Breakthrough performance and outstanding connectivity with 10GbE Thunderbolt 3 and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slotsN/APowered by an 8th generation Intel Core processor the high-performance TVS-672XT NAS features both 10GBASE-T and Thunderbolt 3 high-bandwidth connectivity for tackling heavy workloads and smoothly transferring displaying and editing 4K videos in real-time. With M.2 SSD support and the ability to install a graphics card the TVS-672XT provides the ability to boost performance and create a scalable working environment for collaboration and high-speed file sharing. The TVS-672XT is driven by high-quality hardware that delivers optimum performance comprehensive multimedia features expandable storage capacity and numerous other NAS functionalities to inspire greater creativity and accomplishments!N/AN/AFast and flexible Thunderbolt 3 and 10GBASE-T connectivityN/AThe TVS-672XT adopts the powerful 8th generation Intel Core i3 8100T quad-core 3.1 GHz processor with 8 GB dual-channel DDR4 memory (upgradable to 32 GB) to deliver outstanding performance. It provides two Gigabit and one 5-speed 10GBASE-T port (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) supports SATA 6Gb/s drives and features AES-NI encryption for delivering high performance while also maintaining the security of your data. You can also connect USB Type-C devices through the Thunderbolt 3 ports to transfer large media files across devices providing you with a more efficient workflow.N/AN/AExtend NAS functionality with a graphics card and other PCIe devicesN/AThe TVS-672XT features two PCIe Gen 3 slots (the first slot is pre-installed with a Thunderbolt 3 card) that allow for the usage of various expansion cards to expand application potential.N/AN/AGraphics cardsN/AAccelerate NAS video processing and empower GPGPU tasks. GPUs can also be passed-through to virtual machines.N/AN/AQM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cardsN/AAdd M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.N/AN/A10GbE/ 40GbE adaptersN/AEnable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization massive data transmission and fast backup/restoration.N/AN/AWireless network cardsN/AUse the QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter with WirelessAP Station to transform the TVS-672XT into a convenient wireless base station allowing network resources of the NAS to be shared with multiple devices.N/AN/AObtain performance benefits from M.2 SSD cachingN/ABesides using 2.5-inch SSDs for caching you can utilize the two M.2 SSD slots built in to the TVS-672XT for installing PCIe (Gen 3 x2 2 GB/s) NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factors (M.2 SSDs are sold separately).N/AN/AImprove random data access speeds with an SSD cacheN/ASSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can significantly improve overall workflows.N/AN/AMaximize the value of SSDs with Qtier TechnologyN/AQtier Technology empowers the TVS-672XT with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between M.2 SSDs 2.5-inch SSDs and high-capacity HDDs based on the data’s access frequency. Qtier 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time greatly maximizing the advantages of SSDs.N/AN/APotentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDsN/AWith SSD prices continuing to become more affordable there’s never been a better time for using SSDs in your NAS to enjoy higher performance faster file backups smoother multimedia experiences and optimized virtualization applications. From QTS 4.3.5 you can benefit from software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP) that enables you to allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TVS-672XT adjust the SSD OP and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs.N/AN/ABuild an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environmentN/ACommon Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Networks) devices are often expensive. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. Once a Marvell ATTO or QNAP Fibre Channel card has been installed in the TVS-672XT you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app and leverage the many benefits from QNAP NAS including snapshot protection Qtier tiering storage SSD cache acceleration and more. In addition the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of security for your data.N/AN/AFlexibly manage virtual and physical networksN/AThe Network & Virtual Switch app manages physical network interfaces (including network adapters and Thunderbolt ports) and virtual adapters (virtual machines and containers) and their communications providing a visualized topology that clearly presents the connections of physical and virtual networks. The flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical and virtual network connections with greater ease so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TVS-672XT virtual machines and containers whenever needed.N/AN/ACollaboration station for Mac and WindowsN/AThe TVS-672XT is the perfect match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users - especially for photographers filmmakers and graphic designers who require 4K media storage instant sharing and have bandwidth-intensive workflows. Up to 2 Thunderbolt devices can be connected to the TVS-672XT to process real-time photo and audio editing simultaneously without impacting system performance. As Final Cut Pro X 10.3 (and later) supports file sharing via SMB Windows users and other devices utilizing Thunderbolt 3 10GbE or GbE connections can join the editing workflow more efficiently.N/AN/AThe best storage solution for the 10GbE-equipped iMac ProN/AThe iMac Pro is the first Mac computer that includes a 10Gb Ethernet port marking a milestone in the growing mainstream demands for 10GbE connectivity. As the TVS-672XT comes with both 10GbE and Thunderbolt 3 ports it provides an exceptional storage base for iMac Pro users as they can flexibly choose