QNAP TS-h1886XU-RP R2 18-Bay Rackmount NAS
Separate Capacity and Flash Within One Storage Platform The QNAP TS-h1886XU-RP R2 combines twelve front drive bays with six rear SATA SSD bays in a 2U rackmount chassis. Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory and included 10GbE connectivity make it a practical platform for shared business storage, backup and virtualisation workloads. Use the front bays for a qualified HDD or SSD capacity pool and the rear SSD bays for a separate flash pool, applications or compatible cache design. QuTS hero adds ZFS-based storage services, while redundant power supplies support a resilient deployment. Highlights Eighteen SATA bays arranged as twelve front and six rear positions Intel Xeon D-1622 processor with ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory Two 10GbE SFP+ ports plus four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports Three PCIe slots, including the pre-installed 10GbE adapter Redundant 550W power supplies and three-year warranty Key Features A Deliberate Hybrid Storage Layout The front 3.5-inch bays accept qualified SATA HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. The rear 2.5-inch positions are for SATA SSDs. Keeping workload and capacity requirements separate can help allocate faster storage to the applications that need it. Xeon Processing with ECC Memory The Xeon D-1622 processor and ECC memory provide an enterprise hardware base for file services, backup and business applications. Select the installed memory configuration and size any upgrade for the actual number of users, virtual machines and storage services. Included 10GbE for Business Networks A pre-installed dual-port SFP+ adapter supplies 10GbE connectivity alongside four 2.5GbE ports. Match the network switch, optics or DAC cables to the selected ports and allow for the PCIe slot occupied by the supplied adapter. Storage Services with a Recovery Plan QuTS hero provides ZFS storage, snapshots and replication options. Combine them with Hybrid Backup Sync and an independent destination rather than relying on RAID alone. The correct RAIL-B02 kit is offered separately for a compatible rack. Summary The TS-h1886XU-RP R2 offers a useful balance of HDD capacity, dedicated SATA SSD positions and enterprise network access. It is designed for organisations building a structured hybrid storage system with a defined backup and maintenance 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 × 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports on pre-installed PCIe adapter; 4 × 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-h1886XU-RP R2 18-Bay Rackmount NAS
Description
Separate Capacity and Flash Within One Storage Platform
The QNAP TS-h1886XU-RP R2 combines twelve front drive bays with six rear SATA SSD bays in a 2U rackmount chassis. Intel Xeon processing, ECC memory and included 10GbE connectivity make it a practical platform for shared business storage, backup and virtualisation workloads.
Use the front bays for a qualified HDD or SSD capacity pool and the rear SSD bays for a separate flash pool, applications or compatible cache design. QuTS hero adds ZFS-based storage services, while redundant power supplies support a resilient deployment.
Highlights
- Eighteen SATA bays arranged as twelve front and six rear positions
- Intel Xeon D-1622 processor with ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory
- Two 10GbE SFP+ ports plus four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
- Three PCIe slots, including the pre-installed 10GbE adapter
- Redundant 550W power supplies and three-year warranty
Key Features
A Deliberate Hybrid Storage Layout
The front 3.5-inch bays accept qualified SATA HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. The rear 2.5-inch positions are for SATA SSDs. Keeping workload and capacity requirements separate can help allocate faster storage to the applications that need it.
Xeon Processing with ECC Memory
The Xeon D-1622 processor and ECC memory provide an enterprise hardware base for file services, backup and business applications. Select the installed memory configuration and size any upgrade for the actual number of users, virtual machines and storage services.
Included 10GbE for Business Networks
A pre-installed dual-port SFP+ adapter supplies 10GbE connectivity alongside four 2.5GbE ports. Match the network switch, optics or DAC cables to the selected ports and allow for the PCIe slot occupied by the supplied adapter.
Storage Services with a Recovery Plan
QuTS hero provides ZFS storage, snapshots and replication options. Combine them with Hybrid Backup Sync and an independent destination rather than relying on RAID alone. The correct RAIL-B02 kit is offered separately for a compatible rack.
Summary
The TS-h1886XU-RP R2 offers a useful balance of HDD capacity, dedicated SATA SSD positions and enterprise network access. It is designed for organisations building a structured hybrid storage system with a defined backup and maintenance 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 × 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports on pre-installed PCIe adapter; 4 × 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-h1886XU-RP R2 18-Bay Rackmount NAS
The QNAP TS-h1886XU-RP R2 is a 2U hybrid storage system for business files, backup and virtualisation. Twelve front SATA bays and six rear SATA SSD bays provide separate positions for capacity storage and flash workloads, supported by Xeon processing, ECC memory and included 10GbE connectivity. QuTS hero adds ZFS-based data protection, while compatible expansion enclosures provide a route to more storage through the correct host adapters and cables.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System and Memory | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon D-1622, 4 cores, up to 3.2GHz. |
| Memory | ECC DDR4 UDIMM; installed memory follows Configuration. 4 slots; up to 128GB with 4 × 32GB qualified 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 | 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 | No built-in M.2 or U.2 NVMe bay; any PCIe storage expansion requires exact compatibility verification. |
| 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 × 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports on pre-installed PCIe adapter; 4 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. |
| PCIe Expansion | 3 slots: Gen2 x4 (x8 physical), Gen3 x4, and Gen3 x8/x4 (x8 physical). The 10GbE adapter occupies slot 3; shared-lane conditions apply. |
| USB | 2 × 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: 158 recording channels with 16GB RAM; 211 with 32GB RAM. Higher-memory output is not the specification of the 16GB offer. |
| Recording Estimate Conditions | 1920 × 1080, H.264, 30fps, approximately 4.096Mb/s per camera; recording only, without local playback or AI. Selector assumes 12 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 1), TL-R1200C-RP (up to 1). 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). 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; required SFF-8644 cables are separate. |
| PCIe JBOD Enclosures | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP; up to 4 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 Q0B5AR10 or later; QTS / QuTS hero 5.1.2 or later. |
| PCIe JBOD Slot Support | Slot 1: x4 JBOD supported (PCIe Gen 2 x4); Slot 2: x4 JBOD supported (PCIe Gen 3 x4). 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 | 2U rackmount; 88.6 × 432 × 511.2mm (H × W × D). |
| Weight | 14.5kg net; 18.6kg gross. |
| Power Supply | 2 × 550W redundant PSUs; AC 100–240V. |
| Power Consumption | 117.92W typical operating power, manufacturer test with drives fully populated. |
| Cooling | 3 × 60mm system fans. |
| Environment | Operating 0–40°C; storage −20–70°C. 5–95% RH, non-condensing; maximum wet-bulb temperature 27°C. |
| Warranty | 3 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. |
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
