Powerful 12-bay U.2 NVMe/ SATA all-flash NAS, featuring ZFS-based storage and 25GbE connectivity, ideal for office environments, collaborative 4K/8K video editing, and file sharing (Supports QuTS hero or QTS system)Supporting U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 / SATA SSD storage, the TS-h1290FX is a cost-efficient and powerful all-flash NAS. With a sleek design and near-silent cooling, the TS-h1290FX seamlessly integrates into cozy studio/office surroundings. Equipped with an AMD EPYC™ 16 core 7302P/8 core 7232P processor and built-in 25GbE connectivity, the TS-h1290FX can tackle the heaviest of workloads and enables smooth file transfer, display, and real-time editing of 4K/8K media. The TS-h1290FX also features a ZFS-based operating system to ensure data integrity while supporting inline data deduplication and compression for optimal storage utilization. Price-competitive, high-performance, and easily scalable—the TS-h1290FX is here to streamline your backup, collaboration, and video editing/storage workflows.25GbE connectivityAccelerate file access and sharing with two built-in 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.Four PCIe Gen 4 slotsInstall network cards, graphics cards, and other PCIe Gen 4 cards to boost application performance and system functionality.Data integrityQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Optimized SSD performanceMaximize SSD performance and lifespan with inline data deduplication, compression, Pool Over-provisioning, and TRIM.Easy expansionThe scalable design of the TS-h1290FX allows it to grow with your business. Connect TR-002, TR-004, TL-D800C, TL-D800S expansion enclosures to achieve up to petabyte-scale storage capacity.Supercharge graphics cardSupports NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMsWorks perfectly with mainstream editing softwareThe TS-h1290FX is ideal for video editing teams as it is fully compatible with mainstream software solutions including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve. For bandwidth-demanding challenges such as 4K/8K video editing or collaborative editing, the TS-h1290FX has you and your team covered.2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processor and DDR4 ECC RDIMMThe TS-h1290FX is armed with 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processors (Rome), which is based on the “Zen 2” architecture with breakthrough 7nm process technology to deliver aggressive performance. With DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors for higher reliability, the TS-h1290FX provides 8-channel modules and 8 Long-DIMM slots to fulfill memory-intensive workloads (expandable up to 1TB DDR4 memory). The TS-h1290FX also features AES-NI encryption to maintain the confidentiality of your data without impacting system performance.Quieter in your office, easier to set upSilence is golden, especially in small studios and offices where creative minds are at work. The TS-h1290FX all-flash NAS features a CPU cooler and two 90mm near-silent system fans to provide effective cooling without distracting noises. With a lightweight and stylish design, the TS-h1290FX is a perfect fit for modern work environments.12x U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x 4/SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots: An all-flash storage array for optimal I/O and low latencyThe TS-h1290FX has twelve 2.5-inch SSD slots that support high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Latency-sensitive applications can be bolstered with U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs that supply up to 14.2Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency.Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterInstall one or more QDA-UMP4 adapter in the TS-h1290FX to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA-UMP4 is hot swappable.Direct connectivity for up to 20 PC/workstationsYour team needs a high-speed environment and productivity boost, and the TS-h1290FX delivers with two 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports. When used with QNAP’s PCIe network cards, the TS-h1290FX can directly connect to up to 20 PC/workstations - no switch required.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe Gen 4 expansionThe TS-h1290FX has four PCIe Gen 4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Server-grade hardware, supporting U.2 NVMe all-flash storageThe 12-bay TS-h1290FX is a tower model with server-grade hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h1290FX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.More SSD performance and lifespan optimization technologiesWrite CoalescingTransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing write performance in all-flash environments.Pool Over-provisioningDedicated space can be flexibly reserved in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.TRIMAllows QuTS hero to inform SSDs to delete unneeded data blocks and process the deletion tasks during system idle times, meaning it does not have to wait for when new data is written to the block.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TS-h1290FX integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TS-h1290FX and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TS-h1290FX available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-h1290FX supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-h1290FX to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Real-time SnapSyncReal-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-h1290FX supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Up to 65,535 snapshotsQuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-h1290FX to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h1290FX, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.QuTScloud virtual NASQuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.myQNAPcloud secures remote accessmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-h1290FX through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.Simplified privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h1290FX as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.QuWAN SD-WANTo facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-h1290FX to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TS-h1290FX using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.TeamViewer remote accessTeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentCommon Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1290FX, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-h1290FX storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TS-h1290FX provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-h1290FX to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TS-h1290FX as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.WirelessAP StationPCIe-compatible NAS can install wireless network cards and allow devices to directly connect to the TS-h1290FX for easy access services and Internet connections.QmailAgentCentralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.QuFTPThe TS-h1290FX can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.A health check for your hard drivesHard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.DA Drive AnalyzerThe DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.Seagate® IronWolf™ Health ManagementWhen using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.Switch operating systems for higher everyday performanceThe TS-h1290FX also supports QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system – that provides greater everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TS-h1290FX.
Highly-reliable ZFS-based storage with PCIe Gen 4 expandability for 10/25GbE connectivity, M.2 NVMe SSD caching and multi-threads processors for virtualization applicationsWith an Intel® Pentium® Gold dual-core Processor to support the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h474 SMB NAS ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and SSD optimization. Whether for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, or efficient data backup and recovery applications, the TVS-h474 delivers an ideal NAS solution. The high-performance TVS-h474 provides PCIe Gen 4 (up to twice the transmission speed of Gen 3) expandability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and 2.5GbE connectivity for high-speed virtualization network environments.M.2 PCIe Gen 3Enable NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU empowered AI image recognition.2.5GbE connectivity2.5GbE ports provide higher transmission speeds with existing Cat 5e cables.Flexible PCIe Gen4 expansionPCIe slots allow for installing 2.5/5/10/25GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or entry-level graphics cards to increase application performance.Virtual machines and containersHost multiple virtual machines and containers with optimized resource utilization.Full HD HDMIDirectly view creative works on an HDMI display. Enjoy smooth full HD media playback and real-time transcoding.Faster image recognition with AI accelerationThe built-in Intel® OpenVINO™ and Intel® UHD Graphics help boost AI image recognition and offload CPU workloads.High-performance Intel® Pentium® 3.7 GHz processorThe TVS-h474 adopts an Intel® Pentium® Gold dual-core Processor and Intel® UHD Graphics 710 to increase multi-tasking capabilities, offering SMBs a secure, reliable, and high-performance NAS solution.Boost NAS performance with M.2 SSDs or TPUThe TVS-h474 has two M.2 PCIe slots, enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or other applications.Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache accelerationThe TVS-h474 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs1 with 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting overall NAS performance.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition with TPUBy leveraging a Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (AI-powered engine for image recognition), the TVS-h474 can perform high-speed face and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze real-time video for instant facial recognition.Build a High-Speed 2.5GbE Network EnvironmentQNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.A fast 2.5GbE NASA QNAP NAS featuring one or more 2.5GbE ports, and Port Trunking allows you to combine multiple ports for greater bandwidth potential.Upgrade computers and serversServers and desktops can install PCIe-based QNAP network cards that support 2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig.Add a 5GbE port to laptopsLaptops and upgrade-limited computers can use QNAP’s portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter that allows you to connect to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks via USB.A switch that supports 2.5GbE+QNAP’s 10GbE/NBASE-T switches support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M and allow connecting multiple workstations and devices for high-speed collaboration in device-dense environments.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionThe TVS-h474 has two PCIe slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Ultimate visual experience with Full HD HDMI output and real-time video transcodingHDMI outputThe TVS-h474 features HDMI output that supports Full HD, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing or industrial design that demands high resolution and intensive media storage, transfer, and display.View NAS media or virtual machines on an TVBy connecting the TVS-h474 to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS, operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station, or enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players like Plex® Home Theater.Learn more: HybridDesk StationReal-time transcoding and displayThe TVS-h474 features Intel® UHD Graphics that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding* for converting videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices.*The TVS-h474 provides hardware decoding, encoding and transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors (including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available bandwidth).Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TVS-h474 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.QuMagie photo managementEasy-to-use photo management solution that integrates AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction improve SSD enduranceQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TVS-h474 optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era. All-flash solutions thus achieve higher cost efficiency while improving both random write performance and SSD lifespan.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TVS-h474 supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.PC/Laptop backupFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS®, just set up the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TVS-h474 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Real-time SnapSyncReal-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TVS-h474 supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Up to 65,536 snapshotsQuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TVS-h474 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TVS-h474, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TVS-h474 is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.myQNAPcloud secures remote accessmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TVS-h474 through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.Simplified privilege settingsThe TVS-h474 supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TVS-h474 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.QuWAN SD-WANTo facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.Security CounselorA security portal for the TVS-h474 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TVS-h474 using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.TeamViewer remote accessTeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TVS-h474 integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TVS-h474 and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TVS-h474 available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.mart surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h474 and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TVS-h474 storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TVS-h474, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TVS-h474 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.Migrate to a new NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Upgrade RAID capacityHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TVS-h474 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TVS-h474 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TVS-h474 as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.QmailAgentThe