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QNAP TS-855EU-RP-8G-US. Installed storage drive type: HDD, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, Storage drive interface: Serial ATA III. Processor family: Intel Atom®, Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor model: C5125. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4, Maximum RAM supported: 64 GB. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s. Chassis type: Rack (2U), Number of fans: 3 fan(s), Fan diameter: 2.36"" (6 cm)

Powered by AMD’s powerful Ryzen™ processor, the TS-877XU is capable of boosting virtual machine performance with up to 6 cores/12 threads and Turbo Core up to 3.9 GHz. Four PCIe Gen.3 slots provides expandability to provide more potential applications and functionality for the TS-877XU. The TS-877XU also features a redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime.Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64GB RAMPowered by a high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, the TS-877XU delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to meet your multitasking demands. For resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization, look no further than the TS-877XU.Dual-channel Memory to deliver power-smart performanceThe TS-877XU supports dual-channel DDR-4 memory and four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-877XU can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 64GB RAM) of the TS-877XU, making it the most ideal and cost-efficient storage solution for environments like virtualization that contain dynamically-changing workloads.Extend NAS functionality with PCIe slotsThe TS-877XU features four PCIe slots* that allow for installing 10GbE/40GbE network cards, QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE PCIe cards, or compatible wireless network cards for greater application potential.10GbE/ 40GbE adaptersInstall 10GbE/40GbE adapters to support lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization and fast backup/restoration for an ever-growing amount of data.QM2 card with M.2 SSD/10GbE supportInstall QNAP's innovative QM2 card to add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS to enjoy optimal performance.Wireless network cardsInstall QNAP's wireless network card (QWA-AC2600) to work with WirelessAP Station to transform the NAS into a convenient wireless base station, allowing network resources of the NAS to be shared with multiple devices.Install a graphics card for GPU-accelerated computingGraphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations, but require significantly more power than other hardware. The TS-877XU offers a 300 watt power supply and PCIe slots to support low-profile graphics cards that do not need power cables, including AMD Radeon™ or NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards to boost performance of applications such as video editing , 4K UHD transcoding, imaging processing in QTS and performance of virtual machines via GPU passthrough.GPU-accelerated NAS for AI machine learningThe TS-877XU provides cutting-edge capabilities to help organizations develop cost-efficient AI-oriented Big Data storage solutions. Combined with a high-end graphics card and QNAP's “QuAI” AI developer package, the AMD Ryzen-based TS-877XU can be leveraged to quickly build, train, and optimize AI model-based services, beneficial for exploring intelligent services and greater business value.SSD caching and auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiencyThe TS-877XU provides four PCIe slots that allow for installing QNAP's innovative QM2 cards to add M.2 SSD applications ,such as SSD caching, to the NAS. Using an SSD cache boosts overall system performance, and is perfect for improving the overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as virtualization. Qtier™ Technology empowers the TS-877XU with auto tiering that further helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across M.2 SSD, SSD, high-capacity SATA drives, and the optional PCIe NVMe SSD with around-the-clock acceleration. The new Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSD.Performance & reliability. Your wise choice.The TS-877XU supports advanced business features to provide maximized efficiency, performance, and to ensure round-the-clock services.RAID 50/60When using a NAS with over 6 disk bays, RAID 50/60 not only provides greater data protection and random write performance than a single RAID 5/6, but also maximizes usable storage compared to RAID 10.USB 3.1USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) provides speeds up to 10Gb/s (double the speed of USB 3.0) to greatly boost data transfer performance. The TS-877XU comes with a USB 3.1 10Gbps Type-C and a Type-A port, providing greater flexibility and ensuring future-proof compatibility with new USB devices.Central managementDesigned for IT administrators, QRM+ provides a single-point solution to discover, map, monitor and manage all Windows®, Linux® and IPMI devices in your network, and facilitates device discovery with a graphical topology diagram.Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSERWith the built-in dual 10GbE ports that natively features Mellanox® ConnectX-4, the TS-877XU supports the iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol to boost data transfer performance of the TS-877XU as VMware® ESXi storage and to reduce the CPU load of the ESXi server. iSER can provide a significant increase in performance, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storageThe TS-877XU supports block-based iSCSI LUN that provides a more reliable and isolated environment than file-based LUN. Supporting VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2016, the TS-877XU provides a high-performance, reliable and affordable storage solution for virtualization environments, while also supporting VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supporting QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.All-in-one server to host virtual machines and containersVirtualization Station and Container Station jointly introduce a hybrid approach to virtualization. No matter your virtualization needs, you can count on QNAP for complete virtualization support.Virtualization StationVirtualization Station allows you to run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX® and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or VNC (Virtual Network Computing). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.Container StationContainer Station integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®. It supports container import/export and permission settings. It’s easy deployment, portable, and efficient.Host multiple virtual QTS systems on a single NASBased on Virtualization Station, vQTS allows for creating isolated virtual QTS systems to provide benefits for resource segregation, multi-tenant environments, and flexible application deployment. vQTS can also help optimize power usage, costs, and physical space. You can host multiple independent QTS systems on the TS-877XU, while each virtual QTS can be used by different departments and teams with their own privilege settings and application environments, realizing greater business flexibility in management and applications.Upgrade your IT environment with QNAP's fast and affordable 10GbE Switch!QNAP 10GbE/NBASE-T™ unmanaged switches allow you to instantly upgrade your network environment at a cost-effective price. With a 10GbE network you can enjoy blazing-fast transfer speeds, empower bandwidth-demanding tasks like virtualization, and enable simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing and multimedia). QNAP also provides a 10GbE PCIe network expansion card for Windows®/Linux® PCs to take advantage of high-speed LAN environments.QTS–Intelligent, intuitive and creative NAS operating systemWith modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more, making your NAS experience easier, efficient, and more flexible! The new Qboost provides a NAS optimization tool that helps accelerate applications, free up system resources, and schedule applications. The built-in App Center with hundreds of install-on-demand apps realizes far more extensive NAS functionality. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms, and geography to bring you optimized cloud experiences and incorporates advanced features.Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and syncThe TS-877XU centrally stores data and files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Coupled with Qsync (a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe, high-capacity data center for file synchronization) any file uploaded to the TS-877XU will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station, including files from mobile devices and optical disc drives. File Station also allows you to mount a remote NAS, and transfer files between your NAS and public cloud services for greater convenience.Complete backup planningThe TS-877XU provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity.Windows and Mac backupUse the license-free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to back up/restore Windows® files, alongside Time Machine® support for Mac® devices. It is easy, fast and convenient.Hybrid Backup SyncConsolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.Snapshots for Volume & LUNSnapshot is essential for NAS data protection, and its block-level feature makes it a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The TS-877XU supports up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN, and maximum 1,024 snapshots per NAS.VM backupWith high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, the TS-877XU are perfect for backing up virtual machines.The new QVR Pro surveillance solutionQNAP’s new QVR Pro surveillance solution allows you to arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on TS-877XU and leverage the advantages of scalability and storage manageability from QTS. With QVR Pro, camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback is greatly simplified. You can also use the QVR Pro Client mobile app to monitor your cameras from anywhere, or use a USB webcam as an ONVIF network camera with the QUSBCam2 app.Flexible and economical storage expansionYou need an easy solution to increase storage capacity when running out of space. QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.VJBODUse VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-877XUUpgrade RAID CapacityHot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business.Migrate to a New NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Attach Expansion EnclosuresConnect up to 8 REXP-1620U-RP/REXP-1220U-RP* or up to 2 UX-1200U-RP/800U-RP expansion enclosures. Use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.More Productivity ApplicationsQ’centerUse the NAS as a central management platform to manage multiple QNAP NAS across multiple sites, monitor system logs, and manage NAS updates and maintenance.QmailAgentCentrally manage and switch between different email accounts, back up emails to the NAS, and safeguard email security and personal privacy.Browser StationEnable remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without going through complex VPN setting.IFTTT AgentA popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.DJ2 LiveDJ2 Live enables private live streaming through QNAP NAS with scalable live streaming to public cloud services, including Facebook, YouTube, and platforms that support RTMP endpoints.Mobile AppsSimplify file access, NAS management, multimedia entertainment, surveillance, and download tasks on mobile devices with QNAP mobile apps.

