QNAP 16-Bay Turbo NAS (12×3.5″ HDD+4×2.5″ SSD) SATA 6G Intel Xeon W-1250 32GB DDR4 4×2.5GbE 2x10GBASE-T 10GbE 2xM.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD slots for SSD cache optional QNAP QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 card support 3xPCIe expansion slots (pre-installed 2-port 10GBASE-T card) integrated graphics 4K HDMI v1.4b USB 3.2 Gen2 550W single power supply – TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
TVS-h1688X
Overview
Features
The high-capacity TVS-h1688X features a powerful Intel® Xeon® W processor and allows for installing two QNAP QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe expansion cards (sold separately) to attain four Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, making it a perfect match for Thunderbolt™-equipped Mac® and Windows® users for high-speed media collaboration. The built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity supports Port Trunking and failover to further satisfy bandwidth and reliability demanding business applications. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h1688X supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and read/write cache technologies, helping your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, from creative workflows to file server, virtualization server, and efficient file backup and recovery applications.
High-speed Thunderbolt™ 3
Attain quad-port Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity by installing two QXP-T32P expansion cards in the PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots.
Note: QXP-T32P expansion cards are sold separately
10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity
Two 10GBASE-T and four 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.
Flexible PCIe expansion
PCIe slots allow for installing 5/10/25/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or graphics cards to increase application performance.
4K HDMI output
4K media playback and real-time transcoding; directly output videos to an HDMI display (up to 4K @30Hz).
Virtualization applications
Supports virtual machines and containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, disaster recovery, and storage expansion.
Cloud storage gateway
Cloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TVS-h1688X
Verified as Veeam Ready Object
QuObjects is verified Veeam® Ready, ensuring both compatibility and reliability for achieving efficient backup and recovery with Veeam Backup & Replication.
Learn More: OuObjects
Streamline video editing and 4K workflows with Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity
You can install two QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion cards (sold separately) to the PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots of the TVS-h1688X and transform it into a Thunderbolt™ 3 NAS with quad-port Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity. Up to four Thunderbolt™-equipped workstations can be connected to the TVS-h1688X to achieve greater teamwork efficiency in 4K workflows, file storage, backup, and sharing. An SLC/MLC SSD RAID 5 configuration is recommended for the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS.
Learn More: QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion card, QNAP Thunderbolt™ 3 Solution
Note: If you connect a Thunderbolt™ 4 computer to a Thunderbolt™ 3 NAS, you must use a Thunderbolt™ 4 certificated cable or a passive Thunderbolt™ 3 cable that is shorter than 0.8 meters.
Thunderbolt™ 3 + 10Gb Ethernet: perfect for studios and post-production houses
The TVS-h1688X can simultaneously run general Ethernet services with the built-in 10GBASE-T LAN card in addition to the Thunderbolt™ 3 network, completely independently and with no bandwidth interference. The media resources in the TVS-h1688X can be easily accessed by Thunderbolt™ and Ethernet workstations for different concurrent tasks with increased productivity.
Adobe® Premiere Pro® and Final Cut Pro® collaboration
Quick access with Qfinder Pro
Blazing-fast 10GbE/5GbE connectivity for Mac®/Windows®
Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer
The TVS-h1688X comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GBASE-T network card (supports 10GbE/1GbE), supporting failover and up to 20Gb/s bandwidth under Port Trunking, to improve bandwidth-demanding data center, virtualization applications, and high-speed backup and recovery. The TVS-h1688X is also ideally matched with QNAP’s managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches to form high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Learn More: 10GbE NAS solutions, Budget-friendly QSW series switches
Direct 4K HDMI output
The TVS-h1688X features Intel® UHD Graphics P630 that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. The HDMI output supports up to 4K (4096 x 2160p) @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display. By connecting the TVS-h1688X to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS with QNAP RM-IR004 remote control (sold separately).
Set SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSD
The TVS-h1688X comes with four 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays for SSDs and two M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance, reduce storage volume latency, and optimize 2.5GbE/10GbE performance. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. With dedicated SSD bays/slots, the TVS-h1688X allows you to dedicate all of the 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity hard drives, ensuring both maximized storage capacity and performance.
