QNAP NAS (Network Attached Storage) appliances range from 4-bay SMB units to 24-bay enterprise rack-mount systems. In India, QNAP is distributed by ITCG Solutions Pvt. Ltd. — the authorised national distributor — through authorised resellers and system integrators like Cloudfy Systems.
This guide covers QNAP NAS prices in India for 2026, with model recommendations by use case.
QNAP NAS Price Summary — India 2026
QNAP NAS pricing in India depends on three variables: number of drive bays, processor generation, and operating system (QTS vs QuTS hero/ZFS).
SMB NAS Series (4–6 Bay)
| Model | Bays | Processor | OS | INR Price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS-453E | 4-bay | Intel Celeron J6412 | QTS | ₹35,000 – ₹55,000 |
| TS-464 | 4-bay | Intel Celeron N5105 | QTS | ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 |
| TS-653E | 6-bay | Intel Celeron J6412 | QTS | ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 |
| TS-664 | 6-bay | Intel Celeron N5105 | QTS | ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 |
Drive bays are empty (diskless) — add 4TB–20TB enterprise HDDs at ₹8,000 – ₹35,000 per drive.
Best for: Small Indian offices (5–20 staff), remote branch backup, NAS-based NAKIVO backup repository for 5–20 VMs.
Mid-Market NAS Series (8–12 Bay)
| Model | Bays | Processor | OS | INR Price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS-873A | 8-bay | AMD Ryzen V1500B | QTS | ₹90,000 – ₹1,30,000 |
| TS-877XU-RP | 8-bay rackmount | AMD Ryzen | QTS | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,70,000 |
| TS-1277XU-RP | 12-bay rackmount | AMD Ryzen | QTS | ₹1,80,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
Best for: Indian mid-market organisations with 20–100 VMs, NAKIVO backup repository with 50–200TB usable storage after RAID.
Enterprise NAS Series (12–24 Bay, QuTS hero/ZFS)
| Model | Bays | Processor | OS | INR Price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS-h1290FX | 12-bay | AMD EPYC | QuTS hero | ₹3,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 |
| TS-h2490FU | 24-bay | AMD EPYC | QuTS hero | ₹6,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 |
| ES1686dc | 16-bay dual-controller | Intel Xeon | QES | ₹8,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 |
Best for: Large enterprise, data centres, service providers. 100+ VMs, petabyte-scale storage, high-availability dual-controller configurations.
All prices are indicative, diskless (no drives), before 18% GST. Contact Cloudfy Systems for current project pricing.
Understanding QNAP NAS Operating Systems
QNAP makes two distinct operating systems for their NAS. The choice affects data protection capability significantly.
QTS (Standard)
- Linux-based NAS OS
- Supports standard RAID (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
- Snapshot support (space-efficient volume snapshots)
- Available on most SMB and mid-market models
- Suitable for most Indian SMB and mid-market deployments
QuTS hero (ZFS-based)
- ZFS filesystem with inline data deduplication, compression and checksumming
- Superior data integrity — detects and auto-heals silent data corruption (bit rot)
- Efficient snapshots at filesystem level (not just volume level)
- Better suited to enterprise deployments with large-scale backup repositories
- Recommended when NAKIVO stores 100TB+ of deduplicated backup data
For NAKIVO deployments: QuTS hero (ZFS) gives better long-term data integrity and more efficient storage of deduplicated backup data. For most Indian SMB deployments, QTS is sufficient.
Drive Selection for QNAP NAS in India
NAS appliances ship diskless. Budget separately for enterprise NAS hard drives:
| Drive Type | Capacity | INR Per Drive (approx.) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate IronWolf (NAS HDDs) | 4TB | ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 | SMB backup repository |
| Seagate IronWolf | 8TB | ₹14,000 – ₹18,000 | Mid-market NAS |
| Seagate IronWolf Pro | 12TB | ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 | Enterprise backup |
| Seagate IronWolf Pro | 20TB | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 | Large enterprise NAS |
| Samsung/WD SSD (cache) | 1TB | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 | SSD read/write cache |
RAID-adjusted capacity: A 6-bay NAS with 8TB drives in RAID 6 = approximately 32TB usable (6×8TB = 48TB raw, RAID 6 = 2 drive fault tolerance).
Total Cost of Ownership — QNAP NAS + NAKIVO
For a complete QNAP NAS + NAKIVO backup solution for an Indian mid-market organisation:
Example: 30 VM Environment (6-bay NAS + NAKIVO)
| Item | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|
| QNAP TS-873A (8-bay, diskless) | ₹90,000 – ₹1,30,000 |
| 8× Seagate IronWolf 8TB | ₹1,12,000 – ₹1,44,000 |
| NAKIVO Backup & Replication (per VMware socket) | Contact for pricing |
| Installation + configuration | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Hardware total (before GST) | ₹2,02,000 – ₹2,74,000 |
All hardware prices before 18% GST.
Where to Buy QNAP NAS in India
QNAP NAS should be purchased through authorised channels only:
Authorised distributor: ITCG Solutions Pvt. Ltd. — the authorised national distributor for QNAP in India.
Why authorised matters:
- Valid 18% GST invoice for ITC claims
- Genuine warranty (QNAP 3-year limited hardware warranty)
- Firmware support and security updates
- No counterfeit or grey-market risk
What to avoid: Marketplace listings from unauthorised sellers — these often ship grey-market units with no Indian warranty, no BIS documentation, and no valid GST invoice.
QNAP NAS vs Synology NAS — Price Comparison India
| Factor | QNAP | Synology |
|---|---|---|
| Entry 4-bay NAS | ₹35,000 – ₹55,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Mid 8-bay NAS | ₹90,000 – ₹1,30,000 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Enterprise NAS | ₹3,50,000+ | ₹4,00,000+ |
| NAKIVO native app | Yes | Yes |
| ZFS support | QuTS hero series | No (ext4 only) |
| PCIe expansion | More models | Limited |
For full comparison see: QNAP vs Synology NAS India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of QNAP NAS in India? QNAP NAS starts at approximately ₹35,000 for a 4-bay SMB model (diskless, before GST) and ranges to ₹9,00,000+ for enterprise 24-bay models. Drives are additional. Contact Cloudfy Systems for current INR pricing based on your capacity requirements.
Is QNAP NAS available with GST invoice in India? Yes. QNAP NAS purchased through Cloudfy Systems (via ITCG Solutions — authorised national distributor) comes with a valid 18% GST invoice for Input Tax Credit claims.
What drives should I buy for QNAP NAS in India? Use NAS-rated HDDs — Seagate IronWolf or WD Red series. Avoid desktop drives (WD Blue, Seagate Barracuda) as they are not rated for 24/7 NAS operation. For enterprise models, use Seagate IronWolf Pro or WD Gold.
Can QNAP NAS run NAKIVO for backup? Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication installs directly on QNAP NAS as a native app — creating a single backup appliance without a separate backup server. This is the most cost-effective way to deploy enterprise VM backup in India.
What warranty does QNAP NAS carry in India? QNAP provides a 3-year limited hardware warranty when purchased through authorised Indian channels. Extended warranty is available on select enterprise models.
For QNAP NAS pricing, model recommendations and NAKIVO integration in India, contact Cloudfy Systems. We supply QNAP NAS storage through ITCG Solutions — India's authorised national QNAP distributor — with GST invoice, warranty and professional installation.