The first Ryzen™-based NAS with up to 8 cores and 16 threads and graphics card support to redefine your virtualization and 4K processing experiencesThe TS-1277 powered by AMD’s new 14nm Ryzen™ processor redefines the high-end desktop business NAS for greater video and virtual machine performance with up to 8 cores/16 threads native processing and Turbo Core up to 3.7 GHz. Cutting-edge hardware integrated with multitasking software makes the TS-1277 the preeminent choice to tackle resource-demanding applications and tasks.Two M.2 SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots for caching or caching pools to accelerate system performance.PCIe expandability allows for 10GbE/40GbE adapters, PCIe NVMe SSD, graphics cards, USB 3.1 10Gbps cards, or wireless network cards.Supports AMD Radeon™ and NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMs.Qtier™ technology and SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency.Scalable storage supporting virtualization, containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, and disaster recovery.RAID 50/60 is recommended for NAS with over 10 disks to strike a balance between capacity, protection, and performance.Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64GB RAMPowered by a high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 7 1700 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, the TS-1277 delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to meet your multitasking demands and is capable of running up to 16 virtual machines simultaneously*. For resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization, the TS-1277 with gold-standard performance is your ideal choice.Top-class hardware engineeringThe feature-packed hardware of the TS-1277 bolsters overall system performance. Coupled with the flexible and expandable architecture, the TS-1277 fulfills diversified application needs.Extend NAS functionality with PCIe slotsThe TS-1277 features three PCIe slots (1 x PCIe 3.0 x8, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4) that allow for installing 10GbE/40GbE network cards, QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE PCIe cards, or compatible wireless network cards for greater application potential.10GbE/ 40GbE adaptersInstall 10GbE/40GbE adapters to support lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization and fast backup/restoration for an ever-growing amount of data.QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cardsInstall QNAP's innovative QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE card to add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS to enjoy optimal performance.Wireless network cardsInstall a compatible wireless network card to work with WirelessAP Station to transform the NAS into a convenient wireless base station, allowing network resources of the NAS to be shared with multiple devices.Fuel GPU-accelerated computing with a 550W power supplyGraphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations, but require significantly more power compared to other hardware. The TS-1277 offers PCIe slots to support AMD Radeon™ or NVIDIA® graphics cards and a 550 watt power supply that is capable of powering a graphics card for boosting imaging processing in QTS and performance of virtual machines via GPU passthrough. When enjoying videos with the TS-1277, you can use the remote control (RM-IR004, optional purchase) that supports QButton for a more convenient control of your multimedia experience.SSD caching and auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiencyThe TS-1277 provides four 2.5-inch SSD slots dedicated for caching to increase IOPS performance, and supports optional M.2 SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Using an SSD cache boosts overall system performance, and is perfect for improving the overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as virtualization. Qtier™ Technology empowers the TS-1277 with auto tiering that further helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across M.2 SSD, SSD, and high-capacity SATA drives with around-the-clock acceleration. The new Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSD.Potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDsWith SSD prices continuing to become more affordable, there's never been a better time for using SSDs in your NAS to enjoy higher performance, faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, and optimized virtualization applications. From QTS 4.3.5 you can benefit from software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP) that enables you to allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TS-1277, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs.Performance & reliability. Your wise choice.The TS-1277 supports advanced business features to provide maximized efficiency, performance, and to ensure round-the-clock services.RAID 50/60For businesses using NAS with over 10 disks, RAID 50/60 not only provides greater data protection than a single RAID 5/6, but also maximizes usable storage space compared to RAID 10. Besides data storage, and with an obvious random write performance boost when using SSD RAID, RAID 50/60 also offers a great choice for professional video streaming and database usage.iSERiSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol working with a compatible 10GbE/40GbE SFP+ NIC helps boost data transfer performance of the TS-1277 as VMware® ESXi storage, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.Central managementDesigned for IT administrators, QRM+ provides a single-point solution to discover, map, monitor and manage all Windows®, Linux® and IPMI devices in your network, and facilitates device discovery with a graphical topology diagram.Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storageThe TS-1277 supports block-based iSCSI LUN that provides a more reliable and isolated environment than file-based LUN. Supporting VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2012 R2, the TS-1277 provides a high-performance, reliable and affordable storage solution for virtualization environments, while also supporting VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supporting QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.All-in-one server to host virtual machines and containersVirtualization Station and Container Station jointly introduce a hybrid approach to virtualization. No matter your virtualization needs, you can count on QNAP for complete virtualization support.Virtualization StationVirtualization Station allows you to run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™ and vQTS virtual machines and access them via a web browser or VNC (Virtual Network Computing). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.Container StationContainer Station integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®. It supports container import/export and permission settings. It’s easy deployment, portable, and efficient.Upgrade your IT environment with QNAP's fast and affordable 10GbE Switch!QNAP 10GbE/NBASE-T™ unmanaged switches allow you to instantly upgrade your network environment at a cost-effective price. With a 10GbE network you can enjoy blazing-fast transfer speeds, empower bandwidth-demanding tasks like virtualization, and enable simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing and multimedia). QNAP also provide a 10GbE PCIe network expansion card for the TS-1277 and Windows®/Linux® PCs to take advantage of high-speed LAN environments.QTS – Intelligent, intuitive and creative NAS operating systemWith modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more, making your NAS experience easier, efficient, and more flexible! The new Qboost provides a NAS optimization tool that helps accelerate applications, free up system resources, and schedule applications. The built-in App Center with hundreds of install-on-demand apps realizes far more extensive NAS functionality. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms, and geography to bring you optimized cloud experiences and incorporates advanced features.Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and syncThe TS-1277 centrally stores data and files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Coupled with Qsync (a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe, high-capacity data center for file synchronization) any file uploaded to the TS-1277 will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station, including files from mobile devices and optical disc drives. File Station also allows you to mount a remote NAS, and transfer files between your NAS and public cloud services for greater convenience.Complete backup planningThe TS-1277 provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity.Windows and Mac backupUse the license-free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to back up/restore Windows® files, alongside Time Machine® support for Mac® devices. It is easy, fast and convenient.Hybrid Backup SyncConsolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.Snapshots for Volume & LUNSnapshot is essential for NAS data protection, and its block-level feature makes it a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The TS-1277 supports up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN, and maximum 1,024 snapshots per NAS.VM backupWith high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, the TS-1277 are perfect for backing up virtual machines.4K live-streaming on a private cloudLive-stream broadcasts enable real-time audience interaction