In this review we will take a look at another NAS from QNAP, which is featuring a quad-core G-series SoC from AMD and to be more exact the GX-420MC. This part number does not feature a GPU component, has a total of 2MB of shared L2 cache, a power rating of 17.5W and a frequency of 2GHz. While the system is initially equipped with only 2GB of DDR3L RAM, we can install a total of 16GB since the product is featuring two memory slots on its motherboard. The NAS is shipped in a plain cardboard box without a lot of information on the outside like more expensive models do; QNAP advertises right from the start the ability to work with 10GbE interfaces, since the product can be easily upgraded:

Further down we will get to see some of the product functionality listed as icons:

After lifting the top box cover, we will get to see a “Welcome” message along with some hints to several Internet resources:

Moving further, we will get to see the bundle of the NAS right away, sitting on top, along with quite a bit of foam material in order to protect the server during transit:

We could find the accessories packed inside separate transparent plastic bags;

For people which want to install and start up the server right away, QNAP has included a Quick Installation Guide:

As accessories we do get two LAN cables, but also screws for mounting both 2.5’’ and 3.5’’ drives;

For extra precautions, QNAP has also wrapped the whole server in a transparent plastic bag: