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QNAP TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G Media NAS Intel Xeon 10GbE

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Maximize Your Media Workflow with High-Speed NAS The QNAP TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G is a high-capacity, high-performance Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution designed for demanding media workflows and business applications. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 CPU and featuring dual 10GbE ports, this...

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Overview

Maximize Your Media Workflow with High-Speed NAS

The QNAP TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G is a high-capacity, high-performance Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution designed for demanding media workflows and business applications. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 CPU and featuring dual 10GbE ports, this NAS delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and data integrity.

Key Features:

  • Intel® Xeon® W-1250 CPU for high performance
  • 16GB DDR4 ECC memory for data integrity
  • Dual 10GbE ports for high-speed connectivity
  • ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system with inline data deduplication and compression
  • Support for installing two QXP-T32P Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion cards (sold separately)

Specifications:

  • Brand: QNAP
  • Model: TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G
  • CPU: Intel® Xeon® W-1250
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4 ECC
  • 10GbE Ports: 2
  • Operating System: QuTS hero (ZFS-based)

Key Features

Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz)

Intel UHD Graphics P630

16GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (MAX 128GB)

4 x Long-DIMM DDR4

8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)

4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (DIskless)

4 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M)

2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port

2 x Type-C + 3 x Type-A

1 x HDMI Port

Specifications

Processor
Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core
Processor Base Clock
3.3 GHz
Processor Boost Clock
Up to 4.7 GHz
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics P630
RAM Included
16GB ECC UDIMM DDR4
Max RAM
128GB (4 x Long-DIMM DDR4)
3.5-inch Drive Bays
8 x SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)
2.5-inch Drive Bays
4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
4
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
2
USB Ports
2 x Type-C, 3 x Type-A
Video Output
1 x HDMI Port
Type
Media NAS

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Powered by an Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) for robust performance in demanding NAS tasks.
  • Includes 16GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 128GB, providing excellent memory capacity and error correction for stability.
  • Features Intel UHD Graphics P630, offering integrated graphics capabilities for potential multimedia transcoding or display output.
  • Offers extensive storage expansion with 8 x 3.5-inch SATA bays and 4 x 2.5-inch SATA bays, providing flexibility for various drive types.
  • Equipped with 4 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed network connectivity and redundancy.
  • Includes both Type-C (2 ports) and Type-A (3 ports) USB connectivity, along with an HDMI port for direct display output.
  • Designed as a media NAS, indicating its suitability for handling large media libraries and streaming applications.

👎 Cons

  • The NAS is listed as "Diskless," meaning hard drives must be purchased separately, increasing the total cost and requiring additional setup.
  • The Intel UHD Graphics P630, while present, is an integrated solution and not suited for intensive graphical workloads beyond basic display and transcoding.
  • Maximum memory configuration requires the purchase and installation of additional RAM, as it ships with 16GB out of 128GB maximum.
  • The large number of drive bays and high-end processor may be an overkill for users with minimal storage and performance requirements.
  • Specific details on operating system, RAID support, or advanced software features are not explicitly detailed in the features.

Frequently Asked Questions

The QNAP TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G is powered by an Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor, with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a boost up to 4.7 GHz.
It comes with 16GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 RAM, and the memory is expandable up to a maximum of 128GB across four Long-DIMM DDR4 slots.
Yes, it is equipped with 4 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for very high-speed network connectivity.
This NAS offers 8 x 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and 4 x 2.5-inch SATA drive bays, providing extensive storage options.
No, the QNAP TVS-h1288X-W1250-16G is listed as "Diskless," meaning hard drives need to be purchased separately.
Yes, it includes one HDMI Port for direct video output.
It features 2 x Type-C USB ports and 3 x Type-A USB ports for connecting various peripherals.