and increase engagement, providing great potential for versatile business and lifestyle applications. The TS-1277 supports DJ2 Live, an exclusive live broadcasting platform based on a private cloud that supports up to 4K video live-stream broadcasts, providing a complete solution for integrating live broadcasting, storage, and sharing. You can capture live videos from computers, mobile devices or webcams to stream to DJ2 Live with high-speed intranet transmission, and store all the videos on the private, secure, high-capacity TS-1277. It also supports streaming to video services such as YouTube™ and Facebook® for universal live broadcasting.Comprehensive surveillance solution for 24/7 monitoringThe TS-1277 provides an intelligent video management system that assists you in managing real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings to safeguard your physical environment. You can use the Vmobile mobile app to manage the monitored channels at anytime and anywhere, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your NAS. The TS-1277 also supports QVR Pro (Beta) that integrates QNAP’s professional QVR system into the QTS operating system. You can establish a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the NAS and leverage the advantages of scalability and storage manageability from QTS.Flexible and economical storage expansionYou need an easy solution to increase storage capacity when running out of space. QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.VJBODUse VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-1277.Upgrade RAID CapacityHot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business.Migrate to a New NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Attach Expansion EnclosuresConnect up to 2 UX-800P, UX-500P or up to 4 REXP-1000 Pro expansion enclosures. Use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.Q’centerUse the NAS as a central management platform to manage multiple QNAP NAS across multiple sites, monitor system logs, and manage NAS updates and maintenance.QmailAgentCentrally manage and switch between different email accounts, back up emails to the NAS, and safeguard email security and personal privacy.Browser StationEnable remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without going through complex VPN setting.IFTTT AgentA popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.QIoT Suite LiteCombines the security and large capacity potential of QNAP NAS while providing an IoT solution on a private cloud. It only takes three steps to quickly deploy your own IoT application.Mobile AppsSimplify file access, NAS management, multimedia entertainment, surveillance, and download tasks on mobile devices with QNAP mobile apps.

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 TS-h973AX ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync to satisfy mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, and efficient data backup and recovery with business-class performance, job reliability, and lower overall cost.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-UMP adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.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.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.The TS-h973AX also supports snapshots and remote backup to help organizations accomplish routine backup tasks cost-effectively and efficiently.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.Switch operating systems to upgrade your current storageThe TS-h973AX can also switch to using QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system. This allows you to migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the more powerful TS-h973AX to upgrade your storage infrastructure and take advantage of Qtier auto-tiering from QTS.

Delivering enterprise high availability, the ES1686dc Enterprise ZFS NAS features Intel® Xeon® D processors, dual active controllers, up to 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, SAS 12Gb/s, and ZFS that supports logical volume management. The ES1686dc runs the latest QES 2.1.0 operating system that supports near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level data deduplication, and inline data compression. Whether being used as a mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, medium-sized data center, video streaming, surveillance storage, and efficient file backup & recovery, the ES1686dc helps your business to achieve service-level agreements for performance and uptime.Active-Active high availability with optimal storage efficiencyIn Active-Active storage system architecture, both controllers are able to provide a complete range of services, which is different from the Active-Standby architecture of single-controller systems. The Active-Active architecture does not have the disadvantage of idle computing resources. To leverage the strengths of the ES1686dc Active-Active controller architecture, it is recommended to create multiple storage pools and distribute their ownership between both controllers. This allows simultaneous output from both controllers for better load balancing.Intel® Xeon® D dual-controller ensures high availability and failure-resistant servicePowered by two Intel® Xeon® D processors, the ES1686dc features a dual active-active controller architecture that provides failover/failback operations as the standby controller can quickly take over if one controller breaks down. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans are also included to provide businesses with near-zero downtime high availability. The ES1686dc connects to the JBOD enclosure (EJ1600 v2) via the dual-path mini-SAS design to sustain continuous operations even if a JBOD cable is disconnected. Designed around redundancy, the ES1686dc is the best realization of reliable enterprise storage for uninterrupted mission-critical enterprise tasks and productivity.Multi-level cache technology with both read and writeThe ES1686dc simultaneously supports main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD secondary read cache (L2 ARC), and memory write cache (ZFS Intent Log) to meet performance demands for various enterprise applications.PCIe expansion for 40GbE high-speed networksThe ES1686dc provides two PCIe Gen3 x8 slots connected to the CPU, allowing you to install lightning-fast 10GbE/40GbE network cards to boost virtualization, media streaming, and other bandwidth-demanding applications. Installing Mellanox® Smart NICs further adds support for iSER for improved VMware® virtualization performance. You can also install a QM2 expansion card (QM2-4P-384) to add four additional M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD slots to burst reading performance with SSD caching, or a SAS expansion card (SAS-12G2E) for connecting up to seven 16-bay EJ1600 v2 expansion enclosures to seamlessly expand the potential storage capacity over 1PB, with unprecedented performance of up to 48Gbps per host connection.Dual controller NAS: High reliability and high availability“Reliability” is the priority for mission-critical business applications. The ES1686dc adopts dual active-active controllers to provide the most reliable base for business IT storage.Leverage the 6Gbps SAS to SATA drive adapterWhile SATA 6Gb/s SSDs provide high-performance yet affordable storage, the lack of dual-port support makes them unsuitable for dual-controller environments. The QDA-SA adapter is designed for QNAP Enterprise ZFS NAS, and allows the use of a SATA 6Gb/s drive in a 3.5-inch SAS drive bay - providing the ability to expand storage capacity by using cost-effective SATA drives. By installing a SATA drive with the QDA-SA into the dual-controller ES1686dc, the SATA drive can share these SAS dual-port advantages to ensure a high-availability, fault-tolerant enterprise storage environment.QES 2.1.0: ZFS-based, and optimized for all flash performanceThe ES1686dc features the QES (QNAP Enterprise Storage) 2.1.0 operating system, which is based on the simple and efficient FreeBSD kernel and the ZFS file system that has been proven through years of experience to be most suitable for high-end enterprise applications. Not only does QES 2.1.0 provide reliable data protection, recovery, and business-class features, it is optimized for flash storage and is capable of driving outstanding performance for all-flash storage arrays to accelerate mission-critical services and eliminate challenges in VDI environments. QES 2.1.0 also comes with Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that help ensure consistent primary storage performance in multi-application environments. Continuing the same user experience with the intuitive QTS operating system, QES provides business users with an easy learning curve for quick implementation within IT infrastructures.Unleashed SSD potential – cost-effective and agile with ultimate performanceQES 2.1.0 features QNAP’s exclusive Write Coalescing algorithm that further optimizes all-flash performance in ZFS, providing a highly cost-effective all-flash solution for enterprise-class data management and mission-critical services.Deduplication and compression to maximize VDI storage performanceIn VDI environments where there could be over 90% duplicate data from OS images and applications that are spread over virtual desktops, the QES-powered ES1686dc provides businesses with the most cost-effective remote virtual desktop platform and mission-critical information warehousing.Self-Healing ensures data integrity and reliabilityDesigned with a focus on data integrity, a fundamental aspect