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QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250 10GbE Media NAS 32GB RAM

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Accelerate Your Media Workflows with High-Speed NASThe QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G Media NAS delivers high-speed performance for media collaboration. Equipped with an Intel Xeon W processor, 10GbE ports, and the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, this NAS is ideal for demanding business applicat...

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Overview

Accelerate Your Media Workflows with High-Speed NAS

The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G Media NAS delivers high-speed performance for media collaboration. Equipped with an Intel Xeon W processor, 10GbE ports, and the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, this NAS is ideal for demanding business applications.

Specifications:

  • Brand: QNAP
  • Model: TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
  • CPU: Intel Xeon W-1250
  • Memory: 32G
  • 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

32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (MAX 128GB)

4 x Long-DIMM DDR4

12 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 + 4 x Type-A

1 x HDMI Port

Specifications

Processor
Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz (boost up to 4.7 GHz)
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics P630
RAM
32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4
Max RAM
128GB
RAM Slots
4 x Long-DIMM DDR4
3.5-inch Drive Bays
12 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 + 4 x Type-A
HDMI Port
1

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor with a boost up to 4.7 GHz for demanding tasks.
  • Equipped with 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 128GB across four DIMM slots, for robust multitasking.
  • Offers extensive storage options with 12 x 3.5-inch SATA bays and 4 x 2.5-inch SATA bays, supporting both 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s.
  • Includes two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed network connectivity, essential for media workflows.
  • Provides versatile connectivity with two USB Type-C and four USB Type-A ports, alongside an HDMI output for display.

👎 Cons

  • This NAS unit is diskless, meaning hard drives or SSDs must be purchased separately to utilize its storage capabilities.
  • The server-grade Intel Xeon processor and ECC memory may be an overspecification for basic home network storage needs.
  • The substantial storage capacity and advanced features suggest a higher price point that may not fit all budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this unit is diskless, meaning that 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives need to be purchased separately.
The NAS is equipped with an Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor, which operates at 3.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.7 GHz.
Yes, the 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 RAM can be expanded up to a maximum of 128GB, utilizing its four Long-DIMM DDR4 slots.
The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250 features two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile network connections.
It supports a total of 16 drive bays: 12 for 3.5-inch SATA drives and 4 for 2.5-inch SATA drives.

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