Hybrid Storage with high I/O expandability
1. 4x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays
Offers flexible configuration for cache acceleration to boost IOPS performance.
2. 12x 3.5-inch drive bays
Supports SATA 6 Gb/s drives; lockable trays.
3. DDR4 ECC memory
Four DDR4 Long-DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB RAM.
4. 2x M.2 NVMe SSD slots
Supports NVMe Gen 3 x4 M.2 SSD with the 2280/22110 form factors for enabling cache acceleration.
Note: M.2 SSD sold separately.
5. Intel® Xeon® W processor
Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6 cores processor with up to 4.7 GHz speeds.
6. 2x PCIe Gen 3 x4 expansion slots
Supports QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion cards, 5/10/25/40GbE network expansion cards, QM2 cards, graphics cards, or QXP PCIe SATA expansion cards for greater application potential.
7. Audio input and output
Output to speakers and connect a microphone.
8. 2x 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
The PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot is pre-installed with a dual-port 10GBASE-T network card (supports 10GbE/1GbE), supporting failover and up to 20Gb/s bandwidth under Port Trunking.
9. 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports
Delivers up to 10Gbps transfer speeds. Supports QNAP TL USB JBOD, external hard drives or UPS.
10. 1x HDMI 1.4b output
Supports up to 4096 x 2160 @30Hz high resolution for optimal visual experience.
11. 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
Supports using existing CAT5e cables to instantly upgrade from 1GbE connections. Obtain up to 5 Gbps under Port Trunking.
12. Smart cooling
Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds.
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 TVS-h1688X 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 TVS-h1688X 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 TVS-h1688X 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 operation of your services.
Learn More: Hyper Data Protector
PCIe expansion for 40GbE connectivity or graphics cards
Install various expansion cards based on your needs to fulfill greater I/O capability.
QXP expansion cards
Connect the TVS-h1688X to TL SATA JBOD enclosures by adding multi-lane SATA 6Gb/s transfer for high-performance storage expansion.
Learn More: QXP expansion cards,Compatible expansion enclosures
Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based data
The TVS-h1688X perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching, 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
Subscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h1688X and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows®/Mac® or mobile devices, taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.
Learn More: QVR Elite
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 TVS-h1688X, 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
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 TVS-h1688X.
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
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TVS-h1688X 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
Short Tech Specification
| 16-Bay TurboNAS (12 x 3.5″ HDD + 4 x 2.5″ SSD), SATA 6G, Intel Xeon W-1250 6 cores 12 threads 3.3 GHz (boost up to 4.7 GHz), 32GB DDR4 ECC RAM (max. 128GB), 4 x 2.5GbE, 2 x 10GBASE-T 10GbE, 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD slots for SSD cache, optional QNAP QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 card support, 3 x PCIe expansion slots (pre-installed 2-port 10GBASE-T card), integrated graphics, 4K HDMI v1.4b, USB 3.2 Gen2, 550W single power supply |
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor, up to 4.7 GHz |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics P630 |
| Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
| Encryption Engine | ✓ (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | ✓ |
| System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4
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 | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5-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 bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives 2.5-inch bays: |
| Hot-swappable | ✓ |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
| GPU pass-through | ✓ |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 4 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via an adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G) |
| 25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) |
✓ Only the 2.5GbE port
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| Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
| Thunderbolt Port | Optional via the QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter |
| PCIe Slot | 3 Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x8 Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen3 x4 *Slot 1 is preinstalled with a 2-port 10GbE network adapter.
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A |
| HDMI Output | 1, HDMI 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| Audio Input | – (No longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Audio Output | – (The line out jack and speaker are no longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1~16, M.2 SSD 1~2 |
| LCD Display/ Button | ✓ |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 303.84 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 13.41 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 16.3 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 PSU, 100~240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 91.26 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 108.67 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan | System fan: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | ✓ |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 10000 |
