QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G NAS storage server Rack 3U Ethernet LAN Black, Grey V1500B

The QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G is a potent rackmount NAS, equipped with a Quad-core AMD Ryzen™ processor and 2.5GbE ports for fast networking. Tailored for virtualization, it supports block-based iSCSI LUN, compatible with VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V. With GPU acceleration and SSD caching, it offers a versatile and high-performance storage solution.

Overview

• Processor and Memory: Quad-core AMD Ryzen™ V1500B processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration. Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM for aggressive and power-smart performance.
• Networking: Two 2.5GbE ports for fast network connectivity. PCIe Gen 3 slots for additional networking capabilities or other functionalities.
• Virtualization Support: Supports QTS or QuTS hero system. Ideal for virtualization with support for VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Windows Server 2019 environments. Block-based iSCSI LUN support for storage in virtualization environments. Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSER.
• Network Upgrade: Two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports for network speed upgrade (compatible with existing CAT5e cables). Supports Port Trunking for 5GbE speeds. QNAP offers adapters and peripherals for upgrading laptops and desktops to high-speed networks.
• 2.5GbE Switch: Recommends the QSW-1105-5T, an unmanaged switch with five 2.5GbE ports for a wallet-friendly and high-speed network environment.
• PCIe Expansion: Two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots for adding additional functionality with compatible PCIe cards. GPU-accelerated computing support for low-profile NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards.
• SSD Caching: Accelerate IOPS performance with SSD caching. Easy setup and management for IOPS-demanding applications.
• Business Features: Cloud storage gateways for flexible and economical cloud storage usage. High-speed VM backup solution with Hyper Data Protector for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment with a 16Gb Fibre Channel card.
• Storage Expansion: Various options for storage expansion, including expansion enclosures, VJBOD (Virtual JBOD), upgrading RAID capacity, and migrating to a new NAS.