QNAP TS-H973AX-32G-US

Overview

The QNAP TS-h973AX-32G-US is a 9-bay NAS enclosure designed to provide a powerful and adaptable storage solution for businesses and advanced users. Powered by a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor and equipped with 32GB of DDR4 RAM (expandable to 64GB), it handles demanding workloads efficiently. This NAS supports a combination of five 3.5-inch SATA bays for high-capacity hard drives and four 2.5-inch bays compatible with SATA or U.2 NVMe SSDs, enabling optimized performance through SSD caching for tasks requiring fast data access.

Key features

• QuTS hero operating system based on ZFS, ensuring data integrity with inline deduplication, compression, and real-time SnapSync
• Flexible storage options with support for multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) to balance performance, capacity, and redundancy
• High-speed network connectivity featuring one 10GbE port and two 2.5GbE ports for low-latency data transfer
• SSD cache acceleration to enhance input/output operations and overall system responsiveness
• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports for easy expansion and peripheral connectivity
• Virtualization and container hosting capabilities, allowing IT professionals to run multiple virtual machines or containerized applications on a single platform

Key specs

• Processor: AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz
• Memory: 32GB DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 64GB
• Drive bays: 5 x 3.5-inch SATA, 4 x 2.5-inch SATA/U.2 NVMe
• Network ports: 1 x 10GbE, 2 x 2.5GbE LAN
• USB ports: Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A
• Operating system: QNAP QuTS hero with ZFS file system

Connectivity and compatibility

This NAS offers versatile connectivity options to fit into various network environments. The 10GbE and 2.5GbE LAN ports provide fast and reliable data transfer, ideal for virtualization, backup, and collaborative workflows. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports allow for straightforward connection of external drives and peripherals, expanding the system’s capabilities without complexity.

Performance and reliability

Built to handle intensive workloads, the TS-h973AX-32G-US combines a robust AMD Ryzen processor with ample memory and flexible storage configurations. The ZFS-based QuTS hero OS enhances data protection through features like inline deduplication and compression, which also improve storage efficiency. Real-time SnapSync ensures data is continuously synchronized, reducing the risk of data loss. These elements make it a dependable choice for environments where data integrity and uptime are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

This NAS enclosure fits well in small to medium-sized businesses, creative teams, and IT departments that require scalable and secure storage solutions. It supports demanding applications such as virtualization, container hosting, and collaborative editing, making it suitable for professional workflows that depend on fast and reliable access to large data sets. Its flexible RAID options and SSD caching capabilities allow users to tailor performance and redundancy to their specific needs.

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