QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP 18-Bay Rackmount NAS
A Hybrid Storage Foundation for Demanding Business Workloads The QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP combines Intel Xeon E-series processing, ECC memory and eighteen SATA drive positions in a 2U rackmount system. Twelve front bays and six dedicated rear SSD bays provide space for a balanced mix of capacity storage and flash-based workloads. Built-in dual 10GBASE-T ports connect directly to compatible copper 10GbE networks, while PCIe Gen4 expansion supports selected network and storage upgrades. QuTS hero provides a ZFS-based platform for shared files, backup targets, virtual machine storage and business applications. Highlights Twelve front SATA HDD/SSD bays plus six rear SATA SSD bays Intel Xeon E-series processor and ECC DDR4 memory Two 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE ports built in Three PCIe Gen4 slots and four 10Gb/s USB Type-A ports Redundant 550W power supplies and five-year warranty Key Features Capacity and Flash with Distinct Roles Build a capacity-oriented pool in the front bays and place suitable applications, active data or compatible cache on rear SATA SSDs. Storage layout, RAID protection and SSD endurance should reflect the workload rather than simply filling every bay. Choose the Processing Configuration Clearly The Configuration selector identifies core class and installed memory. Xeon E-2334 configurations provide four cores and eight threads; E-2336 configurations provide six cores and twelve threads. Both support frequencies up to 4.8GHz, subject to workload and operating conditions. High-Speed Copper Networking Dual 10GBASE-T ports support multigigabit connection speeds, including 10GbE, when used with suitable switches and cabling. Additional PCIe networking is optional; a 25GbE adapter is not included in the standard configuration. A Platform for Storage and Applications Snapshots, iSCSI storage, backup and supported virtualisation applications can share the platform when resources are planned appropriately. Keep a separate backup and confirm the chosen drives, memory and expansion cards against QNAP compatibility guidance. Summary The TS-h1887XU-RP is a versatile hybrid NAS for organisations combining substantial SATA capacity with dedicated SSD positions and built-in copper 10GbE. Match its processor, memory and storage layout to the intended services, then add a compatible rail kit and a clear backup plan. Frequently Asked Questions Which configuration should I choose?ExpandCollapse Use the Configuration selector to choose the processor class and installed memory together. Size the CPU, RAM, drives and networking for the actual applications and number of users. The SKU shown for your selection identifies the exact configured offer. Which drives can I install?ExpandCollapse 12 front 3.5-inch SATA bays supporting qualified HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, plus 6 rear 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays; drives separate. Check each exact drive against QNAP’s compatibility list before ordering; usable capacity depends on the RAID and file-system design. Are the advertised network ports built in?ExpandCollapse 2 × 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. 25GbE is optional via PCIe. Transceivers, network cables, switches and optional adapters are separate unless explicitly included. How many surveillance camera licences are included?ExpandCollapse On a supported QVR Surveillance installation, two camera channels are included and six more can be claimed after registration, giving eight free channels. QVR Pro offers eight included channels on supported QTS configurations. Extra-channel availability depends on the NAS and QVR version; confirm compatibility and licensing before planning beyond the free entitlement. Camera count also depends on bitrate, resolution, recording settings, storage and other workloads. Can this NAS run virtual machines and containers?ExpandCollapse Supported Virtualization Station and Container Station packages provide virtual machine and container functions. Virtualization Station requires at least 4GB RAM and Container Station at least 1GB; these are installation minimums, not a workload sizing recommendation. Allocate additional resources for the guest systems and NAS services. Does RAID replace an independent backup?ExpandCollapse No. RAID helps with selected drive failures, while snapshots can recover earlier versions under the right conditions. Neither is a complete independent backup. Keep a separate, current backup and test restoration; ransomware, deletion, theft or damage can affect data that remains only on the NAS.
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QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP 18-Bay Rackmount NAS
Description
A Hybrid Storage Foundation for Demanding Business Workloads
The QNAP TS-h1887XU-RP combines Intel Xeon E-series processing, ECC memory and eighteen SATA drive positions in a 2U rackmount system. Twelve front bays and six dedicated rear SSD bays provide space for a balanced mix of capacity storage and flash-based workloads.
