QNAP
TS-h973AX
The QNAP TS-h973AX is a high-performance 9-bay desktop NAS designed for demanding SMB applications. Powered by an AMD Ryzen™ processor and the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, it ensures superior data integrity and efficiency with features like inline data deduplication. This hybrid storage system offers five 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, two U.2 NVMe SSD slots, and two 2.5-inch SSD slots, accelerating I/O-intensive tasks. With 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, it's ideal for virtualization, container hosting, and high-speed data transfers, providing robust data protection and advanced storage management.
$1014.20
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
161
/ 220
#161 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
-25%
Below average
CPU
1500482.2
/ AMD Ryzen™ Embedded VB -core/-thread GHz processor
Who it's for
- Excellent Tiered Storage Flexibility
- Built-in 10GbE Connectivity
- ZFS-based QuTS hero OS
Who should skip it
- Moderate CPU for Heavy Loads
- ZFS Memory Requirements
- 2.5-inch NVMe/SSD Restriction
Key Specs
CPU
AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor
Installed Memory
32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB), expandable to 64GB
Drive Bays
5 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA, 2 x 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe/SATA, 2 x 2.5-inch SATA
Network Ports
1 x 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig, 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45
Operating System
QuTS hero (ZFS-based)
Dimensions
182.65 mm (H) x 224.6 mm (W) x 224.1 mm (D)
Weight
3.52 kg
Operating Temperature
0 - 40 °C
Features
- ZFS-based QuTS hero for superior data integrity
- Dual U.2 NVMe slots for low-latency caching
- 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports for fast file transfers
- Inline data deduplication boosts storage efficiency
- Real-time SnapSync for minimal disaster recovery RPO
- License-free backup for VMware and Hyper-V
- Multi-level cache technology enhances performance
- RAID Z for robust data protection
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly praise the QNAP TS-h973AX for its high performance and robust data integrity, making it ideal for demanding small to medium businesses. The innovative hybrid storage design, supporting HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe caching, allows for highly optimized configurations. Its inclusion of the Ryzen processor and 2.5GbE ports delivers excellent throughput beyond standard NAS devices. A major highlight is the adoption of QuTS hero, valued for enterprise-grade features like ZFS data protection and snapshot capabilities. While the initial cost is higher, customers agree the advanced feature set, reliability, and security justify the investment, positioning it as a powerful and secure storage backbone.
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