QNAP 4-bay NAS AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 8GB DDR4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s bays, 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD slots, 2×2.5GbE LAN, optional 10GbE, 2x PCIe 3.0×4 slots, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A & USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C ports – TS-473A-8G
TS-473A
Overview
Features
Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor that delivers great system performance with up to quad-core / 8 threads and Turbo Core up to 2.2 GHz. The TS-473A features two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and two PCIe Gen 3 slots for you to flexibly deploy 5GbE/10GbE networks. Two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimization. The TS-473A supports QTS and QuTS hero, allowing users to flexibly switch operating system based on their requirements.
2.5GbE connectivity
Both 2.5GbE ports are backwards compatible with 1GbE/ 100MbE speeds. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking.
Flexible PCIe expansion
Add extra functionality with PCIe cards, including 10GbE ports, SSD caching, extra USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, wireless networking, or Fibre Channel.
GPU applications
Supports entry-level NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMs.
SSD cache acceleration
Features two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimization.
Virtualization applications
Host containerized applications and virtual machines with various operating systems.
Supports QTS/QuTS hero OS
Features QTS operating system and supports switching to ZFS-based QuTS hero for greater reliability.
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. QNAP offers 2.5GbE switches that supports Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ and allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Learn More: 2.5GbE Solution, QSW series Switches
Switch operating systems for optimal data integrity and reliability
The TS-473A 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-473A before switching from QTS to QuTS hero.
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.
Obtain performance benefits from M.2 SSD caching
The TS-473A features 2 M.2 NVMe SSD slots for you to enjoy SSD caching or Qtier auto tiering Technology
Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache
SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can significantly improve overall workflows.
Maximize the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology
Qtier™ Technology empowers the TS-473A with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between M.2 SSDs, 2.5-inch SSDs, and high-capacity HDDs based on the data’s access frequency. Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSDs.
Note: Qtier Technology is supported by QTS
Upgrade to 10GbE and abundant capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-473A features two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots that allows for various expansion cards for expanding application potential.
Note: TS-473A uses low-profile expansion cards
SAS/ SATA expansion card
Designed for connecting the TS-473A to TL SATA, TL SAS and REXP expansion units to increase storage capacity.
Easy and Secure File Management
File Station allows direct management of files stored on the TS-473A and in the cloud. Users can easily upload files from their PC, drag/drop files between folders, rename/delete files, and configure file/folder permissions to prevent unauthorized access. Microsoft Office Online can also be used to directly view/edit Microsoft Office documents stored on the TS-473A. Confidential/sensitive data can be encrypted to add extra security.
Learn More: File Station, QENC Decrypter
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-473A, 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
High-speed 2.5GbE VM Backup Solution
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-473A 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. With 2.5GbE connectivity, backup and restoration times are greatly reduced, providing a cost-effective solution for disaster recovery.
Learn More: Hyper Data Protector
QNAP Backup & Data Protection Solutions: Complete Apps & Utilities at Your Fingertips
QNAP provides comprehensive solutions for virtually all data protection requirements. Discover an array of apps/utilities to help you back up various sources, including:
Boxafe – Google Workspace (G Suite) /Microsoft 365 SaaS backup
Hyper Data Protector – VMware vSphere/Microsoft Hyper-V VM backup
Hybrid Backup Sync – QNAP NAS/file server/macOS backup
NetBak Replicator – Windows backup
Snapshot – QNAP NAS protection/backup
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy storage capacity expansion solutions. Here are several ways to expand your TS-473A storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.
Upgrade RAID Capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.
Learn More: Online RAID capacity upgrade
Attach Expansion Enclosures
Connect two TR-004 RAID expansion enclosures, or one 8-bay TL-D800S SATA 6 Gb/s JBOD, and use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.
Learn More: Storage expansion compatibility
Migrate to a New NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
Learn More: Migrating from An old NAS
More productivity applications
Qsirch
QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool for quickly finding specific images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions.
Learn More: Qsirch
Boxafe
Backup/sync files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® into the TS-473A to safeguard enterprise cloud data.
Learn More: Boxafe
QuMagie
An AI-powered photo management app, supporting automated photo categorization with AI Albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tool for ultimate photo management and sharing solution.
Learn More: QuMagie
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-473A is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional costs. You can purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
Learn More: QNAP warranty services
Short Tech Specification
| 4-bay NAS, AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 4C/8T 2.2GHz, 8GB DDR4 RAM (2 x SODIMM slots, max. 64GB, optional ECC RAM support), 4x SATA 6Gb/s bays, 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD slots, 2 x 2.5GbE LAN, optional 10GbE, 2x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slots, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A & USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C ports |
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
TS-473A-8G
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
| Encryption Engine | ✓ (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| System Memory | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM 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 | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| 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 |
✓
The following are not hot-swappable: M.2 SSDs, SSD cache drives, SSDs using PCIe expansion slots.
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| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots
The M.2 SSD is not included as standard.
M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
| GPU pass-through | ✓ |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2(2.5G/1G/100M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ✓ |
| Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 5V/1A 10Gbps 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5V/1A 5Gbps |
| HDMI Output | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-4, M.2 SSD 1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 188.2 × 199.3 × 280.8 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 5.03 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 6.04 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 | 250W, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 19.576 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 29.792 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan | System fan: 1 x 120mm CPU fan: 1 x 60mm |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 2000 |
