Powerful 12-bay U.2 NVMe/ SATA all-flash NAS, featuring ZFS-based storage and 25GbE connectivity, ideal for office environments, collaborative 4K/8K video editing, and file sharing (Supports QuTS hero or QTS system)Supporting U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 / SATA SSD storage, the TS-h1290FX is a cost-efficient and powerful all-flash NAS. With a sleek design and near-silent cooling, the TS-h1290FX seamlessly integrates into cozy studio/office surroundings. Equipped with an AMD EPYC 16 core 7302P/8 core 7232P processor and built-in 25GbE connectivity, the TS-h1290FX can tackle the heaviest of workloads and enables smooth file transfer, display, and real-time editing of 4K/8K media. The TS-h1290FX also features a ZFS-based operating system to ensure data integrity while supporting inline data deduplication and compression for optimal storage utilization. Price-competitive, high-performance, and easily scalable the TS-h1290FX is here to streamline your backup, collaboration, and video editing/storage workflows.25GbE connectivityAccelerate file access and sharing with two built-in 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.Four PCIe Gen 4 slotsInstall network cards, graphics cards, and other PCIe Gen 4 cards to boost application performance and system functionality.Data integrityQuTS hero s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Optimized SSD performanceMaximize SSD performance and lifespan with inline data deduplication, compression, Pool Over-provisioning, and TRIM.Easy expansionThe scalable design of the TS-h1290FX allows it to grow with your business. Connect TR-002, TR-004, TL-D800C, TL-D800S expansion enclosures to achieve up to petabyte-scale storage capacity.Supercharge graphics cardSupports NVIDIA® graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMsWorks perfectly with mainstream editing softwareThe TS-h1290FX is ideal for video editing teams as it is fully compatible with mainstream software solutions including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve. For bandwidth-demanding challenges such as 4K/8K video editing or collaborative editing, the TS-h1290FX has you and your team covered.2nd Gen AMD EPYC 7002 series processor and DDR4 ECC RDIMMThe TS-h1290FX is armed with 2nd Gen AMD EPYC 7002 series processors (Rome), which is based on the Zen 2 architecture with breakthrough 7nm process technology to deliver aggressive performance. With DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors for higher reliability, the TS-h1290FX provides 8-channel modules and 8 Long-DIMM slots to fulfill memory-intensive workloads (expandable up to 1TB DDR4 memory). The TS-h1290FX also features AES-NI encryption to maintain the confidentiality of your data without impacting system performance.Quieter in your office, easier to set upSilence is golden, especially in small studios and offices where creative minds are at work. The TS-h1290FX all-flash NAS features a CPU cooler and two 90mm near-silent system fans to provide effective cooling without distracting noises. With a lightweight and stylish design, the TS-h1290FX is a perfect fit for modern work environments.12x U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x 4/SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots: An all-flash storage array for optimal I/O and low latencyThe TS-h1290FX has twelve 2.5-inch SSD slots that support high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Latency-sensitive applications can be bolstered with U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs that supply up to 14.2Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency.Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterInstall one or more QDA-UMP4 adapter in the TS-h1290FX to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 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-UMP4 is hot swappable.Direct connectivity for up to 20 PC/workstationsYour team needs a high-speed environment and productivity boost, and the TS-h1290FX delivers with two 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports. When used with QNAP s PCIe network cards, the TS-h1290FX can directly connect to up to 20 PC/workstations - no switch required.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe Gen 4 expansionThe TS-h1290FX has four PCIe Gen 4 slots that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.Server-grade hardware, supporting U.2 NVMe all-flash storageThe 12-bay TS-h1290FX is a tower model with server-grade hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility.ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityQuTS 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.Data integrity is keyQuTS hero s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceInline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.Multi-level cache technologyMain memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.RAID Z enables robust data protectionMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionRAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityApps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyQuTS 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-h1290FX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.More SSD performance and lifespan optimization technologiesWrite CoalescingTransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing write performance in all-flash environments.Pool Over-provisioningDedicated space can be flexibly reserved in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.TRIMAllows QuTS hero to inform SSDs to delete unneeded data blocks and process the deletion tasks during system idle times, meaning it does not have to wait for when new data is written to the block.The best file storage and collaboration centerThe TS-h1290FX integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.File StationManage, access, and share all the files in the TS-h1290FX and view snapshots files all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.QsyncMake any file uploaded to a TS-h1290FX available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.QsirchQNAP 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.QfilingAutomate your file organization all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-h1290FX supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.Remote backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-h1290FX to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.VM backupEnjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.SaaS backupSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.Cloud backup for NASHybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.QuDedup technologyHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.Real-time SnapSyncReal-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-h1290FX supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Up to 65,535 snapshotsQuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.Back up snapshotsMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-h1290FX to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h1290FX, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. 