QNAP TS-873A 8-Bay NAS Enclosure

  • Part Number: TS-873A
  • Manufacturer: Qnap
  • Quickfind Code: 603068
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£1,484.89 ex. vat
£1,781.87 inc. vat

Product Features:
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  • Capacity Diskless
  • Number of Bays 8
  • Main Colour Black
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Product Description

QNAP TS-873A-8G 8-Bay Network Storage Enclosure

The QNAP TS-873A 8-Bay Network Attached NAS Storage device features 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) 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and two (2) PCIe Gen 3 slots for you to flexibly deploy 5GbE/10GbE networks. Two (2) M.2 NVMe SSD slots (un-populated) for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimisation. The TS-873A supports QTS and QuTS hero, allowing users to flexibly switch operating system based on their requirements.

Key Features

  • Un-populated eight (8) bay network attached NAS storage device.
  • AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core / 8 threads 2.2 GHz processor, 8 GB RAM (1 x 8 GB).
  • Two (2) M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimisation.
  • Both 2.5GbE ports are backwards compatible with 1GbE/ 100MbE speeds. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking.
  • Add extra functionality with PCIe cards (sold separately), including 10GbE ports, SSD caching, extra USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, wireless networking, or Fibre Channel.
  • Supports entry-level NVIDIA graphics cards (not included) for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMs.
  • Host containerised applications and virtual machines with various operating systems.
  • Features QTS operating system and supports switching to ZFS-based QuTS hero for greater reliability.

High performance AMD Ryzen processor

The TS-873A is powered by an AMD Ryzen V1000 series V15000 quad-core 2.2 GHz processor with up to 64GB RAM (ECC memory is supported) and features USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for speeds up to 10 Gb/s. The TS-873A also provides one (1) USB Type-C port for supporting more devices to transfer large media files across devices, providing you with a more efficient workflow.

  • Note: Using ECC memory requires the removal of pre-installed memory, as you cannot use non-ECC memory with ECC memory.

Switch operating systems for optimal data integrity and reliability

The TS-873A also supports QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.

  • Note:
    • QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-873A before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.
    • QuTS hero requires a NAS with at least 8 GB memory.
    • Inline Data Deduplication requires a NAS with at least 16 GB memory (at least 32 GB memory is recommended for optimal performance).
    • 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.

Obtain performance benefits from M.2 SSD caching

The TS-873A features two (2) M.2 NVMe SSD slots for you to enjoy SSD caching or Qtier auto tiering Technology.

Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache

SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualisation) and can significantly improve overall workflows.

Maximise the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology

Qtier Technology empowers the TS-873A with auto tiering that helps continuously optimise storage efficiency by automatically moving data between M.2 SSDs, 2.5-inch SSDs, and high-capacity HDDs based on the data's access frequency. Qtier 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximising the advantages of SSDs.

Upgrade to 10GbE and abundant capability with PCIe expansion

The TS-873A features two (2) PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots that allows for various expansion cards (sold separately, see accessories tab) for expanding application potential.

  • 5GbE/10GbE network card
    Enable lightning-fats throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks, such as virtualisation, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration.
  • QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE card
    Adds M.2 NVMe SSD/SATA SSD caching or 10GbE (10BASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimised performance and bandwidth.
  • USB 3.2 GEN 2 (10Gbps) expansion card
    Enjoy higher network speeds or boost the USB connectivity for faster file transfer.
  • WiFi 6 wireless adapter
    Install a PCIe 802.11ax network adapter (based on the Intel AX200) in your NAS to create a seamless WiFi 6 network environment or add a QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter (sold separately, see accessories tab) with WirelessAP Station to build a wireless access point.
  • SAS/SATA expansion card
    Designed for connecting the TS-873A to TL SATA, TL SAS and REXP expansion units to increase storage capacity.

Easy and Secure File Management

File Station allows direct management of files stored on the TS-873A and in the cloud. Users can easily upload files from their PC, drag/drop files between folders, rename/delete files, and configure file/folder permissions to prevent unauthorised access. Microsoft Office Online can also be used to directly view/edit Microsoft Office documents stored on the TS-873A. Confidential/sensitive data can be encrypted to add extra security.

Install a graphics card for GPU-accelerated computing

Graphics cards are optimised for graphical calculations and transformations, but require significantly more power than other hardware. The TS-873A features PCIe slots to support high-profile graphics cards that do not need power cables, including NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 graphics cards (not included) to boost performance of applications such as video editing, 4K UHD transcoding, imaging processing in QTS and performance of virtual machines via GPU passthrough.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment

Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing a QNAP 16Gb Fibre Channel card (QXP-16G2FC 16Gb - sold separately, see accessories tab) in the TS-873A, 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.

