuring reliable VM applications and reduced CPU overhead.
Intel QAT (Intel QuickAssist Technology)
It relieves the computationally intensive compression and improves IPSec cryptography VPN performance.

SD-WAN enables the chaining of network services.
QNE integrates QNAP“s subscription-free SD-WAN solution QuWAN to establish encrypted VPN tunnels with other QNAP devices across multiple locations and enable chaining of network services across multiple sites. For example, you can automatically create a firewall network (using QuWAN and pfSense VNFs) to enhance WAN security via drag-and-drop functionality in the Service Composer UI.

Intelligent IT tools for efficient network management
QNE Network offers comprehensive management functions for intelligent IT network management.

Notification Center
It consolidates QTS system events and alarms, providing a single-app solution for notifications instead of requiring individual settings to be configured across multiple apps. Notifications can be sent via email, SMS, and other communication apps.
QuLog Center
Centralizes the statistical classification of error/warning events and access attempts, and supports IT staff in monitoring and responding to potential system risks.
Security Center
Provides security management for IT staff, including SSL certificate management. Additional features include automatic detection of history changes to prevent malicious modifications.
Zabbix
Zabbix is a third-party solution that automatically discovers devices and monitors network status. Zabbix offers user-friendly topology and network reports suitable for managing enterprise networks.

Notification Center QuLog Center Security Center Zabbix
Intelligent monitoring system for the unattended monitoring of IT rooms
Remote monitoring and automated door access. QNE integrates QVR Elite for centralized management via remote monitoring streams. The QuCPE-7012 supports the installation of two HDDs/SSDs, and branch office monitoring streams can connect to a remote NAS at headquarters using HybridMount QNE Edition.

AMIZ Marketplace Open Ecosystem Platform
The AMIZ Marketplace is an open platform ecosystem where software developers can offer VNFs and apps. The AMIZ Marketplace provides comprehensive licensing and payment services to streamline app deployment and payment processing. Third-party managed service providers, independent software vendors, and enterprise integrators are invited to develop a collaborative ecosystem to foster broader business innovation with QNAP.

Supports third-party virtual networking features
The AMIZ Marketplace offers several free and premium VNFs and applications that users can install if needed.

Firewall software
Virtual firewall software (such as pfSense and FortiGate) helps businesses to separate or protect local networks and apply multiple security policies.
Virtual Router
The QuCPE-7012 can be transformed into a security router by installing RouterOS or OpenWrt. You can also create site-to-site VPN tunnels between headquarters and branch offices while ensuring secure data transmission within the corporate network.