QNAP TS-569 Pro Review

Name: QNAP TS-569 Pro
Brand: QNAP

crmaris

on Apr 2nd, 2013,

in NAS.

Manufacturer: QNAP

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QPKG Software Packages

QPKGs are software packages that can easily be installed to the TS-569 Pro, further enriching its functionality. These packages are either developed by QNAP or by the Linux open source community. In order for a QPKG to be published in QNAP's official repository, it will first have to be verified to ensure that it doesn't contain malicious code that could pose a threat to the data stored on the NAS. The installation and uninstallation process of such packages is a breeze.

Below, we will make a brief reference to most of the QPKGs currently listed as part of QNAP's relevant list of such software packages.

	pyLoad: a fully featured download manager that allows you to download files from common one-clicking websites such as RapidShare, Megaupload, and video sites (e.g. YouTube), or through plain HTTP/FTP links.
	Gallery: enables the management and publication of digital photographs and other media through a PHP-enabled web server.
	XMail: an Internet and intranet mail server with many features.
	PS3 Media Server: A DLNAMedia Server for the PS3 that is able to stream and transcode any kind of media file. It is currently only available for QNAP NAS products with Intel x86 processors.
	iStat: CPU, memory, and disk-usage monitoring.
	QUSBCam: allows users to connect a UVC-compliant (USB Video Class) USB webcam to the QNAP NAS and, with the help of the QNAP Surveillance Station, implement a budget surveillance system.
	Mono: provides a .NET Framework environment to run ASP-based websites on Linux.
	Tomcat: Implements the Java Servlet and the JavaServer Pages (JSP) specifications from Sun Microsystems and provides a "pure Java" HTTP web-server environment for Java code to run in. Is currently only available for QNAP NAS products with Intel x86 processors.
	phpMyAdmin: for handling the administration of MySQL over the Internet.
	Joomla, WordPress: for building webpages and blogs.
	Optware (IPKG): allows the installation of IPKG software packages on the NAS.
	MLDonkey: opens the "donkey" world to QNAP NAS devices.
	QiTuneAir: QiTunesAir QPKG audio files stored on the Turbo NAS can, with the iTunes Server alternative, be streamed and played with AirPlay-enabled players such as AirPort Express and Apple TV. You can easily control music playback with an installation of the "Remote" app on iOS devices.
	Google Drive Sync: Access files and folders in your Google Drive with Google Drive Sync QPKG. Simply select a shared folder to synchronize with Google Drive, or use it as a backup destination.
	HD Station (TS-x69 only): The HD Station provides a portal for users to install various TV applications, such as XBMC and Chrome, on the NAS attached to the TV through the HDMI port, which allows you to enjoy multimedia content.
	XBMC for HD Station (TS-x69 only): XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. It allows you to play movies, photos, and music directly on your TV. Powered by XBMC, the QNAP NAS is transformed into a home entertainment hub and a media player!
	Chrome for HD Station (TS-x69 only): With the help of Chrome, the QNAP NAS brings web content to your HDTV.
	YouTube for HD Station (TS-x69 only): A YouTube browser for your NAS.
	MyNAS for HD Station (TS-x69 only): An application that allows you to enter the local NAS administration web page and view/change the NAS's functions and settings.