High-speed 2.5GbE VM Backup Solution

With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-873A becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. With 2.5GbE connectivity, backup and restoration times are greatly reduced, providing a cost-effective solution for disaster recovery.

QNAP Backup & Data Protection Solutions: Complete Apps & Utilities at Your Fingertips

QNAP provides comprehensive solutions for virtually all data protection requirements. Discover an array of apps/utilities to help you back up various sources, including:

  • Boxafe – Google Workspace (G Suite) /Microsoft 365 SaaS backup
  • Hyper Data Protector – VMware vSphere/Microsoft Hyper-V VM backup
  • Hybrid Backup Sync – QNAP NAS/file server/macOS backup
  • NetBak Replicator – Windows backup
  • Snapshot – QNAP NAS protection/backup

Flexible and economical storage expansion

QNAP provides easy storage capacity expansion solutions. Here are several ways to expand your TS-873A storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

  • Upgrade RAID Capacity
    Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.
  • Attach Expansion Enclosures
    Connect two TR-004 RAID expansion enclosures, or one 8-bay TL-D800S SATA 6 Gb/s JBOD, and use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.
  • Migrate to a New NAS
    Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

More productivity applications

  • Qsirch
    QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool for quickly finding specific images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, colour, and more search conditions.
  • Boxafe
    Backup/sync files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 into the TS-873A to safeguard enterprise cloud data.
  • QuMagie
    An AI-powered photo management app, supporting automated photo categorisation with AI Albums, iOS Live Photo display, and powerful search tool for ultimate photo management and sharing solution.
Technical Specification

QNAP TS-873A 8-Bay NAS Enclosure

Hardware Specifications

CPU

  • AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B quad-core 2.2 GHz processor

CPU Architecture

  • 64-bit x86

Graphic Processors

  • Optional via a PCIe adapter (sold separately)

Floating Point Unit

  • Yes

Encryption Engine

  • Yes (AES-NI)

Hardware-accelerated Transcoding

  • Optional via a PCIe adapter (sold separately)

System Memory

  • 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB)

Maximum Memory

  • 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)

Memory Slot

  • 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4
  • Support ECC memory
    • Note: For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.

Flash Memory

  • 5GB (Dual boot OS protection)

Drive Bay

  • 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

Drive Compatibility

  • 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
  • 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
  • 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives

Hot-swappable

  • Yes
    • Note: The following are not hot-swappable: M.2 SSDs, SSD cache drives, SSDs using PCIe expansion slots.

M.2 SSD Slot

  • 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots
    • Note:
      • M.2 SSDs not included.
      • M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD.

SSD Cache Acceleration Support

  • Yes

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M)

  • 2

5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M)

  • Optional via a PCIe adapter (sold separately)

10 Gigabit Ethernet Port

  • Optional via a PCIe adapter (sold separately)

Wake on LAN (WOL)

  • Yes

Jumbo Frame

  • Yes

PCIe Slot

  • 2
    • Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x4
    • Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port

  • 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps

IR Sensor

  • Yes (QNAP RM-IR004)

HDMI Output

  • Optional via a PCIe adapter (sold separately)

Form Factor

  • Tower

LED Indicators

  • Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-8, M.2 SSD 1-2

Buttons

  • Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy

Dimensions (H x W x D)

  • 188.2 x 329.3 x 280.8 mm

Weight (Net)

  • 6.76 kg

Weight (Gross)

  • 8.41 kg

Operating temperature

  • 0ºC - 40ºC (32ºF - 104ºF)

Storage Temperature

  • -20ºC - 70ºC (-4ºF - 158ºF)

Relative Humidity

  • 5% - 95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27ºC (80.6ºF)

Power Supply Unit

  • 250W, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A

Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode

  • 54.067 W

Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical

  • 25.668 W
    • Note: Tested with drives fully populated.

Fan

  • System fan: 2 x 120mm
  • CPU fan: 1 x 60mm

Sound Level

  • 23 db(A)

System Warning

  • Buzzer

Kensington Security Slot

  • Yes

Package

Package Contents

  • 1 x QNAP TS-873A enclosure
  • 1 x Ethernet cable
  • 1 x Power cord
  • 24 x Flat head screws (for 3.5" HDD)
  • 24 x Flat head screws (for 2.5" HDD)
  • 2 x M.2 SSD Heatsink
  • 2 x Drive tray keys
  • 1 x Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

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