QNAP TS-473A TS-x73A Series 4-Bay Tower NAS

Unlock High-Speed Storage and Performance with QNAP TS-473A

The QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay Tower NAS is designed for power users seeking flexibility, scalability, and performance. Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1500B quad-core processor, dual 2.5GbE ports, M.2 NVMe SSD support, and PCIe expandability, this NAS provides unparalleled storage optimization and connectivity for both business and personal applications. Switch between QTS and QuTS hero operating systems for enhanced versatility and reliability.

Highlights

• Powerful AMD Ryzen™ Processor: Quad-core 2.2 GHz with up to 64 GB ECC memory support.
• Dual 2.5GbE Ports: Backward compatible with 1GbE, enabling up to 5 Gbps with port trunking.
• Flexible PCIe Expansion: Add 10GbE, SSD caching, Wi-Fi 6, or Fibre Channel.
• M.2 NVMe SSD Slots: Enable Qtier technology and SSD caching for optimized storage performance.
• Dual OS Support: Choose between QTS for hybrid applications or ZFS-based QuTS hero for data integrity and reliability.

Key Features

High Performance with AMD Ryzen™ Processor

• Quad-Core Power: AMD Ryzen™ V1500B quad-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor.
• Memory Expandability: Supports up to 64 GB ECC memory for stability and performance.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports: Transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s with added Type-C support.

Advanced Networking and Expansion

• Dual 2.5GbE Connectivity: Supports port trunking for up to 5 Gbps.
• PCIe Slots: Install expansion cards for 10GbE, NVMe SSDs, Fibre Channel, or USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Storage Optimization

• M.2 NVMe SSD Slots: Two slots for SSD caching or Qtier auto-tiering technology.
• Qtier 2.0 Technology: Automatically moves data between SSDs and HDDs based on usage.

Dual Operating System Flexibility

• QTS: Ideal for cross-team file syncing and hybrid storage setups.
• QuTS hero: ZFS-based OS offering inline deduplication, compression, and compaction.

Virtualization and GPU Acceleration

• Virtualization Ready: Host containerized applications and virtual machines.
• GPU Support: Install entry-level NVIDIA® graphics cards for video editing, 4K transcoding, or GPU passthrough.

Backup and Data Protection

• Hyper Data Protector: Agentless VM backup for VMware® and Microsoft® Hyper-V.
• Snapshot Support: Protect against data loss with point-in-time recovery.
• Comprehensive Apps: Backup solutions include Boxafe, Hybrid Backup Sync, and NetBak Replicator.

Expandable Storage Solutions

• RAID Capacity Upgrade: Replace drives with larger ones without losing data.
• Expansion Units: Connect additional SATA or SAS enclosures to increase storage capacity.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B Quad-Core 2.2 GHz
Memory	8 GB DDR4 (1 x 8 GB, up to 64 GB ECC)
Networking	2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (Port Trunking Supported)
Storage Slots	4 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD, 2 x M.2 NVMe SSD
PCIe Slots	2 x Gen 3 x4
USB Ports	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s), 1 x USB Type-C
Performance	Sequential: 2356 MB/s Read, 1524 MB/s Write
Operating Systems	QTS (Linux EXT4) / QuTS hero (ZFS)
Dimensions	188.2 x 199.3 x 279.6 mm (HxWxD)
Warranty	3 years (extendable to 5 years)

Summary

The QNAP TS-473A offers a powerful and flexible storage solution for businesses and power users. With its advanced AMD Ryzen™ processor, dual OS support, and extensive expansion capabilities, the TS-473A is designed to meet the demands of high-performance applications, virtualization, and data integrity. Upgrade your storage environment with cutting-edge features and unmatched reliability.