Introduction

I would like to thank QNAP for providing the review sample.

This is what the company has to say about itself:

QNAP Systems, INC. (QNAP) is a devoted and dominant provider of Internet Appliance products. With solid and integrated expertise on the Linux embedded platform, QNAP has delivered more than 30 models of network storage and surveillance products in the past 5 years. These products provide consumers with storage, backup, surveillance and many other professional applications that constitute the core competency of QNAP. Today, QNAP continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning servers. For example, TS-101 was honored “the best choice of Computex” and QBack-25 honored the 1st place by Chip Magazine. To keep the proud and success, QNAP is dedicated to providing top quality products and best support for customers.

Features

• Hands-free and real-time automatic file backup (one-way synchronization) through the powerful QBack auto-backup software installed on PC/notebook
• Multiple choices of backup modes: Auto-Backup, Schedule backup, Instant backup, and
  One-Touch-Button (OTB) backup
• Incremental backup feature for all modes, only modified files and newly created files on computer will be backed up to save time
• Smart detection of backup file size and available storage capacity on the disk to ensure successful backup
• Optional 2.5” hard disk required: 20GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB or 160GB
• Back up all files in computer including all mails in Outlook & Outlook Express, Fonts*, My Documents, My Favorites and Desktop
• Outlook & Outlook Express mails and Fonts can be backed up in Schedule and Instant backup only
• Advanced data encryption technology (AES 256-bit) to make sure the backup data is securely protected at all times
• Anti-Shock design to prevent the HDD from unintentional drop damage
• Hard disk can be partitioned into 2 disks:
  Public and Secure disk by Quick Install Wizard
• USB 2.0 interface for faster backup file transfer

Packaging & Contents

The packaging is colorful and its size suggests you buy a 2.5" HDD enclosure. On the back you will find a long list of all the special features offered by the QBack-25.


Inside the cardboard box you find another box that folds up nicely and has everything neatly arranged inside.


You will receive:

• QBack-25 HDD Enclosure
• Software CD
• USB splitter cable
• Instruction Manual
• Screwdriver
• Protection Cover

A Closer Look

The QNAP QBack-25 has an aluminum top, the other sides are made from plastic.


A little button can be used to trigger the one-touch-backup function of the included backup software.


Since 2.5" HDDs do not require an extra power supply, the unit can be powered by USB only. There is no need for an external chunky power brick. In case your HDD does require a lot of power to run, you can use an AC adapter (not included) to power the unit. As long as you use fairly modern HDDs this will not be needed.


This nice leather-like-looking protective cover can be used to protect your QBack-25 from scratches during transportation. You can connect the unit to the system without taking the QBack-25 out of the cover.


This is the PCB inside the unit, it is fairly simple. All the special features like AES encryption are implemented in the included backup software.