best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/recover and manage multiple email accounts in their native format with strong security and data integrity.QcontactzCentrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.QuFTPThe TVS-h474 can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.A health check for your hard drivesHard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.DA Drive AnalyzerThe DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.Seagate® IronWolf™ Health ManagementWhen using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.Flexibly switch to QTS operating systemThe TVS-h474 also supports QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system – that provides greater everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TVS-h474.QTSSuited for performance-demanding tasks, cross-teams file sync, and HDD-SSD hybrid storage applicationsQuTS heroFeaturing highly reliable data protection and data reduction, and optimized for SSD-based applicationsExtend hardware warranty up to 5 yearsThe TVS-h474 is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
Highly-reliable ZFS-based storage with PCIe Gen 4 expandability for 10/25GbE connectivity, M.2 NVMe SSD caching and multi-threads processors for virtualization applicationsWith an Intel® Core™ i5 six-core Processor to support the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h874 SMB NAS ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and SSD optimization. Whether for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, or efficient data backup and recovery applications, the TVS-h874 delivers an ideal NAS solution. The high-performance TVS-h874 provides PCIe Gen 4 (up to twice the transmission speed of Gen 3) expandability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and 2.5GbE connectivity for high-speed virtualization network environments.M.2 PCIe Gen 4Enable NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU empowered AI image recognition.2.5GbE connectivity2.5GbE ports excel in bandwidth-demanding applications (including massive file transfer, high-speed backup/restoration, multimedia streaming, and virtualization).Flexible PCIe Gen4 expansionPCIe slots allow for installing 2.5/5/10/25GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or entry-level graphics cards to increase application performance.Virtual machines and containersHost multiple virtual machines and containers with optimized resource utilization.Full HD HDMIDirectly view creative works on an HDMI display. Enjoy smooth full HD media playback and real-time transcoding.Faster image recognition with AI accelerationThe built-in Intel® OpenVINO™ and Intel® UHD Graphics help boost AI image recognition and offload CPU workloads.High-performance Intel® Core™ processor bursts up to 4.4 GHzThe TVS-h874 adopts an Intel® Core™ i5 six-core Processor with Intel® UHD Graphics 770 to increase multi-tasking capabilities, offering SMBs a secure, reliable, and high-performance NAS solution.Boost NAS performance with M.2 SSDs or TPUThe TVS-h874 has two M.2 PCIe slots, enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or other applications.Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache accelerationThe TVS-h874 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs1 with 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting overall NAS performance.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition with TPUBy leveraging a Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (AI-powered engine for image recognition), the TVS-h874 can perform high-speed face and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze real-time video for instant facial recognition.Build a High-Speed 2.5GbE Network EnvironmentTVS-h874 has two 2.5GbE ports. QNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.A fast 2.5GbE/10GbE NASA QNAP NAS featuring one or more 2.5GbE/10GbE ports, and Port Trunking allows you to combine multiple ports for greater bandwidth potential.Upgrade computers and serversServers and desktops can install PCIe-based QNAP network cards that support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig.Add a 5GbE port to laptopsLaptops and upgrade-limited computers can use QNAP’s portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter that allows you to connect to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks via USB.A switch that supports 2.5GbE/10GbEQNAP’s 10GbE/NBASE-T switches support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M and allow connecting multiple workstations and devices for high-speed collaboration in device-dense environments.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionThe TVS-h874 has two PCIe slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Ultimate visual experience with Full HD HDMI output and real-time video transcodingHDMI outputThe TVS-h874 features HDMI output that supports Full HD, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing or industrial design that demands high resolution and intensive media storage, transfer, and display.View NAS media or virtual machines on an TVBy connecting the TVS-h874 to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS, operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station, or enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players like Plex® Home Theater.Real-time transcoding and displayThe TVS-h874 features Intel® UHD Graphics that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding* for converting videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices.*The TVS-h874 provides hardware decoding, encoding and transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors (including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available bandwidth).Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TVS-h874 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.QuMagie photo managementEasy-to-use photo management solution that integrates AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction improve SSD enduranceQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TVS-h874 optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era. All-flash solutions thus achieve higher cost efficiency while improving both random write performance and SSD lifespan.