QNAP TS-h973AX
Best high-performance storage for small businesses needing reliable virtualization and speed.
This desktop powerhouse bridges the gap between standard office storage and enterprise-grade performance. By blending high-speed NVMe caching with massive capacity, it handles virtualization and heavy data loads with ease. You sacrifice a bit of desk space for this hybrid architecture, but the trade-off is professional-level reliability for your most critical workflows.
$1614.00
Who it's for
- Power users needing optimized storage performance and caching
- Creative professionals requiring fast, reliable network data transfers
- Data-conscious users prioritizing integrity and advanced storage management
Who should skip it
- Users running intensive virtualization or real-time video transcoding
- Budget-conscious buyers unprepared for additional RAM upgrade costs
- Builders preferring standard M.2 NVMe drive compatibility
Performance breakdown
Data Integrity
ZFS-based file system provides robust, self-healing protection for critical business data.
I/O Throughput
Dedicated U.2 NVMe slots significantly accelerate demanding, high-speed storage tasks.
Network Connectivity
Versatile 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports ensure rapid, bottleneck-free data transfers.
Virtualization Capability
AMD Ryzen processor handles multiple containers and virtual machines with ease.
Storage Efficiency
Inline deduplication and compression maximize every gigabyte of available capacity.
Disaster Recovery
Real-time SnapSync minimizes downtime, keeping business operations running smoothly.
Key Specs
CPU
AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor
Installed Memory
32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB), expandable to 64GB
Drive Bays
5 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA, 2 x 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe/SATA, 2 x 2.5-inch SATA
Network Ports
1 x 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig, 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45
Operating System
QuTS hero (ZFS-based)
Dimensions
182.65 mm (H) x 224.6 mm (W) x 224.1 mm (D)
Weight
3.52 kg
Operating Temperature
0 - 40 °C
RAID Levels Supported
JBOD
Form Factor
Desktop Tower
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