Intel® Xeon® D desktop QuTS hero NAS with four 2.5GbE ports, designed for real-time SnapSync data backup and virtual machine applicationsDelivering enterprise performance at SMB prices, the TS-h686 features an Intel® Xeon® D processor and DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory (expandable to 128 GB) with dependable reliability. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h686 ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync. Powerful Intel® Xeon® D processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memoryThe TS-h686 uses an Intel® Xeon® D-1600 series processor and DDR4 ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss. Supporting up to 128 GB RAM to cope with higher workloads, the TS-h686 provides a high-performance and reliable NAS solution for demanding business IT environments.Set SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSDWhile SSD prices continue to fall, and SSD capacity and performance continue to increase, organizations can easily take advantage of SSD strengths. The TS-h686 comes with two 2.5-inch SSD drive bays and two M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance and reduce storage volume latency. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. Without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays, the TS-h686 allows you to maximize both your storage capacity and performance.Quad-port 2.5GbE meets today s high-bandwidth demandsFeaturing four native 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-h686 allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. The support of Port Trunking and failover further satisfies bandwidth and reliability demanding applications including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and any real-time application. QNAP also offers numerous options of managed and unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.Verified as Veeam Ready ObjectQuObjects is verified Veeam® Ready, ensuring both compatibility and reliability for achieving efficient backup and recovery with Veeam Backup & Replication.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 size 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 fail protection are simultaneously 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 TS-h686.Tiered storage configuration for a QuTS hero NASBasic requirements for setup are similar to QTS. We recommend you to follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.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-h686 optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recoveryReal-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.Snapshots multiply backup protectionAttain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansHBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h686 to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solutionYou 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 StationRun 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.Container StationExperience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-h686, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs. With traffic bypassing the Hypervisor vSwitch, it helps enhance I/O throughout and network efficiency, ensuring reliable VM applications and reduced CPU overheads.PCIe expansion for upgrading 10GbE transmission or enabling GPGPU computingThe TS-h686 features two PCIe Gen 3 x8 slots (each slot provides up to 64 Gb/s bandwidth) and supports installing expansion cards to enable additional functions and greater application potential.Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based dataThe TS-h686 perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the TS-h686 using M.2 SSD slots (M.2 SSDs purchased separately), organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective, flexible and secure hybrid cloud applications.HybridMount file-based cloud gatewayFlexibly expand storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.VJBOD Cloud block-based cloud gatewayVJBOD Cloud supports streamlined NAS backup to object cloud storage. The block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only transmits block-based volume or LUN changes (such as addition, modification, or deletion). This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.Switch operating systems to upgrade current storageThe TS-h686 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-h686 to upgrade your storage infrastructure.Attention: QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-h686 before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.More productivity applicationsBoxafeSafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h686.Security CounselorA security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.QsirchQNAP s powerful, Google-like search tool for quickly finding specific images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions.
| Storage | |
| Storage drives installed: |  |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 6 |
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| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| RAID support: |  |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III |
| Storage drive sizes supported: | 2.5,3.5" |
| Number of M.2 (M & B) slots: | 2 |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD |
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| Hot-swap drive bays: | |
| Supported file systems: | FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ZFS, ext3, ext4 |
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| Processor | |
| Processor family: | Intel® Xeon® D |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor model: | D-1602 |
| Processor frequency: | 2.5 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency: | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor cores: | 2 |
| Processor threads: | 4 |
| Processor cache: | 3 MB |
| CPU configuration (max): | 1 |
| PCI Express slots version: | 2.0, 3.0 |
| Processor lithography: | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes: | 64-bit |
| Processor package size: | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Scalability: | 1S |
| Tcase: | 84 °C |
| Tjunction: | 105 °C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP): | 27 W |
| On-board graphics card model: | Not available |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor: | 128 GB |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory: | 8 GB |
| Internal memory type: | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM supported: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots: | 4 |
| Memory form factor: | UDIMM |
| Flash memory: | 5000 MB |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
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| Wake-on-LAN ready: | |
| Supported network protocols: | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS): | |
| WLAN adapter supported: | |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 4 |
| USB port: | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 3 |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots: | 2 |
| Concurrent connections: | 10000 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type: | Tower |
| Cooling type: | Active |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Number of fans: | 2 fan(s) |
| Fan diameter: | 9 cm |
| Fan diameter 2: | 9.7 cm |
| LED indicators: | HDD, LAN, SSD, Status, USB |
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| Cable lock slot type: | Kensington |
| Performance | |
| Type: | NAS |
| Device class: | Large Enterprise Business |
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| Backup features: | Cloud, iSCSI LUN |
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| Noise level: | 18.6 dB |
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| Security algorithms: | 256-bit AES, AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS |
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| Built-in FTP server: | |
| Browser supported: | Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox |
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| S.M.A.R.T. support: | |
| Share folder: | CIFS/SMB |
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP): | |
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| Software | |
| Operating system installed: | QuTS hero |
| Operating system version: | 10000 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported: | CentOS 7.0, SuSE Linux 12.0, SuSE Linux 12.3, SuSE Linux 15, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 17.10, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS |
| Mac operating systems supported: | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Server operating systems supported: | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Other operating systems supported: | IBM AIX 7.1, IBM AIX 7.2, Solaris 10, Solaris 11 |
| Power | |
| Power supply location: | Built-in |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity: | 250 W |
| Number of power supply units: | 1 |
| Power consumption (typical): | 61.115 W |
| AC input voltage: | 100 - 240 V |
| Fan voltage: | 12 V |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 224.9 mm |
| Depth: | 319.8 mm |
| Height: | 231.9 mm |
| Weight: | 7.27 kg |
| Package weight: | 8.72 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Power cables quantity: | 1 |
| Quick installation guide: | |
| Number of screws: | 24 |
| Drive tray key included: | |
| Processor special features | |
| Embedded options available: | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: | |
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| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): | |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): | |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): | |
| Intel® OS Guard: | |
| Intel® Secure Key: | |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: | 2.0 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: | 32 |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies: | |
| Memory types supported by processor: | DDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 35 °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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| Processor ARK ID: | 193686 |
