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QNAP TVS-H1688X High Speed 16-Bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS Enclosure, Bundle with 16x IronWolf 4TB SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD

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Key Features

  • Unleash peak performance with this QNAP 16-bay NAS, powered by an Intel Xeon W-1250 processor.
  • This NAS enclosure includes 16x 4TB IronWolf drives, offering a total storage capacity of 64TB.
  • Experience lightning-fast data transfers with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on this high-speed NAS.
  • Safeguard your critical data with advanced RAID configurations and robust data security features.
  • Utilize the QNAP TVS-H1688X as a powerful server for virtualization, backups, and media streaming.
  • Enjoy easy setup and management with QNAP's intuitive QuTS hero OS for seamless NAS experience.
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QNAP TVS-H1688X Specifications

Hardware

Hardware

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  • CPU

    Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz)

  • CPU Architecture

    64-Bit x86

  • Maximum Memory

    128GB (4x 32GB)

  • Memory Slot

    4x Long-DIMM DDR4

  • Flash Memory

    5GB (Dual boot OS protection)

  • Drive Bay

    12 x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

  • Drive Compatibility

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

    2.5" bays:
    2.5" SATA solid state drives

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

  • M.2 SSD Slot

    2x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots

  • SSD Cache Acceleration Support

    Yes

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

    4 (also support 10M)

  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Optional via an adapter (5G/2.5G/1G/100M)

  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G)

  • Wake on LAN (WOL)

    Yes

  • Wake on LAN (WOL)

    Yes

  • Graphic Processors

    Intel UHD Graphics P630

  • Floating Point Unit

    Yes

  • Encryption Engine

    Yes (AES-NI)

  • Hardware-accelerated Transcoding

    Yes

  • System Memory

    32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2x 16GB)

  • 25 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Optional via an adapter

  • Jumbo Frame

    Yes

  • 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

  • PCIe Slot

    3
    Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x8
    Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x4
    Slot 3: PCIe Gen3 x4

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port

    2x Type-C
    4x Type-A

  • HDMI Output

    1, HDMI 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz)

  • Form Factor

    Tower

  • LED Indicators

    System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1-16, M.2 SSD 1-2

  • LCD Display/ Button

    Yes

  • Buttons

    Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy

  • 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

    550W PSU, 100-240V

  • Power Consumption

    HDD Sleep Mode: 91.26 W
    Operating Mode (Typical): 108.67 W

  • Fan

    System fan: 3x 80mm, 12VDC
    CPU fan: 2x 97mm, 12VDC

  • Sound Level

    25.8 db(A)

  • System Warning

    Buzzer

  • Kensington Security Slot

    Yes

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    11.96 x 14.56 x 12.59" (13.3 x 36.9 x 32cm)

  • Weight

    29.56 lbs (13.4kg)

Software

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  • Operating System

    QuTS hero 4.5.0 (embedded Linux)

  • 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, and 10
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016, 2019

  • Supported Browsers

    Apple Safari 7 or later
    Google Chrome
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later
    Mozilla Firefox

  • Supported Languages

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

  • Supported File Systems

    Internal hard drive (ZFS)
    External hard drive (EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT)

  • Network & Virtual Switch

    TCP/IP: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)
    Jumbo frame
    DHCP server and client
    RADVD
    USB Wi-Fi adapter
    Static Route
    NCSI (Network Connectivity Status Indicator)
    DDNS settings (Customize & Multiple Service)

    Port trunking (Link aggregation, supports 7 modes):
    failover
    Load balancing

    Virtual switch:
    Network Address Translation (NAT)
    Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
    Thunderbolt to Ethernet converter (T2E)

  • Network & Virtual Switch (Contd.)

    Software-Defined Switch mode

  • Web Server

    HTTP/HTTPS Connections (TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2)
    Supports WebDAV Connection
    Supports Virtual Host (Max: 32)
    Importable SSL Certificate

  • Security

    Network access protection with auto-blocking (SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP
    Host access control for shared folders (CIFS/SMB)
    AES 256-bit folder-based encryptions which are validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP (Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program)
    256-bit external drive encryption (AES)
    Importing of SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt
    Instant alerts through email, SMS, push service, audio, and LCD panel

  • Security (Contd.)

    2-step verification

  • Storage Management

    RAID Hot Spare and Global Hot Spare
    RAID Rebuild Speed Customization
    Pool Over-provisioning
    SSD TRIM
    Disk auto S.M.A.R.T. data migration
    Disk bad block scan and S.M.A.R.T test.
    Disk bad block recovery
    Disk secure data erase
    Ironwolf Health Management
    Checksum for end-to-end data integrity
    Silence error detection and self-healing
    Pool scrub for data verification
    Share folder quota management

  • Storage Management (Contd.)

