QNAP 16-bay rackmount NAS AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 16GB DDR4 2×2.5GbE LAN optional 10GbE & M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD expansion via a PCIe 2xPCIe 3.0×4 slots USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C & Type-A 2x550W PSU – TS-1673AU-RP-16G
TS-1673AU-RP
(Supports QTS or QuTS hero system)
Overview
Features
With its powerful AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B Quad-core processor, the TS-1673AU-RP is capable of boosting virtual machine performance with up to 4 cores/8 threads at 2.2GHz. The TS-1673AU-RP includes two 2.5GbE ports and two PCIe Gen 3 slots, providing you with fast network connectivity and the ability to add extra functionality and additional application potential. The TS-1673AU-RP also features a redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime. Cutting-edge hardware integrated with comprehensive software solutions makes the TS-1673AU-RP the preeminent choice to tackle resource-demanding applications and tasks. The TS-1673AU-RP supports QTS and QuTS hero, allowing users to flexibly switch operating system based on their requirements.
1. Both 2.5GbE ports are backwards compatible with 1GbE/ 100MbE/ 10MbE speeds. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking.
2. Add extra functionality to the TS-1673AU-RP with PCIe cards, including 10GbE ports, SSD caching, extra USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, wireless networking, or Fibre Channel.
3. Supports entry-level NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMs.
4. Qtier™ technology and SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency.
5. Host multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-1673AU-RP.
6. Supports block-based and file-based cloud storage gateways with local caching for low-latency access to cloud data.
Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64GB RAM
Powered by a 4-core/8-thread AMD Ryzen™ V1500B 2.2GHz processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, the rackmount TS-1673AU-RP delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to drive resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization.
Note: Purchase the optional RAIL-B02 rail kit to deploy the TS-1673AU-RP in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.
Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage
The TS-1673AU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN and is compatible for VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Windows Server® 2019 virtualization environments to provide a high-performance and affordable storage solution. The TS-1673AU-RP also supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supporting QNAP vSphere Client plug-in with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.
Learn More: Storage for virtualization
Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSER
The iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol boosts the data transfer performance of VMware® ESXi storage and reduces the CPU load of the ESXi server. iSER support can be added to the TS-1673AU-RP by installing a QNAP QXG-10G2SF-CX4 10GbE PCIe card, which uses the NVIDIA® Mellanox ConnectX-4 controller. iSER can provide a significant increase in performance, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.
Note: To create an iSER connection with VMware ESXi, both the server and NAS require compatible NVIDIA® Mellanox NICs and switches compatible with NVIDIA® Mellanox or supporting PFC (Priority Flow Control) configuration.
All-in-one server to host virtual machines and containers
Regardless of your virtualization needs, you can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for complete virtualization support. Use the Network & Virtual Switch app to allocate adequate physical network resources to virtual machines, containers, and the TS-1673AU-RP 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). You can run multiple virtual server applications on a single TS-1673AU-RP without needing 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, QIoT Containers
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-1673AU-RP
Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5GbE switch
Upgrading your network shouldn’t break the bank, and 2.5GbE connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1GbE. The QSW-1105-5T is an unmanaged switch with five 2.5GbE ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M) and supports CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS. The QSW-1105-5T is energy-saving, low-noise, plug-and-use, and supports loop detection and blocking to provide a simple and effective high-speed network environment.
Learn More: 2.5GbE switch, QNAP 2.5GbE solution
Note: The QSW-1105-5T 2.5GbE switch will be available from Q3 2020.
Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansion
The TS-1673AU-RP includes two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots, allowing you to add additional functionality with compatible PCIe cards. By using a suitable adapter, you can consolidate both slots into a single PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot.
Note: Compatible with a low-profile graphics card that does not require additional power.
Wireless network cards
Install a Wi-Fi 6 card for flexible connectivity. Or install an 802.11ac Wireless Adapter and the WirelessAP Station App to turn the TS-1673AU-RP into a Wireless AP for connecting multiple edge devices.
Learn More: Wireless Adapter,WirelessAP Station
Accelerate IOPS performance with SSD Caching
Adding an SSD cache to the TS-1673AU-RP is an easy way to increase IOPS performance and reducing storage volume latency. It is perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can significantly improve overall workflows. You can launch, stop, or change settings to meet your needs at any moment without shutting down the system.
Learn More: SSD caching
Optimum Performance and Reliability
The TS-1673AU-RP supports advanced business features to provide maximized efficiency, performance, and to ensure round-the-clock services.
Move business data to the cloud flexibly and economically
By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TS-1673AU-RP, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access, providing an innovative hybrid cloud experience.
