QNAP TS-873A - NAS server

The QNAP TS-873A-8G is a high-performance 8-bay desktop NAS engineered for small-to-medium businesses, demanding creative professionals, and IT enthusiasts. Powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor running at 2.2 GHz and equipped with 8GB of DDR4 ECC memory (expandable up to 64GB), the TS-873A delivers robust computing capacity for heavy multi-user workloads, containerized applications, and virtualisation. Dual native 2.5GbE RJ45 ports ensure high-speed network connectivity out of the box, while dual M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD slots provide dedicated caching or fast storage tiering to optimise IOPS-heavy operations. AMD Ryzen Processing & ECC Memory Support Built around enterprise-grade x86 architecture, the TS-873A combines efficient quad-core computing power with flexible system memory configurations. Processor: Powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 8-thread 2.2 GHz processor with AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption. System Memory: Pre-installed with 8GB DDR4 RAM across two SO-DIMM slots, supporting a maximum capacity of 64GB ECC or Non-ECC DDR4 memory for enhanced system stability and data integrity during critical compute workloads. Dual M.2 NVMe SSD Caching & Qtier Technology Optimise storage responsiveness without sacrificing any of the eight primary drive bays. Dedicated M.2 NVMe Slots: Dual M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots support high-performance NVMe SSDs for read/write cache acceleration or creating high-speed SSD storage pools. Automated Storage Tiering: Compatible with QNAP Qtier auto-tiering technology, which automatically migrates frequently accessed hot data to SSD tiers and cold data to high-capacity HDDs. High-Speed Network Connectivity & PCIe Expansion Expand network throughput and system capabilities through dual integrated 2.5GbE interfaces and dual PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots. Dual 2.5GbE Connectivity: Two built-in 2.5GbE RJ45 ports support port trunking and failover, enabling combined bandwidth up to 5Gbps or seamless connectivity across multiple subnets. Flexible PCIe Expansion: Two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots accept high-speed network expansion cards (10GbE or 25GbE), QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE combo cards, SAS/SATA storage expansion cards, or entry-level discrete graphics cards to boost AI image processing and video transcoding performance. High-Density Storage & Backup Management Comprehensive data protection features deliver business continuity across local, remote, and cloud environments. Drive Bay Capacity: Eight hot-swappable 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays supporting massive raw storage arrays using high-capacity enterprise HDDs. Snapshot Protection: Block-based snapshot functionality allows quick disaster recovery to shield system states and files against accidental deletion or ransomware threats. Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS): Consolidates backup, restoration, and synchronization functions to transfer data securely to local NAS, remote servers, or cloud storage providers. Operating System & Software Compatibility The TS-873A offers operating system flexibility to suit complex enterprise infrastructures or standard file management deployments. Dual Operating System Choice: Ships with QTS (Linux-based feature-packed OS) with the option to switch to QuTS hero (ZFS-based OS supporting inline data deduplication, compression, self-healing, and end-to-end data integrity). Client OS Support: Full cross-platform file sharing compatibility across Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, UNIX, iOS, and Android platforms. Virtualisation Certifications: Certified for deployment with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and container platforms via QNAP Container Station (Docker, LXC, and Kata Containers). Network Protocols: Supports SMB/CIFS, NFS v3/v4, AFP, FTP, WebDAV, and iSCSI target/LUN deployment. Support & Warranty Purchasing the TS-873A directly through the official QNAP UK eStore includes comprehensive UK-based service and warranty backing.