Expand your network’s storage capacity for backups, media streaming, and other demanding applications with the TS-873A-8G 8-Bay NAS Enclosure from QNAP. Install up to eight 2.5″ / 3.5″ SATA III drives into this desktop enclosure, which supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, and Single configurations to balance between security and performance. You can also boost performance with up to two M.2 NVMe PCIe solid-state cache drives while using Qtier 2.0 to continually optimize your data storage. Featuring a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core processor with 8GB of DDR4 memory, this NAS enclosure is ideal for high-speed backups, virtual machines, and more.
The TS-873A-8G connects to your network through two high-speed 2.5G Ethernet ports that have link aggregation failover and load balancing support. Additionally, you can secure volumes with hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and lock the bay doors. Install up to two devices, including entry-level graphics cards, multi-Gig network adapters, and M.2 drive adapters into the available PCIe expansion slots. Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are available alongside one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port for compatible peripherals such as additional storage devices. This NAS enclosure uses the QTS 4.5.1 operating system to manage its configuration, data, and supported applications.
Total Installed Memory | 8 GB DDR4 |
User-Replaceable Memory | 1 x 8 GB |
Total Memory Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 64 GB |
Flash Memory | 5 GB |
Number of Bays | 8 x 2.5″/3.5″ 2 x M.2 (2280) |
I/O | 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)) 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)) 2 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) |
Compatible Drive Interface | SATA II, SATA III |
Media Card Slots | None |
Form Factor | Desktop |
RAID | RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, JBOD, Single |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
PCI Expansion | 2 x PCIe 3.0 (x4 Electrical) |
Wake on LAN | Yes |
Link Aggregation and Failover Support | Yes |
Supported Protocols | AFP CIFS/SMB FTP FXP HTTP HTTPS IPv4 IPv6 SFTP SNMP v1 SNMP v2 Syslog TFTP WebDAV iSCSI |
iSCSI LUN | 256 |
iSCSI Target | 256 |
Max Concurrent Connections | 2000 |
Max Folders | 512 |
Max Sync Tasks | 500 |
Max Groups | 4096 |
Max User Accounts | 4096 |
Max Volume Number | 128 |
Max Cameras Supported | 128 |
Installed Operating System | QTS 4.5.2 |
Supported File Systems | Internal: EXT4 External: EXT3, EXT4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.10 or Later Windows 7 or Later Windows Server 2008 R2 or Later Ubuntu 14.4 or Later CentOS 7 Linux UNIX *As of July, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Supported Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Safari |
Encryption | 256-Bit AES, AES-NI |
Security Features | Lockable Bay Door |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 3.5 A |
Power Source | AC Adapter |
Power Consumption | 54.067 W (Typical) 25.668 W (Idle) |
PSU Wattage | 1 x 250 W |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% |
Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
Audible Alarm | Yes |
Cooling | 2 x 120 mm Fans |
Noise Level | 23 dBA |
Built-In Speakers | Yes |
IR Sensor | Yes |
Dimensions | 12.96 x 11.01 x 7.41″ / 32.92 x 27.97 x 18.82 cm |
Weight | 14.9 lb / 6.8 kg |
Package Weight | 20 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16.7 x 15.5 x 11.6″ |