    Online share expansion
    Share type conversion
    Share shrink
    Inline deduplication for shared folder/LUN
    Inline compression for shared folder/LUN
    WORM (Write Once Read Many) for shared folder
    Storage expansion using QNAP expansion units
    JBOD enclosure roaming
    SSD read-only cache
    SSD read cache and write log

    Supported RAID types
    Storage pool with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, Triple Parity, Triple Mirror

  • Storage Management (Contd..)

    Storage pools
    The maximum single storage pool size is 1 PB
    The maximum storage pool number is 128
    Storage space utilization
    The maximum single shared folder/ LUN capacity is 1 PB
    The maximum shared folder number is 256

    Snapshots
    Share and LUN snapshots
    Snapshot Dashboard
    Snapshot Manager
    Snapshot local restore and revert
    Snapshot Clone
    Snapshot Replica and Snapshot Vault

  • Storage Management (Contd...)

    Snapshot remote restore and revert
    Unified Snapshot Directory
    Support for Windows Previous Versions (CIFS/SMB)
    Snapshot Agent for Microsoft Windows and VMware vSphere
    The maximum number of system snapshots is 65,536
    The minimum Snapshot Interval is 1 min

  • iSCSI (IP SAN)

    iSCSI targets with multiple LUNs per target
    LUN mapping (LUN can be moved between iSCSI and FC if supported)
    LUN masking
    Online LUN capacity expansion
    SPC-3 persistent reservation
    MPIO & MC/S
    iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) with VMware ESXi
    iSCSI LUN backup, one-time snapshot, and restoration
    Virtual disks using iSCSI initiator
    Stack chaining master

  • Fibre Channel (FC SAN)

    Support of Fibre Channel protocol
    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

  • VJBOD Cloud

    VJBOD Cloud is a block-based storage gateway solution that allows you to backup the storage space (LUN/Folder) on your local NAS using cloud space from cloud services providers such as Amazon, Azure, and Google Cloud.
    VJBOD Cloud now supports one-to-one pairing between cloud folders/LUNs and local stored spaces.

  • VJBOD Cloud (Contd.)

    VJBOD Cloud now supports Amazon S3 Azure, BackBlaze, HuaWei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, HKT, Google Cloud, OpenStack, RackSpace, Wasabi cloud, IBM cloud object storage service.
    VJBOD Cloud now supports local stored mode, which means that data can be stored on the NAS and the data can be backed up to the cloud.
    VJBOD Cloud now supports 20 recovery points for recovering folders/LUNs.

  • Notification Center

    Added support for sending notifications via SMS center (SMSC) or providers, including Nexmo, Twilio, and Clickatell.
    Added Outlook as an SMTP service option.
    Added support for sending notifications via instant messaging applications, including Skype and Facebook Messenger.
    Added support for Overview and History in Notification Center.
    Added support for 23 languages for notification messages.

  • Notification Center (Contd.)

    Added support for creating custom notification rules to specify notification criteria, including application categories, severity levels, and keywords.
    Delivery method and message recipient settings are now more flexible.
    Added support for creating multiple notification rules at the same time.
    Added support for sending notifications for a single system event.

  • Power Management

    Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
    IPMI Management Module (x89)
    Standby mode for internal drives
    Scheduled power on and off
    Automatic power on after power recovery (x86)
    USB and network UPS support with SNMP management

  • Access Rights Management

    Multiple user creation
    User data importing and exporting
    User quota management
    Local user access control (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and WebDAV)
    Application access control (File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video Station)
    Subfolder permissions (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)

  • Domain Authentication

    Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and domain controller support
    LDAP server and client
    Domain user login (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)
    The maximum domain user/group is 200000

  • myQNAPcloud

    Free host name registration (DDNS)
    Optional myQNAPcloud SSL certificates (DDNS)
    Auto router configuration using UPnP
    Web-based file manager with HTTPS 2048-bit encryption
    myQNAPcloud Link for remote access without complex router setup

  • Qsync

    File syncing across multiple devices with SSL secure connection
    Selective synchronization for specific folders or subfolders
    Team folders as file center for better collaboration
    File sharing using email links
    Policy settings for conflicting files and file type filter
    Version control for a maximum of 64 versions
    Unified privilege and configuration management
    Central configuration mode
    Remote erase and restore

  • Qsync (Contd.)