of storage security and reliability, the QES-based ES1686dc uses its end-to-end checksums to detect and correct silent data corruption caused by hardware defects, bugs in firmware or metadata errors. If integrity violations are detected, QES automatically repairs the damage using data from the other mirror before the data is passed to applications.Streamlined remote backups with nearly limitless snapshots and SnapSyncThe ES1686dc supports up to 65,535 snapshots for iSCSI LUN and shared folders (if 1 snapshot is created every hour, 24 snapshots per day, then up to 7 years worth of snapshots can be created without needing to delete any) and replicates snapshots to remote servers by using the block-level SnapSync. In the event of a primary site failure, SnapSync assists businesses to resume essential services in the shortest possible time.Create VMware/Windows backups for VSS-Aware applications using QNAP Snapshot AgentQNAP Netbak Replicator is easy-to-use and VSS-aware backup software, helping businesses to create complete backups in data centers and virtualization environments without needing additional software. To build a QNAP Snap Agent and VSS Hardware Provider operating environment, all applications (including VSS Service, Requestor, Provider and QNAP Snap Agent) can be deployed with VSS-Aware applications on the same server, and the minimal requirements are only one ES1686dc and one server for it to be operational.Compatible with VMware, Microsoft and Citrix virtualization, and supports iSERThe ES1686dc supports VMware® vSphere® 6.5, Windows Server® 2016, and Citrix XenServer® 7.0 for flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. It also supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi® server and Hyper-V® respectively. The QNAP vSphere Client plug-in, Web plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider are also supported to increase the efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications. The ES1686dc and VMware® ESXi server installed with Mellanox® Smart NICs that support iSER can acquire iSER advantages to offload CPU workloads with boosted VMware® virtualization performance.QES is OpenStack Ready to explore out-of-the-box enterprise cloud servicesQES supports OpenStack® Cinder and Manila file sharing services. With the QNAP Cinder Driver, the ES1686dc can provide block-level storage space to virtual machines. It not only accelerates the deployment of virtual machines and enhances virtual machine image access efficiency through iSCSI, but it is also easier to integrate into commercial cloud storage platforms, providing businesses with a flexible, easy-to-use, and low-cost storage solution.

Powered by an Intel® Core™ i3 processor, the high-performance TVS-672X NAS features built-in 10GbE connectivity for boosted virtualization performance and streamlined backup and application workflows from multiple workstations. The TVS-672X also supports M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration, PCIe expansion, multi-cloud backup, 4K HDMI 2.0 output and real-time transcoding, alongside expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps to perform as a cost-efficient, reliable, and multifunctional NAS solution.Quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with up to 64 GB memoryThe TVS-672X adopts an Intel® Core™ i3-8100T quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with dual-channel DDR4 memory (expandable to 64 GB) to tackle heavy multitasking workloads. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance to secure NAS data without impacting overall system operations.Build a budget-friendly 10GbE environmentThe TVS-672X has two Gigabit ports and one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port for high-speed networking to satisfy bandwidth-demanding applications (including virtualization, massive file transfer, high-speed backup/restoration, and multimedia transmission). QNAP’s managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches are a perfect match for organizations to build budget-friendly high-speed networks for productive team collaboration. The TVS-672X also include four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with up to 10Gb/s transfer speeds, allowing compatibility with newer, faster USB drives/expansion enclosures for transferring large media files.Get performance benefits from SSD caching and Qtier TechnologyTo attain optimal I/O and reduce latency, you can configure SSD caching by using either 2.5-inch SSDs or two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs (sold separately) in the TVS-672X. Extra M.2 SSD slots can also be added by installing QM2 PCIe cards, allowing you to configure your M.2 SSDs in a RAID 5/6 array to achieve higher sequential speed or a read-only cache speed similar to the performance of a RAID 10 array while maintaining high storage efficiency.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionThe TVS-672X has two PCIe Gen 3 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Direct 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machinesThe TVS-672X features Intel® UHD Graphics 630 that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @60Hz, 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 TVS-672X to an HDMI display, you can operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station, or directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS. QNAP's HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players like Plex® Home Theater.Protect your data with higher securityThe TVS-672X is loaded with comprehensive security features to keep your data safe.- QuFirewall for network security: Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access upon the geographical location for higher network security.- WPA2 Enterprise: Provides enterprise-grade wireless security for business networks, including certificate authority, encryption key, and enhanced encryption/decryption.- Security Counselor: A security portal that checks for weaknesses and offers recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.A secure file center supporting regular backups and snapshot protectionThe TVS-672X provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to simplify routine backup jobs cost-efficiently and with high productivity.HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansHBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily backing up Windows® and Mac® data and transferring data in the TVS-672X 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.Snapshots multiply backup protectionBlock-level snapshots are dependable data protection methods, especially in the face of growing ransomware threats. The TVS-672X supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 1,024 snapshots per NAS.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 networked devices, 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 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 TVS-672X 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.Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and syncThe TVS-672X centrally stores data and files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Coupled with the Qsync utility, any file uploaded to the TVS-672X will become available for all linked devices (such as computers, laptops and mobiles). You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. The support of Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), Windows AD® and LDAP services assist system administrators in managing user accounts and permissions for multiple NAS devices with greater efficiency.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 TVS-672X, 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.More productivity-boosting applicationsUbuntu Linux StationRun Ubuntu® applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Ubuntu® desktop from a web browser.BoxafeSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.HybridMountIntegrate the NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TVS-672X, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access.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.Security CounselorConsolidates all QTS system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Flexible and economical storage expansionThe storage capacity of the TVS-672X can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures or connecting SATA 6Gb/s JBOD units with the PCIe-based QXP storage expansion cards. NAS storage expansion management is made easy with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Switch operating systems for optimal data integrity and reliabilityThe TVS-672X also supports QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

