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QTS 5.2.6
QuTS hero h5.2.6
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, 2019, 2022, and 2025
Apple Safari (latest version)
Google Chrome (latest version)
Microsoft Edge (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
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
Yes
Yes
QTS: 308TB
QuTS hero: 5 PB
128
QuTS hero: Thick, Thin
QTS: Thick, Thin, Static
QTS: 250TB
QTS: 128
QTS: 250 TB
QuTS hero: 5 PB
QTS: 512
QuTS hero: 256
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Thick, Thin
QTS: Yes
Yes
QTS: 250TB
QuTS hero: 1024TB
QTS: 128
QuTS hero: 256
LUN Mapping (LUN can be moved between iSCSI and FC)
LUN Masking
WWPN Aliases Import/Export
FC Port Group
FC Port Binding
Multipath IO (MPIO)
Online LUN capacity expansion
LUN snapshot
LUN snapshot replication and clone
Yes
QTS:
8-bay (and more): JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
6-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
4-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
2-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1
QuTS hero:
8-bay (and more): Single, RAID 0 (Stripe), 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, Triple Mirror, Triple Parity
6-bay: Single, RAID 0 (Stripe), 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Triple Mirror, Triple Parity
4-bay: Single, RAID 0 (Stripe), 1, 5, 6, 10, Triple Mirror, Triple Parity
3-bay: Single, RAID 0 (Stripe), 1, 5, Triple Mirror, Triple Parity
2-bay: Single, RAID 0 (Stripe), 1
Yes
QTS: Yes
QTS: Yes
Yes (by replacing bigger Disks)
Yes (by adding RAID Group)
Global, Local
Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
QTS: EXT4
QuTS hero: ZFS
EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT (optional for ARM model)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
QTS: Yes
Yes
QTS: 5 minutes
QuTS hero: 1 minute
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
QTS: Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
QTS: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
QuTS hero: 0, 1, 10 (journal)
QTS: Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Management (External Device Mode): Yes
Management (NAS Mode): Yes
File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX
Microsoft networking (CIFS/SMB)
Apple networking (AFP)
NFS version 2/3/4/4.1 services
QTS:
QuFTP
FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols
FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS)
FXP support
QuTS hero:
FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols
FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS)
FXP support
1024
QuTS hero: Yes
QuTS hero: Yes
Yes
Yes
QTS: 4,096
QuTS hero: 16,000
512
200000
Yes
Yes
Yes
QTS: Yes (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)
QTS: Yes (CIFS/SMB)
QuTS hero: Yes
Yes
Yes
QTS: Yes, (Snapshot shared folder)
QuTS hero: Yes
Yes
Yes
V2, V3
Recover files deleted using AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station
Automatic cleanup and file type filter
Log recording: 3,000 event per second
Yes
Yes
IPv4, IPv6
Yes
Yes (7 modes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP (with auto-blocking)
Yes
Yes
QTS: Yes (validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP)
QuTS hero: Yes (validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
"
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3
Yes
32
Yes
Management Mode: User customization, Central
Client supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS
Maximum number of version control: 64
Yes
File Cloud Gateway:
QTS: Concurrent Connections = 20 Upload & 20 Download
QuTS hero: Concurrent Connections = 80 Upload & 80 Download
Network Drive Mount: Yes
Free cloud gateway sessions: 2
Yes
NAS to NAS backup: Yes
Cloud Backup: Yes
Cloud Sync: Yes
2-way and Active Sync: Yes
Backup Deduplication: Yes
Apple Time Machine Backup: Yes
External drive backup: Yes
Maximum number of backup job: 400
Yes
Yes
Office 365 Backup: Yes
Google Workspace Backup: Yes
Full-text search: Yes
Yes
Previews: Photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others
Integrate Mac Finder: Yes
Advanced picture search: Yes
Search filters: Yes
Yes
Browse photos: Yes
Virtual and smart albums: Yes
AI-assisted photo management: People, things, places, and others
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Access:
QTS: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt (QNAP proprietary)
QuTS hero: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt (QNAP proprietary)
Supported utility and mobile app: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Supported maximum clients: 100
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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:
QTS: Not support GPU
QuTS Hero: GPU function is fine
Suggested number of virtual machine instances: 8
Yes
Supported type: LXC/LXD and Docker
Docker Hub Registry: Yes
Container importing and exporting: Yes
Console mode: Yes
Yes
Supports Ubuntu versions:
QTS: 18.04, and 20.04
QuTS hero: 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04
Linux Station Center: Yes
QTS Only:
Recording Technique: Index database based
License Type: Perpetual
User-defined trigger events: Yes
Metadata: Yes
QVR Pro Client (Desktop): Windows, macOS, and QNAP HybridDesk Station