between Thunderbolt 3 and 10GbE connections to suit their application and device needs.N/AN/ACreate a seamless 10GbE environment for both Mac and Windows usersN/AQNAP provides various budget-friendly solutions to help upgrade your network environment to 10GbE. No matter if your team members use Mac or Windows computers they can enjoy blazing-fast transfer speeds and simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing and multimedia).N/AN/AUltimate visual experience with 4K HDMI outputN/AThe TVS-672XT has an HDMI 2.0 port which supports 4K (3840 x 2160) 60Hz output providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage transfer and display. By connecting the TVS-672XT to an HDTV via the HDMI output you can directly view multimedia content saved on the NAS on a bigger screen. You can also download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu Software Center through QNAP Linux Station. QNAP’s HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using the HD Player or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater.N/AN/AReal-time transcoding for an excellent cross-device media experienceN/AFeaturing advanced Intel UHD Graphics 630 the TVS-672XT supports triple-channel 4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices*.N/AN/A*The TVS-672XTs hardware provides H.264 hardware decoding encoding and transcoding capabilities. However playback quality may vary due to factors including playback software file formats system usage and available bandwidth.N/AN/AProtect your data with higher securityN/AThe TVS-672XT is loaded with comprehensive security features to keep your data safe.N/AN/A- QuFirewall for network security: Supports IPv6 firewall access lists and GeoIP filtering to restrict access upon the geographical location for higher network security.N/A- WPA2 Enterprise: Provides enterprise-grade wireless security for business networks including certificate authority encryption key and enhanced encryption/decryption.N/A- Security Counselor: A security portal that checks for weaknesses and offers recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.N/AN/AComplete backup planningN/AThe TVS-672XT provides a reliable flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity.N/AN/AWindows and Mac backupN/AUse the license-free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to back up/restore files from Windows computers. Time Machine is fully supported for backing up Mac computers.N/AN/AHybrid Backup SyncN/AConsolidates backup restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR rsync FTP CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.N/AN/ASnapshots for Volume & LUNN/ASnapshots are essential for NAS data protection and their block-level feature makes them a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The TVS-672XT supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN and up to 1024 snapshots per NAS.N/AN/AVM backupN/AWith high performance potentially huge storage capacities integrated virtualization solutions and support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time the TVS-672XT is perfect for backing up virtual machines.N/AN/AHigh-speed VM Backup SolutionN/AWith Hyper Data Protector the TVS-672XT 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 that provides you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.N/AN/AOptimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and syncN/AThe TVS-672XT centrally stores data and files and supports SMB/CIFS AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows Mac and Linux/UNIX networks. Coupled with Qsync (a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe high-capacity data center for file synchronization) any file uploaded to the TVS-672XT will be made available for all linked devices such as computers laptops or mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station including files from mobile devices and optical disc drives. File Station also allows you to mount a remote NAS and transfer files between your NAS and public cloud services for greater convenience.N/AN/AAll-in-one server to host virtual machines and containersN/AVirtualization Station and Container Station jointly introduce a hybrid approach to virtualization. No matter your virtualization needs you can count on QNAP for complete virtualization support.N/AN/ARun multiple Windows Linux UNIX and Android virtual machines and access them via a web browser or VNC (Virtual Network Computing). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.N/AN/AExperience LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies and download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry import/export containers and create abundant microservices. N/AN/AMore Productivity ApplicationsN/AIFTTT AgentN/AA popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.N/AN/AQmailAgentN/ACentrally manage and switch between different email accounts back up emails to the NAS and safeguard email security and personal privacy.N/AN/ABrowser StationN/AEnable remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without requiring complex VPN settings.N/AN/ACinema28N/ATurns your NAS into a multimedia hub for streaming photos music and videos to different devices in different rooms.N/AN/AQsirchN/AA full-text search engine that helps quickly find specific images music videos documents and emails by using keywords and search conditions.N/AN/AFlexible and economical storage expansionN/AQNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.N/AN/AUpgrade RAID CapacityN/AHot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business.N/AN/AAttach Expansion EnclosuresN/AConnect up to 6 TX-800P or TX-500P Thunderbolt 2 expansion enclosures.N/AN/AA Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter is required for connecting Thunderbolt 2 expansion enclosures.N/AN/AVJBODN/AUse VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TVS-672XT.N/AN/AMigrate to a New NASN/AInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.