    Qsync client supported platforms: Windows, Mac, Ubuntu, Android and iOS

  • Resource Monitor

    Monitoring of NAS system resources such as CPU, memory and network
    Monitoring of NAS storage resources such as RAID, and disk activity
    Monitoring of NAS application resource use
    Creation of extra swap space when SSDs are installed

  • Helpdesk

    Reporting of issues to the QNAP support team, with automatic collection of system information
    Remote connection between QNAP support engineers and NAS for issue resolution (with user permission)

  • Web Desktop Administration

    Multi-window, multitasking system management
    Smart toolbar and dashboard for system status display
    SNMP versions 2 and 3
    Resource monitor
    Comprehensive logs (events and connections)
    Syslog server and client
    Backup and restoration of system settings
    Qmanager: Mobile application for remote system monitoring and management
    Qboost
    Network recycle bin
    Recover files deleted using AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station

  • Web Desktop Administration (Contd.)

    Automatic cleanup
    File type filter

  • File Server

    File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX
    Microsoft networking (CIFS/SMB)
    Apple networking (AFP)
    NFS version 3/4 services
    Windows ACL for file sharing protocols
    Shared folder aggregation (CIFS/SMB)

  • FTP Server

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

  • File Station

    Restore QDFF files and folders with HBS 3
    Document viewing using Office Online, Google Docs, and Chrome extension
    Microsoft Office file editing using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
    ISO file mounting (maximum: 256 ISO files)
    Mount smart phones as external storage
    Read access for compatible optical disc drives
    Read access for compatible smartphones (MTP)

  • File Station (Contd.)

    Download and upload link sharing
    File dragging and dropping (Chrome and Firefox)
    Photos, video, and music preview and playback with hardware-accelerated transcoding
    File compression (ZIP and 7z)
    Download link creation and sending for publicly shared files, with expiration date and password protection
    Subtitle display (SRT and UTF-8)
    Video seeking during on-the-fly transcoding video playback
    Slideshow playback in media viewer

  • File Station (Contd..)

    Convert image files to pdf by "Image2PDF" integration
    Qfile: Mobile app for file browsing and management

    Integrate with HybridMount which supports File Cloud Gateway and File Station Mount mode. File Station Mount mode supports:
    Cloud drive mounting for Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft OneDrive for Business, HiDrive, Amazon Cloud Drive, Yandex Disk and Box
    Remote shared folder mounting (CIFS/SMB, FTP & WebDAV)

  • Qfiling

    Auto filing
    Recipe function
    Archiving through iSCSI, USB, DVD and remote NAS
    Advanced settings
    Source File Filters
    File Editing
    File deletion
    Data integrity check
    File conflict policy

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)

    Cloud storage backup to Amazon Glacier, Amazon S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud Storage, HKT Object Storage, OpenStack Swift, WebDAV
    Cloud storage syncing with Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, HiDrive, hubiC, OneDrive, OneDrive For Business, ShareFile, Yandex Disk
    RTRR server & client with bandwidth control
    Rsync server with download bandwidth control

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) (Contd.)

    Remote server syncing (CIFS/SMB, FTP, Rsync, and RTRR)
    Scheduled backup to local and remote storage spaces
    Backup versioning
    Encryption, compression, and file filters
    Centralized management for backup, restoration, and sync jobs
    Support for Apple Time Machine
    Data backup to multiple external storage devices
    Desktop backup with QNAP NetBak Replicator for Windows

  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) (Contd..)

    Support for the following third-party backup software: Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis True Image, Arcserve Backup, Retrospect, Nakivo Backup & Replication, and Veritas Backup Exec
    The maximum number of backup job is 400

  • Multimedia Console

    Integrating indexing, transcoding, thumbnail generation, and content management.
    New content management design, configuring content sources for multimedia applications.
    View the status of multimedia apps and services all on the same screen.
    Video transcoding (240p, 360p, 480p, 720p and 1080p resolution)
    Video2Audio transcoding
    Automatic video transcoding for watched folders
    Hardware-accelerated transcoding

  • Multimedia Console (Contd.)

    Embed subtitles into videos for background transcoding

  • QuMagie

    Browse photos in timeline view or folder view.
    Virtual albums and smart albums.
    AI-assisted photo management, classifying people, things, places, etc.

  • Music Station

    Music playing and sharing through web browsers
    Music streaming to multiple devices
    Changing of album covers through Google search or by uploading photos
    Internet radio (MP3)
    Eight music alarms
    Switching between spotlight mode and manage mode
    Advanced search
    Scrolling lyrics
    Qmusic: Mobile application for music streaming and management

  • Video Station

    Video organization by thumbnail, list, timeline, or folder
    Virtual and smart collections
    Video tagging with text, colors, and ratings
    Video link sharing through social media and email
    Movie information and poster display from Internet sources or user-uploaded files
    Subtitle display (SRT, ASS, SSA)
    Subtitle search and downloading
    Subtitle file importing
    Subtitle display style adjustment
    Playback speed adjustment

  • Video Station (Contd.)

