QNAP QNA-UC25G2SF Wins 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award

Taipei, Taiwan – September 1, 2025 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. has stood out among tens of thousands of global entries to win the 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award with its QNA-UC25G2SF USB 4 Type-C to 25GbE SFP28 network adapter. The QNA-UC25G2SF enables computers to enjoy ultra-fast and stable 25GbE connectivity through a USB Type-C connection—significantly boosting work efficiency.

In addition, QNAP will participate in the Red Dot Design Award touring exhibition, “Contemporary Taiwanese Design,” where the QNA-UC25G2SF will be showcased from September 16 to November 16, 2025 (GMT+8 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily) at Room 04 of the Taiwan Design Museum, located in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.

Red Dot and Taiwan have long maintained a close and fruitful partnership. This internationally renowned design award’s connection with Taiwanese enterprises highlights the nation's strength in innovation and outstanding design capabilities. Both sides share a common vision: to deepen collaboration, drive design innovation, and foster professional exchange in order to set new international standards in design.

QNA-UC25G2SF Product Highlights

• Dual 25GbE SFP28 ports: Easily handle modern high-bandwidth workflows including 8K/4K video editing, AI applications, and CAD/BIM/3D rendering.
• Enhanced bandwidth with SMB Multichannel: Utilize dual 25GbE ports with SMB Multichannel to improve data transfer efficiency between clients and the QNAP NAS.
• Cross-platform support: Windows® and Linux® are supported (driver required).
• Easy installation: Simply plug the adapter into a USB 4 Type-C port and connect to a 25GbE network through a simple driver setup.
• Fanless and portable design: The compact, light, and fanless design makes it easy to carry, ensuring quiet and high-speed connectivity anywhere-whether at the office, home, or on business trips.
• Wide-temp, low-noise performance: With two wide-temperature transceivers, the adapter delivers stable, low-noise operation even in demanding environments.

(The official launch of the QNA-UC25G2SF will be announced soon.)

QNA USB 4 Type-C to high-speed network adapter series lineup:

• QNA-UC10G2T: 1 x USB 4 Type-C port, 2 x 10GBASE-T ports; AQC113 network controller
• QNA-UC10G2SF: 1 x USB 4 Type-C port, 2 x 10GbE SFP+ ports; AQC100S network controller
• QNA-UC10G1T: 1 x USB 4 Type-C port, 1 x 10GBASE-T port; AQC113 network controller
• QNA-UC10G1SF: 1 x USB 4 Type-C port, 1 x 10GbE SFP+ port; AQC100S network controller

2025 Red Dot Design Award Touring Exhibition: Contemporary Taiwanese Design

• Exhibition Period: September 16 (Tue) to November 16 (Sun), 2025
• Opening Hours: Daily from GMT+8 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Venue: Room 04, Taiwan Design Museum, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (Room 04, Building A7, No. 133, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City)

The QNA-UC25G2SF Will Be Showcased in Both Online and Physical Exhibitions of the 2025 Red Dot Design Award

• Online Exhibition: Starting July 8, 2025, the QNA-UC25G2SF will be featured on the Red Dot Design Award official website.
• Physical Exhibition: From now until May 2026, the Red Dot Design Museums in Essen (Germany), Singapore, and various locations worldwide will display the QNA-UC25G2SF and other awarded products.