QNAP TVS-h1688X 16-Bay Tower NAS
High-Speed NAS for Media and Virtualization Powerful NAS for Creative and Business Applications The TVS-h1688X, featuring an Intel® Xeon® W processor, is a versatile NAS...
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High-Speed NAS for Media and Virtualization
Powerful NAS for Creative and Business Applications
The TVS-h1688X, featuring an Intel® Xeon® W processor, is a versatile NAS designed for high-speed media collaboration and virtual machine applications. Its advanced connectivity options, including Thunderbolt™ 3 and 10GbE, make it an ideal solution for professionals in media and business environments.
Features
Thunderbolt™ 3 Connectivity
- Supports up to four Thunderbolt™ 3 ports via two optional QXP-T32P expansion cards, ideal for high-speed media collaboration with Mac® and Windows® users.
High-Speed Networking
- Built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity support Port Trunking and failover, enhancing bandwidth and reliability for business applications.
Flexible PCIe Expansion
- Offers PCIe slots for adding network adapters, QM2 cards, or graphics cards, increasing application performance and potential.
4K HDMI™ Output
- Supports 4K media playback and real-time transcoding, with direct output to an HDMI™ display.
Virtualization and Cloud Integration
- Ideal for virtual machines, containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud applications.
Intel® Xeon® W Processor with ECC Memory
- Powered by an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, ensuring robust performance for complex multitasking workloads.
High-Speed Data Transfer
- Achieves impressive sequential read/write speeds, enhancing workflows in virtualization and data-intensive tasks.
Thunderbolt™ 3 and 10Gb Ethernet Collaboration
- Enables simultaneous operation of Thunderbolt™ 3 and Ethernet networks, optimizing media collaboration in studios and post-production houses.
Direct 4K HDMI™ Output
- Features Intel® UHD Graphics P630 for hardware decoding and transcoding, supporting 4K HDMI™ output for high-quality media display.
SSD Caching with M.2 NVMe SSD
- Includes M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for SSD caching, boosting IOPS performance and reducing latency in demanding applications.
Hybrid Storage with High I/O Expandability
- Offers a combination of 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays and 3.5-inch drive bays, providing flexibility in storage configuration for optimized performance.
ZFS-based QuTS Hero Operating System
- Enhances NAS performance and data integrity with features like inline data deduplication, compression, and near-limitless snapshots.
Summary
The TVS-h1688X stands out as a high-capacity, high-performance NAS solution, particularly suited for creative professionals and businesses requiring efficient media collaboration and virtualization capabilities. Its combination of Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, robust networking options, and the powerful Intel® Xeon® W processor makes it a formidable tool for handling demanding applications, from 4K video editing to complex virtual machine environments. Whether for creative workflows, file storage, or efficient backup and recovery, the TVS-h1688X delivers exceptional performance and reliability.
Specification | Detail |
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General | |
CPU | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core/12-thread, up to 4.7 GHz |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics P630 |
Encryption Engine | AES-NI |
System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 |
Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch: SATA HDDs; 2.5-inch: SATA HDDs/SSDs |
M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 |
Connectivity | |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 4 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G) |
25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
Thunderbolt Port | Optional via QXP-T32P adapter |
PCIe Slot | 3 (Configurations detailed below) |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C, 4 x Type-A |
HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
Physical | |
Form Factor | Tower |
LED Indicators | System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1 |
Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 294.3 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm |
Weight (Net) | 14.49 kg |
Weight (Gross) | 15.89 kg |
Operating Temperature | 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
Power Supply Unit | 550W PSU, 100~240V |
Power Consumption | 108.67 W (Operating, fully populated) |
Fan | 3 x 80mm, 12VDC; CPU fan: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC |
System Warning | Buzzer |
Standard Warranty | 3 years |
Performance | |
Max. Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - Max. Memory | 10000 |
Supported Client Operating Systems | Windows 7/8/10/11, Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, Mac OS 10.10+, Linux/UNIX variants |
Supported Browsers | Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox (latest versions) |
Supported Languages | Multiple including English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, etc. |
Storage Management | |
Storage Pool | SED Storage Pool |
Maximum Pool size | 308 TB |
Maximum number of storage pool | 128 |
Volume Type | Thick, Thin, Static |
Maximum volume size | 250 TB (≥ 4 GB RAM required) |
Maximum number of volume | 128 |
Maximum shared folder size | 250 TB |
Maximum number of shared folder | 512 |
JBOD Expansion | VJBOD / VJBOD Cloud |
iSCSI Service & RAID | |
LUN Type | Thick, Thin |
Maximum LUN size | 250 TB (≥ 4 GB RAM required) |
Maximum number of targets LUN | 128 |
LUN Features | LUN Mapping/Masking, WWPN Aliases, FC Port Group |
Auto Tiering | Requires minimum 2GB memory |
RAID Type | Various, based on number of bays |
RAID Group | Max 16 drives per group, larger pools via RAID 50/60/10 |