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TVS-h874 supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.PC/Laptop backupFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS®, just set up the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TVS-h874 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Real-time SnapSyncReal-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TVS-h874 supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Up to 65,536 snapshotsQuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TVS-h874 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TVS-h874, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TVS-h874 is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.myQNAPcloud secures remote accessmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TVS-h874 through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.Simplified privilege settingsThe TVS-h874 supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TVS-h874 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.QuWAN SD-WANTo facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.Security CounselorA security portal for the TVS-h874 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TVS-h874 using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.TeamViewer remote accessTeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TVS-h874 integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TVS-h874 and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TVS-h874 available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h874 and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TVS-h874 storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TVS-h874, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TVS-h874 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.Migrate to a new NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Upgrade RAID capacityHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TVS-h874 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TVS-h874 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TVS-h874 as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.QmailAgentThe best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/recover and manage multiple email accounts in their native format with strong security and data integrity.QcontactzCentrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.QuFTPThe TVS-h874 can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.A health check for your hard drivesHard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.DA Drive AnalyzerThe DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.Seagate® IronWolf™ Health ManagementWhen using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.Flexibly switch to QTS operating systemThe TVS-h874 also supports QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system – that provides greater everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TVS-h874.QTSSuited for performance-demanding tasks, cross-teams file sync, and HDD-SSD hybrid storage applicationsQuTS heroFeaturing highly reliable data protection and data reduction, and optimized for SSD-based applications
TS-464eU1U Short depth rackmount 2.5GbE NAS, upgrades to M.2 NVMe SSD slots for greater performanceThe TS-464eU is powered by Intel® Celeron® N5095/5105 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz). The space-efficient short depth design makes it easy to install in small media cabinets or places with a lot of cabling. With expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps, the TS-464eU surpasses the previous generation.Quad-core Processor, burst up to 2.9 GHz with Memory Upgradable to 8 GBThe TS-464eU is powered by Intel® Celeron® N5095/N5105 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) with 4 GB DDR4 memory which is upgradable up to 16 GB. With Intel® AES-NI encryption engine, the TS-x64eU provides unmatched encryption performance with AES-256 bit encryption acceleration, boosting system performance while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the NAS.Build a High-Speed 2.5GbE Network EnvironmentQNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide an array of connectivity possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.A fast 2.5GbE NASA QNAP NAS featuring one or more 2.5GbE ports, and Port Trunking allows you to combine multiple ports for greater bandwidth potential.Upgrade computers and serversServers and desktops can install PCIe-based QNAP network cards that support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig.Add a 5GbE port to laptopsLaptops and upgrade-limited computers can use QNAP’s portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter that allows you to connect to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks via USB.A switch that supports 2.5GbE+QNAP’s 10GbE/NBASE-T switches support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M and allow connecting multiple workstations and devices for high-speed collaboration in device-dense environments.Future-proof your IT infrastructure for high-speed networksThe TS-464eU is ideally matched with QNAP’s managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to form high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget. QNAP also provide 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to easily build a high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.Enhance productivity with multiple USB portsWith two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports and two USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports, you can quickly backup and transfer large files to/from the TS-464eU. UPS, and other compatible USB devices can also be connected for greater functionality and application potential.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe expansion M.2 PCIe Gen3The TS-464eU has two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, enabling cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.NVMe 2 SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storageThe TS-464eU supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting overall NAS performance. Qtier™ technology can also be used to empower the TS-464eU with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition with TPUBy leveraging a Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), the TS-464eU can perform high-speed face and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze real-time video for instant facial recognition.Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-464eU accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.Direct 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machine displayThe TS-464eU features Intel® UHD Graphics that supports dual-channel hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 1.4b output supports up to 4K @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing or industrial design that demands high resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer, and display. By connecting the TS-464eU to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS, or use the TS-464eU as a versatile workstation by directly outputting virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station.QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!The TS-464eU comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard, providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.Get started with the notice boardWhen performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.Smooth and reactive user interfaceWhether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-464eU supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.PC/Laptop backupFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS®, just set up the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-464eU to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-464eU supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Volume and LUN snapshotsTake snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.Instantly restore snapshotsSnapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-464eU to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TS-464eU integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TS-464eU and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TS-464eU available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TS-464eU is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.Simplified privilege settingsThe TS-464eU supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-464eU to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TS-464eU using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-464eU, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-464eU, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reduced CPU overheads.Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-464eU and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-464eU storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-464eU, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-464eU while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TS-464eU provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-464eU to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.QmiixAn Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that enables you to connect apps and devices with QNAP NAS for automating daily tasks for greater productivity.QmailAgentCentralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.Browser StationRemotely access protected data on the same LAN as the TS-464eU without going through complex VPN settings.QuFTPThe TS-464eU can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.
Powerful 12-bay U.2 NVMe/ SATA all-flash NAS, featuring ZFS-based storage and 25GbE connectivity, ideal for office environments, collaborative 4K/8K video editing, and file sharing (Supports QuTS hero or QTS system)Supporting U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 / SATA SSD storage, the TS-h1290FX is a cost-efficient and powerful all-flash NAS. With a sleek design and near-silent cooling, the TS-h1290FX seamlessly integrates into cozy studio/office surroundings. Equipped with an AMD EPYC™ 16 core 7302P/8 core 7232P processor and built-in 25GbE connectivity, the TS-h1290FX can tackle the heaviest of workloads and enables smooth file transfer, display, and real-time editing of 4K/8K media. The TS-h1290FX also features a ZFS-based operating system to ensure data integrity while supporting inline data deduplication and compression for optimal storage utilization. Price-competitive, high-performance, and easily scalable—the TS-h1290FX is here to streamline your backup, collaboration, and video editing/storage workflows.25GbE connectivityAccelerate file access and sharing with two built-in 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.Four PCIe Gen 4 slotsInstall network cards, graphics cards, and other PCIe Gen 4 cards to boost application performance and system functionality.Data integrityQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Optimized SSD performanceMaximize SSD performance and lifespan with inline data deduplication, compression, Pool Over-provisioning, and TRIM.Easy expansionThe scalable design of the TS-h1290FX allows it to grow with your business. Connect TR-002, TR-004, TL-D800C, TL-D800S expansion enclosures to achieve up to petabyte-scale storage capacity.Supercharge graphics cardSupports NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMsWorks perfectly with mainstream editing softwareThe TS-h1290FX is ideal for video editing teams as it is fully compatible with mainstream software solutions including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve. For bandwidth-demanding challenges such as 4K/8K video editing or collaborative editing, the TS-h1290FX has you and your team covered.2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processor and DDR4 ECC RDIMMThe TS-h1290FX is armed with 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processors (Rome), which is based on the “Zen 2” architecture with breakthrough 7nm process technology to deliver aggressive performance. With DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors for higher reliability, the TS-h1290FX provides 8-channel modules and 8 Long-DIMM slots to fulfill memory-intensive workloads (expandable up to 1TB DDR4 memory). The TS-h1290FX also features AES-NI encryption to maintain the confidentiality of your data without impacting system performance.Quieter in your office, easier to set upSilence is golden, especially in small studios and offices where creative minds are at work. The TS-h1290FX all-flash NAS features a CPU cooler and two 90mm near-silent system fans to provide effective cooling without distracting noises. With a lightweight and stylish design, the TS-h1290FX is a perfect fit for modern work environments.12x U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x 4/SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots: An all-flash storage array for optimal I/O and low latencyThe TS-h1290FX has twelve 2.5-inch SSD slots that support high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Latency-sensitive applications can be bolstered with U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs that supply up to 14.2Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency.Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterInstall one or more QDA-UMP4 adapter in the TS-h1290FX to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA-UMP4 is hot swappable.Direct connectivity for up to 20 PC/workstationsYour team needs a high-speed environment and productivity boost, and the TS-h1290FX delivers with two 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports. When used with QNAP’s PCIe network cards, the TS-h1290FX can directly connect to up to 20 PC/workstations - no switch required.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe Gen 4 expansionThe TS-h1290FX has four PCIe Gen 4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Server-grade hardware, supporting U.2 NVMe all-flash storageThe 12-bay TS-h1290FX is a tower model with server-grade hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h1290FX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.More SSD performance and lifespan optimization technologiesWrite CoalescingTransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing write performance in all-flash environments.Pool Over-provisioningDedicated space can be flexibly reserved in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.TRIMAllows QuTS hero to inform SSDs to delete unneeded data blocks and process the deletion tasks during system idle times, meaning it does not have to wait for when new data is written to the block.