QNAP
TS-1655
The QNAP TS-1655 is a high-capacity 16-bay NAS designed for demanding business environments, offering a smart balance of performance and cost with its hybrid storage architecture. It features twelve 3.5-inch SATA HDD bays and four 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays, connected via dual 2.5GbE ports for accelerated data access. Powered by an 8-core Intel Atom C5125 processor, this system provides secure, scalable storage ideal for team collaboration, virtualization, and intensive data tasks. With AES-NI encryption and support for up to 128 GB of memory, it ensures data security and handles high workloads efficiently. This diskless enclosure is built for long-term reliability and high-capacity storage needs.
$1862.22
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
38
/ 220
#38 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
+37%
Above average
Processor
51252.8
/ Intel Atom C Octa-core up to GHz
Who it's for
- Hybrid Storage Architecture
- High-Speed Network Ready
- ECC Memory Support
Who should skip it
- Mid-Range CPU Limitation
- High Initial Investment
- Size and Operational Noise
Key Specs
Processor
Intel Atom C5125 Octa-core up to 2.8 GHz
Drive Bays
16 total (12 x 3.5" SATA HDD, 4 x 2.5" SATA SSD)
Memory
8 GB DDR4 SDRAM standard, expandable up to 128 GB
Network Interface
Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Expansion Slots
Three PCIe 3.0 x4 slots
Supported RAID Levels
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Power Supply
550 W maximum wattage
Form Factor
Tower NAS Enclosure
Features
- Hybrid storage balances performance and cost.
- 8-core Intel processor for seamless multitasking.
- Dual 2.5GbE connectivity accelerates file access.
- Supports SSD caching for boosted application response.
- Flexible PCIe slots for future network upgrades.
- Host virtual machines and containerized applications.
- Superior data security with AES-NI encryption.
- Scalable design accommodates growing storage needs.
What customers say
Users highly value the QNAP TS-1655 for its robust performance and flexible storage architecture, which expertly blends NVMe speed with massive HDD capacity. This makes it excellent for demanding tasks like virtualization and large data processing. The QuTS hero operating system is frequently praised for its ZFS data integrity, snapshots, and self-healing features, ensuring strong business continuity. While the initial investment and feature complexity present a learning curve, professionals find this powerful system to be a reliable workhorse. Its advanced connectivity options further solidify its position as a top-tier, enterprise-grade storage solution.
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