Cost-effective 10GbE-ready ZFS storage for virtualization and data-intensive enterprise applicationsThe 2U rackmount TS-h1886XU-RP R2 has twelve 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive-bays, six 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots, supports 10GbE and four 2.5GbE connectivity, and features an Intel® Xeon® D-1622 quad-core processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory. Running on the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h1886XU-RP R2 realizes server-grade performance with dependable reliability. Whether for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, or efficient data backup and recovery applications, the three-year warranted TS-h1886XU-RP R2 delivers a high-performance yet cost-effective NAS solution.Intel® Xeon® D processor and up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory. Powerful and reliableThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 features an Intel® Xeon® D-1622 quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory (dual-channel module, four Long-DIMM slots, upgradable to 128 GB), and dual redundant power supplies to deliver a cost-efficient NAS solution with server-grade performance and the utmost reliability. By connecting multiple QNAP expansion enclosures, the storage capacity of the TS-h1886XU-RP R2 can be easily expanded to satisfy fast-growing data and budget flexibility.ECC memory forestalls data corruption to assure reliabilityThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 uses ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss, which is essential for always-on, mission-critical, server-grade applications. The TS-h1886XU-RP R2 supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-h1886XU-RP R2 can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You can also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 128 GB RAM) of the TS-h1886XU-RP R2 for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads, such as virtualization.Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and supports RDMA/RoCEThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GbE SFP+ Smart NIC (that uses the NVIDIA® Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx, or the same level SmartNIC) to improve bandwidth-demanding data center and virtualization applications and to support RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE and RoCEv2), allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, and directly enter ESXi server and storage memory buffer. RoCE technology can improve NAS performance while lowering CPU consumption of applications that use an Ethernet network, ideal for low-latency and high-speed large data transfer.Four 2.5GbE ports to redefine upgraded connectivityCompared with the previous model, the data transmission speed of TS-h1886XU-RP R2 is increased by 250% to handle multiple key business tasks.HDD + SSD hybrid structure to optimize storage performance and utilizationThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimum performance and flexibility to satisfy business needs in various applications.Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansionThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 has two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots (one slot pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE expansion card) and one PCIe Gen2 x4 slot that allow for installing various expansion cards to expand application potential.Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentCommon Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port ###TS-h1886XU-RP R2-fc### Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1886XU-RP R2, 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.Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentCommon Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port ###TS-h1886XU-RP R2-fc### Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1886XU-RP R2, 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.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.Tiered storage configuration for a QuTS hero NASBasic requirements for setup are similar to QTS. We recommend you to follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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.Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualizationThe TS-h1886XU-RP R2 supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h1886XU-RP R2, 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-h1886XU-RP R2, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reduced CPU overheads.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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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 TS-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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 TS-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-h1886XU-RP R2, 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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 TS-h1886XU-RP R2 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-h1886XU-RP R2 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.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Linux® Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. It also makes the TS-h1886XU-RP R2 an ideal gateway for IoT solutions.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TS-h1886XU-RP R2 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.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.

Powered by an Intel® Core™ i3 processor, the high-performance TVS-872X NAS features built-in 10GbE connectivity for boosted virtualization performance and streamlined backup and application workflows from multiple workstations. The TVS-872X also supports M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration, PCIe expansion, multi-cloud backup, 4K HDMI 2.0 output and real-time transcoding, alongside expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps to perform as a cost-efficient, reliable, and multifunctional NAS solution.Quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with up to 64 GB memoryThe TVS-872X adopts an Intel® Core™ i3-8100T quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with dual-channel DDR4 memory (expandable to 64 GB) to tackle heavy multitasking workloads. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance to secure NAS data without impacting overall system operations.Build a budget-friendly 10GbE environmentThe TVS-872X has two Gigabit ports and one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port for high-speed networking to satisfy bandwidth-demanding applications (including virtualization, massive file transfer, high-speed backup/restoration, and multimedia transmission). QNAP’s managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches are a perfect match for organizations to build budget-friendly high-speed networks for productive team collaboration. The TVS-872X also include four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with up to 10Gb/s transfer speeds, allowing compatibility with newer, faster USB drives/expansion enclosures for transferring large media files.Get performance benefits from SSD caching and Qtier TechnologyTo attain optimal I/O and reduce latency, you can configure SSD caching by using either 2.5-inch SSDs or two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs (sold separately) in the TVS-872X. Extra M.2 SSD slots can also be added by installing QM2 PCIe cards, allowing you to configure your M.2 SSDs in a RAID 5/6 array to achieve higher sequential speed or a read-only cache speed similar to the performance of a RAID 10 array while maintaining high storage efficiency.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionThe TVS-872X has two PCIe Gen 3 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Direct 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machinesThe TVS-872X features Intel® UHD Graphics 630 that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @60Hz, 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 TVS-872X to an HDMI display, you can operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station, or directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS. QNAP's HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players like Plex® Home Theater.Protect your data with higher securityThe TVS-872X is loaded with comprehensive security features to keep your data safe.- QuFirewall for network security: Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access upon the geographical location for higher network security.- WPA2 Enterprise: Provides enterprise-grade wireless security for business networks, including certificate authority, encryption key, and enhanced encryption/decryption.- Security Counselor: A security portal that checks for weaknesses and offers recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.A secure file center supporting regular backups and snapshot protectionThe TVS-872X provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to simplify routine backup jobs cost-efficiently and with high productivity.HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansHBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily backing up Windows® and Mac® data and transferring data in the TVS-872X 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.Snapshots multiply backup protectionBlock-level snapshots are dependable data protection methods, especially in the face of growing ransomware threats. The TVS-872X supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 1,024 snapshots per NAS.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 networked devices, 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 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 TVS-872X 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.Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and syncThe TVS-872X centrally stores data and files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Coupled with the Qsync utility, any file uploaded to the TVS-872X will become available for all linked devices (such as computers, laptops and mobiles). You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. The support of Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), Windows AD® and LDAP services assist system administrators in managing user accounts and permissions for multiple NAS devices with greater efficiency.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 TVS-872X, 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.More productivity-boosting applicationsUbuntu Linux StationRun Ubuntu® applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Ubuntu® desktop from a web browser.BoxafeSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.HybridMountIntegrate the NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TVS-872X, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access.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.Security CounselorConsolidates all QTS system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Flexible and economical storage expansionThe storage capacity of the TVS-872X can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures or connecting SATA 6Gb/s JBOD units with the PCIe-based QXP storage expansion cards. NAS storage expansion management is made easy with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Switch operating systems for optimal data integrity and reliabilityThe TVS-872X also supports QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

