Get fast and reliable network attached storage with the TS-673A 6-Bay NAS Enclosure from QNAP. Featuring a 2.2 GHz AMD quad-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM, this NAS is built for responsive processing and supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, JBOD, and Single modes. Two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports enable fast networking speeds, while six SATA III drive bays accommodate 2.5 or 3.5″ SSDs or HDDs. Two M.2 SSD slots are also present, allowing for streamlined performance via SSD caching. Connect accessories via three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, as well as a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port.
Install various adapter cards via two PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion slots, including an optional entry-level NVIDIA GPU for graphics-heavy virtualization, or a 10 GbE networking card for faster performance. Utilizing AES-NI encryption, this NAS enclosure ensures data security while serving files. A buzzer and Kensington Lock slot also provide physical security measures. Monitor drive activity at a glance using the LED indicator. A 92mm system fan and 60mm CPU fan ensure internals remain cool, while delivering a low noise level of 20.3 dBA. The QNAP TS-673A runs on the QTS 4.5.2 operating system and is compatible with QuTS hero.
Please note, QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-673A before switching from QTS to QuTS hero. QuTS hero requires a NAS with at least 8GB of memory, and inline Data Deduplication requires a NAS with at least 16GB memory. For optimal performance, 32GB memory is recommended. It is recommended to create an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs for the QuTS hero system drive to attain optimal system performance. Please note that M.2 SSD hot-swapping is only supported by M.2 SSD slots on PCIe cards (such as the QM2). M.2 SSD slots that are built into the NAS do not support hot-swapping.