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TS-h1290FX integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TS-h1290FX and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TS-h1290FX available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-h1290FX supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-h1290FX to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Real-time SnapSyncReal-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-h1290FX supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Up to 65,535 snapshotsQuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-h1290FX to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h1290FX, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.QuTScloud virtual NASQuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.myQNAPcloud secures remote accessmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-h1290FX through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.Simplified privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h1290FX as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.QuWAN SD-WANTo facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-h1290FX to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TS-h1290FX using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.TeamViewer remote accessTeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentCommon Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1290FX, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-h1290FX storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TS-h1290FX provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-h1290FX to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TS-h1290FX as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.WirelessAP StationPCIe-compatible NAS can install wireless network cards and allow devices to directly connect to the TS-h1290FX for easy access services and Internet connections.QmailAgentCentralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.QuFTPThe TS-h1290FX can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.A health check for your hard drivesHard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.DA Drive AnalyzerThe DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.Seagate® IronWolf™ Health ManagementWhen using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.Switch operating systems for higher everyday performanceThe TS-h1290FX also supports QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system – that provides greater everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TS-h1290FX.
Enhance business productivity using the quad-core 9-bay QuTS hero NAS that supports U.2 NVMe SSD and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityFeaturing an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity, the 9-bay TS-h973AX packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. With five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs ), and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots, the TS-h973AX can benefit from SSD caching to boost IOPS-intensive applications. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the Optimized SSD performance and lifespanInstall high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs in the dedicated SSD slots for cache acceleration and improved random I/O.10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityOne 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.SaaS backup and recoveryExperience a business-class backup center, supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google™ Workspace, Microsoft 365®, VMware® and Hyper-V).Virtualization applicationsHost multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-h973AX.Cloud storage gatewayCloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.Flexible storage expansionFlexibly scale your total storage capacity to match your business growth by connecting USB expansion enclosures (TR series JBOD).Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64 GB RAMPowered by an AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 series V1500B 4-core/8-thread, 2.2 GHz processor with up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM (ECC memory is supported)*, the TS-h973AX delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for compute-demanding applications. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of your NAS data. SSDs can be flexibly installed for cache acceleration to maximize network and storage performance for data-intensive applications.Dual U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for optimal I/O and low latencyThe TS-h973AX has four 2.5-inch SSD slots - with slots 1 & 2 supporting both high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. For tackling latency-sensitive applications, you can take advantage of U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs that supply up to 32Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency. You can also use QNAP’s QDA adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.SSD cache accelerationIncreases IOPS performance and reduces latency for storage volumes - perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including virtualization and databases.Write CoalescingTransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing SSD write performance.Pool Over-provisioningFlexibly reserves a dedicated space in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterInstall one or more QDA adapter in the TS-h973AX (Slot 1 and Slot 2) to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA adapter is hot swappable.Streamline large file transfers and video editing with 10GbE and 2.5GbEThe TS-h973AX has one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting Port Trunking and Failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provide many other high-speed networking solutions, including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches, 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power fail protection are simultaneously supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h973AX.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication*, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h973AX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recoveryReal-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.Snapshots multiply backup protectionAttain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansHBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h973AX to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solutionYou can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.Container StationExperience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.License-free VMware® and Hyper-V backup applianceWith Hyper Data Protector, the TS-h973AX becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.More productivity applicationsUbuntu Linux StationRun Ubuntu® applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the TS-h973AX and remotely access the Ubuntu® desktop from a web browser.Security CounselorA security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.BoxafeSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h973AX.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QuMagieAn AI-powered photo management app, supporting automated photo categorization with AI Albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tool for ultimate photo management and sharing solution.HybridMountPerfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access.Flexible and economical storage expansionThe storage capacity of the TS-h973AX can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures. Two QNAP TR RAID (4-bay TR-004, 2-bay TR-002) can be easily attached and managed using the Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Subscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-h973AX and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows®/Mac® or mobile devices, taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.