Built-in dual 10GBASE-T ports connect directly to compatible copper 10GbE networks, while PCIe Gen4 expansion supports selected network and storage upgrades. QuTS hero provides a ZFS-based platform for shared files, backup targets, virtual machine storage and business applications.
Highlights
- Twelve front SATA HDD/SSD bays plus six rear SATA SSD bays
- Intel Xeon E-series processor and ECC DDR4 memory
- Two 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE ports built in
- Three PCIe Gen4 slots and four 10Gb/s USB Type-A ports
- Redundant 550W power supplies and five-year warranty
Key Features
Capacity and Flash with Distinct Roles
Build a capacity-oriented pool in the front bays and place suitable applications, active data or compatible cache on rear SATA SSDs. Storage layout, RAID protection and SSD endurance should reflect the workload rather than simply filling every bay.
Choose the Processing Configuration Clearly
The Configuration selector identifies core class and installed memory. Xeon E-2334 configurations provide four cores and eight threads; E-2336 configurations provide six cores and twelve threads. Both support frequencies up to 4.8GHz, subject to workload and operating conditions.
High-Speed Copper Networking
Dual 10GBASE-T ports support multigigabit connection speeds, including 10GbE, when used with suitable switches and cabling. Additional PCIe networking is optional; a 25GbE adapter is not included in the standard configuration.
A Platform for Storage and Applications
Snapshots, iSCSI storage, backup and supported virtualisation applications can share the platform when resources are planned appropriately. Keep a separate backup and confirm the chosen drives, memory and expansion cards against QNAP compatibility guidance.
Summary
The TS-h1887XU-RP is a versatile hybrid NAS for organisations combining substantial SATA capacity with dedicated SSD positions and built-in copper 10GbE. Match its processor, memory and storage layout to the intended services, then add a compatible rail kit and a clear backup plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which configuration should I choose?
Use the Configuration selector to choose the processor class and installed memory together. Size the CPU, RAM, drives and networking for the actual applications and number of users. The SKU shown for your selection identifies the exact configured offer.
Which drives can I install?
12 front 3.5-inch SATA bays supporting qualified HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, plus 6 rear 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays; drives separate. Check each exact drive against QNAP’s compatibility list before ordering; usable capacity depends on the RAID and file-system design.
Are the advertised network ports built in?
2 × 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. 25GbE is optional via PCIe. Transceivers, network cables, switches and optional adapters are separate unless explicitly included.
How many surveillance camera licences are included?
On a supported QVR Surveillance installation, two camera channels are included and six more can be claimed after registration, giving eight free channels. QVR Pro offers eight included channels on supported QTS configurations. Extra-channel availability depends on the NAS and QVR version; confirm compatibility and licensing before planning beyond the free entitlement. Camera count also depends on bitrate, resolution, recording settings, storage and other workloads.
Can this NAS run virtual machines and containers?
Supported Virtualization Station and Container Station packages provide virtual machine and container functions. Virtualization Station requires at least 4GB RAM and Container Station at least 1GB; these are installation minimums, not a workload sizing recommendation. Allocate additional resources for the guest systems and NAS services.
Does RAID replace an independent backup?
No. RAID helps with selected drive failures, while snapshots can recover earlier versions under the right conditions. Neither is a complete independent backup. Keep a separate, current backup and test restoration; ransomware, deletion, theft or damage can affect data that remains only on the NAS.
