{"product_id":"qnap-tvs-h874t","title":"QNAP TVS-h874T 8-Bay Thunderbolt Tower NAS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-tvs-h874t-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-tvs-h874t-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Thunderbolt Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports for compatible Mac and Windows hosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt Networking with manufacturer-listed bandwidth up to 20Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShared Storage and Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 SATA HDD\/SSD bays plus two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 2.5GbE and an available PCIe upgrade slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Defined Creative Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel UHD Graphics 770 for supported graphics and transcoding tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZFS-based QuTS hero storage, snapshots and backup applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Thunderbolt as a Network Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep HDD Capacity and NVMe Roles Clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch Processing to the Creative Workload\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the Remaining Expansion Slot Deliberately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive Shared Files a Recovery Plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuTS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Through Verified Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre Drives Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I Connect a Mac or Windows PC Directly?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Expansion Units Can I Use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eup 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow Many Cameras Can It Record?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eQNAP’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I Upgrade the Memory?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-tvs-h874t-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes RAID Replace a Backup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RAID provides configured drive redundancy, but it cannot prevent every accidental deletion, ransomware event, theft or enclosure failure. Keep an independent current backup and test that important files can be restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"32GB","offer_id":41597270032443,"sku":"TVS-h874T-i7-32G","price":5188.84,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64GB","offer_id":41597270065211,"sku":"TVS-h874T-i9-64G","price":7557.33,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/products\/qnap-tvs-h874t-8-bay-thunderbolt-tower-nas-349688.png?v=1705204644","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/qnap-tvs-h874t","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}