PRESS RELEASE
Taipei, Taiwan, May 21, 2019 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP), a leading storage, network and computing solutions provider, today launched the QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5GbE adapter, allowing users to add 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE/100MbE connectivity to their computers and NAS via USB 3.0. Users can easily upgrade their network speed with the QNA-UC5G1T using an existing CAT 5e cable to increase file transfer speeds and work efficiency.
"Both home and business users require higher bandwidth to take advantage of high-performance systems and faster internet speeds. The handy QNA-UC5G1T adapter can be easily paired with QNAP's 10GbE switch to create a high-speed network environment at home or in the office to greatly improve network speed and application performance,” said Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "the QNA-UC5G1T is also useful for adding Ethernet connectivity to modern laptops that lack in-built network ports."
The QNA-UC5G1T can be connected to other devices using a USB Type-A or Type-C cable. It is palm-sized and passively cooled for easy and prolonged use.
Note:
- Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 requires a driver. Click here to download the driver.
- Current versions of macOS do not support the QNA-UC5G1T. Click here to manually install the Aquantia® AQC11U driver.
- Linux: Supports Linux core 3.10, 3.12, 3.2, 4.2, and 4.4. Requires the Aquantia® AQC11U driver. Click here to download the driver.
- QNAP NAS: QTS 4.3.6 (or later) is required.
Key specifications
Controller: AQC111U
I/O: 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C; 1 x 5GbE/NBASE-T port
0.2M USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable
Availability
The QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5GbE adapter is now available. For more information and to view the full QNAP NAS lineup, please visit www.qnap.com.
About QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, provides a comprehensive range of cutting-edge Network-attached Storage (NAS) and video surveillance solutions based on the principles of usability, high security, and flexible scalability. QNAP offers quality NAS products for home and business users, providing solutions for storage, backup/snapshot, virtualization, teamwork, multimedia, and more. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than "simple storage", and has created many NAS-based innovations to encourage users to host and develop Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions on their QNAP NAS.