QVR Pro Client (Mobile): Android and iOS
Recording camera streams: H.264
Free built-in camera channels: 8
Yes
Recording Technique: Standard MP4 file based
License Type: Subscription-based
User-defined trigger events: Yes
QVR Pro Client (Desktop): Windows, macOS, and QNAP HybridDesk Station
QVR Pro Client (Mobile): Android and iOS
Recording camera streams: H.264
Free built-in camera channels: 2
QuTS hero:
Expandable camera channels: Developing
QTS Only: Yes
Dynamic View Layout: Yes
Windows: Yes
Mac: Yes
HybridDesktop: Yes
iOS: Yes
Android: Yes
Yes
Log management: Yes
Central monitoring across multiple servers: Yes
Failover design: Yes
Viewing task details: Yes
Automatic switch between Standby and Takeover modes: Yes
Yes
Yes
Black
Intel Atom C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz
64-bit x86
Yes
(AES-NI)
8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 (1x 8GB)
64GB (2x 32 GB)
2x SODIMM DDR4
Support ECC memory
4GB (Dual boot OS protection)
12x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4x E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots
3.5" SATA hard disk drives
2.5" SATA hard disk drives
2.5" SATA solid state drives
E1.S SSD
M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD
Yes
4x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen 3 x 2)
Yes
Yes
2x (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
Optional via a network adapter (5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
1x 10GBASE-T
Optional via a network adapter
Yes
Yes
2x PCIe Gen 3 (x4)
Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 (x4)
Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 (x4)
2x
Optional via a PCIe graphics card
3U Short Depth Rackmount
HDD 1-12, SSD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB, Power
Power, Reset
32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C)
-4 Degree F to 158 Degree F (-20 Degree C to 70 Degree C)
5-95% RH non-condensing
Wet bulb: 80.6 Degree F (27 Degree C)
Minimum 2x 300W PSU, 100-240VAC
Disk Standby Mode: 112.42W
Operating Mode, Typical: 121.7W
3x 80mm, 12VDC
Buzzer
2500 (Concurrent Connections - with Max. Memory)
Taiwan
5.24 x 17.02 x 11.69" (13.31 x 43.24 x 29.69cm)
23.74 lbs (10.77kg)
885022031986
38% Space reduction with a compact 3U chassis
With a reduced depth of 29.6 cm (11.65 inches), the TS-h1655XeU-RP is ideal for space-constrained environments like small business offices, multimedia rooms, and security monitoring systems. This space-saving form factor allows for more flexible deployment, and leaves room in standard racks for cable organization or airflow optimization.
Powerful Intel Atom 8-Core processor, expandable to 64 GB RAM
CPU: Intel Atom C5125 8-core 2.8 GHz processor
Memory: 8 GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, expandable up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB). Supports ECC memory, but non-ECC and ECC memory cannot be mixed
Intel QAT Acceleration: Boosts data compression/decompression and significantly enhances SSL/IPsec encryption and decryption performance
AES-NI Encryption: Delivers outstanding data read/write speeds even during AES 256-bit encryption
Transmission efficiency
2x 2.5 SMB Sequential Throughput (1MB)
Read: 588 MB/s, Write: 591 MB/s
4x 25 GbE SMB Sequential Throughput (1MB)
Read; 4926 MB/s, Write: 2552 MB/s
Rear-mounted E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe expansion slots
Equipped with four built-in E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 3 slots, the TS-h1655XeU-RP supports hot swapping and flexible configuration for optimal NAS performance.
Enable SSD caching
Install E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and enable SSD caching to accelerate random read/write performance (IOPS) and reduce latency.
Configure SSD storage pools
Create E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools to boost data transfer speeds and access efficiency.
Add more 10GbE network ports
Install the QXG-ES10G1T 10GbE network modules to complement the built-in 2.5/10GbE ports for enhanced high-speed network connectivity.
Configure SSD system drives
Use E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools as system drives for QuTS hero, greatly improving metadata management and database efficiency for overall system performance.
Native 2.5GbE & 10GbE performance, with 25GbE scalability
The TS-h1655XeU-RP delivers fast and reliable connectivity for high-bandwidth applications like large-scale file access, backup/restore, and virtualization.
Built-in 2.5GbE & 10GbE
Dual 2.5GbE and a single 10GbE port provide higher network performance - surpassing 1GbE-only competitor NAS.
Go beyond 10GbE
Install a QXG-ES10G1T E1.S-to-10GbE network module via the E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, and enable Port Trunking for improved speed and failover protection.
Upgrade to 25GbE
Use the PCIe Gen 3 slots to install a QNAP 25GbE network card, effortlessly boosting enterprise-level network performance.
Future-proof your storage with JBOD scalability
As file volumes and storage needs grow, the TS-h1655XeU-RP can connect up to two QNAP 24-bay TL-R2400PES-RP JBOD expansion units, adding up to 48 additional hard drives and providing exceptional storage capacity.
QuTS hero operating system
Designed for enterprises, the QuTS hero operating system adopts the highly reliable ZFS file system to provide utmost data integrity and stability for mission-critical storage. QuTS hero further optimizes SSD performance and endurance to meet businesses' stringent demands for performance and reliability.
Automatic repair of corrupted data
ZFS supports self-healing for silent data corruption, automatically detecting damaged data to ensure data integrity.
Data immutability
Defend against ransomware by creating a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) folder to prevent data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted, while also enabling immutable backups.
Power failure protection
ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) protects against potential data corruption caused by power failure by safeguarding unwritten data.
Data reduction
Inline data deduplication reduces storage consumption for maintaining optimal disk capacity.
Prevent simultaneous SSD failure
The patented QSAL algorithm automatically and regularly detects RAID-level SSD lifespan to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, avoiding RAID crashes and data loss.
All-in-one backup solution
The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports various apps that cover all your backup needs.
NAS/File server
Supports multiple protocols such as Rsync, FTP and CIFS/SMB for backing up different file servers.
Cloud
Back up NAS data to/from major cloud services, including QNAP's myQNAPcloud One.
Mac
Set a QNAP NAS as Time Machine backup destination.
Windows PC/Server
Back up full PC/server systems and manage all backups from multiple devices through a single interface.
VM
Back up VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V with dramatically lower costs than others.
Google Workspace/Microsoft 365
Use QNAP's Boxafe to back up, recover, and manage the data of 10,000+ users over multiple Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
WordPress
Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress site. QNAP NAS can also host a website.
Secondary backup or restore
By supporting secondary backup, replication, or restore in a single interface, QNAP makes your business Disaster Recovery (DR) quick, easy, and effective.
NAS and file server
Backup NAS data to another QNAP NAS or remote server. Supports immutable backups by using WORM folders as the destination, preventing data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted to effectively protect against ransomware.
Cloud
Supports advanced technologies to save backup time, spaces, and effort.
myQNAPcloud One
QNAP-hosted cloud storage that only charges for storage space, with transmitting data being completely free.
RPO = 0 real-time replication
Real-time SnapSync syncs between shared folders/LUNs on primary NAS and secondary NAS. This assists organizations in resuming essential data and services in the shortest time.
Run VMs and Containers
With no additional fees, you can run multiple VMs of different OS on TS-h1655XeU-RP. This allows you to deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs.
VMs
Securely run Windows, Linux, UNIX, QuTScloud VMs using Virtualization Station.
Containers
Run Docker, LXD, Kata Containers and download Container Apps using Container Station.
VM High Availability
VM Live Migration and HA (High Availability) guarantee continuous operation and minimal downtime.
Network & Virtual Switch
Flexibly allocate virtual network resources and configure VLANs to ensure virtual services via the virtual network topology in Network & Virtual Switch.
Trusted storage for virtualization
Powerful yet affordable
Cost-effective iSCSI/IP-SAN storage solutions with high bandwidth for reduced latency.
Flexible & Scalable
Supports multiple protocols and expansion options to meet business needs.
Data protection
Offers LUN encryption, snapshots, and backup to ensure data safety.
Compatible with top-tier solutions
The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer mainstream virtualization platforms. With the QNAP CSI Plugin for Kubernetes, the TS-h1655XeU-RP is also ideal block storage for Kubernetes containerized apps.
Object storage certified as Veeam Ready
Use the TS-h1655XeU-RP with QuObjects as the premier destination for S3 object storage and backup. QuObjects supports Object Lock, validated as Veeam Ready - Object with Immutability.
Surveillance NAS solution for Business
Surveillance NAS is an easy-to-deploy and cost-effective all-in-one smart surveillance solution. Integrating AI analysis, high-availability failover video surveillance and CMS, Surveillance NAS satisfies professional surveillance demands in all kinds of surveillance scenarios.
Simplifying surveillance structure
An all-in-one surveillance solution integrating NVR and VMS. Record, analyze and manage videos on surveillance NAS to boost deployment and maintenance efficiency.
Support ONVIF cameras
Over 8000 ONVIF cameras from 200+ brands are supported.
PoE switch solution
QNAP offers a one-stop QNAP PoE switch solution designed for connecting TS-h1655XeU-RP NAS and IP cameras to simplify network and power cabling.
Smart AI surveillance
Surveillance NAS performs AI image identification, analysis and search on the NVR server side, saving you from having to purchase expensive AI cameras.
Larger surveillance storage
Longer video archiving requirements needs larger storage space.
QNAP solves all your surveillance system challenges in business
Multi-level security strategy for enterprises
Bolster business data security with resilience from all aspects
Connection
Enterprise private network connection
Build secure VPN connection using QVPN Service. Multi-site organizations can leverage QuWAN SD-WAN to quickly set up Mesh VPN for remote workers and branches.
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