QNAP QuCPE-7012
Network Virtualization Premise Equipment with an Intel® Xeon D multi-core processor, suitable for multi-user and multi-tasking business applications.
QNAP’s QuCPE-7012 Network Virtualization Premise Equipment is a universal virtualization platform specifically designed for SMBs. The QuCPE-7012 adopts powerful Intel® Xeon® D multi-core processors that support Intel® QAT*, Smart NIC SR-IOV and DPDK hardware acceleration technologies and provides multi-port 2.5GbE, 10GbE, a network module slot and a PCIe slot for 25GbE/ 10GbE expandability. With enhanced bandwidth and computing performance for running multiple VMs and VNFs, the QuCPE-7012 is suitable for multi-user and multi-tasking business applications. The QuCPE-7012 also features the QNE (QNAP Network Equipment) OS for chaining VNF services and AMIZcloud centralized deployment and management platform to realize flexible Zero Touch Provisioning.
Network Function Virtualization
QNAP’s proprietary QNE operating system provides convenient and intuitive Network Service Composer with the world’s first visualized VM / VNF service chaining topology.
Hardware Acceleration Technologies
Intel® QAT, Smart NIC SR-IOV and DPDK offer superior computing power for virtualization deployment and enhance SD-WAN and VPN transmission efficiency.
Cloud Management
AMIZcloud is a centralized management platform that enables IT administrator at HQ to centrally monitor all edge devices, virtual machines, and containers, helping enterprises achieve Zero Touch Provisioning to enhance IT deployment efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Multi-site Network Infrastructure
The incorporated QuWAN SD-WAN solution helps achieve multi-site network infrastructure expansion.
Installation-On-Demand
The Application Store is a software platform providing various Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) and applications including firewalls and software routers.
WireGuard VPN
Supports WireGuard VPN to offer privacy protection and advanced encrypted security transmission for faster and stable remote working networks.
Available Models:
QuCPE-7012-D2123IT-8GB
Intel® Xeon® D-2123IT 4-core/8-thread 2.2GHz processor (up to 3.0 GHz), 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory (2 x 4GB); 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports、8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
QuCPE-7012-D2146NT-32GB
Intel® Xeon® D-2146NT 8-core/16-thread 2.3GHz processor (up to 3.0 GHz), 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory (2 x 16GB); 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, 8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
QuCPE-7012-D2166NT-64GB
Intel® Xeon® D-2166NT 12-core/24-thread 2.0GHz processor (up to 3.0 GHz), 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory (4 x 16GB); 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports、8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
Build a multi-site network infrastructure for SMBs and Micro-enterprises
QNAP’s high-performance QuCPE integrates the QuWAN SD-WAN solution, AMIZcloud platform, and WireGuard VPN. Small businesses and micro-enterprises can flexibly build multi-site network infrastructure by deploying a QuCPE Series 7 in their headquarters, and QuCPE Series 3 in their branches and workplaces.
Easily deploy virtual network environments with the 2-in-1 Premise Equipment
When deploying virtualized environments, Enterprises often choose to install costly enterprise-grade solutions on edge servers or free solutions with limited technical support – a hard decision for resource-constricted SMBs. In addition, simultaneously running multiple VMs can impact network performance. QNAP’s QuCPE Network Virtualization Premise Equipment combines hardware acceleration technologies, QNAP’s proprietary QNE Network operating system and the AMIZcloud centralized management platform to help SMBs build a highly-optimized virtual network infrastructure.
AMIZcloud - powerful centralized VM management platform
The AMIZcloud centralized management platform enables HQ-based IT staff to centrally monitor all edge devices, virtual machines, and containers. Supporting troubleshooting, and remote management via the Account Center, the QuCPE-7012 helps enterprises achieve Zero Touch Provisioning, thus enhancing IT deployment efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
Learn More: AMIZcloud
Efficient management via Service Composer with visualized topology
With the visualized topology of the Network Service Composer, you can easily set up VNFs or VMs, create virtual switches, and allocate physical network resources for chained services by drag and drop. When settings change, you can directly add/remove individual VNFs using the service composer, greatly simplifying operational network combination.
Learn More: Service Composer, QNE Network Manager
Run your 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 bespoke user-made virtual machines in Virtualization Station and Container Station, assisting SMBs in improving deployment and management flexibility while streamlining hardware costs.
Near-zero service downtime with High Availability
By installing and configuring HA Manager App, QuCPE-7012 supports Active-Standby High Availability system which enables failover from a primary QuCPE host to a secondary QuCPE host equipped with the same services. Without onsite maintenance, Device HA technology guarantees near-zero service downtime on QuCPE.
