QNAP TS-h1090FU 10-Bay NVMe SATA All-Flash Rackmount NAS
All-Flash Performance in a Single Rack Unit The QNAP TS-h1090FU brings enterprise flash storage, AMD EPYC processing and dual 25GbE connectivity into a compact 1U enclosure. Its ten U.2 NVMe or SATA SSD bays suit virtual machines, shared production files and transactional workloads that benefit from a responsive storage platform. QuTS hero combines the ZFS file system with end-to-end data integrity and flexible storage services. ECC memory, redundant power supplies and high-speed networking provide the foundation for a carefully designed business storage system, while PCIe expansion leaves room for compatible network or storage upgrades. Highlights Ten hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 or SATA SSD bays AMD EPYC processor with ECC DDR4 RDIMM memory Two 25GbE SFP28 and two 2.5GbE network ports Two PCIe Gen4 x16 slots for compatible expansion Redundant 550W power supplies and five-year warranty Key Features Flash Storage Where Space Matters A single rack unit holds ten SSDs, allowing an all-flash pool without allocating a large chassis. Choose qualified U.2 NVMe SSDs for PCIe connectivity or supported SATA SSDs to suit the storage design. This model does not accept hard disk drives. Enterprise Processing and a Clear Configuration Choice The Configuration selector identifies processor core class and installed memory together. Eight-core versions use an EPYC 7232P or manufacturer-qualified 7252 revision; sixteen-core versions use EPYC 7302P. Confirm the exact supplied revision before fulfilment when the processor model is a project requirement. Networking Beyond a Single Workstation Dual SFP28 25GbE links provide connection options for a compatible storage network, while separate 2.5GbE ports can serve management or additional networks. Switches, transceivers, cables and end-to-end network design must support the selected link speed. Protection Built into the Storage Workflow Use snapshots, replication and backup jobs together to support recovery from accidental changes and equipment failures. ZFS checksums, RAID and ECC memory help protect the storage platform, but an independent backup remains essential for important data. Summary The TS-h1090FU is a compact all-flash platform for organisations that need enterprise processing, SSD flexibility and high-speed network access in a 1U rack. Plan the SSDs, network links, RAID groups and independent backup together for the intended workload. 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 10 × 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays; SSDs supplied separately. HDDs are not supported. 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 × 25GbE SFP28 SmartNIC ports; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. 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-h1090FU 10-Bay NVMe SATA All-Flash Rackmount NAS
Description
All-Flash Performance in a Single Rack Unit
The QNAP TS-h1090FU brings enterprise flash storage, AMD EPYC processing and dual 25GbE connectivity into a compact 1U enclosure. Its ten U.2 NVMe or SATA SSD bays suit virtual machines, shared production files and transactional workloads that benefit from a responsive storage platform.
QuTS hero combines the ZFS file system with end-to-end data integrity and flexible storage services. ECC memory, redundant power supplies and high-speed networking provide the foundation for a carefully designed business storage system, while PCIe expansion leaves room for compatible network or storage upgrades.
Highlights
- Ten hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 or SATA SSD bays
- AMD EPYC processor with ECC DDR4 RDIMM memory
- Two 25GbE SFP28 and two 2.5GbE network ports
- Two PCIe Gen4 x16 slots for compatible expansion
- Redundant 550W power supplies and five-year warranty
Key Features
Flash Storage Where Space Matters
A single rack unit holds ten SSDs, allowing an all-flash pool without allocating a large chassis. Choose qualified U.2 NVMe SSDs for PCIe connectivity or supported SATA SSDs to suit the storage design. This model does not accept hard disk drives.
Enterprise Processing and a Clear Configuration Choice
The Configuration selector identifies processor core class and installed memory together. Eight-core versions use an EPYC 7232P or manufacturer-qualified 7252 revision; sixteen-core versions use EPYC 7302P. Confirm the exact supplied revision before fulfilment when the processor model is a project requirement.
Networking Beyond a Single Workstation
Dual SFP28 25GbE links provide connection options for a compatible storage network, while separate 2.5GbE ports can serve management or additional networks. Switches, transceivers, cables and end-to-end network design must support the selected link speed.
Protection Built into the Storage Workflow
Use snapshots, replication and backup jobs together to support recovery from accidental changes and equipment failures. ZFS checksums, RAID and ECC memory help protect the storage platform, but an independent backup remains essential for important data.
Summary
The TS-h1090FU is a compact all-flash platform for organisations that need enterprise processing, SSD flexibility and high-speed network access in a 1U rack. Plan the SSDs, network links, RAID groups and independent backup together for the intended workload.
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?