Specs
| System and Memory | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Xeon E-2334: 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.4GHz up to 4.8GHz; Xeon E-2336: 6 cores / 12 threads, 2.9GHz up to 4.8GHz. Selection follows Configuration. |
| Memory | ECC DDR4 UDIMM; installed memory follows Configuration. 4 slots; up to 128GB with 4 × 32GB. Dual-DIMM installations require identical modules. |
| Encryption Engine | Hardware AES-NI encryption support. |
| Storage and Data Protection | |
| Drive Bays | 12 front 3.5-inch SATA bays supporting qualified HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, plus 6 rear 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays; drives separate. |
| NVMe Support | M.2 SSD support is optional through a compatible QM2 PCIe adapter; no built-in M.2 bay. |
| Drive Servicing | Hot-swappable SATA main drive bays. |
| RAID | Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, Triple Mirror and Triple Parity under supported QuTS hero configurations; minimum drive requirements apply. |
| RAID Group Planning | New RAID 5/6/Triple Parity groups and RAID 50/60 subgroups are limited to 16 drives per group. Supported multiple-group configurations can form a larger pool. |
| File Systems | QuTS hero uses ZFS internally. Supported QTS installations use EXT4. External file systems include EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+ and exFAT, subject to OS support. |
| Snapshots and Replication | Shared-folder and iSCSI LUN snapshots, retention policies, self-service recovery, cloning and Snapshot Replica/Vault on supported OS configurations. Snapshots do not replace an independent backup. |
| Backup and Synchronisation | Hybrid Backup Sync for NAS, external-drive and supported cloud backup/synchronisation; Time Machine backup support. Cloud/provider charges and app/version requirements may apply. |
| Connectivity and Expansion | |
| Network | 2 × 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. 25GbE is optional via PCIe. |
| PCIe Expansion | 3 × PCIe Gen4 slots: 2 × x4 and 1 × x8. Slot-specific card size and compatibility apply. |
| USB | 4 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 10Gb/s. |
| File Services and Applications | |
| File Access | SMB/CIFS and NFS file sharing, plus FTP, SFTP and explicit FTPS through supported services. |
| Accounts and Permissions | QuTS hero: up to 16,000 local users; QTS: up to 4,096. Up to 512 local groups and 200,000 domain-user/group accounts. ACLs and user/group permissions apply. |
| Concurrent File Connections | Up to 11,000 concurrent CIFS connections with maximum memory; workload and service settings apply. |
| iSCSI | Block-based LUNs with thick or thin provisioning, multipath I/O, online capacity expansion and supported LUN snapshots/replication. OS and host compatibility apply. |
| Virtual Machines and Containers | Virtualization Station (minimum 4GB RAM) and Container Station (minimum 1GB RAM) on supported installations. Guest workloads require additional resources. |
| Security | Access controls, 2-step verification, network access protection and supported firewall/security applications. QuTS hero supports AES-256 folder encryption; QTS volume-encryption availability depends on the chosen installation. |
| Surveillance | |
| Included Camera Channels | QVR Surveillance: 2 included plus 6 claimable after registration, for 8 free channels on a supported installation. QVR Pro: 8 included on supported QTS installations. |
| Camera Expansion and Capacity | Extra-channel availability depends on the NAS, OS and QVR version; the QuTS hero expansion entry is still under development. Confirm compatibility and licensing before exceeding the free entitlement. No unconditional model-specific maximum is published here. |
| Physical and Operating | |
| Form Factor and Dimensions | 2U rackmount; 88.6 × 432 × 511.2mm (H × W × D). |
| Weight | 14.87kg net; 19kg gross. |
| Power Supply | 2 × 550W redundant PSUs. |
| Power Consumption | 148.94W typical operating power; 118.77W disk standby, manufacturer test conditions. |
| Cooling | 4 × 60mm system fans. |
| Environment | Operating 0–40°C; storage −20–70°C. 5–95% RH, non-condensing; maximum wet-bulb temperature 27°C. |
| Warranty | 5 years. |
| Installation | |
| Drives and Accessories | Diskless NAS. Drives, network optics/cables and optional expansion cards are separate unless expressly included. |
| Rail Kit | RAIL-B02 compatible rail option, supplied separately. Confirm mounting-post spacing and rack-hole requirements. |
| NASCare | 13-24 Bays service tier, subject to exact-model eligibility; NASCare is a separately purchased service. |
Add-ons
NASCare Extended Warranty with Loaner Unit for 13-24 Bays
QNAP Rail Kit C01/B01/B02/A02-90/A03-57/E02/E03/S01/S02
