QNAP TS-673A 6-Bay NAS
The QNAP TS-673A is a robust 6-bay NAS designed for efficient and reliable network storage. It boasts an AMD Ryzen quad-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM for smooth, responsive operation. This NAS offers flexible storage with six SATA III drive bays and two M.2 NVMe SSD slots, enhanced by Qtier technology for optimal performance. High-speed data access is facilitated by dual 2.5GbE ports, and PCIe Gen 3 slots provide room for future expansion. Supporting both QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, it delivers advanced data integrity and features suitable for professional users.
$1099.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 220
#84 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
-19%
Below average
Processor
15002.2
/ AMD Ryzen VB quad-core GHz
Who it's for
- Dual 2.5GbE Networking
- Excellent Expansion Capabilities
- Powerful AMD Ryzen CPU
Who should skip it
- Steep OS Learning Curve
- Base RAM Insufficient for VMs
- Noticeable Fan Noise
Key Specs
Processor
AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 (expandable up to 64GB)
Drive Bays
6 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA III HDD/SSD
M.2 Slots
2 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
Network Interface
2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots
USB Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Noise Level
20.3 dBA
Features
- Powerful AMD Ryzen quad-core processing
- Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots for caching
- Flexible QTS/QuTS hero OS support
- High-speed dual 2.5GbE networking
- Expandable with PCIe Gen 3 slots
- Optimized storage with Qtier technology
- AES-NI hardware encryption for security
- Quiet operation for any environment
What customers say
Users highly praise the QNAP TS-673A for its robust performance and exceptional expandability, driven by its powerful processor and dual 2.5GbE ports. Its inclusion of PCIe slots makes the unit remarkably future proof, supporting crucial upgrades like 10GbE networking and NVMe caching. The solid build quality and versatile operating systems are also appreciated for data management. Conversely, some less experienced users find the comprehensive features overwhelming, noting a steep learning curve. While the premium price is a factor, most agree the high specifications justify the cost. Overall, it is regarded as a reliable, high performance NAS solution for demanding environments.
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