    Direct video streaming for certain file formats
    Facebook login
    Advanced folder permissions
    Support for LDAP users
    Video uploading to YouTube and Youku
    Multi-zone video display
    Video-seeking support for video playback during on-the-fly transcoding
    Qvideo: Mobile application for online video browsing and management

  • Virtualization Station

    Virtual machine creation (Windows, Linux, Unix, and Android)
    Virtual machine importing, exporting, cloning, snapshot capturing, backup, and restoration
    Console display using HDMI output (QVM)
    HTML5-based shared remote console
    Various networking modes using virtual switches
    GPU pass-through using additional discrete cards

  • Container Station

    Support for LXC and Docker
    Application downloading from the built-in Docker Hub Registry
    One-click installation
    Container importing and exporting
    Console mode
    Three networking modes support only NAT.)
    Auto-start containers
    Docker certificate downloading
    Private registry addition
    Application repository for switching to any repository

  • Qsirch

    Full-text search
    Data distribution using a bar chart
    Previews for photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others
    Advanced search operators and search scope
    Customized search filters with included or excluded conditions
    Related files suggestion in Viewer
    Chrome, Firefox and Safari extension

  • QVPN Service

    Support utility and Mobile apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.

    VPN server
    Secure remote access with PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt(QNAP proprietary) protocol.
    Support for a maximum of 100 clients.
    Support public/ NAS default/ manually DNS server.
    Support manually assign/auto detect/none outgoing network interface.
    Support privilege settings for domain/Local users.

    VPN client

  • QVPN Service (Contd.)

    Support PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt (QNAP proprietary) protocol.
    Support using VPN as a NAS default gateway.
    Support connection log check.

  • DLNA Server

    Support for DLNA/UPnP TVs and players such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
    Support for CUE indexing file for APE and FLAC

  • Q'center (NAS CMS)

    Monitoring of multiple NAS devices
    Utilization history reports
    Unified configuration management
    Monitoring of NAS devices behind NAT routers with Connect to Q'center

  • Qfinder Pro

    QNAP NAS location on the same local network
    NAS shared folder mounting
    Basic setting configuration (firmware, SMTP server, and network settings)
    Direct connection with USB QuickAccess and Thunderbolt (specific models only)
    Storage Plug & Connect (Windows only)
    Creation and mapping of NAS shared folders
    Creation of and connection to iSCSI targets and LUNs
    Media upload (Windows only)
    Media file upload to the NAS

  • Qfinder Pro (Contd.)

    Automatic creation of thumbnails or transcoding of videos using the computer

  • App Center

    Official and community software add-ons
    Automatic updates and notifications for new versions
    Repository for imported third-party content
    User-specified pool for storing applications

  • Chromecast

    Video, photo and music streaming to Chromecast using the following:
    NAS applications: File Station, Music Station, Photo Station, and Video Station
    Mobile applications: Qfile, Qmusic, Qphoto, and Qvideo

  • Download Station

    PC-less downloads (BitTorrent, FlashGet, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, QQDL, and Thunder)
    The maximum number of concurrent downloads for Intel and AMD x86-based NAS devices is 90 (30 BT/PT, 30 HTTP, 30 FTP)
    BitTorrent: Support for search, magnet links, private trackers, and proxy
    Scheduled download and bandwidth control
    RSS subscription and download (broadcatching)
    Support for add-ons that extend download functionality

  • Download Station (Contd.)

    Qget: Mobile application for download browsing and management

  • Notes Station 3

    Insert Evernote Notes in Notes Station 3
    Enable Embedding YouTube video into Notes
    Table creation using the insert table editor

  • HD (HybridDesk) Station

    Photo, video, and music playback on TV through HDMI
    Support for Chrome and Firefox
    Support for international keyboards and mouse input
    User login permissions

  • Ubuntu Linux Station

    Usage of the NAS as a Linux-based computer
    Support for Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu Kylin 16.04
    Application downloading and usage from the Ubuntu Software Center
    Remote desktop for remote monitoring and accessing of Ubuntu

  • Qcontactz

    One-way scheduled sync of contacts from multiple Google accounts
    Contact importing from CSV or vCard 3.0 files
    Contact exporting to CSV or vCard 3.0 files
    Duplicate contact searching and merging
    Contact management: Groups, favorites, lock, search, delete and restore
    Support for Android and iOS

