ACTIDATA Qx-DX6 5-Bay 1U Rackmount NAS Server Diskless Intel Atom C3558 8GB DDR4 ECC

Small to medium businesses and IT professionals often struggle to find a storage solution that balances rack space efficiency, high-speed connectivity, and enterprise-grade reliability without breaking the budget. The ACTIDATA Qx-DX6 answers this challenge with a compact 1U rackmount NAS server that packs five hot-swap drive bays, dual 10GbE SFP+ ports, and IPMI remote management into a single, efficient unit. Powered by an Intel Atom C3558 quad-core processor and 8GB of ECC memory, it delivers dependable performance for file serving, backup, virtualization, and surveillance workloads. Being diskless, it gives you complete freedom to choose the drives and capacity that fit your exact needs, while software RAID support (ZFS, mdadm) ensures data protection and flexibility.

Who is it for

This NAS server is ideal for IT administrators, system integrators, and small to medium businesses that need a reliable, space-saving storage platform. It suits environments where rack space is at a premium but high-speed data access is critical, such as backup and disaster recovery, virtualization storage, media streaming, and surveillance recording. If you prefer to build your own storage array with your choice of drives and software, the Qx-DX6 provides the robust hardware foundation you need.

Main features

• 5-bay hot-swap design supports 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III/SAS drives for easy maintenance and scalability.
• Dual 10GbE SFP+ and quad 1GbE RJ45 ports deliver high-speed network connectivity for demanding applications.
• Intel Atom C3558 quad-core processor with 8GB DDR4 ECC memory (expandable to 64GB) ensures stable, error-correcting performance.
• IPMI 2.0 with dedicated LAN enables out-of-band remote management, reducing on-site maintenance needs.
• Redundant fans and 80 PLUS Gold power supply enhance reliability and energy efficiency.
• Software RAID compatibility (ZFS, mdadm) allows flexible, cost-effective data protection without a hardware RAID controller.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
• Drive Bays: 5x 3.5"/2.5" Hot-Swap (SATA III / SAS)
• Processor: Intel Atom C3558 Quad-Core (2.2 GHz)
• Installed Memory: 8GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (max 64GB)
• Network Interfaces: 4x 1GbE RJ45, 2x 10GbE SFP+
• RAID Support: Software RAID (ZFS, mdadm compatible)
• Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 3.0 x8 (low-profile)
• Management Interface: IPMI 2.0 with dedicated LAN
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0
• Video Output: 1x VGA
• Power Supply: Single 250W 80 PLUS Gold
• Cooling: Redundant Fans
• Included Drives: None (Diskless)
• Operating System Compatibility: FreeNAS/TrueNAS, Windows Server, Linux

Tips

To get the most out of the Qx-DX6, pair it with enterprise-grade NAS drives (such as those rated for 24/7 operation) and consider using ZFS for its data integrity features. For high-availability setups, leverage the dual 10GbE SFP+ ports with a compatible switch to avoid network bottlenecks. The IPMI interface allows you to monitor system health and perform remote reboots even when the main OS is unresponsive, saving time and travel costs.