TS-873AeU
Short Depth Rackmount dual-2.5GbE NAS. Powered by a Quad-core AMD Ryzen™ processor, supporting 10/25GbE or M.2 SSD caching PCIe expandability for virtual applications
(Supports QTS or QuTS hero operating systems)
(Supports QTS or QuTS hero operating systems)
The compact 2U rackmount TS-873AeU combines an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core/eight-thread 2.2 GHz processor and dual-2.5GbE connectivity in one chassis. Compared to its previous generation, the TS-873AeU is enhanced with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 x 1 ports for NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU empowered AI image recognition. Cutting-edge hardware integrated with comprehensive software solutions makes the TS-873AeU the preeminent choice to tackle resource-demanding applications and tasks, such as virtual machines or multi-user intensive access. The space-efficient short depth design makes it easy to install in small media cabinets or places with a lot of cabling.
Dual-2.5GbE connectivity
Features two 2.5GbE ports. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking.
PCIe expandability
Features one PCIe Gen3 x 8 port. Add extra functionality with PCIe cards, including 10/25GbE ports, QM2, or Fibre Channel.
Optimized SSD performance
Features two M.2 PCIe Gen3 ports to install NVMe SSDs and empower Qtier™ and SSD caching technology.
Hybrid cloud storage
Supports block-based and file-based cloud storage gateways with local caching for low-latency access to cloud data.
Virtual machine applications
Host multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications.
2U Short depth design
The rackmount NAS has a short-depth design of only 30 cm. It is perfectly suited for installation in a compact rack, or places with a lot of cabling.
Available Models
2U Short depth design for up to 38% reduction in size
The 2U rackmount TS-873AeU has a short depth design of only 11.7 inches (297.4 mm), making it an excellent choice for smaller racks, wall-mount AV rack cabinets, and network rack cabinets. The space saved by the short depth design can be reserved for cabling or ventilation. The TS-873AeU is space-saving for flexible deployment and is especially suitable for multiple locations and applications including offices, audiovisual rooms, and security surveillance recording.
Note: Users can purchase the optional RAIL-S01 short rail kit to deploy the TS-873AeU in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.
Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64GB RAM
Powered by a 4-core/8-thread AMD Ryzen™ V1500B 2.2GHz processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (supports ECC RAM), the rackmount TS-873AeU delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to drive resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization.
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Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test environment:
NAS: TS-873AeU (-RP)
OS: QTS 5.0.0
Volume type: RAID5
SSD: Samsung 860 PRO 512GB
Expansion card: QXG-10G2T-X710 for 10GbE testing only
Client PC:
- Windows Server 2019 Standard, Intel Xeon W1250 3.3GHz, DDR4 32GB, NIC Intel I225 for 2.5GbE testing
- Windows Server 2016 Standard, Intel i7-6700 3.4GHz, DDR4 64GB, NIC Intel X550 for 10GbE testing
Two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition
The 8-bay TS-873AeU is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 x 1 slots, enabling cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.
Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe Gen3 expansion
The TS-873AeU has a PCIe Gen 3 x 8 slot that allows for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-873AeU, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Learn More: QNAP NAS supports Fibre Channel SAN, QNAP Fibre Channel cards
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution
The TS-873AeU supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.
Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-873AeU supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.
Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualization
The TS-873AeU supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.
Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSER
The iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol boosts the data transfer performance of VMware® ESXi storage and reduces the CPU load of the ESXi server. iSER support can be added to the TS-873AeU by installing a QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 25GbE PCIe card, which uses the Mellanox® ConnectX-6 Lx controller. iSER can provide a significant increase in performance, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.
Learn More: iSER
Note: To create an iSER connection with VMware ESXi, both the server and NAS require compatible Mellanox® NICs and switches compatible with Mellanox® or supporting PFC (Priority Flow Control) configuration.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-873AeU, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-873AeU is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.