QNAP TS-873A-8G 8 Bay High-Performance NAS with 2 x 2.5GbE Ports and Two PCIe Gen3 Slots
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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
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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
| Size | 8-Bay |
|---|---|
| Brand | QNAP |
| Color | black |
| Weight | 2.5g |
| Material | Metal |
| Unit Count | 8 Count |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | TS-873A-8G |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Built-In Media | TS-873A-8G-US |
| Mfr Part Number | TS-873A-8G |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Weight Capacity | Minimum weight: 11.5 pounds |
| Compatible Devices | CPU |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years Warranty |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885022020911 |
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