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 StationRun multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android , and QuTScloud 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 needing additional physical servers.Conainer StationExperience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.Linux StationRun Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.QuTScloud virtual NASQuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.myQNAPcloud secures remote accessmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-h1290FX through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.Simplified privilege settingsThe TS-h1290FX supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h1290FX as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.QuWAN SD-WANTo facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-h1290FX to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Malware RemoverRegularly scan your TS-h1290FX using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.TeamViewer remote accessTeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentCommon Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1290FX, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. 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.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-h1290FX storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TS-h1290FX provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QuObjectsRun a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-h1290FX to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.Notification CenterConsolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.Proxy ServerBy using a high-capacity TS-h1290FX as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.WirelessAP StationPCIe-compatible NAS can install wireless network cards and allow devices to directly connect to the TS-h1290FX for easy access services and Internet connections.QmailAgentCentralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.QuFTPThe TS-h1290FX can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.A health check for your hard drivesHard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.DA Drive AnalyzerThe DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.Seagate® IronWolf Health ManagementWhen using supported IronWolf or IronWolf Pro hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.Switch operating systems for higher everyday performanceThe TS-h1290FX also supports QTS - QNAP s standard NAS operating system that provides greater everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TS-h1290FX.
| Storage | |
| Storage drives installed: |  |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 12 |
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| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| RAID support: |  |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | Serial ATA III, U.2 |
| Storage drive sizes supported: | 2.5" |
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| Processor | |
| Processor family: | EPYC |
| Processor manufacturer: | AMD |
| Processor model: | 7232P |
| Processor frequency: | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency: | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor cores: | 8 |
| Processor threads: | 16 |
| L3 cache: | 32 MB |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory: | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type: | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM supported: | 1000 GB |
| Memory slots: | 8 |
| Memory form factor: | RDIMM |
| ECC: | |
| Flash memory: | 5000 MB |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,100,1000,2500,25000 Mbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support: | |
| Wake-on-LAN ready: | |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 2 |
| USB port: | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 3 |
| Fiber ports quantity: | 2 |
| Fiber optic connector: | SFP28 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 3 |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 1 |
| Concurrent connections: | 10000 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type: | Tower |
| Cooling type: | Active |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Number of fans: | 2 fan(s) |
| Fan diameter: | 9.2 cm |
| LED indicators: | LAN, Power, SSD, Status, USB |
| Built-in display: | |
| Display type: | LCD |
| Cable lock slot: | |
| Cable lock slot type: | Kensington |
| Performance | |
| Type: | NAS |
| Device class: | Small & Medium Business |
| Backup function: | |
| Backup features: | Cloud, USB drive |
| Buzzer: | |
| Noise level: | 23.1 dB |
| Security algorithms: | AES |
| Reset button: | |
| On/off switch: | |
| USB copy function: | |
| Software | |
| Operating system installed: | QuTS hero |
| Power | |
| Power supply location: | Built-in |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity: | 750 W |
| AC input voltage: | 100 - 240 V |
| Fan voltage: | 12 V |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 368 mm |
| Depth: | 362 mm |
| Height: | 150 mm |
| Weight: | 8.99 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Power cables quantity: | 1 |
| Quick installation guide: | |
| Number of screws: | 48 |
| Drive tray key included: | |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -20 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84714100 |
| Other features | |
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