Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2?

Accepted Answer

QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 38 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (8/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 still supported?

Accepted Answer

QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for December 31, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 reached (or will reach) end of life on December 31, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, QNAP NAS TDS-16489U R2 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.