QNAP TS-873AeU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Enclosure, Single PSU

SKU: QNTS873AEU4G MFR: TS-873AEU-4G-US
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Key Features

  • Empower your business with this QNAP NAS, offering centralized data storage and management.
  • Ensure data security with advanced RAID configurations and snapshot protection on this NAS.
  • Experience fast performance with the Ryzen CPU, ideal for virtualization and data-intensive tasks.
  • Rely on this QNAP NAS for dependable 24/7 operation, perfect for critical business applications.
  • Enjoy easy setup and remote access, making data management simple from anywhere with this NAS.
  • Expand your storage as needed; this NAS supports JBOD expansion for growing data requirements.
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QNAP TS-873AeU Specifications

Hardware

Hardware

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  • CPU

    AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor

  • CPU Architecture

    64-bit x86

  • Floating Point Unit

    Yes

  • Encryption Engine

    Yes(AES-NI)

  • Hardware-accelerated Transcoding

    Optional via a PCIe graphics card

  • System Memory

    4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 4 GB)

  • Maximum Memory

    64 GB (2 x 32 GB)

  • Memory Slot

    2 x SO-DIMM DDR4

  • Flash Memory

    5GB (Dual boot OS protection)

  • Drive Bay

    8 x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

  • Drive Compatibility

    3.5" SATA hard disk drives
    2.5" SATA hard disk drives
    2.5" SATA solid state drives

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

  • M.2 Slot

    2 x M2 2280 (PCIe Gen3 x 1)

  • SSD Cache Acceleration Support

    Yes

  • GPU pass-through

    Yes

  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M)

    2 (also support 10M)

  • 5 GB 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

  • Jumbo Frame

    Yes

  • PCIe Slot

    1 x PCIe Gen3 x8

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port

    4 (2x Type A, 2x Type C)

  • HDMI Output

    Optional via a PCIe graphics card

  • Form Factor

    2U Rackmount

  • LED Indicators

    HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB, Power

  • Buttons

    Power, Reset

  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree F - 104 Degree F (0 - 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree F - 158 Degree F (-20 - 70 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27 Degree C (80.6 Degree F)

  • Power Supply Unit

    250W PSU, 100 - 240V

  • Fan

    3 x 60mm, 12VDC

  • System Warning

    Buzzer

  • Max. Number of Concurrent Connections

    (CIFS) - with Max. Memory: 2000

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.5 18.98 11.71" (89 x 482 x 297.4mm)

  • Weight

    16.78 lbs (7.61kg)

Software

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  • Operating System

    QuTS hero h5.0.0

  • Supported Client Operating Systems

    Apple Mac OS 10.10 or later
    Ubuntu 14.04, CentOS 7, RHEL 6.6, SUSE 12 or later Linux
    IBM AIX 7, Solaris 10 or later UNIX
    Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019

  • Supported Browsers

    Apple Safari (latest version)
    Google Chrome (latest version)
    Microsoft Edge (latest version)
    Mozilla Firefox (latest version)

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish

  • Storage Pool

    Yes

  • SED Storage Pool

    Yes

  • Maximum Pool size

    1024 TB

  • Maximum number of storage pool

    128

  • Shared Folder Type

    Thick, Thin

  • Maximum shared folder size

    1024 TB

  • Maximum number of shared folder

    256

  • JBOD Expansion

    Yes

  • VJBOD / VJBOD Cloud

    Yes

  • iSCSI Service

    Yes

  • Fiber Channel Service

    Yes

  • LUN Type

    Thick, Thin

  • File-based iSCSI LUN

    Yes

  • Block-based iSCSI LUN

    Yes

  • Maximum LUN size

    1024 TB

  • Maximum number of targets LUN

    256

  • RAID Type

    Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, Triple Mirror, Triple Parity

  • RAID Group

    Yes

  • RAID Expansion

    Yes (by replacing bigger Disks)

  • Storage Pool Expansion

    Yes (by adding RAID Group)

  • RAID Hot Spare

    Global, Local

  • RAID Sync/Rebuild/Scrubbing

    Yes

  • End-to-End data integrity

    Yes

  • Silent error detection

    Yes (Self-healing)

