Twelve SATA plus four NVMe bays
The hybrid layout supports high-capacity SATA storage and E1.S or adapter-based M.2 SSDs.
16-bay 3U short-depth ZFS NAS
The QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G is a diskless short-depth 3U rackmount NAS with twelve SATA bays, four E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, an Intel Atom C5125 8-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, built-in 10GBASE-T and redundant power.

It is a hybrid-storage rackmount NAS designed for virtualisation, backup and data-intensive workloads where rack depth is limited.
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The chassis measures 133 × 432.4 × 297mm, providing a short-depth 3U form factor for installations with limited rack space.
The supplied description rounds the depth to approximately 29.6cm, while the detailed specification lists 297mm.
Twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays support 3.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid state drives.
Four E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots support E1.S SSDs or M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs through compatible M.2 adapters.
The Intel Atom C5125 provides eight cores at 2.8GHz for storage, virtualisation and data-intensive applications.
This configuration includes 8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 64GB using two 32GB modules.
One 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports provide built-in multi-gigabit networking. Optional 5GbE and 25GbE are supported through compatible adapters.
Two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots support compatible network adapters, QM2 cards or Fibre Channel cards.
The supplied QuTS hero feature set includes self-healing, WORM, deduplication and SnapSync disaster recovery.
Two minimum 300W power supply units are listed for redundant operation.
It is a diskless 16-bay short-depth 3U QuTS hero NAS with twelve SATA bays, four E1.S/M.2 NVMe slots, built-in 10GbE and redundant power.
No. The supplied specifications state that the system is supplied without hard drives.
It has twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots.
It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, E1.S SSDs and M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs through adapters.
It uses an Intel Atom C5125 eight-core processor running at 2.8GHz.
It includes 8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 64GB across two memory slots.
Yes. The memory slots support ECC memory, but ECC and non-ECC modules cannot be mixed.
It includes one 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports. Optional 5GbE or 25GbE requires a compatible adapter.
Yes. It provides two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots for compatible network adapters, QM2 cards or Fibre Channel cards.
The detailed specifications list a depth of 297mm. The marketing description rounds this to approximately 29.6cm.
Yes. The supplied specifications list two minimum 300W power supply units.
The supplied specifications list a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty.
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Key capabilities below are organised from the supplied product information for TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G.
The hybrid layout supports high-capacity SATA storage and E1.S or adapter-based M.2 SSDs.
The C5125 processor runs at 2.8GHz.
The system supports up to 64GB and can use ECC memory without mixing ECC and non-ECC modules.
One 10GBASE-T and two 2.5GbE ports provide multi-gigabit connectivity.
Two slots support compatible networking, QM2 or Fibre Channel expansion.
The compact 3U form factor is designed for racks with limited depth.
Specifications below are organised from the supplied QNAP product information for TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G.
| CPU | Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Encryption Engine | Yes (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 |
| Maximum Memory | 64GB (2 x 32GB) |
| Memory Slots | 2 x SODIMM DDR4; supports ECC memory For dual-DIMM configurations, use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. ECC and non-ECC memory cannot be mixed. |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots The system is supplied without hard drives. |
|---|---|
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives E1.S SSD M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| M.2 Slots | 4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen 3 x2) Supported by E1.S slots with M.2 adapters. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration | Yes |
| SR-IOV | Yes |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet | Optional via a network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x 10GBASE-T |
| 25 Gigabit Ethernet | Optional via a network adapter |
| Wake on LAN | Yes Supported through the 2.5GbE ports only. |
| Jumbo Frame | Yes |
| PCIe Slots | 2 x PCIe Gen 3 (x4) Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 (x4) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 (x4) Card dimensions for each slot: 77 x 20 x 220mm (H x W x D). |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
| HDMI Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
| Form Factor | 3U short-depth rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 112, SSD 14, status, LAN, USB and power |
| Buttons | Power and reset |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 133 x 432.4 x 297mm |
| Net Weight | 10.77kg |
| Power Supply Unit | Minimum 300W x2 PSU, 100240VAC |
|---|---|
| Disk Standby Power Consumption | 112.42W |
| Typical Operating Power Consumption | 121.7W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fans | 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Operating Temperature | 040°C (32104°F) |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -2070°C (-4158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 595% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Concurrent CIFS Connections | 2,500 with maximum memory installed |
| SKU | TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G |
| Model # | TS-h1655XeU-RP |
| Barcode # | 885022031986 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 22.0000kg |
The supplied specifications list a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty for the QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G.
Warranty coverage, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAPs applicable warranty terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.
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