Delivering enterprise high availability, the ES1686dc Enterprise ZFS NAS features Intel® Xeon® D processors, dual active controllers, up to 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, SAS 12Gb/s, and ZFS that supports logical volume management. The ES1686dc runs the latest QES 2.1.0 operating system that supports near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level data deduplication, and inline data compression. Whether being used as a mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, medium-sized data center, video streaming, surveillance storage, and efficient file backup & recovery, the ES1686dc helps your business to achieve service-level agreements for performance and uptime.Active-Active high availability with optimal storage efficiencyIn Active-Active storage system architecture, both controllers are able to provide a complete range of services, which is different from the Active-Standby architecture of single-controller systems. The Active-Active architecture does not have the disadvantage of idle computing resources. To leverage the strengths of the ES1686dc Active-Active controller architecture, it is recommended to create multiple storage pools and distribute their ownership between both controllers. This allows simultaneous output from both controllers for better load balancing.Intel® Xeon® D dual-controller ensures high availability and failure-resistant servicePowered by two Intel® Xeon® D processors, the ES1686dc features a dual active-active controller architecture that provides failover/failback operations as the standby controller can quickly take over if one controller breaks down. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans are also included to provide businesses with near-zero downtime high availability. The ES1686dc connects to the JBOD enclosure (EJ1600 v2) via the dual-path mini-SAS design to sustain continuous operations even if a JBOD cable is disconnected. Designed around redundancy, the ES1686dc is the best realization of reliable enterprise storage for uninterrupted mission-critical enterprise tasks and productivity.Multi-level cache technology with both read and writeThe ES1686dc simultaneously supports main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD secondary read cache (L2 ARC), and memory write cache (ZFS Intent Log) to meet performance demands for various enterprise applications.PCIe expansion for 40GbE high-speed networksThe ES1686dc provides two PCIe Gen3 x8 slots connected to the CPU, allowing you to install lightning-fast 10GbE/40GbE network cards to boost virtualization, media streaming, and other bandwidth-demanding applications. Installing Mellanox® Smart NICs further adds support for iSER for improved VMware® virtualization performance. You can also install a QM2 expansion card (QM2-4P-384) to add four additional M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD slots to burst reading performance with SSD caching, or a SAS expansion card (SAS-12G2E) for connecting up to seven 16-bay EJ1600 v2 expansion enclosures to seamlessly expand the potential storage capacity over 1PB, with unprecedented performance of up to 48Gbps per host connection.Dual controller NAS: High reliability and high availability“Reliability” is the priority for mission-critical business applications. The ES1686dc adopts dual active-active controllers to provide the most reliable base for business IT storage.Leverage the 6Gbps SAS to SATA drive adapterWhile SATA 6Gb/s SSDs provide high-performance yet affordable storage, the lack of dual-port support makes them unsuitable for dual-controller environments. The QDA-SA adapter is designed for QNAP Enterprise ZFS NAS, and allows the use of a SATA 6Gb/s drive in a 3.5-inch SAS drive bay - providing the ability to expand storage capacity by using cost-effective SATA drives. By installing a SATA drive with the QDA-SA into the dual-controller ES1686dc, the SATA drive can share these SAS dual-port advantages to ensure a high-availability, fault-tolerant enterprise storage environment.QES 2.1.0: ZFS-based, and optimized for all flash performanceThe ES1686dc features the QES (QNAP Enterprise Storage) 2.1.0 operating system, which is based on the simple and efficient FreeBSD kernel and the ZFS file system that has been proven through years of experience to be most suitable for high-end enterprise applications. Not only does QES 2.1.0 provide reliable data protection, recovery, and business-class features, it is optimized for flash storage and is capable of driving outstanding performance for all-flash storage arrays to accelerate mission-critical services and eliminate challenges in VDI environments. QES 2.1.0 also comes with Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that help ensure consistent primary storage performance in multi-application environments. Continuing the same user experience with the intuitive QTS operating system, QES provides business users with an easy learning curve for quick implementation within IT infrastructures.Unleashed SSD potential – cost-effective and agile with ultimate performanceQES 2.1.0 features QNAP’s exclusive Write Coalescing algorithm that further optimizes all-flash performance in ZFS, providing a highly cost-effective all-flash solution for enterprise-class data management and mission-critical services.Deduplication and compression to maximize VDI storage performanceIn VDI environments where there could be over 90% duplicate data from OS images and applications that are spread over virtual desktops, the QES-powered ES1686dc provides businesses with the most cost-effective remote virtual desktop platform and mission-critical information warehousing.Self-Healing ensures data integrity and reliabilityDesigned with a focus on data integrity, a fundamental aspect of storage security and reliability, the QES-based ES1686dc uses its end-to-end checksums to detect and correct silent data corruption caused by hardware defects, bugs in firmware or metadata errors. If integrity violations are detected, QES automatically repairs the damage using data from the other mirror before the data is passed to applications.Streamlined remote backups with nearly limitless snapshots and SnapSyncThe ES1686dc supports up to 65,535 snapshots for iSCSI LUN and shared folders (if 1 snapshot is created every hour, 24 snapshots per day, then up to 7 years worth of snapshots can be created without needing to delete any) and replicates snapshots to remote servers by using the block-level SnapSync. In the event of a primary site failure, SnapSync assists businesses to resume essential services in the shortest possible time.Create VMware/Windows backups for VSS-Aware applications using QNAP Snapshot AgentQNAP Netbak Replicator is easy-to-use and VSS-aware backup software, helping businesses to create complete backups in data centers and virtualization environments without needing additional software. To build a QNAP Snap Agent and VSS Hardware Provider operating environment, all applications (including VSS Service, Requestor, Provider and QNAP Snap Agent) can be deployed with VSS-Aware applications on the same server, and the minimal requirements are only one ES1686dc and one server for it to be operational.Compatible with VMware, Microsoft and Citrix virtualization, and supports iSERThe ES1686dc supports VMware® vSphere® 6.5, Windows Server® 2016, and Citrix XenServer® 7.0 for flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. It also supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi® server and Hyper-V® respectively. The QNAP vSphere Client plug-in, Web plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider are also supported to increase the efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications. The ES1686dc and VMware® ESXi server installed with Mellanox® Smart NICs that support iSER can acquire iSER advantages to offload CPU workloads with boosted VMware® virtualization performance.QES is OpenStack Ready to explore out-of-the-box enterprise cloud servicesQES supports OpenStack® Cinder and Manila file sharing services. With the QNAP Cinder Driver, the ES1686dc can provide block-level storage space to virtual machines. It not only accelerates the deployment of virtual machines and enhances virtual machine image access efficiency through iSCSI, but it is also easier to integrate into commercial cloud storage platforms, providing businesses with a flexible, easy-to-use, and low-cost storage solution.