  • Internal drive

    ZFS

  • External drive

    EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT

  • Disk, Enclosure Locate

    Yes

  • Disk S.M.A.R.T. Scan

    Yes

  • Disk S.M.A.R.T. Data Migration

    Yes

  • Ironwolf Health Management

    Yes

  • Secure Erase

    Yes

  • SSD Trim

    Yes

  • SSD Life Estimation

    Yes

  • Disk Roaming

    Yes

  • Disk Standby

    Yes

  • Shared Folder Snapshot

    Yes

  • LUN Snapshot

    Yes

  • Minimum Snapshot Interval

    1 minutes

  • Snapshot Retention Policy

    Yes

  • Self-serve Snapshot Recovery

    Yes

  • Application Consisted Snapshot

    Yes

  • Snapshot Full Clone

    Yes

  • Snapshot Replica / Vault

    Yes

  • SSD read-only Cache

    Yes

  • SSD read & write log cache

    Yes

  • SSD dedicated ZIL cache

    Yes

  • SSD Cache RAID

    0, 1, 10 (journal)

  • SSD profiling tool

    Yes

  • External Device Management

    Yes

  • Mount Smart Phone (MTP)

    Yes

  • External RAID Device (QNAP so on)

    Management (External Device Mode)
    Management (NAS Mode)

  • File Server

    File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX
    Microsoft networking (CIFS/SMB)
    Apple networking (AFP)
    NFS version 3/4 services

  • FTP Server

    QuFTP
    FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols
    FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS)
    FXP support

  • Maximum FTP connection

    1024

  • Shared Folder Data Compression

    Yes

  • Shared Folder Data Deduplication

    Yes

  • Shared Folder WORM

    Yes

  • File Station (Web)

    Yes

  • Object Storage

    Yes

  • Local user account

    16000

  • Local group account

    512

  • Domain user/group account

    200000

  • Domain Security

    Yes

  • Domain Controller

    Yes

  • Shared folder permission

    Yes

  • Advanced folder permission

    Yes, (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)

  • Windows ACL

    Yes, (CIFS/SMB)

  • User quota

    Yes

  • Group quota

    Yes

  • Folder quota

    Yes, (Snapshot shared folder)

  • Home folder

    Yes

  • Resource Monitor

    Yes

  • SNMP

    V2, V3

  • Network recycle bin

    Recover files deleted using AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station
    Automatic cleanup and file type filter

  • System Log & Notification Center

    Log recording: 3,000 event per hour

  • Smart Fan

    Yes

  • Schedule on/off

    Yes

  • Internet protocol

    IPv4, IPv6

  • Virtual Switch

    Yes

  • Port trunking

    Yes, (7 modes)

  • VLAN

    Yes

  • DHCP Server

    Yes

  • DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)

    Yes

  • Network access protection

    SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP (with auto-blocking)

  • Security Counselor

    Yes

  • Malware Remover

    Yes

  • AES 256-bit Volume Encryption validated

    Yes (By FIPS 140-2 CAVP)

  • 2-step verification

    Yes

  • Allow/Deny List

    Yes

  • Access Protection

    Yes

  • Service binding

    Yes

  • Firewall

    Yes

  • vSphere Web Client Plug-in

    Yes

  • VMware vSphere VAAI for iSCSI

    Yes

  • VMware vSphere VAAI for NAS

    Yes

  • Windows ODX

    Yes

  • Windows/VMware Snapshot Agent

    Yes

  • HTTP/HTTPS Connections

    TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3

  • Supports WebDAV Connection

    Yes

  • Supports Virtual Hosts

    32

  • Qsync

    Management Mode: User customization, Central
    Qsync client supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS
    Maximum number of version control: 64

  • Hybrid Mount

    File Cloud Gateway: Concurrent Connections = 80 Upload & 80 Download
    Network Drive Mount
    Free cloud gateway sessions: 2

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)

    NAS to NAS backup Cloud Backup
    Cloud Sync
    2-way and Active Sync
    Backup Deduplication
    Apple Time Machine Backup
    External drive backup
    Maximum number of backup job: 400

  • Hyper Data Protector

    Yes

  • Boxafe

    Office 365 Backup
    Google Workspace Backup
    Full-text search

  • Qsirch

    Previews: Photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others
    Integrate Mac Finder
    Advanced picture search
    Search filters

  • QuMagie

    Browse photos
    Virtual and smart albums
    AI-assisted photo management: People, things, places, and others

  • Antivirus (free)

    Yes

  • McAfee (License)

    Yes

  • QVPN Service

    Remote Access: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt (QNAP proprietary)
    Supported utility and mobile app: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    Supported maximum clients: 100

