QNAP Introduces QuTS hero h5.0 Beta: Better security, instant cloning and more are coming

Press Release: QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP) introduced QuTS hero h5.0 Beta, the latest version of the ZFS-based NAS operating system. QNAP invites users to join the beta testing program and start using QuTS hero h5.0 today with updated Linux Kernel 5.10, improved security, WireGuard VPN support, instant snapshot cloning and free exFAT support.

By participating in the QuTS hero h5.0 Beta testing program and providing valuable feedback, users can help shape the future of QNAP operating systems. You can find more information about the QuTS hero h5.0 Beta testing program on this website.

Key new apps and features in QuTS hero h5.0:

• Enhanced security:
  It supports TLS 1.3, automatically updates the operating system and applications, and provides SSH keys to authenticate access to the NAS.
• Support for WireGuard VPN:
  The new version of QVPN 3.0 integrates the lightweight and reliable WireGuard VPN and provides users with an easy-to-use interface for setup and secure connection.
• Reserved ZIL – SLOG:
  By storing ZIL data and read cache data (L2ARC) on different SSDs to handle read and write workloads separately, you can benefit from better overall system performance and better utilization and lifespan of SSDs, which is especially useful for optimizing flash storage investments.
• Instant cloning:
  Performing snapshot cloning on a secondary NAS helps in data copy management and data analysis without disrupting primary data processing on the production server.
• Free exFAT support:
  exFAT is a file system that supports files up to 16 EB in size and is optimized for flash storage (such as SD cards and USB devices) – helping to speed up the transfer and sharing of large multimedia files.
• DA Drive Analyzer with AI-based diagnostics:
  DA Drive Analyzer uses ULINK's cloud-based artificial intelligence to predict drive life expectancy and helps users plan drive replacements ahead of time to protect against server downtime and data loss.
• Improved image recognition with Edge TPU:
  Utilizing the Edge TPU unit in QNAP AI Core (artificial intelligence module for image recognition), QuMagie can recognize faces and objects faster, while QVR Face boosts real-time video analysis for instant face recognition.

Availability

QuTS hero h5.0 Beta is now free to download. The condition, however, is that you own a compatible NAS. Check if your NAS is compatible with QuTS hero h5.0 here.

You can download QuTS hero h5.0 Beta here