Powered by an Intel® Xeon® D processor, the powerful enterprise-class TES-1885U is open for two operating systems – either the FreeBSD-based QES or Linux-based QTS. While QES supports ZFS for the utmost reliability and allows near-limitless snapshots, block-level data deduplication and real-time data compression, QTS features Qtier Technology, SSD cache, and an abundance of value-added apps to realize storage efficiency and diverse usage applications. The TES-1885U gives the flexibility to choose from two operating systems, enabling businesses to deploy proper operating systems on multiple TES-1885U based on their needs and goals in different stages.Intel® Xeon® D processor optimizes performance and efficiencyPowered by an advanced 14nm Intel® Xeon® D-1531 6-core 2.2GHz 64-bit SoC processor with an integrated PCH, up to 128GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM RAM / 64GB DDR4 non-ECC UDIMM RAM, and with two built-in 10GbE SFP+ ports, the 12Gb/s SAS-enabled TES-1885U delivers outstanding performance for data transmission and applications. With a thermal design power of only 20-65W, the TES-1885U fulfills demands for both performance and energy saving.　Excellent hardware: immensely, durable & compactThe TES-1885U supports SAS 12Gb/s 3.5”/2.5” drives, allowing for SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s hard drives and SSDs. Businesses can create the most cost-effective storage by implementing suitable drives based on their needs.1. Intel Xeon D multi-core processor14nm energy-efficient SoC, supports DDR4 RAM and PCIe Gen.3 per-lane throughput.2. DDR4 2133 MHz memorySupports four DDR4 RAM modules for UDIMM and ECC RDIMM (up to 64GB UDIMM RAM, up to 128GB RDIMM RAM).3. 12Gb/s SAS controllersSupports 12Gb/s SAS hard drives and SSDs for fast data transfer and highly-reliable storage.4. Hot swappable fansFour hot-swappable 6cm cooling fans that can be quickly and easily replaced.5. 2 x Built-in 10GbE SFP+ portsBoosts iSCSI/NFS/CIFS network transfer for virtualization applications, data backup/restoration and massive data transmission.6. 4 x Gigabit portsIdeal for service binding, port trunking, and MPIO configurations.7. 4 x PCIe slotsThree high-speed PCIe Gen.3 and one PCIe Gen.2; supports 10GbE/ 40GbE adapters and PCIe NVMe SSD.8. 6 x 2.5” SATA SSD slotsUsed for caching, high-performance storage pools, or the QES OS drive.5-year warranty: Global warranty inclusiveThe TES-1885U is backed by a 5-year warranty with 3-year global warranty inclusive at no extra cost. This premier warranty demonstrates QNAP’s dedication to the essential business needs of continuous operations and non-interrupted services to their users.Dual OS options system inside a single rackmount NASThe TES-1885U provides flexibility for choosing between uncompromising reliability and greater versatility. The QES operating system is suited for enterprise-level storage with maximized business continuity, or the QTS operating system for enjoying application storage for greater functionality.QES operating system based on FreeBSD & ZFSThe TES-1885U supports the brand-new QES (QNAP Enterprise Storage) operating system, which is based on the simple and efficient FreeBSD kernel and the ZFS file system that has been proven through years of experience to be most suitable for high-end enterprise applications. Continuing the same user experience with the QTS operating system, QES provides business users with an easy learning curve to quickly deploy the TES-1885U, and provides the best storage solution jointly with the current QNAP NAS.ZFS – the best file system for business data storageThe TES-1885U features ZFS, a combined file system and logical volume manager, to support various advanced functions for high-end enterprise storage, including powerful storage expansion, flexible storage pools, RAID-Z for data protection, simplified management, high-performance SSD cache, nearly limitless snapshots and cloning, data deduplication, in-line compression, self-healing, and thin provisioning with reclaim for optimized utilization for virtual machine storage. ZFS is designed with a focus on data integrity, and uses its end-to-end checksums to detect and correct silent data corruption caused by hardware defects, bugs in firmware or metadata errors, effectively protecting user’s data.Deduplication and compression to maximize VDI storage performanceAll-flash storage featuring high-performance random I/O is advantageous for databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) applications. Though the cost of all-flash storage is higher than using normal hard drives, data deduplication and compression technology can greatly assist in storing more data in less storage space with greater cost-efficiency and performance gains. Using VDI for example, there could be over 90% duplicate data from OS images and applications that are spread over virtual desktops. The TES-1885U supports block-based data deduplication to optimize storage usage from redundant data. Deduplicated virtual desktops become easier to be cached to achieve optimal virtual desktop performance. In-line data compression helps shrink data size, further optimizing storage usage. For mastering storage in a virtualized environment, the TES-1885U provides businesses with the most cost-effective remote virtual desktop platform and mission-critical information warehousing.Strong disaster recovery made by nearly limitless snapshots and SnapSyncThe TES-1885U supports up to 65,536 snapshots for iSCSI LUN and shared folders. When executing a remote snapshot backup, it only needs to transfer changed data, and can use deduplication and compression to significantly reduce the amount of transferred data. The TES-1885U can provide remote backup SnapSync for snapshots at the shortest interval of every five minutes, fully supports VMware vCenter Site Recovery (SRM) technology, provides Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) for SRM, and provides enterprise-class remote backup & disaster recovery solution to fulfill business continuity.Well-rounded backup solutions to secure dataQNAP NetBak Replicator is easy-to-use and VSS-aware backup software, and helps businesses to create complete backups in datacenter and virtualization environments without needing to purchase expensive and complex commercial software. To build a QNAP Snap Agent and VSS Hardware Provider operating environment, all applications (including VSS Service, Requestor, Provider and QNAP Snap Agent) can be deployed with VSS-Aware applications on the same server, and the minimal requirements are only one TES-1885U and one server for it to be operational.Storage for comprehensive virtualization applicationsThe TES-1885U supports VMware® vSphere™ 6.0 and Citrix® XenServer™ 6.0, and is compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-V®, benefiting flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. The TES-1885U supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in, Web plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications.Ideal backup NAS for Enterprise ZFS NASWhen running the QES operating system, the TES-1885U is the perfect backup storage for the dual-controller Enterprise ZFS NAS using SnapSync. If the Enterprise ZFS NAS unexpectedly stops, the TES-1885U can immediately recover all the backed up data locally to take over operations and services with maximized uptime. It prevents the downtime required to restore data from a remote QTS NAS/rsync server back to the recovered Enterprise ZFS NAS, making the TES-1885U the best option to pair with the Enterprise ZFS NAS as a backup NAS to achieve optimal recovery time objectives.The QTS operating system not only supports storage optimization with Qtier for driving auto-tiering, block-based snapshot, and SSD read/write cache, but also provides rich business-ready applications and functionality, providing a comprehensive all-in-one NAS solution.Tiered storage and application-based partitioningQNAP's Qtier Technology empowers the TES-1885U with Auto Tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across SSDs and SAS/SATA drives. With Auto Tiering, the TES-1885U can automatically move frequently-used ""hot"" data to high-performance storage tiers and less-accessed ""cold"" data to lower-cost, higher-capacity drives, making the TES-1885U an extremely efficient shared resource. SSDs and SAS/SATA drives can also be configured as independent partitions for different applications, ensuring a sufficient throughput level for every application.Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storageThe TES-1885U supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® networks. Data, logs and ISO images of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored on the TES-1885U and protected by an integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD® and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or NAS build-in LDAP services. The TES-1885U supports SAMBA v4 and can act as a domain controller for Windows®.Well-rounded backup & disaster recovery solutionsThe TES-1885U offers flexible backup solutions for Windows® and Mac® users, Volume/LUN snapshots, Snapshot Replica and Clone, and disaster recovery solutions including RTRR, rsync and cloud storage backup (Amazon® Glacier, Azure™ Storage, Google Cloud Storage™, Google Drive™, Microsoft® OneDrive, Dropbox®, Amazon® Drive, Yandex® Disk, Box®, and Amazon® S3/OpenStack Swift/WebDAV compatible cloud services) are also included.Volume & LUN snapshot simplifies restorationQTS Storage Manager features an easy-to-use web-based snapshot tool for you to easily back up and restore data on the TES-1885U back to any point of time to prevent losing important data. You can take snapshots for both volumes and LUN (up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN, and maximum 1,024 snapshots per NAS), efficiently replicate volume/LUN snapshots to remote servers by only copying the changes made, and quickly clone a volume/LUN snapshot as a local volume without interrupting current system operations. You can even set up the system to automatically take a snapshot of the volume before backup via RTRR/rsync, even when files are open.Storage for hosting virtual machines and containerized applicationsVirtualization Station allows you to directly host virtual machines (VM) on the TES-1885U and access them via a web browser or VNC. Virtualization Station supports multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, VM backup & restoration, VM import/export, snapshot, and Device Management for centrally managing VMs. Virtualization Station allows the TES-1885U and VMs to share the same LAN port, and high-speed virtual switches greatly increases transfer speeds between VMs as well as between VMs and the data stored on the TES-1885U. The TES-1885U also features Container Station, which integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can operate multiple isolated Linux® systems on the TES-1885U as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®. What's more, QNAP provides comprehensive ""QIoT Containers"" for Container Station as an ideal platform with countless hands-on containerized apps that helps developers easily apply, rapidly develop, and conveniently deploy IoT applications.Maximize storage utilization across multiple QNAP NAS with Virtual JBODBesides using expansion enclosures, there is an additional option to expand NAS storage capacity. QNAP VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) is network-based JBOD, allowing you to expand the storage capacity of a QNAP NAS using other QNAP NAS units. You can mount iSCSI LUNs from a QNAP NAS to the TES-1885U as local disks, and create virtual storage pools and volumes for operating NAS functionalities, such as creating and reverting snapshots, indexing multimedia files into the media library, and even further creating iSCSI LUNs. With VJBOD, you can centrally utilize the storage space from multiple QNAP NAS units and manage it with the interface on the local NAS.QNAP Helpdesk app for direct technical supportThe Helpdesk app allows you to directly send support requests to QNAP engineers and also allows - with your permission - these engineers to remotely access your NAS over a secure 256-bit encrypted connection to fix serious issues. The Helpdesk also consolidates a wealth of useful information including tutorials, FAQs, online resources and device compatibility lists. Whether you are new to QNAP NAS or an expert user, you can easily find helpful advice and information to effectively solve problems.QRM+: Centralized Remote Server Management SolutionQRM+ is QNAP’s Centralized Remote Server Management solution designed for IT teams. It provides a web-based solution - accessible from any web browser - to discover, map, monitor and manage all of the critical computing devices on the network such as servers, PCs, embedded PCs, and thin clients from a single-point. Supporting IPMI 1.5 and 2.0, QRM+ provides remote KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) for certain IPMI devices, and supports tracking every action using KVM recording and playback. With centralized management by QRM+, IT infrastructure and device security is enhanced and troubleshooting & network resource performance analysis is greatly simplified.Cross-device file synchronizationQsync provides multiple ways of file synchronization and group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of collaboration. Any file uploaded to the TES-1885U will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers to manage files and always have the most up-to-date files on different devices. More advanced features include: syncing shared folders or team folders to increase collaboration; centralized configuration that allows for remotely erasing the Qsync folder on a lost device to avoid data breaches, and even restoring it after the device is retrieved.Comprehensive surveillance solution providing 24/7 securitySurveillance Station is a professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 3,000 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile app on your iOS® or Android™ devices to manage monitored channels anytime and anywhere to safeguard your office environment, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your TES-1885U. The TES-1885U includes 8 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 80 channels by purchasing additional licenses.Install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionalityThe TES-1885U has a built-in App Center that provides over 100 apps, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, downloading, entertainment, and much more. You can freely install apps as needed to expand your TES-1885U’s functionality.Seamless capacity expansionThe TES-1885U supports efficient capacity expansion by cascading multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures to meet the needs of growing business data, providing businesses a cost-efficient storage solution for large data archiving and virtualization applications.