  • HD Station

    Yes

  • LDAP Server

    Yes

  • RADIUS

    Yes

  • SQL server

    Yes

  • License Center

    Yes

  • Multimedia Console

    Yes

  • Photo Station

    Yes

  • Music Station

    Yes

  • Video Station

    Yes

  • Download Station

    Yes

  • Notes Station

    Yes

  • Qfiling

    Yes

  • Media Streaming add-on

    Yes

  • Qmail Agent

    Yes

  • QuWAN

    Yes

  • DA Driver Analyzer

    Yes

  • Q'center

    Server
    Agent

  • Connect to Q'center

    Yes

  • Virtualization Station

    Supports Virtual machine instances: Windows, Linux, Unix, and Android
    VM importing, exporting, cloning, snapshot capturing, backup, and restoration: All function is Fine
    Virtual switches: Can create a virtual switch
    GPU pass-through: Not support GPU
    Suggested number of virtual machine instances: 8
    The actual number of virtual machine instances may vary by the memory installed on NAS (e.g. 1 VM= 1 thread for 1 vCPU and 1GB memory)

  • Container Station

    Supported type: LXC/LXD and Docker
    Docker Hub Registry
    Container importing and exporting
    Console mode

  • Linux Station

    Supports Ubuntu versions: 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04

  • Linux Station Center

    Yes

  • QVR Elite

    Recording Technique: Standard MP4 file based
    License Type: Subscription-based
    User-defined trigger events
    QVR Pro Client (Desktop): Windows, macOS, and QNAP Hybrid Desk Station
    QVR Pro Client (Mobile): Android and iOS
    Recording camera streams: H.264
    Free built-in camera channels: 2
    Expandable camera channels: Developing

  • QVR Pro Client

    Dynamic View Layout
    Windows
    Mac
    Hybrid Desktop
    iOS
    Android

  • QVR Center

    Log management
    Central monitoring across multiple servers

  • UPC Code

    885022023424

About QNAP TS-873AeU

Under the hood of the TS-873AeU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Enclosure, Single PSU, you'll find a robust AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B quad-core/eight-thread 2.2 GHz processor, ensuring reliable and high-performance operation. This durable, user-friendly device is designed for large-scale data storage and sharing, thanks to its spacious 8TB storage capacity.

The TS-873AeU is equipped with dual-2.5GbE connectivity, providing high-speed data transfer and network connectivity. This makes it an ideal solution for businesses and organizations that require fast and reliable data access and sharing. The device also features two M.2 PCIe Gen3 x 1 ports for NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU empowered AI image recognition, enhancing its performance capabilities.

Designed for easy installation in small media cabinets or areas with extensive cabling, the TS-873AeU's space-efficient short depth design is a standout feature. It also supports block-based and file-based cloud storage gateways with local caching for low-latency access to cloud data.

The TS-873AeU is more than just a storage device; it's also a powerful tool for hosting multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications. With its PCIe Gen3 x 8 port, you can add extra functionality with PCIe cards, including 10/25GbE ports, QM2, or Fiber Channel.

The device also supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factors for boosting overall NAS performance. With the addition of Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core, the TS-873AeU can perform high-speed face and object recognition, making it a valuable tool for AI image recognition and classification.

In terms of security, the TS-873AeU supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, providing an additional layer of data protection. It also supports various apps that cover all your backup needs, ensuring your data is always safe and secure.

Whether you're looking for a reliable, high-performance storage solution for virtualization environments or a device to host multiple virtual machines and containers, the TS-873AeU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Enclosure, Single PSU is a versatile and powerful choice.

QNAP TS-873AeU Features

  • AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor
  • 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 4 GB) System Memory
  • 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) Maximum Memory
  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port: 2
  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port: Optional via a network adapter
  • 1 x PCIe Gen3 x8 PCIe Slot
  • 2 x M2 2280 (PCIe Gen3 x 1) M.2 SSD Slot
  • Drive Bay: 8 x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

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User Manual

Key Features

  • Empower your business with this QNAP NAS, offering centralized data storage and management.
  • Ensure data security with advanced RAID configurations and snapshot protection on this NAS.
  • Experience fast performance with the Ryzen CPU, ideal for virtualization and data-intensive tasks.
  • Rely on this QNAP NAS for dependable 24/7 operation, perfect for critical business applications.
  • Enjoy easy setup and remote access, making data management simple from anywhere with this NAS.
  • Expand your storage as needed; this NAS supports JBOD expansion for growing data requirements.

What's in the box:

  • Qnap TS-873AeU 8-Bay 2U Short-Depth Rackmount NAS (Single PSU)
  • 32x Flat Head Screw (for 3.5" HDD)
  • 24x Flat Head Screw (for 2.5" HDD)
  • Ethernet Cable
  • 1x Power Cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Qnap 5 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year + 2 Year Extended Warranty)