Learn More: QNAP cloud storage gateways
HybridMount
file-based cloud gateway
Flexibly expand your storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QTS 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 mounting object cloud storage as a block-based volume or LUN on a NAS. 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. This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements (such as databases, VM volumes, and videos).
Learn More: VJBOD Cloud
Complete backup planning
The TS-1673AU-RP provides reliable and cost-effective solutions for backup and disaster recovery planning.
HBS
Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, Rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.
Learn More: HBS
Snapshots for Volume & LUN
Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, and their block-level feature makes them a dependable data protection method in the face of growing ransomware threats. The TS-1673AU-RP supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 1,024 snapshots per NAS.
Learn More: Volume & LUN snapshots, Protect your data from Ransomware
VM backup
With its high performance, huge storage potential, integrated virtualization solutions, and snapshot support that records system status any time, the TS-1673AU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines.
Learn More: VM backup, NAKIVO backup, Backup with Archiware Pure
Windows® and Mac® backup
Use the license-free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to back up and restore files from Windows® computers. Time Machine® is also supported for backing up Mac® computers.
Learn More: Data backup and disaster recovery
High-speed VM Backup Solution
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-1673AU-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 that provides you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.
Learn More: Hyper Data Protector
Notes: QNAP NAS must be running QTS version 4.3.6 or later
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing a QNAP 16Gb Fibre Channel card (QXP-16G2FC 16Gb) in the TS-1673AU-RP, 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
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy storage expansion solutions. Here are several ways to expand the storage of your TS-1673AU-RP to accommodate data and business growth:
Attach Expansion Enclosures
Besides supporting SAS or QXP SATA expansion cards, the TS-1673AU-RP provides USB interfaces to connect a RAID Expansion Enclosure. Use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.
Learn More: Storage Expansion Compatibility
VJBOD
Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to eight QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-1673AU-RP.
Learn More: VJBOD
Upgrade RAID Capacity
Hot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your TS-1673AU-RP can grow with your business.
Learn More: Online RAID Capacity Upgrade
Migrate to a New NAS
Install your TS-1673AU-RP hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
Learn More: Migrating from an old NAS
Switch operating systems for optimal data integrity and reliability
The TS-1673AU-RP also supports QuTS hero – QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.
Learn More: QuTS hero operating system, How to migrate data & folder permissions between QTS and QuTS hero with HBS3?
Note:
1. QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-1673AU-RP before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.
2. QuTS hero requires a NAS with at least 8 GB memory.
3. Inline Data Deduplication requires a NAS with at least 16 GB memory (at least 32 GB memory is recommended for optimal performance).
4. It is recommended to create an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs for the QuTS hero system drive to attain optimal system performance. Please note that M.2 SSD hot-swapping is only supported by M.2 SSD slots on PCIe cards (such as the QM2). M.2 SSD slots that are built into the NAS do not support hot-swapping.
5. TS-1673AU-RP supports switching QuTS hero OS for QTS 4.5.2.1630 or later version. (Default initialization and Internet connection are required for NAS to install QuTS hero.)
More productivity applications
QVR Pro
8 embedded camera channels are included for you to start using your TS-1673AU-RP as a comprehensive surveillance solution.
Learn More: QVR Pro
Notification Center
Consolidates all QTS system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.
Learn More: Notification Center
Browser Station
Enable remote access through NAS-hosted web browsers for accessing local LAN resources without requiring complex VPN settings.
Learn More: Browser Station
Security Counselor
Review the security settings of your TS-1673AU-RP and receive recommendations for improvements. Includes anti-virus and anti-malware scanners.
Learn More: Security Counselor
Qsirch
QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool for quickly finding images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and other search conditions.
Learn More: Qsirch
Boxafe
Back up or sync files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-1673AU-RP to safeguard enterprise cloud data.
Learn More: Boxafe
Short Tech Specification
| 16-bay rackmount NAS, AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 4C/8T 2.2GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM (2 x UDIMM slots, max. 32GB), 2 x 2.5GbE LAN, optional 10GbE & M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD expansion via a PCIe, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slots, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C & Type-A, 2 x 550W PSU |
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
TS-1673AU-RP-16G
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
| Encryption Engine | ✓ (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
| System Memory | 16 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x UDIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
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| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
The system is shipped without HDD.
For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | ✓ |
| M.2 Slot | Optional via a QNAP QM2 PCIe card |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
| GPU pass-through | ✓ |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a network adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) |
✓
Only the 2.5GbE port
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| Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
| PCIe Slot | 2 x PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 x Type-A |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 1 x Type-A |
| HDMI Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-16, Status, LAN, USB, Power |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 132 × 482 × 425 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 12 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 17.15 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 | 550W (x2), 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 7-3.5A |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 47.75 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 97.34 W
Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
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| Fan | 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 2000 |
