Description
9-bay's large-capacity and lightweight TS-h973AX is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor, built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE high-speed network ports, and a hybrid hard drive configuration that provides five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps Hard drive slot, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD dedicated ports (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe or SATA SSD) and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD dedicated ports, SSD caching can be enabled to greatly improve IOPS performance To meet the needs of intensive access applications. QuTS hero operating system using ZFS file system attaches great importance to data integrity and supports powerful block-level data deduplication and real-time data compression, nearly unlimited snapshots (Snapshot), real-time snapshot synchronization (Real-time SnapSync), and SSD optimization technology . Whether it is file server, virtual server, video editing collaboration, efficient file backup and remote backup applications, TS-h973AX can be used perfectly.
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Enhance SSD performance and lifespan
Install a high-speed U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD or SATA 6Gb/s SSD into a dedicated slot and enable SSD caching to improve random access performance.
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High-speed 10GbE / 2.5GbE network
One 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE network ports accelerate virtual machine applications, intensive file access, high-speed backup/restore, and audio and video transmission.
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SaaS backup and restore
The enterprise-class data backup center also supports the backup and restoration of Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365® enterprise accounts, as well as VMware® and Hyper-V virtual machines.
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Virtualized applications
A single machine can run multiple virtual machines and software containers to execute different application services.
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Cloud storage gateway
The cloud storage gateway integrates NAS and mainstream cloud services, and combines it with local cache to make accessing cloud data as fast as local access, accelerating the implementation of enterprise data in the cloud.
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Storage space can be expanded
Connect TR series storage expansion devices via USB interface to grow with enterprise needs.
Model selection
Understand at once why TS-h973AX is the most worthwhile desktop NAS for small and medium-sized enterprises
U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD dual slots, enjoy stable I/O and low latency
TS-h973AX provides four 2.5-inch SSD dedicated ports. Among them, Slot 1 and Slot 2 SSD slots are Combo Disks, which can support high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSD. For high-speed applications that pay more attention to low latency, use the fast U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD to enjoy SSD bandwidth up to 32Gb/s, optimizing the performance of intensive access applications.
Note: U.2 SSD cannot be installed in slots that only support SATA (i.e. HDD hard drive slot and SSD Slot 3 & Slot 4) to avoid damage to the connector.
The TS-h973AX is paired with QNAP's diverse SSD application black technologies to improve NAS performance and cost-effectiveness.
Use high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD through QDA adapter box and can be hot-swapped
You can configure the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the U.2 SSD hard drive slot (Slot 1 and Slot 2) of the TS-h973AX through the QDA adapter box. It not only supports hot swapping, but also can be used in a more economical way. Let the system fully utilize the huge bandwidth of PCIe to optimize the performance of intensive access applications; or enable the SSD cache function to increase the overall IOPS performance of the system. Through the Storage & Snapshots Manager, you can easily check the health status of the disks in the QDA adapter box and configure the storage space usage of the NAS system.
• QDA-UMP : Can install 1 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
• QDA-U2MP *: Can install 2x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
• QDA-UMP4 : Can install 1 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 compatible)
* QDA-U2MP system requirements:
1. NAS operating system: QTS 4.5.4.1787 build 20210910 or QuTS hero h4.5.4.1800 build 20210923 (or above)
2. BIOS Q071AR10 ( click to download )
High-speed 10GbE and 2.5GbE, smooth large-scale transmission and video editing
TS-h973AX provides one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) network port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) network ports, supporting Port Trunking and fault Transfer brings the advantages of large-bandwidth transmission to enterprise applications, fully meeting the needs of enterprises for high-bandwidth operations such as large-scale file access, backup and recovery, audio and video transmission and editing. Paired with QNAP's various managed and unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches, you can create a smooth, secure, and scalable high-speed network environment with a tight budget. QNAP also provides 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network expansion cards and USB 5GbE network converters for Windows®/Linux® personal computers and workstations, which can double the transmission performance and make team collaboration more efficient and optimized. Save experience.
Know more: 10GbE Solutions , 2.5GbE Solutions , QSW Network Switch Series
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The QuTS hero operating system uses the ZFS file system to ensure performance and data integrity.
The QuTS hero operating system not only retains QTS's well-received App Center application ecosystem, but also integrates the powerful 128-bit ZFS file system, which combines the advantages of ultra-flexible capacity management, perfect data protection mechanism, and performance optimization. Adapt to business-critical applications with increasingly large and complex data volumes. Whether it is storage management, virtualization applications, or audio and video workflow, using QuTS hero will be more convenient.
