QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G-US

Overview

The QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G-US is a rackmount network attached storage (NAS) enclosure designed to provide reliable shared storage for medium-sized offices, production studios, and IT teams. It features a 2U chassis that fits into standard equipment racks and offers twelve drive bays compatible with 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SATA III disks. Powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD V1500B quad-core processor and equipped with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, this NAS handles multitasking workloads such as file transfers, backups, and virtual machines efficiently. Dual 2.5GbE ports support link aggregation for combined bandwidth up to 5 Gb/s, while PCIe 3.0 slots allow for future expansion with 10GbE network cards, SSD cache adapters, or GPU upgrades.

Key features

• Supports up to twelve SATA III drives with flexible RAID configurations including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing you to balance performance, fault tolerance, and storage capacity according to your needs.
• Equipped with a quad-core AMD processor and 8 GB DDR4 memory to ensure smooth operation of multiple simultaneous tasks and virtual environments.
• Two 2.5GbE LAN ports enable link aggregation, effectively doubling network throughput without additional hardware investment.
• Two PCIe 3.0 expansion slots provide options for adding 10GbE networking, NVMe SSD caching, or GPU acceleration to enhance performance and scalability.
• Front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports facilitate fast backups, easy connection of external drives, and integration with UPS devices for controlled shutdowns.
• Dual 300 W hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous operation by allowing power units to be replaced without downtime, critical for environments requiring high availability.
• Comes preloaded with QTS 5.2.3 operating system, offering snapshot protection, virtualization support, and seamless file sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix platforms.

Key specs

• Processor: 2.2 GHz AMD V1500B quad-core
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4
• Drive bays: 12 x 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SATA III
• RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Network ports: 2 x 2.5GbE LAN with link aggregation support
• Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0
• USB ports: Front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2
• Power supplies: Dual 300 W hot-swappable units
• Operating system: QTS 5.2.3
• Form factor: 2U rackmount chassis

Connectivity and compatibility

This NAS offers versatile connectivity options to fit into various network environments. The two 2.5GbE LAN ports support link aggregation, which can increase data throughput to 5 Gb/s, making it suitable for demanding file sharing and backup tasks. The PCIe 3.0 slots allow installation of 10GbE network cards for even faster networking or NVMe SSD cache cards to boost storage performance. USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports on both the front and rear panels provide convenient access for external storage devices and peripherals. The system supports cross-platform file sharing compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix clients, ensuring seamless integration into mixed-OS environments.

Performance and reliability

The combination of a quad-core AMD processor and 8 GB of DDR4 memory delivers the processing power needed for multitasking, virtualization, and handling large data transfers without bottlenecks. RAID configurations offer a range of options to optimize for speed, redundancy, or capacity, depending on your priorities. Dual hot-swappable 300 W power supplies provide a safeguard against unexpected power failures, allowing maintenance or replacements without interrupting service. This makes the NAS a dependable choice for businesses that require continuous access to their data and cannot afford downtime.

Ideal uses and environments

This NAS enclosure is well suited for medium-sized offices, creative production studios, and IT teams that require centralized, high-capacity storage with room to grow. It fits neatly into standard 2U rack spaces, making it a practical addition to existing server racks. The flexible RAID options and expansion capabilities make it a strong choice for environments that need a balance of performance, data protection, and scalability. Whether consolidating office documents, archiving video footage, or hosting virtual machines, this NAS provides the resources and reliability to support evolving business needs.

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