Qnap TS-473A + 4 x Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN - NAS station

The Qnap TS-473A is a powerful NAS station designed for high-performance storage solutions, featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor that supports up to 8 threads with Turbo Core speeds reaching 2.2 GHz. This model integrates dual 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for enhanced network connectivity and supports PCIe Gen 3 expansion to facilitate up to 10GbE and M.2 NVMe SSD integration. Perfect for both home and enterprise environments, it provides versatile storage options and offers dual operating systems: QTS for traditional user experiences and QuTS hero, which leverages ZFS for superior data integrity and efficiency.

The TS-473A is not just about raw speed; it excels in storage management as well. With two M.2 NVMe SSD slots, users can implement Qtier technology for automated tier storage management, optimizing data access based on frequency. The NAS supports extensive virtualization capabilities, making it ideal for hosting virtual machines or containers, while also offering SSD caching to accelerate random data access. For those looking to amplify their storage performance, the TS-473A provides the flexibility to expand and connect seamlessly using the PCIe expansion slots.

• AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor with Turbo Core up to 2.2 GHz.
• Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for improved networking with backward compatibility.
• Two PCIe Gen 3 slots for expansion, including 10GbE networks and additional storage options.
• Support for M.2 NVMe SSD slots for enhanced performance through caching and Qtier technology.
• Supports both QTS and QuTS hero for flexible OS deployment based on user needs.

• Qnap TS-473A NAS unit.
• 4 x Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN SATA hard drives (8TB each).
• AC power adapter and power cord.
• Ethernet cables for networking.
• User documentation and setup guide.