QNAP 9-bay NAS AMD Ryzen V1500B 32GB DDR4, 5×2.5″/3.5″ SATA 6Gbps+2×2.5″ U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4/2.5″ SATA 6Gbps+2×2.5″ SATA 6Gbps drive bays. 2×2.5GbE, 1x10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M), USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C, supports capacity expansion with QNAP TL and TR expansion enclosures – TS-h973AX-32G
TS-h973AX
Overview
Features
Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity, the 9-bay TS-h973AX packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. With five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs ), and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots, the TS-h973AX can benefit from SSD caching to boost IOPS-intensive applications. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h973AX ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync to satisfy mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, and efficient data backup and recovery with business-class performance, job reliability, and lower overall cost.
Optimized SSD performance and lifespan
Install high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs in the dedicated SSD slots for cache acceleration and improved random I/O.
10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity
One 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.
SaaS backup and recovery
Experience a business-class backup center, supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google™ Workspace, Microsoft 365®, VMware® and Hyper-V).
Virtualization applications
Host multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-h973AX.
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.
Flexible storage expansion
Flexibly scale your total storage capacity to match your business growth by connecting USB expansion enclosures (TR series JBOD).
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Dual U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for optimal I/O and low latency
The TS-h973AX has four 2.5-inch SSD slots – with slots 1 & 2 supporting both high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. For tackling latency-sensitive applications, you can take advantage of U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs that supply up to 32Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency. You can also use QNAP’s QDA adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.
Note: U.2 SSDs cannot be installed in the SATA drive bays (including the 3.5-inch bays and SSD Slots 3 & 4).
Coupled with QNAP’s SSD-aware features, the TS-h973AX maximizes performance with high cost-effectiveness.
Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 Adapter
Install one or more QDA adapter in the TS-h973AX (Slot 1 and Slot 2) to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA adapter is hot swappable.
• QDA-UMP: Accommodates an M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
• QDA-U2MP*: Accommodates two M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs
• QDA-UMP4: Accommodates an M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (Compatible with PCIe 3.0)
* Software requirements for using QDA-U2MP:
1. NAS OS: QTS 4.5.4.1787 build 20210910 or QuTS hero h4.5.4.1800 build 20210923 (or later)
2. BIOS Q071AR10 (Click here to download)
Streamline large file transfers and video editing with 10GbE and 2.5GbE
The TS-h973AX has one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting Port Trunking and Failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provide many other high-speed networking solutions, including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches, 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.
Learn More: QNAP 10GbE solutions, QNAP 2.5GbE solutions, QSW switches
Accept no substitutes: QNAP is the best choice for AMD Ryzen NAS
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.
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-h973AX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.
*Note: Inline data deduplication requires at least 16 GB memory. The TS-h973AX-32G model features 32 GB memory that allows you to attain complete dedup function.
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-h973AX 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-h973AX 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
More productivity applications
Ubuntu Linux Station
Run Ubuntu® applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the TS-h973AX and remotely access the Ubuntu® desktop from a web browser.
Learn More: Ubuntu Linux Station
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
Boxafe
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h973AX.
Learn More: Boxafe
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
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
HybridMount
Perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access.
Learn More: HybridMount
Flexible and economical storage expansion
The storage capacity of the TS-h973AX can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures. Two QNAP TR RAID (4-bay TR-004, 2-bay TR-002) can be easily attached and managed using the Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
Learn More: Compatible storage expansion enclosures
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 TS-h973AX 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
Switch operating systems to upgrade your current storage
The TS-h973AX 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-h973AX to upgrade your storage infrastructure and take advantage of Qtier auto-tiering from QTS.
Learn More: How to migrate data & folder permissions between QTS and QuTS hero with HBS3?
Attention: QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-h973AX before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h973AX 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
| 9-bay NAS, AMD Ryzen V1500B 4C 8T 2.2GHz, 32GB DDR4 SODIMM, 5 x 2.5″/3.5″ SATA 6Gbps + 2 x 2.5″ U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 / 2.5″ SATA 6Gbps + 2 x 2.5″ SATA 6Gbps drive bays. 2 x 2.5GbE, 1 x 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M), USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C, supports capacity expansion with QNAP TL and TR expansion enclosures |
Detailed Tech Specification
Hardware Specs
TS-h973AX-32G
| 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) |
| System Memory | 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Support optional ECC memory For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
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| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 5 x 3.5-inch + 4 x 2.5-inch
The system is shipped without HDD/SSD.
For the HDD/SSD 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: * 2.5-inch bay #1 & #2 support either U.2 NVMe SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs.
** U.2 NVMe solid-state drives can only be installed in 2.5-inch bay numbers 1 and 2. Installing these drives in other bays will damage the drive connectors. |
| Hot-swappable | ✓ |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
| 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 the QNA-UC5G1T USB to 5GbE network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ✓ |
| Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-5, SSD 1-4, Power/Status, LAN, USB |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 182.65 × 224.6 × 224.1 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 3.52 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 5.12 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 | External, 120 W, AC 100 to 240 V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 41.2 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 55.41 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan | 1 x 140mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | ✓ |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 2000 |
