QNAP TVS-h874T 8-Bay Thunderbolt Tower NAS

A Shared Workspace for Demanding Creative Projects The QNAP TVS-h874T brings eight SATA bays, two internal NVMe slots and two included Thunderbolt 4 ports to a collaborative studio. Choose the existing Intel Core configuration for the applications you intend to run, then use Thunderbolt Networking or dual 2.5GbE to connect compatible workstations to a shared file environment. Highlights Included Thunderbolt Connections Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports for compatible Mac and Windows hosts Thunderbolt Networking with manufacturer-listed bandwidth up to 20Gb/s Shared Storage and Networking 8 SATA HDD/SSD bays plus two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots Dual 2.5GbE and an available PCIe upgrade slot A Defined Creative Platform Intel UHD Graphics 770 for supported graphics and transcoding tasks ZFS-based QuTS hero storage, snapshots and backup applications Key Features Use Thunderbolt as a Network Connection Two Thunderbolt 4 ports are included for compatible Mac and Windows computers. The NAS uses Thunderbolt Networking, with manufacturer-listed bandwidth up to 20Gb/s; it is not simply a locally attached block-storage drive. Suitable hosts, supported software and a certified cable are required. QNAP specifies macOS 13.5 or later for the Mac workflow. Keep HDD Capacity and NVMe Roles Clear 8 hot-swappable SATA bays accommodate compatible HDDs or SSDs, with two internal M.2 NVMe slots available for an appropriate SSD role. Select the OS, RAID groups and SSD usage before installation. Internal M.2 devices are not hot-swappable, and advertised interface rates do not promise the transfer speed of a particular editing project. Match Processing to the Creative Workload Intel Core i7: 12 cores (8P+4E)/20 threads; Intel Core i9: 16 cores (8P+8E)/24 threads, according to selected configuration; 64-bit x86; AES-NI. Core i7 option: 32GB DDR4 SODIMM; Core i9 option: 64GB DDR4 SODIMM; 2 slots. Integrated graphics can assist supported transcoding tasks, but codecs, playback software and licences still matter. H.265 hardware transcoding requires the supported CAYIN MediaSign Player Plus licence; it is not an unrestricted entitlement included with every media app. Use the Remaining Expansion Slot Deliberately The Thunderbolt 4 card is already installed in PCIe slot 2. Slot 1 remains available for an approved adapter, subject to its dimensions, cooling and host compatibility. A faster Ethernet or storage controller consumes that opportunity, so plan the complete network and enclosure design before selecting an optional card. Give Shared Files a Recovery Plan QuTS hero combines ZFS integrity functions with supported snapshots, compression and data-protection tools. QTS is an alternative EXT4 environment, and switching requires reinitialisation and a prior backup. Use Hybrid Backup Sync for a separate destination and test recovery; RAID and snapshots do not replace an independent current backup. Expand Through Verified Connections Supported USB, USB4, SATA JBOD and SAS enclosures offer different routes to additional storage. Each needs the right host connection, cable, firmware and OS. The supported USB4 enclosures are distinct from generic third-party Thunderbolt storage devices, which QNAP does not list as supported by these Thunderbolt NAS ports. Summary Choose the TVS-h874T when a larger creative team needs shared SATA capacity, an NVMe option and included Thunderbolt connectivity in one tower. Match the CPU and memory option to the intended applications, and build a separate backup plan around the shared workspace. Frequently Asked Questions Are Drives Included?ExpandCollapse No. This is a diskless NAS. 8 SATA HDD/SSD bays and two M.2 NVMe slots are provided. Choose the exact compatible drive and firmware; usable capacity is lower after RAID and system overhead. Can I Connect a Mac or Windows PC Directly?ExpandCollapse Yes, using the included Thunderbolt 4 ports, a supported Thunderbolt host and a suitable certified cable. The connection uses Thunderbolt Networking with up to 20Gb/s manufacturer-listed bandwidth. macOS 13.5 or later is specified for the Mac workflow. The NAS also has dual 2.5GbE for network access; generic third-party Thunderbolt external storage is not supported. Which Expansion Units Can I Use?ExpandCollapse up to 2 × TL-D800C, TL-R1200C-RP, TR-002, TR-004, TR-004U. SATA JBOD choices include up to 2 × TL-D400S; up to 2 × TL-D800S; up to 2 × TL-D1600S; up to 2 × TL-R400S; up to 2 × TL-R1200S-RP. Each requires its matching QXP controller, cable and approved slot. Counts apply per listed type and are not additive when mixing enclosures. Verify host, firmware, OS and storage-pool restrictions. How Many Cameras Can It Record?ExpandCollapse QNAP’s QVR Surveillance planning estimate on QTS is 32GB: 159 channels; 64GB: 159 channels. It uses 8 SATA drives in RAID 6; internal M.2 slots excluded. 1080p, H.264, 30fps, 4.096Mb/s per camera; recording only, without playback or AI analytics. This is not a tested or guaranteed maximum. QVR Surveillance includes 2 channels plus 6 after registration; compatible paid licences are required above 8. Expanded QuTS hero channels remain listed as developing and require separate confirmation. Can I Upgrade the Memory?ExpandCollapse Core i7 option: 32GB DDR4 SODIMM; Core i9 option: 64GB DDR4 SODIMM; 2 slots. Supported maximum 64GB with two identical 32GB modules; verify the exact supported DDR4 module and installation rules. Does RAID Replace a Backup?ExpandCollapse No. RAID provides configured drive redundancy, but it cannot prevent every accidental deletion, ransomware event, theft or enclosure failure. 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