
QNAP
QNAP TS-1677X-1700-64G-US 16-Bay 10GbE NAS - Ryzen 7 1700, 64GB RAM
★★★★★
Ryzen 7 170064GB RAMUSB 3.1
High-capacity 16-bay NAS with dual 10GbE, AMD Ryzen 7 power, and 64GB RAM for demanding business workloads.
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Overview
Key Features
PCIe expandability allows for graphics cards, 10GbE/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, USB 3.1 10Gbps cards, or wireless network cards.
Supports AMD Radeon and NVIDIA graphics cards for AI-computing, video processing or GPU-pass-through to VMs.
Dual 10GBASE-T (RJ45) ports accelerate virtualization applications and high-resolution video editing and sharing.
Qtier technology and SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency.
Scalable storage supporting virtualization, containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, and disaster recovery.
Specifications
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 8-core, 3.0GHz
Memory
64GB DDR4 RAM
Drive Bays
12 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA 6Gb/s + 4 x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s (16 total)
LAN Ports
4 x 1GbE + 2 x 10GbE (10GBASE-T RJ45, supports 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
PCIe Expansion
Graphics cards, 10GbE/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, USB 3.1 10Gbps cards, wireless cards
GPU Support
AMD Radeon and NVIDIA (AI computing, video processing, GPU pass-through)
Storage Optimization
Qtier auto-tiering and SSD caching
Model
TS-1677X-1700-64G-US
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 16 drive bays provide massive raw storage capacity in a single unit
- Dual built-in 10GbE ports deliver high-speed connectivity without requiring add-in cards
- 64GB of RAM handles heavy virtualization and multi-user workloads out of the box
- PCIe expansion slots allow adding GPU compute, faster networking, or M.2 SSD caching
- Qtier auto-tiering optimizes data placement across SSD and HDD tiers continuously
👎 Cons
- High upfront cost before factoring in the price of drives to populate 16 bays
- The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is a first-generation Zen processor and lacks newer efficiency improvements
- Unit is large and heavy, requiring dedicated rack or shelf space
- Fan noise under load may be noticeable in quiet office environments
- Power consumption is significant when all bays are populated and under sustained workloads
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total drive bays does the TS-1677X have and what sizes does it support?
It has 16 bays total — 12 bays for 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drives and 4 dedicated 2.5" SATA bays, allowing flexible combinations of HDDs and SSDs.
What PCIe expansion options are available on this NAS?
The PCIe slots support graphics cards (AMD Radeon and NVIDIA), 10GbE/40GbE network adapters, QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE combo cards, USB 3.1 10Gbps cards, and wireless network cards.
Can this NAS run virtual machines?
Yes. With an 8-core Ryzen 7 1700 processor, 64GB of RAM, and dual 10GbE ports, it is well-suited for virtualization workloads including GPU pass-through to VMs.
What is Qtier technology and how does it work on this unit?
Qtier is QNAP's automatic storage tiering that moves frequently accessed data to faster drives (SSDs) and less-used data to capacity drives (HDDs), optimizing performance around the clock without manual intervention.
Does the TS-1677X include 10GbE connectivity out of the box?
Yes, it comes with two built-in 10GBASE-T (RJ45) ports that also support 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds, plus four additional 1GbE LAN ports.