Powerful server-grade hardware architecture
With multi-port capabilities and expandable architecture, the QuCPE-7012 enables optimal storage, computing, and deployment flexibility to fulfill performance and application diversification requirements.
1) 1x PCIe Gen3x8 expansion slot
Install a QNAP 25Gbps/10GbE network card, QM2 card, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card, or a wireless adapter card for greater application potential.
2) 1x Network module slot
Install a QNAP network module to add 10GbE RJ45/SFP+ ports.
3) System fans
Automatically adjusts fan speeds based on system temperatures.
4) Intel® Xeon® processors
High-performance Intel® Xeon® D series multi-core 2.2 GHz processors
5) DDR4 memory
Supports eight DDR4 2133/2400 Unbuffered DIMM memory modules for a maximum of 128GB/256GB RAM.
6) Power supply unit
300W power supplies ensure continuous system uptime.
7) 2x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays
Install hard drives or SSDs to securely store application data.
8) 8x RJ45 2.5GbE ports
Connect to switches or other LAN devices.
9) 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Provides high-speed connectivity to next-generation 10GbE routers, switches, and servers.
10) 1x RJ45 Console port
A dedicated RJ45 Console port for host management.
11) 1x USB 2.0 port and 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect and use USB devices such as USB cameras with the QuCPE-7012 (external storage devices are not supported).
12) LCD monitor and control buttons
The LCD Monitor displays real-time IP and firmware information of the Switch and QNE Network System to help you understand the network status. The control buttons allow you to directly configure and restart the system.
Intel hardware acceleration technologies boost virtual network performance
Specifically designed for running virtualization applications, the QuCPE-7012 Network Virtualization Premise Equipment adopts multiple Intel hardware acceleration technologies to allow direct hardware access, thus enhancing VM and virtual network transmission performance.
DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
Allows data to bypass the OS Kernel and directly enter user space to offer a double packet transmission rate (Total T/R x L2) and improve overall virtualization application performance.
Smart NIC SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization)
By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs. With traffic bypassing the Hypervisor vSwitch, it helps enhance I/O throughout and network efficiency, ensuring reliable VM applications and reduced CPU overheads.
Intel QAT (Intel QuickAssist Technology)
Offloads computationally-intensive compression and improves IPsec cryptography VPN performance.
SD-WAN enables chaining network services
QNE incorporates QNAP’s QuWAN SD-WAN solution (subscription-free) to form encrypted VPN tunnels with other QNAP devices based in multiple sites and achieve multi-site network services chaining. For example, you can automatically create a firewall network (using QuWAN and pfSense VNFs) to enhance WAN security in the Service Composer UI using drag-and-drop.
Learn More: QuWAN, Deploying QVPN Server via Cloud, QVPN Service with WireGuard
Optimize LAN/WAN performance
Service Composer also supports SR-IOV and QuWAN SD-WAN, which greatly improves the WAN transmission of the QuCPE-7012 that runs QuWAN, while also helping users to enjoy high-speed and secure LAN and WAN network transmission at the same time.
Enhanced security
You can automatically create a firewall network (using QuWAN and pfSense VNFs) to enhance WAN security in the Service Composer UI using drag-and-drop.
Hardware Specification
QuCPE-7012-D2166NT-64G
| CPU |
Intel® Xeon® D-2166NT 12-core/24-thread 2.0GHz processor (16.6M Cache; up to 3.0 GHz) |
| System Memory |
64GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC RDIMM (4 x 16GB) |
| Maximum Memory |
128 GB (UDIMM) or 256GB (RDIMM) |
| Memory Slot |
8 x Long-DIMM DDR4 DDR4 2133/2400MHz slots, up to 128 GB (UDIMM) or 256GB (RDIMM) |
| Drive Bays |
2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Total number of built-in and Pre-configured Ports |
12 |
| 10GbE SFP+ |
4 |
| 2.5GbE (RJ45) |
8 |
| Network Module Slot |
1 |
| PCIe Slot |
1 x PCIe Gen 3 x8 |
| Console Port (RJ45) |
1 |
| Form Factor |
Rackmount, 1U |
| Fan |
3 x Cooling fans with smart fan |
| USB 2.0 port |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port |
1 |
| Power |
Redundant power 300W, 90V~264V AC |
| Intel QAT support |
 |
| SR-IOV support |
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| Intel DPDK support |
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| Dimension W x D x H (mm) |
430 x 426 x 44.2 mm |
| Net Weight (Kg) |
7.21 kg |
