QNAP 16-Bay 3U rackmount NAS Intel Xeon E-2136 128GB DDR4 16×2.5″/3.5″ SATA 6Gbps HDD/SSD 2x10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC 2x10GBASE-T 4xGbE RJ45 6xUSB 3.2 Gen2 (2xUSB-C+4xUSB-A) 500W redundant power supply QuTS hero O.S. with ZFS deduplication compress snapshots optional fibre channel FC support – TS-h1683XU-RP-E2136-128G
TS-h1683XU-RP
Overview
Features
The QuTS hero NAS TS-h1683XU-RP is powered by an Intel® Xeon® E processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory to deliver server-grade performance with dependable reliability. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h1683XU-RP supports near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, block-level inline data deduplication, and inline data compression. The TS-h1683XU-RP helps your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, whether as a mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, collaborative video editing, or efficient file backup and recovery applications.
1. DDR4 ECC memory detects and corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications.
2. Pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE RJ45 adapter and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC for bandwidth-demanding applications.
3. PCIe expandability allows for installing 10/25/40 adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.
4. SSD cache acceleration improves random read/write performance to meet IOPS-demanding applications.
5. Supports virtualization storage for VMware®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Windows Server® 2019, and can natively host virtual machines and containers.
6. Built-in App Center includes feature-rich apps for expanding potential NAS applications.
Intel® Xeon® E processors deliver extraordinary performance
Powered by an Intel® Xeon® E-2136 6 cores/12 threads processor, the TS-h1683XU-RP has enormous processing power to drive virtual machine performance. Combined with 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a redundant power supply, the TS-h1683XU-RP delivers cost-effective server-grade performance for complex multitasking and dependable reliability in enterprise IT environments.
| SMB Sequential Throughout (10 GbE x 1) | Write
1062 MB/s
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Read
1088 MB/s
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| iSCSI Random 4K IOPS (10 GbE x 1) | Write
133805 MB/s
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Read
110088 MB/s
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Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment. Learn more about test environment.
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-h1683XU-RP
Server-grade hardware: Sturdy and expandable
The TS-h1683XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility to meet business application diversification requirements.
1. Intel® Xeon® E processor
High-performance Intel® Xeon® E-2136 6 cores/12 threads processor.
2. Up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
Supports four DDR4 dual-channel Long-DIMM memory modules for up to 128 GB RAM.
3. 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Ideal for service binding, port trunking and MPIO configuration.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C ports and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports to boost data transfer speeds. Supports QNAP’s TL and TR series USB JBOD, external hard drives, and UPS.
5. 2x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC that uses a Broadcom NetXtreme®-E network controller supporting RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE and RoCEv2), and delivers 10GbE bandwidth to boost virtualization, large file sharing, and data-intensive applications.
6. 4x PCIe expansion slots
Supports installing 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network expansion cards, QM2 cards, and Fibre Channel cards for greater application potential. (Two slots come with pre-installed 10GbE adapters).
7. 2x 10GBASE-T ports
The pre-installed dual-port 10GBASE-T network expansion card supports 10G/5G/2.5G/1G network speeds.
8. Redundant power supply unit
Redundant 500W power supplies ensure continuous system uptime.
9. Smart cooling
Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds.
10GbE connectivity for high-speed data transfer
The TS-h1683XU-RP provides four Gigabit RJ45 ports, and also supports 10GbE connectivity with a pre-installed dual-port 10GBASE-T network expansion card and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC to satisfy bandwidth-demanding applications (including virtualization, large file sharing, and high-speed backup and recovery). QNAP also offers numerous options of managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches with 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 and Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ support, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Learn More: QNAP 10GbE switches, QNAP 10GbE Solutions
Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-h1683XU-RP features 4 PCIe slots that enable using numerous expansion cards for greater application potential.
Note: 3U, 4U rackmount models use high-profile graphics cards.
5GbE/10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network cards
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks, such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup or restoration.
Learn More: QNAP network expansion cards
QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cards
Add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.
Learn More: QM2 cards
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.
Tiered storage configuration for a QuTS hero NAS
Basic requirements for setup are similar to QTS. We recommend you to follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.
Step 1: System Drive & Default Shared Folders
Step 2: Read Cache & ZIL
Step 3: Data Storage
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives Big Data storage efficiency
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h1683XU-RP optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.
Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
Real-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.
Note: SnapSync will be available from QuTS hero h4.5.2.
The TS-h1683XU-RP also supports snapshots and remote backup to help organizations accomplish routine backup tasks cost-effectively and efficiently.
All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
You can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Virtualization Station
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.
Learn More: Virtualization Station, P2V
Container Station
Experience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.
Learn More: Container Station
License-free VMware® and Hyper-V backup appliance
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-h1683XU-RP becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 service operation.
Learn More: Hyper Data Protector
Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based data
The TS-h1683XU-RP perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TS-h1683XU-RP, organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective, flexible and secure hybrid cloud applications.
Learn More: QNAP cloud storage gateways
HybridMount file-based cloud gateway
Flexibly expand storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.
Learn More: HybridMount
VJBOD Cloud block-based cloud gateway
VJBOD Cloud supports streamlined NAS backup to object cloud storage. The block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only transmits block-based volume or LUN changes (such as addition, modification, or deletion). This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.
Learn More: VJBOD Cloud
High-performance, reliable storage solution for virtualization
● Supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a high-performance, reliable, and affordable storage solution for VMware®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Windows Server® 2019 virtualization environments.
● Supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.
Learn More: Storage for virtualization
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1683XU-RP, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Learn More: QNAP NAS supports Fibre Channel SAN
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h1683XU-RP is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
Learn More: QNAP warranty services
Switch operating systems to upgrade current storage
The TS-h1683XU-RP can also switch to using QTS – QNAP’s standard NAS operating system. This allows you to migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the more powerful TS-h1683XU-RP to upgrade your storage infrastructure.
Attention: QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-h1683XU-RP before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.
More productivity applications
Boxafe
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h1683XU-RP.
Learn More: Boxafe
Security Counselor
A security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
Learn More: Security Counselor
Qsirch
QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.
Learn More: Qsirch
Short Tech Specification
| 16-Bay 3U rackmount NAS, Intel® Xeon® E-2136 6 cores / 12 threads 3.3 GHz processor (up to 4.5 GHz), 128 GB ECC DDR4, 16 x 2.5″/3.5″ SATA 6Gbps HDD/SSD, 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC, 2 x 10GBASE-T, 4 x GbE RJ45, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 x USB-C + 4 x USB-A), 500W redundant power supply, QuTS hero O.S. with ZFS, deduplication, compress, snapshots, optional fibre channel FC support |
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
TS-h1683XU-RP-E2136-128G
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® E E-2136 6-core / 12-thread processor |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
| Encryption Engine | ✓ (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 128 GB UDIMM DDR4 ECC (4 x 32GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | ✓ |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
| GPU pass-through | ✓ |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 4 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC port, 2 x 10GBase-T port |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ✓ |
| Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
| PCIe Slot | 4 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 2 x4 (PCH) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x8 (CPU) Slot 3: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 4: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 2 and slot 4 are preinstalled with 10GbE network adapters.
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 4 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-16, Status, LAN, storage expansion port status |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 130 × 481 × 573.5 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 13.76 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 21.79 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32°F – 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 500W(x2), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 149 W
Tested with WD10EFRX fully populated.
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| Fan | System fan: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 10000 |