TS-410EPowerful hardware & fanless cooling 2.5GbE professional NAS. Long-term availability.The TS-410E professional 2.5GbE NAS is designed to operate in noise-sensitive environments. With a fanless design and rock-solid chassis, the TS-410E can be placed upright to save desktop space. SSD caching can also be configured for high-speed I/O to accelerate and excel in demanding applications.Quad core up to 2.6 GHz with AES-NI accelerated encryptionThe TS-410E is powered by Intel® Celeron® J6412 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.6 GHz) and equipped with 8 GB dual-channel memory. With hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption, the TS-410E also provides unmatched encryption performance while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the NAS. The TS-410E has four 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots for allocating SSDs to greatly boost IOPS to meet the performance requirements of demanding applications.Long-term availabilityThe TS-410E will be available and supported for an extended period, making it an ideal choice for MSP, SI, and other IT-related businesses and commercial use requiring matching NAS models for long-term projects.Expertly crafted multimedia centerThe ultra-silent TS-410E can be placed upright, fitting perfectly alongside your TV, receiver, game consoles, and other elements of a modern digital lifestyle. Equipped with two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and an 4K HDMI output, the TS-410E provides all the necessary connections for consolidating and enjoying an amazing multimedia experience.Build a high-speed 2.5GbE network environmentQNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that open vast connection possibilities. Easily and flexibly upgrade your workplace or home network now to handle bandwidth-hungry applications.A fast 2.5GbE NAS2.5GbE is 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet (1GbE), allowing you to use existing CAT5e cables as normal and increasing network performance to boost productivity.Upgrade computers and serversServers and desktops can install PCIe QNAP network cards that support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig.Add a 5GbE port to laptopsLaptops and upgrade-limited computers can use QNAP’s portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter that allows you to connect to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks via USB.A switch that supports 2.5GbE+QNAP’s 2.5GbE/10GbE Multi-Gigabit switches allow connecting multiple workstations and devices.Enhance productivity with multiple USB portsWith four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports, you can quickly backup and transfer large files to/from the TS-410E. A wide range of USB devices, such as external hard drives or Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are supported to provide greater functionality and application potential.Direct 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machinesThe TS-410E features Intel® UHD Graphics that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI output supports up to 4K @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing or industrial design that demands high resolution as well as intensive media storage, transfer, and display. By connecting the TS-410E to an HDMI display, you can operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Linux Station, or directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS.Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-410E and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.Free embedded channels2 IP camera channelsTotal camera channelsScalable with optional licensesSubscription-basedMonthly US $1.99 /channelVideo formatMP4Mobile appQVR Pro Client and mobile appScalable storageNAS expansion unitsQTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!The TS-410E comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard, providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.Get started with the notice boardWhen performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.Smooth and reactive user interfaceWhether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-410E supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.PC/Laptop backupFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS®, just set up the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-410E to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-410E supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Volume and LUN snapshotsTake snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.Instantly restore snapshotsSnapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-410E to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TS-410E integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TS-410E and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TS-410E available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QfilingAutomate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.The best storage for your high-resolution multimedia filesHigh-resolution RAW files eat up phone storage so quickly. Whether you are a photographer enthusiastic, YouTuber, or professional photo/video editors, use the TS-410E with high-capacity hard drives to alleviate your storage anxiety and organize files efficiently as the best storage center.Storage for massive photosThe AI-powered QuMagie with intelligent face and object recognition brings you the ultimate photo management and sharing solution. Includes timeline scrolling, customizable folder covers, iOS® Live Photo display, a powerful search tool, and more.Storage for music collectionsUse Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.Store high-resolution videosCentrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.Stream all your media to every device in the houseThe TS-410E is a complete multimedia center, allowing fast and easy streaming for photos, music and video to TVs, computers and mobile devices.Plex multimedia streamingBy installing Plex® Media Server from the App Center, you can stream media files stored on the TS-410E to mobiles and media streaming devices (including DLNA®, Roku®, Amazon Fire TV® and Google Chromecast™).Stream to Android TV™ or Apple TV®Qmedia is QNAP’s exclusive streaming app, allowing streaming audio, photos, and videos from the TS-410E to Android TV™, Apple TV® (via Qmedia) or set-top boxes.Access your NAS from anywhereThe myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-410E, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-410E, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.Protect your data with higher securityThe TS-410E provides advanced privacy and security settings but is easy to set up and use. Besides IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are more apps that help ensure an optimal level of NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.Advanced folder permissionsEasily manage folder permissions, specifying read, read/write, and deny access of individual users to each folder and subfolder.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-410E to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TS-410E using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-410E, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-410E storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-410E, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-410E while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
