QNAP TS-1673AU-RP 16-Bay NAS Enclosure

Overview

The QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G-US is a 3U rackmount NAS enclosure designed to provide reliable, high-capacity storage for growing businesses. It features a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor and comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB, enabling it to handle demanding file serving, backup, and virtualization tasks efficiently. With sixteen hot-swappable bays supporting both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives, this unit offers flexible storage configurations that combine large hard drives with fast solid-state drives.

Key features

• Hot-swappable drive bays allow easy upgrades and maintenance without downtime.
• Supports a wide range of RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for data protection and performance tuning.
• Built-in Qtier technology automatically optimizes storage by tiering data between SSDs and HDDs.
• Two native 2.5 GbE ports with port trunking provide up to 5 Gb/s aggregated network throughput for faster data transfer.
• Two PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slots enable expansion with 10 GbE network cards or SSD caching to future-proof your setup.
• Dual 550 W redundant power supplies ensure continuous operation during maintenance or unexpected power issues.
• Hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption secures sensitive data without impacting system performance.
• Compatible with both QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, supporting virtualization, container applications, and cloud storage gateways.

Key specs

• Processor: AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz with AES-NI encryption
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4, expandable up to 64 GB
• Drive bays: 16 hot-swappable 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA
• Network ports: 2 x 2.5 GbE with port trunking for up to 5 Gb/s
• Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
• Power supplies: Dual 550 W redundant units
• RAID support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Connectivity and compatibility

This NAS enclosure offers versatile connectivity options to fit evolving network environments. The two built-in 2.5 GbE ports provide a significant speed boost over standard Gigabit Ethernet, and port trunking allows combining these ports for higher throughput. The PCIe slots support additional 10 GbE network adapters or SSD caching cards, enabling seamless integration with faster networks or enhanced storage performance. Compatibility with QTS and QuTS hero operating systems ensures flexibility in managing storage, virtualization, and cloud integration.

Performance and reliability

Equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and expandable memory, the TS-1673AU-RP-16G-US delivers consistent performance for multitasking and demanding workloads. The inclusion of hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption protects your data without slowing down operations. Redundant power supplies provide high availability, minimizing the risk of downtime during power failures or maintenance. The Qtier technology continuously optimizes storage efficiency by automatically moving frequently accessed data to faster SSD tiers.

Ideal uses and environments

This NAS enclosure is well suited for creative agencies managing large media files, software development teams running containerized applications, and branch offices requiring centralized file sharing with direct cloud access. Its flexible storage options and robust networking capabilities make it a strong choice for businesses that need scalable, secure, and high-performance storage solutions in a rackmount form factor.