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QNAP TS-873A-8G 8 Bay High-Performance NAS with 2 x 2.5GbE Ports and Two PCIe Gen3 Slots
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QNAP TS-873A-8G 8 Bay High-Performance NAS with 2 x 2.5GbE Ports and Two PCIe Gen3 Slots

Status: QNAP TS-873A-8G 8 Bay High-Performance NAS with…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The QNAP 8 Bay High-Performance NAS: Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core with 8 threads for multitasking NAS workloads; main trade-off: no onboard 10GbE; you need a PCIe card to reach 10GbE speeds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core with 8 threads for multitasking NAS workloads
  • ✓ 8GB DDR4 out of the box, expandable to 64GB as your workload grows
  • ✓ Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster-than-gigabit transfers on day one
  • ✓ Two PCIe Gen3 slots let you add 5GbE or 10GbE networking later
  • ✓ Two M.2 NVMe slots for Qtier tiering and SSD caching

Cons

  • ✗ No onboard 10GbE; you need a PCIe card to reach 10GbE speeds
  • ✗ 8GB base RAM leaves limited headroom before a memory upgrade
  • ✗ Single USB-C port is limited to 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
  • ✗ Filling all eight bays adds a large storage cost on top of the unit

Manufacturer description

Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor that delivers great system performance with up to quad-core / 8 threads and Turbo Core up to 2.2 GHz. The TS-873A features two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and two PCIe Gen 3 slots for you to flexibly deploy 5GbE/10GbE networks. Two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimization. The TS-873A supports QTS and QuTS hero, allowing users to flexibly switch operating system based on their requirements.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored QNAP 8 Bay High-Performance NAS using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the nas & home servers category. QNAP's nas & home servers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (Max 64GB)
  • 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M)
  • 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps

Full Specifications

Size8-Bay
BrandQNAP
Colorblack
Weight2.5g
MaterialMetal
Unit Count8 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberTS-873A-8G
Mounting TypeTabletop
Built-In MediaTS-873A-8G-US
Mfr Part NumberTS-873A-8G
Number of Items1
Weight CapacityMinimum weight: 11.5 pounds
Compatible DevicesCPU
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Warranty Description3 Years Warranty
Global Trade Identification Number00885022020911

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