QNAP released SD-WAN QuWAN Solution - Deploying flexible multi-location IT infrastructure

Taipei, Taiwan, June 3, 2020 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP), the leading provider of computing, networking and storage solutions, today released QuWAN, a software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution. With an automated IPsec VPN and centralized cloud management platform, QuWAN helps SMBs build agile and reliable IT infrastructure that facilitates digital transformation, expands locations, and works from far on a cost-effective basis. Compatible with a wide range of QNAP solutions, QuWAN not only provides stable network transmission and optimization for Big Data, but also improves IT management and deployment efficiency for multinational expansion.

QuWAN's SD-WAN technology automatically establishes a network VPN over a defined network connection with software and supports IPsec encryption and cloud management. IT staff can easily deploy micro-segment VPN infrastructure with high safety and high availability, which saves transmission time and bandwidth between headquarters and branch offices while reducing Load transmission burden of VPN devices at headquarters. QuWAN applies load balancing, WAN aggregation and WAN high availability technologies to achieve highly optimized bandwidth and transmission. Supporting QoS and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), QuWAN prioritizes bandwidth usage for business-critical applications and blacklisted specific applications that use L7 firewall functions to protect corporate networks. Karma.

Integrated into the QHora router and available for QNAP NAS, QGD switches and QuCPE server *, QuWAN meets flexible usage scenarios with large companies, branch offices and houses. When partnering with the QVPN Application, remote employees can easily connect to SSL VPN through their computers or mobile devices. Devices in different locations are flexibly segmented to connect with each other in small segment networks.

“With remote work becoming the new norm, businesses face the challenge of deploying and managing large-scale multi-site VPN deployments. However, SMBs with limited budgets and staff may not be able to afford and maintain enterprise-class VPN solutions. ” Judy Chen, QNAP Product Manager, added, “QuWAN's complete compatibility with QNAP solutions and its central management cloud platform allows IT staff at the headquarters to deploy quickly. Large-scale VPN infrastructure and network security across multiple websites to meet modern business needs across multiple websites.

QuWAN Orchestrator (centralized cloud management platform) allows employees at headquarters to remotely monitor network devices, set parameters and analyze network traffic, thus achieving Zero Touch Granting (ZTP). It also provides user-friendly functionality, including control panel, eMap and traffic analysis to make network deployment easier and more intuitive.

Sign up now for the QuWAN Beta Program and be one of the first to try out its awesome features! Visit the QuWAN Beta Program page for more information.

* The QGD conversion chain will support QuWAN from the third quarter of 2020; The QHora router series and QuCPE server series will be available from Q3 2020.

Availability and compatibility

QuWAN is currently available from the QTS Application Center: All QNAP x86-based NAS (Intel or AMD) with 2GB RAM and QTS 4.4.2 (or above). QGD switch with 2GB RAM and QTS 4.4.2 (or above).