10 × 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays; SSDs supplied separately. HDDs are not supported. 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 × 25GbE SFP28 SmartNIC ports; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. 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
QNAP TS-h1090FU 10-Bay NVMe SATA All-Flash Rackmount NAS
The QNAP TS-h1090FU is a compact 1U all-flash NAS for shared business data, virtual machine storage and demanding backup workloads. Ten hot-swappable U.2 NVMe or SATA SSD bays combine with AMD EPYC processing, ECC memory and dual 25GbE connectivity. QuTS hero provides ZFS-based protection, while supported QTS installations offer an alternative storage platform; compatible expansion enclosures can add capacity through the required cards, cables and firmware.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System and Memory | |
| Processor | 8-core / 16-thread EPYC 7232P or 7252, up to 3.2GHz; 16-core / 32-thread EPYC 7302P, up to 3.3GHz. Exact revision depends on configuration. |
| Memory | 12 × ECC DDR4 RDIMM slots. QNAP lists a maximum module configuration of 12 × 128GB; installed memory follows Configuration. Use qualified, compatible modules. |
| Encryption Engine | Hardware AES-NI encryption support. |
| Operating System | QuTS hero uses ZFS; supported QTS installations use EXT4. Select the OS before creating storage. Switching between the file systems requires reinitialisation and a verified backup. |
| Storage and Data Protection | |
| Drive Bays | 10 × 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays; SSDs supplied separately. HDDs are not supported. |
| NVMe Support | U.2 NVMe through the main drive bays; use QNAP-qualified SSDs. |
| Drive Servicing | Hot-swappable U.2 NVMe / SATA SSD main 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 × 25GbE SFP28 SmartNIC ports; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. |
| PCIe Expansion | 2 × PCIe Gen4 x16, low-profile cards. Slot-specific card dimensions and compatibility apply. |
| USB | 3 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 5Gb/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 10,000 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 supported installations. QVR Pro: 8 included on supported QTS installations. QVR Surveillance deployments above 8 channels require compatible paid channel licences; verify OS and app availability. |
| QVR Surveillance Recording Capacity | QNAP selector planning output on QTS: 185 recording channels for the listed configurations. |
| Recording Estimate Conditions | 1920 × 1080, H.264, 30fps, approximately 4.096Mb/s per camera; recording only, without local playback or AI. Selector assumes 10 storage drives in RAID 6. This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed camera maximum; other workloads, drives, retention and network conditions affect capacity. |
| QVR Pro Application Ceiling | Up to 128 licensed channels for compatible 64-bit x86 QTS installations; this is the software ceiling, not a measured rating for this NAS. Minimum 4GB RAM; 8GB recommended. Additional channel licences are separate. |
| QuTS hero Surveillance Expansion | The manufacturer software table lists expanded camera-channel support as under development. Confirm the installed QVR version and licence availability before planning beyond the free entitlement. |
| Compatible External Expansion | |
| SATA JBOD Enclosures | TL-D400S, TL-D800S, TL-D1600S, TL-R400S and TL-R1200S-RP; up to 2 of a listed model, subject to the host configuration. |
| Required SATA Host Adapters | TL-D400S / TL-R400S: QXP-400eS-A1164 with 1 × SFF-8088 cable. TL-D800S: QXP-800eS-A1164 with 2 × SFF-8088. TL-D1600S: QXP-1600eS-A1164 with 4 × SFF-8088-to-SFF-8644; TL-R1200S-RP uses the same HBA with 3 cables. |
| USB Expansion Enclosures | TL-D800C (up to 2), TL-R1200C-RP (up to 2). Use the enclosure-compatible direct USB cable; connection speed is limited by the NAS host port. |
| SAS Expansion Enclosures | TL-R1220Sep-RP (up to 16), TL-R1620Sep-RP (up to 16), TL-R6020Sep-RP (up to 4). Requires a compatible QNAP SAS expansion card and SFF-8644 cables. |
| Required SAS Host Adapters | QXP-830S-3808 or QXP-1630S-3816, subject to exact NAS slot/card compatibility. TL-R6020Sep-RP deployments should use the manufacturer-recommended QXP-1630S-3816. Cards and required SAS cables are separate. |
| PCIe JBOD Enclosures | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP; up to 8 total PCIe JBOD units across the supported slots. |
| Required PCIe JBOD Adapter | QXP-3X4PES with CAB-PCIE10M-8644-4X special cable for the supported x4 JBOD path. The enclosure’s included 8X cable does not fit this card. BIOS Q09BRR10 or later; QTS / QuTS hero 5.1.2 or later. |
| PCIe JBOD Slot Support | Slot 1: x4 JBOD supported (PCIe Gen 4 x16); Slot 2: x4 JBOD supported (PCIe Gen 4 x16). Keep factory network-card occupancy and lane-sharing requirements in the installation plan. |
| Third-Party SAS Enclosures | Seagate Exos E 5U84 (up to 2), Seagate Exos E 2U12 (up to 2). Requires compatible SAS card/cables, QuTS hero h5.1.0 or later and a separate non-transferable licence per enclosure. Its pool cannot be merged with the NAS pool. |
| Expansion Design Limits | Counts are per enclosure type, not additive totals when mixing models. Available PCIe slots, required firmware, memory, pool limits, cabling and topology must be checked for the complete design. |
| Physical and Operating | |
| Form Factor and Dimensions | 1U rackmount; 44 × 430 × 582mm (H × W × D). |
| Weight | 11.6kg net; 13.4kg gross. |
| Power Supply | 2 × 550W redundant PSUs; AC 100–240V. |
| Power Consumption | 157.97W typical operating power, manufacturer test with drives fully populated. |
| Cooling | 5 × 60mm 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. |








