QNAP TS872NP 32TB Multi-Gigabit NAS Server - iSCSI IP SAN

The QNAP TS-872N is an 8-bay network attached storage system designed to serve as a centralized data hub for small businesses, remote offices, and advanced home networks. Powered by an Intel Core i3-8100T quad-core processor running at 3.1GHz and equipped with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it has the processing muscle to handle simultaneous file serving, iSCSI block-level storage, application hosting, and virtualization tasks through QNAP's QTS 4.4 operating system. The pre-configured 32TB of storage across eight 4TB SATA drives provides a ready-to-deploy solution with flexibility to configure various RAID levels from simple RAID 0 striping to enterprise-grade RAID 60 for maximum redundancy.

A key differentiator for the TS-872N is its built-in 5GbE network port, which delivers up to five times the throughput of standard gigabit Ethernet without requiring an add-in card. This is particularly valuable for workflows involving large file transfers, video editing over the network, or multiple simultaneous client connections. Additional connectivity includes two 1GbE ports for link aggregation or network segmentation, multiple USB 3.1 ports including Type-C, and HDMI output for direct local access. The combination of iSCSI SAN support, comprehensive RAID options, and multi-gigabit networking makes the TS-872N a versatile storage platform that can grow with an organization's needs through drive upgrades and the extensive QNAP app ecosystem.