Online data duplication deletion, compression and compaction, essential for storage in the era of big data
QuTS hero supports powerful block-based real-time data reduction technology, including Inline Data Deduplication* (Inline Data Deduplication), Inline Compression and Inline Compaction, making large files smaller. Save storage space. For example, if 20 virtual machines on the NAS are replicated using the same template, the storage space required for all 20 virtual machines will be reduced by up to 95%. The TS-h973AX keeps the available storage space in an optimized state at all times. Whether used as primary storage or a backup machine, it is the best storage backing in the big data era where the amount of data is growing rapidly.
*Online data deduplication requires at least 16 GB of memory. The TS-h973AX-32G model is shipped with 32 GB of memory, allowing all functions to be enabled directly.
Real-time SnapSync enables instant disaster recovery capabilities
Real-time SnapSync real-time snapshot synchronization function allows every new data written to the primary NAS to be immediately synchronized to the backup NAS, allowing the primary NAS and backup NAS to achieve 1:1 complete data synchronization. Once the primary NAS fails, administrators only need to adjust the permission settings of the backup NAS and it can be activated immediately without any loss of data. The RPO time is the shortest and the most complete and immediate disaster recovery mechanism is provided.
Learn more: SnapSync
TS-h973AX also supports Snapshot protection and HBS off-site backup functions, helping enterprise organizations take into account cost-effectiveness and complete routine data backup tasks efficiently.
Run virtual machines and software containers to create multiple systems on one machine
No matter what your needs are, you can rely on Virtualization Station (virtual machine workstation) and Container Station (software container workstation) for comprehensive virtualization application support. Network & Virtual Switch supports the use of multiple modes to connect virtual machines, software containers, NAS and physical network interfaces, flexibly configures virtual and real network resources, and simplifies complex network management tasks.
License-free VMware® and Hyper-V virtual machine backup
Hyper Data Protector virtual machine backup solution allows you to back up unlimited VMware® and Microsoft® Hyper-V virtual machines for free, creating a cost-effective and robust disaster recovery plan. Through source-side incremental backup (Incremental Backup), global data deduplication (Global Deduplication), scheduled backup, and restore compression transmission functions, multiple virtual machines can be backed up at the same time, which can significantly save backup time, storage space and Restore time to ensure that application services in your virtualized environment run smoothly 24/7.
Learn more: Hyper Data Protector
More productivity apps
Storage space can be expanded as needed, cost-effectively
There is no need to worry as corporate information is growing day by day. TS-h973AX can connect 2 QNAP TR RAID disk array external boxes (4-bay TR-004, 2-bay TR-002) via USB. You can expand NAS storage space by setting up RAID through QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager.
Learn more: Check for compatible storage expansion devices
Subscribe to QVR Elite monitoring application to protect the safety of your environment
QNAP's new generation QVR Elite security surveillance solution provides flexible subscription-based licensing, allowing you to flexibly purchase and activate it according to the number of camera channels, and flexibly adjust the subscription plan at any time according to deployment needs. You can establish an independent surveillance environment on the TS-h973AX and enjoy the highly scalable storage space of NAS for camera management, recording space planning, real-time monitoring, and video playback. QVR Elite stores video files in standard MP4 format, which can be easily played using third-party players. It can also integrate QNAP's many AI facial recognition or people flow counting applications to develop unlimited business opportunities from surveillance images. Paired with the QVR Pro Client client software installed on Windows®, Mac® or mobile app, you can flexibly monitor through different devices, switch screens freely, and fully control various situations.
Know more: QVR Elite
Flexible switching of operating systems to complete hardware upgrades
TS-h973AX is shipped with QuTS hero operating system, you can change it to QTS operating system according to your needs. In this way, you can migrate the NAS hard drive using the QTS system to the TS-h973AX with more powerful specifications, complete the hardware upgrade, and enjoy QTS's Qtier automatic tiered storage function.
Know more: How to use HBS 3 to migrate data and folder permissions between QTS and QuTS hero operating systems?
Note: Since QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems, users must first switch the operating system with an empty machine (without installing the hard disk) before performing system migration.
Extended warranty, enjoy up to 5 years of protection
TS-h973AX enjoys a 3-year free product warranty. If you need a longer warranty period, you can purchase the QNAP extended warranty service plan to enjoy a product warranty period of up to 5 years and value-for-money protection.
Learn more: QNAP Warranty