The QNAP TS-x73A is a high-performance and energy-efficient Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution designed for consumers and storage administrators. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B quad-core processor and features an AES-NI hardware encryption engine, supporting up to 64 GB of memory. The device offers flexibility with hot-swappable drives, M.2 NVMe SSD slots, and dual PCIe expansion slots, allowing users to adapt it to their specific needs. It also supports switching between QTS and QuTS hero operating systems.
Function Description:
The TS-x73A serves as a centralized storage solution for data management, backup, and sharing. It can be configured with various drive types and expansion cards to enhance its capabilities for different workloads, including high-speed data transfer, virtualization, and multimedia applications. The NAS supports both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, as well as 2.5-inch and M.2 solid-state drives. It features a USB One Touch Copy button for quick data backups to or from a USB device, supporting incremental backups of modified or added files. The device runs on the QNAP QTS operating system, which can be installed via Qfinder Pro or the Cloud Key, offering a user-friendly interface for management.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Processor: AMD® Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B, 4-core/8-thread, 2.2 GHz, x86 64-bit architecture.
- Encryption Engine: AES-NI.
- Memory: Pre-installed 8 GB RAM (1 x 8 GB DDR4 non-ECC SODIMM), expandable up to a maximum of 64 GB (2 x 32 GB). Note that only QNAP memory modules are supported to maintain system performance and stability.
- Flash Memory: 5 GB (dual-boot OS protection).
- Drive Bays:
- TS-473A-8G: 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps bays.
- TS-673A-8G: 6 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps bays.
- TS-873A-8G: 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps bays.
- Drive bays are backward compatible with SATA 3 Gbps drives.
- Drive Compatibility: Supports 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives, 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives, and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
- M.2 SSD Slots: 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x1 NVMe, M.2 SSD form factor 2280. QNAP recommends installing heatsinks on M.2 SSD controllers for optimal cooling and performance.
- SSD Cache Acceleration Support:
- TS-473A: 3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 4.
- TS-673A: 3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 6.
- TS-873A: 3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 8.
- Hot-swapping: The device supports hot-swapping drives, except for M.2 SSDs.
- Network: 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) supporting Wake-on-LAN. These ports provide 3 network connection speeds: 2.5G, 1G, and 100M.
- Wake-on-LAN: Yes (2.5 GbE RJ45).
- External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots:
- USB ports: Front: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A (supports One Touch Copy). Rear: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-C.
- PCIe slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x4.
- Buttons: Power, Reset, USB One Touch Copy.
- Dimensions (H x W x D):
- TS-473A: 188.2 x 199.3 x 280.8 mm (7.41 x 7.85 x 11.05 in).
- TS-673A: 188.2 x 264.3 x 280.8 mm (7.41 x 10.4 x 11.05 in).
- TS-873A: 188.2 x 329.3 x 280.8 mm (7.41 x 12.96 x 11.05 in).
- Net Weight:
- TS-473A: 5.03 kg (11.09 lbs).
- TS-673A: 5.78 kg (12.74 lbs).
- TS-873A: 6.76 kg (14.90 lbs).
- Power Supply Unit: 250W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz.
- System Battery: CR2032 lithium battery (3V, 225 mAh).
- Sound Level:
- TS-473A: 21.4 dB(A).
- TS-673A: 20.3 dB(A).
- TS-873A: 23.0 dB(A).
- Sound level is tested at a bystander position, which is within one meter of the NAS.
- Fans:
- TS-473A: System: 1 x 120 mm, 12V DC fan; CPU: 1 x 60 mm fan.
- TS-673A: System: 2 x 92 mm, 12V DC fans; CPU: 1 x 60 mm fan.
- TS-873A: System: 2 x 120 mm, 12V DC fans; CPU: 1 x 60 mm fan.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
- Relative Humidity: Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%.
- Wet-bulb Temperature: 27°C (80.6°F).
- Security Slot: Kensington security slot.
Usage Features:
- Operating System Flexibility: Users can switch between QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, catering to different feature sets and file system preferences (e.g., ZFS in QuTS hero).
- Easy Setup: The NAS can be set up using Qfinder Pro or the Cloud Key, guiding users through the installation process.
- Remote Access: myQNAPcloud and myQNAPcloud Link enable remote access to the NAS over the internet without complex port forwarding settings.
- Expansion Capabilities: PCIe slots allow for the installation of various expansion cards, such as storage expansion cards (e.g., SAS HBA for SAS JBOD units) or network cards, to extend functionality and performance.
- USB One Touch Copy: A dedicated button on the front panel simplifies backing up data from a USB device to the NAS or vice versa.
- LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators provide real-time status updates for drives, power, USB, LAN, and overall system health.
- Audio Alerts: The NAS provides audio alerts for various system events, such as startup, configuration resets, firmware updates, fan malfunctions, storage pool issues, and drive status changes.
Maintenance Features:
- Hot-swappable Drives: Allows for the replacement of failed drives without powering down the NAS, minimizing downtime.
- RAID Recovery: Supports exclusive RAID recovery technology to recover failed RAID disk volumes from unintentional disconnection or removal of healthy drives (for RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60).
- System Reset Options:
- Basic System Reset: Resets administrator password, TCP/IP configuration (DHCP, jumbo frames disabled, port trunking to Active Backup), system port (8080), security level (Low), LCD panel password (blank), and VLAN (Disabled).
- Advanced System Reset: Restores default factory settings and allows for retrieving old data by recreating the previous folder structure.
- Firmware Updates: The system supports firmware updates, with warnings to avoid power disconnection during the process.
- Memory Module Replacement: Instructions are provided for replacing memory modules, emphasizing the use of QNAP-approved modules and proper ESD procedures.
- M.2 SSD Heatsinks: QNAP recommends installing heatsinks on M.2 SSD controllers to ensure consistent performance and cooling efficiency.
- Safety Information: Detailed safety guidelines are provided, including precautions for moving parts (fan blades, other components), electrostatic discharge (ESD), power connections, and battery replacement.
- Documentation and Support: QNAP offers extensive resources, including a compatibility list, migration guides, service portal, product support status, downloads, and a community forum.
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