Enhance business productivity using the quad-core 9-bay QuTS hero NAS that supports U.2 NVMe SSD and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityN/AN/AFeaturing an AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity the 9-bay TS-h973AX packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. With five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs ) and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots the TS-h973AX can benefit from SSD caching to boost IOPS-intensive applications. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system the TS-h973AX ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression near-limitless snapshots and real-time SnapSync to satisfy mission-critical file servers virtualization servers collaborative video editing and efficient data backup and recovery with business-class performance job reliability and lower overall cost.N/AN/AOptimized SSD performance and lifespanN/AInstall high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs in the dedicated SSD slots for cache acceleration and improved random I/O.N/AN/A10GbE/2.5GbE connectivityN/AOne 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization intensive file access large backup/restoration tasks and media transfer.N/AN/ASaaS backup and recoveryN/AExperience a business-class backup center supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google Workspace Microsoft 365 VMware and Hyper-V).N/AN/AVirtualization applicationsN/AHost multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-h973AX.N/AN/ACloud storage gatewayN/ACloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.N/AN/AFlexible storage expansionN/AFlexibly scale your total storage capacity to match your business growth by connecting USB expansion enclosures (TR series JBOD).N/AN/AAbsolute performance with AMD Ryzen and up to 64 GB RAMN/APowered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 series V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor with up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM (ECC memory is supported)* the TS-h973AX delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for compute-demanding applications. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of your NAS data. SSDs can be flexibly installed for cache acceleration to maximize network and storage performance for data-intensive applications.N/AN/ADual U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for optimal I/O and low latencyN/AThe TS-h973AX has four 2.5-inch SSD slots - with slots 1 & 2 supporting both high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. For tackling latency-sensitive applications you can take advantage of U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs that supply up to 32Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency. You can also use QNAPs QDA adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.N/AN/ASSD cache accelerationN/AIncreases IOPS performance and reduces latency for storage volumes - perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including virtualization and databases.N/AN/AWrite CoalescingN/ATransforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O effectively increasing SSD write performance.N/AN/APool Over-provisioningN/AFlexibly reserves a dedicated space 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.N/AN/ALeverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 AdapterN/AInstall one or more QDA adapter in the TS-h973AX (Slot 1 and Slot 2) to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe 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 adapter is hot swappable.N/AN/AStreamline large file transfers and video editing with 10GbE and 2.5GbEN/AThe TS-h973AX has one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting Port Trunking and Failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provide many other high-speed networking solutions including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows/Linux workstations allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.N/AN/AZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrityN/AQuTS 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.N/AN/AData integrity is keyN/AQuTS heros self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once Read Many (WORM) is also supported.N/AN/AData reduction improves storage efficiency and performanceN/AInline data deduplication compression and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.N/AN/AMulti-level cache technologyN/AMain 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.N/AN/ARAID Z enables robust data protectionN/AMultiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.N/AN/AQSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protectionN/ARAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure improving your data protection and system reliability.N/AN/AApp Center ecosystem extends NAS functionalityN/AApps for backup/sync virtual machines/containers content management productivity and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h973AX.N/AN/AInline data deduplication compression and compaction drives big data storage efficiencyN/AQuTS 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-h973AX optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.N/AN/AReal-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recoveryN/AReal-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.N/AN/ASnapshots multiply backup protectionN/AAttain 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.N/AN/AHBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plansN/AHBS centralizes backup restoration and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h973AX 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.N/AN/AAll-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solutionN/AYou 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.N/AN/AVirtualization StationN/ARun 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.N/AN/AContainer StationN/AExperience LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry import and export containers and create abundant microservices.N/AN/ALicense-free VMware and Hyper-V backup applianceN/AWith Hyper Data Protector the TS-h973AX becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup global deduplication backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.N/AN/AMore productivity applicationsN/AUbuntu Linux StationN/ARun Ubuntu applications (including apps from the Ubuntu Software Center) directly on the TS-h973AX and remotely access the Ubuntu desktop from a web browser.N/AN/ASecurity CounselorN/AA security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.N/AN/ABoxafeN/ASafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files emails calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 to the TS-h973AX.N/AN/AQsirchN/AQNAPs 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.N/AN/AQuMagieN/AAn AI-powered photo management app supporting automated photo categorization with AI Albums iOS Live Photo display and powerful search tool for ultimate photo management and sharing solution.N/AN/AHybridMountN/APerfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage backup and data recovery with low-latency access.N/AN/AFlexible and economical storage expansionN/AThe storage capacity of the TS-h973AX can be expanded using USB-based expansion enclosures. Two QNAP TR RAID (4-bay TR-004 2-bay TR-002) can be easily attached and managed using the Storage & Snapshots Manager app.N/AN/ASubscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 securityN/AQVR Elite is QNAPs subscription-based smart surveillance solution allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-h973AX and enjoy simplified camera management storage space allocation camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows/Mac or mobile devices taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.