  • IFTTT Agent

    Daily task automation
    Social media data archiving
    File synchronization between the NAS and various cloud services
    System event notifications on Line, Skype, Gmail, and mobile phones
    Music playback on Music Station using Amazon Echo voice commands
    Usage of motion detection sensors as trigger for camera recording on Surveillance Station

  • Qmiix Agent

    Trigger based file synchronization between the NAS and various cloud storage services
    View miixes made using the Qmiix web portal that include triggers and actions involving QNAP apps.
    Create miixes for web-based and NAS-related apps.
    Create miixes on the Qmiix web portal that include File Station, a QNAP app
    System event notifications to Line, Skype, Gmail, and mobile phones

  • Security Counselor

    Multiple Security Policies (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced/Custom).
    Checks NAS settings for security weaknesses.
    Integrates with existing anti-virus services.
    Integrates with existing anti-malware services.
    Integrates with the Security Advisory service.

  • Malware Remover

    Detects and removes malware from your QNAP NAS.

  • UPC Codes

    192223263468, 885022020423, 763649090985

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About QNAP TVS-H1688X

Experience unparalleled data storage and management capabilities with the QNAP TVS-H1688X High-Speed 16-Bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS Enclosure, bundled with 16x IronWolf 4TB SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDDs. Powered by the advanced Intel Xeon W-1250 6-Core 3.3GHz processor, this NAS enclosure is meticulously engineered to tackle demanding tasks effortlessly, making it an ideal solution for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed data storage and transfer.

Equipped with 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 RAM, the TVS-H1688X provides substantial memory for handling complex multitasking workloads. For those requiring even more power, the memory is expandable up to 128GB, accommodating memory-intensive applications with ease. This NAS enclosure offers the flexibility to customize your storage capacity, as it operates without pre-installed hard drives, allowing you to tailor your setup to meet specific storage needs.

The TVS-H1688X features a Thunderbolt 3 interface, ensuring ultra-fast data transfer rates, making it a perfect match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users. For enhanced connectivity, it supports the installation of two QNAP QXP-T32P Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion cards (available separately), enabling quad-port Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. This feature is particularly beneficial for high-speed media environments, facilitating seamless collaboration.

In addition to Thunderbolt 3, the TVS-H1688X is equipped with built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, supporting Port Trunking and failover to meet the rigorous bandwidth and reliability demands of business applications. It operates on the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, which offers advanced features such as block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and read/write cache technologies. These features ensure robust performance across a variety of tasks, including creative workflows, file server operations, virtualization server tasks, and efficient file backup and recovery applications.

With the capacity to accommodate up to 16 hard drives, the TVS-H1688X provides expansive storage space suitable for both personal and professional use. Its durable construction and dependable performance make it a trusted choice in the NAS industry, proudly backed by the reputable QNAP brand. Whether you're a creative professional in need of a high-performance storage solution or a business seeking a reliable data management system, the QNAP TVS-H1688X High-Speed 16-Bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS Enclosure delivers the advanced features and high-speed performance necessary to keep you at the forefront of your field.

QNAP TVS-H1688X Features

  • Six cores up to 4.7 GHz with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
  • Streamline video editing and 4K workflows with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
  • Thunderbolt 3 + 10Gb Ethernet: perfect for studios and post-production houses
  • 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
  • Direct 4K HDMI output
  • ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
  • Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiency
  • Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
  • The TVS-h1688X also supports snapshots and remote backup to help organizations accomplish routine backup tasks cost-effectively and efficiently
  • Snapshots multiply backup protection
  • HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plans
  • All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
  • Virtualization Station
  • Container Station
  • License-free VMware and Hyper-V backup appliance

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Unleash peak performance with this QNAP 16-bay NAS, powered by an Intel Xeon W-1250 processor.
  • This NAS enclosure includes 16x 4TB IronWolf drives, offering a total storage capacity of 64TB.
  • Experience lightning-fast data transfers with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on this high-speed NAS.
  • Safeguard your critical data with advanced RAID configurations and robust data security features.
  • Utilize the QNAP TVS-H1688X as a powerful server for virtualization, backups, and media streaming.
  • Enjoy easy setup and management with QNAP's intuitive QuTS hero OS for seamless NAS experience.

What's in the box:

  • QNAP TVS-H1688X High Speed 16-Bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS Enclosure
  • 10GBASE-T Ethernet Cable
  • Power Cord
  • 36x Flat Head Screw (For 3.5" HDD)
  • 36x Flat Head Screw (For 2.5" HDD)
  • 2x M.2 SSD Heatsink
  • 2x Drive Tray Keys
  • User Manual
  • QNAP 5 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • 16x Seagate IronWolf 4TB SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD