TS-h1655XeU-RP

Short-depth, high-performance 10GbE ZFS NAS – Hybrid storage for virtualization & demanding workloads.

The TS-h1655XeU-RP 10GbE NAS packs powerful performance into a compact 3U short-depth chassis (29.6 cm/11.6 inches), perfect for space-constrained server rooms. Powered by an Intel® 8-core processor and featuring 12x 3.5-inch SATA bays with 4x E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, the TS-h1655XeU-RP delivers flexible hybrid storage for demanding workloads such as virtualization (VMware® and Hyper-V®) and data-intensive applications. Moreover, the redundant power supplies help ensure system reliability for dependable operations.

• Unique E1.S/M.2 slots

  Four E1.S/M.2 NVMe PCIe slots enable SSD caching or 10GbE expansion to uplevel system performance.

• QuTS hero operating system

  ZFS-powered for data integrity with self-healing, WORM, deduplication, and SnapSync disaster recovery.

• Built-in 2.5/10GbE, upgradeable to 25GbE

  Supports Port Trunking with network switches for higher bandwidth, and expanded device connectivity.

• Scalable storage expansion

  Connect QNAP JBODs to cost-efficiently expand storage for backup, virtualization, and more.

• PCIe Gen 3 slots

  Dual PCIe slots support 5/10/25GbE NICs, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards for enhanced networking and performance.

38% Space reduction with a compact 3U chassis
With a reduced depth of 29.6 cm (11.65 inches), the TS-h1655XeU-RP is ideal for space-constrained environments like small business offices, multimedia rooms, and security monitoring systems. This space-saving form factor allows for more flexible deployment, and leaves room in standard racks for cable organization or airflow optimization.

Powerful Intel® Atom® 8-Core processor, expandable to 64 GB RAM

• CPU

  Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core 2.8 GHz processor

• Memory

  8 GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, expandable up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB).
  Supports ECC memory, but non-ECC and ECC memory cannot be mixed.

• Intel® QAT Acceleration

  Boosts data compression/decompression and significantly enhances SSL/IPsec encryption and decryption performance.

• AES-NI Encryption

  Delivers outstanding data read/write speeds even during AES 256-bit encryption.

Rear-mounted E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe expansion slots

Equipped with four built-in E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 3 slots, the TS-h1655XeU-RP supports hot swapping and flexible configuration for optimal NAS performance.

• Enable SSD caching

  Install E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and enable SSD caching to accelerate random read/write performance (IOPS) and reduce latency.

• Configure SSD storage pools

  Create E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools to boost data transfer speeds and access efficiency.

• Add more 10GbE network ports

  Install the QXG-ES10G1T 10GbE network modules to complement the built-in 2.5/10GbE ports for enhanced high-speed network connectivity.

• Configure SSD system drives

  Use E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools as system drives for QuTS hero, greatly improving metadata management and database efficiency for overall system performance.

1. HS-M2SSD-07 or TPAD-M2SSD-04 thermal kit (optional purchase) is recommended for optimizing M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD cooling efficiency for stable data transfer.
2. Before installing a 5.9mm E1.S SSD, you must remove the built-in E1.S to M.2 SSD adapter from the slot.
3. Before installing a 9.5/15mm E1.S SSD, you must purchase the TRAY-E1S-01 drive tray for installation.

Native 2.5GbE & 10GbE performance, with 25GbE scalability
The TS-h1655XeU-RP delivers fast and reliable connectivity for high-bandwidth applications like large-scale file access, backup/restore, and virtualization.

Built-in 2.5GbE & 10GbE
Dual 2.5GbE and a single 10GbE port provide higher network performance — surpassing 1GbE-only competitor NAS.

Go beyond 10GbE
Install a QXG-ES10G1T E1.S-to-10GbE network module via the E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, and enable Port Trunking for improved speed and failover protection.

Upgrade to 25GbE
Use the PCIe Gen 3 slots to install a QNAP 25GbE network card, effortlessly boosting enterprise-level network performance.

Future-proof your storage with JBOD scalability
As file volumes and storage needs grow, the TS-h1655XeU-RP can connect up to two QNAP 24-bay TL-R2400PES-RP JBOD expansion units, adding up to 48 additional hard drives and providing exceptional storage capacity.

QuTS hero operating system
Designed for enterprises, the QuTS hero operating system adopts the highly reliable ZFS file system to provide utmost data integrity and stability for mission-critical storage. QuTS hero further optimizes SSD performance and endurance to meet businesses’ stringent demands for performance and reliability. Explore the QuTS hero operating system Check out QuTS hero’s latest features

Automatic repair of corrupted data
ZFS supports self-healing for silent data corruption, automatically detecting damaged data to ensure data integrity.

Data immutability
Defend against ransomware by creating a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) folder to prevent data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted, while also enabling immutable backups.

Power failure protection
ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) protects against potential data corruption caused by power failure by safeguarding unwritten data.

Data reduction
Inline data deduplication1 reduces storage consumption for maintaining optimal disk capacity.

Prevent simultaneous SSD failure
The patented QSAL algorithm automatically and regularly detects RAID-level SSD lifespan to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, avoiding RAID crashes and data loss.

Secondary backup or restore

By supporting secondary backup, replication, or restore in a single interface, QNAP makes your business Disaster Recovery (DR) quick, easy, and effective.

• NAS and file server

  Backup NAS data to another QNAP NAS or remote server. Supports immutable backups by using WORM folders as the destination, preventing data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted to effectively protect against ransomware.

• Cloud

  Supports advanced technologies to save backup time, spaces, and effort.

• myQNAPcloud One

  QNAP-hosted cloud storage that only charges for storage space, with transmitting data being completely free.

Run VMs and Containers

With no additional fees, you can run multiple VMs of different OS on TS-h1655XeU-RP. This allows you to deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs.

Trusted storage for virtualization

Powerful yet affordable

Cost-effective iSCSI/IP-SAN storage solutions with high bandwidth for reduced latency.

Flexible & Scalable

Supports multiple protocols and expansion options to meet business needs.

Data protection

Offers LUN encryption, snapshots, and backup to ensure data safety.

Compatible with top-tier solutions

The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Citrix® XenServer™ mainstream virtualization platforms. With the QNAP CSI Plugin for Kubernetes®, the TS-h1655XeU-RP is also ideal block storage for Kubernetes® containerized apps.

Surveillance NAS solution for Business
Surveillance NAS is an easy-to-deploy and cost-efficient all-in-one intelligent surveillance platform that integrates AI analytics, video backup and fault tolerance, centralized management (CMS), and surveillance cloud services, meeting professional surveillance requirements across diverse deployment scenarios. A single NAS supports up to 1,024 channels, leveraging file-based writing technology to enhance processing performance and meet the demands of multi-channel, high-capacity, and long-duration recording. Learn more about QVR Surveillance NAS solution

Simplifying surveillance structure
An all-in-one surveillance solution integrating NVR and VMS. Record, analyze and manage videos on surveillance NAS to boost deployment and maintenance efficiency.

Check out how an international carmaker uses Surveillance NAS to significantly reduce surveillance deployment costs

Support ONVIF® cameras
Over 8000 ONVIF cameras from 200+ brands are supported.

Check out compatible cameras

PoE switch solution
QNAP offers a one-stop QNAP PoE switch solution designed for connecting TS-h1655XeU-RP NAS and IP cameras to simplify network and power cabling.

Smart AI surveillance
Surveillance NAS performs AI image identification, analysis and search on the NVR server side, saving you from having to purchase expensive AI cameras.

Flexible storage expansion and secure video backup
The longer video retention periods you require, the greater the storage capacity needed. You can connect QNAP JBOD expansion enclosures to TS-h1655XeU-RP, or back up surveillance recordings to a QVR Recording Vault backup server or myQNAPcloud Surveillance.

QNAP solves all your surveillance system challenges in business
Trouble finding surveillance footage when the exact time of events is unknown?
How to efficiently centralize backup of multi-site surveillance footage from various branches/stores to the headquarters?
Difficulties using third-party’s surveillance APIs on your existing surveillance systems?
IP cameras require network and power. Check out how a retailer deploys surveillance network with QVR surveillance solution.

Transmission
SMB signing acceleration
Enable SMB signing to facilitate secure SMB file transfer, while QNAP’s exclusive algorithm greatly increases data signing efficiency and data transmission performance.

Assessment
Security and risk assessment
Security Center proactively detects NAS status and unusual file activity, and offers instant protective measures.

Centralized notification management
Centrally manage system events and alert notifications via Notification Center to stay up-to-date with NAS status.

Block malware attacks
Malware Remover regularly scans your NAS. When detecting malware attacks, infected files are immediately blocked and removed to ensure NAS security.