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QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G 16-Bay Short-Depth 10GbE 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.

Diskless 16-bay NASIntel Atom 8-core10GbE + dual 2.5GbE3-year warranty
QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G 16-bay short-depth 10GbE rackmount NAS

What is the QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G?

It is a hybrid-storage rackmount NAS designed for virtualisation, backup and data-intensive workloads where rack depth is limited.

12 + 4 BaysSATA plus E1.S/M.2 NVMe
8 CoresIntel Atom C5125
10GbE + 2.5GbEOne 10GBASE-T, two 2.5GbE
297mm DeepShort-depth 3U chassis
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Compact 3U short-depth rackmount design

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.

  • Net weight is listed as 10.77kg.
  • Three 80mm system fans are included.
  • The source positions the design for space-constrained server rooms, offices, multimedia rooms and monitoring systems.

Twelve SATA bays plus four E1.S/M.2 NVMe slots

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 system is supplied without hard drives.
  • The drive bays are listed as hot-swappable.
  • SSD cache acceleration is supported.

Intel Atom processing and expandable DDR4 memory

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.

  • The memory slots support ECC memory, but ECC and non-ECC modules cannot be mixed.
  • AES-NI hardware encryption support is listed.
  • The supplied description identifies Intel QAT acceleration for compression and encryption workloads.

Built-in 10GbE, dual 2.5GbE and PCIe expansion

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.

  • Wake on LAN is supported through the 2.5GbE ports only.
  • SR-IOV and Jumbo Frame support are listed.
  • An HDMI output is optional through a compatible PCIe graphics card.

QuTS hero protection and redundant operation

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.

  • The supplied product information lists VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation workloads.
  • Typical operating power is listed as 121.7W when fully populated with the specified test drives.
  • The supplied award reference applies to QuTS hero rather than the exact NAS.

Important purchasing and deployment notes

  • This system is supplied without hard drives; compatible SATA, E1.S or M.2 storage must be purchased separately.
  • M.2 2280 SSD support through the E1.S slots requires compatible adapters.
  • ECC and non-ECC memory modules cannot be mixed, and dual-DIMM configurations should use matching modules.
  • Confirm drive, adapter, network, PCIe card and rack compatibility before deployment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G?

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.

Does this NAS include hard drives?

No. The supplied specifications state that the system is supplied without hard drives.

How many storage bays does it have?

It has twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots.

Which drives are supported?

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.

Which processor is installed?

It uses an Intel Atom C5125 eight-core processor running at 2.8GHz.

How much memory is installed and supported?

It includes 8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 64GB across two memory slots.

Does it support ECC memory?

Yes. The memory slots support ECC memory, but ECC and non-ECC modules cannot be mixed.

Which network ports are built in?

It includes one 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports. Optional 5GbE or 25GbE requires a compatible adapter.

Does it support PCIe expansion?

Yes. It provides two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots for compatible network adapters, QM2 cards or Fibre Channel cards.

What is the chassis depth?

The detailed specifications list a depth of 297mm. The marketing description rounds this to approximately 29.6cm.

Does it have redundant power supplies?

Yes. The supplied specifications list two minimum 300W power supply units.

What manufacturer warranty applies?

The supplied specifications list a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty.

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Features and highlights

Key capabilities below are organised from the supplied product information for TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G.

Twelve SATA plus four NVMe bays

The hybrid layout supports high-capacity SATA storage and E1.S or adapter-based M.2 SSDs.

Intel Atom eight-core CPU

The C5125 processor runs at 2.8GHz.

8GB expandable DDR4

The system supports up to 64GB and can use ECC memory without mixing ECC and non-ECC modules.

Built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE

One 10GBASE-T and two 2.5GbE ports provide multi-gigabit connectivity.

Dual PCIe Gen 3 x4

Two slots support compatible networking, QM2 or Fibre Channel expansion.

297mm short-depth chassis

The compact 3U form factor is designed for racks with limited depth.

Important: The system is supplied without drives. M.2 support requires compatible adapters, and ECC and non-ECC memory cannot be mixed.

TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G specifications

Specifications below are organised from the supplied QNAP product information for TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G.

Processor and Memory
CPUIntel® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz
CPU Architecture64-bit x86
Encryption EngineYes
(AES-NI)
System Memory8GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4
Maximum Memory64GB (2 x 32GB)
Memory Slots2 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.
Storage
Drive Bays12 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 Compatibility3.5-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-SwappableYes
M.2 Slots4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen 3 x2)
Supported by E1.S slots with M.2 adapters.
SSD Cache AccelerationYes
SR-IOVYes
Networking
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2 x 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
5 Gigabit EthernetOptional via a network adapter
10 Gigabit Ethernet1 x 10GBASE-T
25 Gigabit EthernetOptional via a network adapter
Wake on LANYes
Supported through the 2.5GbE ports only.
Jumbo FrameYes
Expansion and Connectivity
PCIe Slots2 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 Ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
HDMI™ OutputOptional via a PCIe graphics card
Physical Specifications
Form Factor3U short-depth rackmount
LED IndicatorsHDD 1–12, SSD 1–4, status, LAN, USB and power
ButtonsPower and reset
Dimensions (H x W x D)133 x 432.4 x 297mm
Net Weight10.77kg
Power and Cooling
Power Supply UnitMinimum 300W x2 PSU, 100–240VAC
Disk Standby Power Consumption112.42W
Typical Operating Power Consumption121.7W
Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
Fans3 x 80mm, 12VDC
System WarningBuzzer
Environmental
Operating Temperature0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage Temperature-20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Relative Humidity5–95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)
Warranty and Connections
Standard Warranty3 years
Maximum Concurrent CIFS Connections2,500 with maximum memory installed
SKU TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G
Model # TS-h1655XeU-RP
Barcode # 885022031986
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 22.0000kg
3 YearsQNAP manufacturer warranty

3-year QNAP manufacturer warranty

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 QNAP’s applicable warranty terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.

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