QNAP TS-h973AX 9-bay NAS, 10GbE & 2.5GbE connectivity

The QNAP TS-h973AX-32G is a high-performance 9-bay NAS designed for demanding storage environments, featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core processor with eight threads operating at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz. This powerful processor, combined with 32GB of DDR4 RAM that can be expanded up to 64GB through two SO-DIMM slots, ensures efficient multitasking and smooth operation of resource-intensive applications. The system also supports optional ECC RAM for enhanced data integrity and reliability in mission-critical scenarios.

Equipped with dual 2.5GbE LAN ports and a single 10GBASE-T port, the TS-h973AX provides robust networking capabilities suitable for high-speed file transfers and virtualization environments. Additionally, it features a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A port, enabling fast data transfer and connectivity to external devices or peripherals.

The storage configuration of the TS-h973AX is highly flexible, accommodating five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays for large-capacity HDDs, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots that support both NVMe and SATA SSDs, and two additional 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots. This hybrid setup allows users to implement SSD caching strategies that significantly enhance input/output operations per second (IOPS), making it ideal for applications that require fast access to frequently used data.

Running on the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h973AX offers advanced data management features such as block-level inline data deduplication and compression, which help reduce storage overhead without compromising performance. The system also supports near-limitless snapshots and real-time SnapSync functionality, ensuring seamless backup and recovery processes while maintaining data consistency across multiple locations.

With these capabilities, the QNAP TS-h973AX-32G is well-suited for mission-critical file servers, virtualization platforms, collaborative video editing workflows, and enterprise-grade backup solutions. Its combination of high-speed connectivity, flexible storage options, advanced data protection mechanisms, and powerful processing performance makes it an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and scalable network-attached storage solutions that deliver consistent performance and long-term cost efficiency.