Enhance business productivity using the quad-core 9-bay QuTS hero NAS that supports U.2 NVMe SSD and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityFeaturing an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity, the 9-bay TS-h973AX packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. With five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs ), and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots, the TS-h973AX can benefit from SSD caching to boost IOPS-intensive applications. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system.Optimized SSD performance and lifespanInstall high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs in the dedicated SSD slots for cache acceleration and improved random I/O.10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityOne 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.SaaS backup and recoveryExperience a business-class backup center, supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google™ Workspace, Microsoft 365®, VMware® and Hyper-V).Virtualization applicationsHost multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-h973AX.Cloud storage gatewayCloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.Flexible storage expansionFlexibly scale your total storage capacity to match your business growth by connecting USB expansion enclosures (TR series JBOD).Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64 GB RAMPowered by an AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 series V1500B 4-core/8-thread, 2.2 GHz processor with up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM (ECC memory is supported)*, the TS-h973AX delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for compute-demanding applications. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of your NAS data. SSDs can be flexibly installed for cache acceleration to maximize network and storage performance for data-intensive applications.Dual U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for optimal I/O and low latencyThe TS-h973AX has four 2.5-inch SSD slots - with slots 1 & 2 supporting both high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. For tackling latency-sensitive applications, you can take advantage of U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs that supply up to 32Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency. You can also use QNAP’s QDA adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.SSD cache accelerationIncreases IOPS performance and reduces latency for storage volumes - perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including virtualization and databases.Write CoalescingTransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing SSD write performance.Pool Over-provisioningFlexibly reserves a dedicated space in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterInstall one or more QDA adapter in the TS-h973AX (Slot 1 and Slot 2) to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA adapter is hot swappable.Streamline large file transfers and video editing with 10GbE and 2.5GbEThe TS-h973AX has one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting Port Trunking and Failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provide many other high-speed networking solutions, including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches, 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power fail protection are simultaneously supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h973AX.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyQuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication*, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h973AX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recoveryReal-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.Snapshots multiply backup protectionAttain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansHBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h973AX to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solutionYou can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.Virtualization StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.Container StationExperience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.License-free VMware® and Hyper-V backup applianceWith Hyper Data Protector, the TS-h973AX becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.More productivity applicationsUbuntu Linux StationRun Ubuntu® applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the TS-h973AX and remotely access the Ubuntu® desktop from a web browser.Security CounselorA security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.BoxafeSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h973AX.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.QuMagieAn AI-powered photo management app, supporting automated photo categorization with AI Albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tool for ultimate photo management and sharing solution.HybridMountPerfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access.Flexible and economical storage expansionThe storage capacity of the TS-h973AX can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures. Two QNAP TR RAID (4-bay TR-004, 2-bay TR-002) can be easily attached and managed using the Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Subscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 securityQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-h973AX and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows®/Mac® or mobile devices, taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.