QNAP TS-h973AX-32G 9-Bay QuTS Hero NAS with 10GbE/2.5GbE Connectivity

The 9-bay TS-h973AX, featuring an AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity, packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. Equipped with the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h973AX ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync, making it suitable for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, and efficient data backup and recovery with business-class performance, job reliability, and lower overall cost.

The TS-h973AX offers a versatile storage configuration, with five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs), and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots. This diverse array of storage options allows the system to benefit from SSD caching, boosting IOPS-intensive applications.

Under the hood, the TS-h973AX is powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core, eight-thread processor clocked at 2.2 GHz, providing ample processing power. The system is equipped with 32GB of DDR4 RAM, with two SO-DIMM slots available for a maximum of 64GB of RAM, including optional ECC RAM support.

Connectivity-wise, the TS-h973AX boasts a robust network infrastructure, featuring 2 x 2.5GbE LAN ports and 1 x 10GBASE-T port, ensuring high-speed data transfers. Additionally, the system offers USB 3.2 Gen2 connectivity, with both Type-C and Type-A ports available for versatile peripheral and device integration.

The TS-h973AX's compact and efficient design, coupled with its powerful hardware and advanced software features, make it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications, from enterprise-level file servers and virtualization platforms to collaborative video editing environments and efficient data backup and recovery systems. With its focus on data integrity, performance, and cost-effectiveness, the TS-h973AX is a compelling choice for businesses and organizations seeking a reliable and scalable storage solution.

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