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QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G 16-Bay AI 10GbE NAS

The QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G combines an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor, integrated NPU, 32GB ECC DDR5, twelve SATA bays, four U.2 NVMe/SATA SSD slots, dual 2.5GbE, dual 10GBASE-T and three PCIe Gen 4 slots.

Up to 36 TOPS16 bays32GB ECC DDR5Dual 10GBASE-TQNAP manufacturer warranty
QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G 16-bay AI and virtualisation tower NAS

What is the QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G?

It is a 16-bay hybrid-storage QuTS hero NAS designed for AI image applications, enterprise storage and virtualisation. The supplied configuration combines CPU, graphics and NPU resources for up to 36 TOPS.

Up to 36 TOPSCombined CPU, graphics and NPU resources
12 + 4 baysTwelve SATA bays plus four U.2 NVMe or SATA SSD slots
32GB ECC DDR5Expandable to 192GB across four UDIMM slots
2.5GbE + 10GbETwo 2.5GbE and two 10GBASE-T ports
Feature group 1

Core™ Ultra processing for AI and multitasking

CPU, graphics and neural processing resources support intelligent image and storage workloads.

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7

The supplied processor has 20 cores, comprising eight performance cores and twelve efficiency cores, 20 threads and speeds up to 5.3GHz.

Integrated NPU

The neural processing unit can offload AI inference tasks from the CPU.

Up to 36 TOPS

The supplied content states combined CPU, graphics and NPU performance of up to 36 TOPS.

Feature group 2

AI image recognition and analytics

The supplied product information includes performance and concurrency figures for QNAP AI applications.

QuMagie

The supplied claim states that image recognition is 77% faster for large photo collections.

QVR Face Insight

The source states facial recognition can complete in 0.2 seconds with support for 20 cameras for real-time attendance analytics.

QVR Human

The supplied content lists real-time people-counting analytics across up to 24 cameras concurrently.

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Feature group 3

Hybrid SATA and U.2 NVMe storage

Twelve SATA bays and four flexible SSD slots balance capacity and low-latency performance.

Twelve SATA bays

The 3.5-inch bays support compatible 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.

Four U.2/SATA SSD slots

The 2.5-inch slots support U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x2 SSDs or SATA SSDs.

Flexible SSD use

The SSD slots can be used for cache acceleration, an SSD storage pool or a QuTS hero system drive.

Feature group 4

Networking, connectivity and expansion

Built-in high-speed interfaces and three PCIe Gen 4 slots support demanding enterprise workflows.

Built-in networking

Two 2.5GbE and two 10GBASE-T ports support Port Trunking and network redundancy.

USB and display

Two USB 4 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and HDMI™ 2.1 output up to 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz are included.

Optional Thunderbolt™ 5

The QXP-T52P two-port adapter is sold separately. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Frequently asked questions

What is the QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G?

It is a 16-bay QuTS hero AI and virtualisation NAS with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor, integrated NPU, 32GB ECC DDR5 and built-in 10GbE.

Which processor is installed?

It uses an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with 20 cores, 20 threads and speeds up to 5.3GHz.

What does the up to 36 TOPS figure represent?

The supplied product information states that combined CPU, graphics and NPU resources provide up to 36 TOPS for AI workloads.

How much memory is included and supported?

It includes 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR5 memory and supports up to 192GB across four slots.

How are the 16 drive bays configured?

It has twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe Gen 4 x2 or SATA SSD slots.

Which drive types are supported?

The SATA bays support compatible 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. The four SSD slots support U.2 NVMe or SATA SSDs.

What network ports are built in?

It includes two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GBASE-T ports.

Does it support Thunderbolt™ 5?

Yes, through the optional QXP-T52P two-port Thunderbolt™ 5 PCIe adapter, which is sold separately.

What are the Thunderbolt™ limitations?

The optional adapter supports Thunderbolt connections for Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Which USB and HDMI connections are included?

It includes two USB 4 Type-C ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports and HDMI™ 2.1 up to 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz.

Which AI application figures are supplied?

The source lists 77% faster QuMagie recognition, 0.2-second QVR Face Insight recognition with 20 cameras, and QVR Human analytics across up to 24 cameras. Test conditions are not supplied and results may vary.

What warranty applies to the TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G?

The supplied specifications list a five-year QNAP manufacturer warranty. Coverage is subject to QNAP’s applicable warranty terms.

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Features and highlights

Key product details organised from the supplied QNAP information for TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G.

Up to 36 TOPS

The supplied configuration combines CPU, graphics and NPU resources for AI workloads.

Core™ Ultra 7 processor

Twenty cores, twenty threads and speeds up to 5.3GHz are listed.

32GB ECC DDR5

Installed memory supports expansion up to 192GB.

16-bay hybrid storage

Twelve SATA bays are paired with four U.2 NVMe/SATA SSD slots.

Built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE

Two ports of each type are included.

Three PCIe Gen 4 slots

Expansion options include high-speed networking, storage cards, QM2 and optional Thunderbolt™ 5.

Purchase check: The optional QXP-T52P Thunderbolt™ 5 adapter is sold separately. It supports Thunderbolt connections for Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices, but third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Technical specifications

The following specifications are organised from the supplied product information for QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G.

Product details

BrandQNAP
Model / SKUTVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G
Product type16-bay AI and virtualisation tower NAS

Processor and Memory

CPUIntel® Core™ Ultra 7, 20-core (8P+12E), 20-thread processor, up to 5.3GHz
CPU Architecture64-bit x86
Graphics ProcessorIntel® Graphics
Encryption EngineYes (AES-NI)
Hardware-Accelerated TranscodingYes
Neural Processing UnitYes
System Memory32GB ECC UDIMM DDR5
Maximum Memory192GB (4 × 48GB)
Memory Slots4 × UDIMM DDR5 For dual-DIMM configurations, use a pair of identical DDR5 modules.

Storage

Drive Bays12 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s bays 4 × 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe Gen 4 x2 slots
3.5-inch Bay Compatibility3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives
2.5-inch Bay Compatibility2.5-inch U.2 / SATA solid state drives
Hot-SwappableYes
SSD Cache AccelerationSupported

Networking

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2 × 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
5 Gigabit EthernetOptional via an adapter
10 Gigabit Ethernet2 × 10GBASE-T ports (10G/5G/2.5G/1G)
25 Gigabit EthernetOptional via an adapter
Wake on LANYes
Jumbo FrameYes

Expansion and Connectivity

Thunderbolt PortOptional via the QXP-T52P two-port Thunderbolt™ 5 PCIe adapter Supports Thunderbolt connections for Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
PCIe Slots3 slots Slot 1: PCIe Gen 4 x16 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 4 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen 4 x4 Slot 1 card dimensions: 260 × 111.15 × 37.52mm. Slot 2 card dimensions: 150 × 68.9 × 18.76mm. Slot 3 card dimensions: 150 × 68.9 × 18.76mm. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot is not used.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
USB 4 Ports2 × USB 4 Type-C
HDMI™ Output1 × HDMI™ 2.1, up to 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz

Physical Specifications

Form FactorTower
LED IndicatorsSystem status, LAN, USB and Disk 1–16
LCD Display / ButtonYes
ButtonsPower, reset and USB Auto Copy
Dimensions (H × W × D)294.3 × 369.89 × 319.8mm
Net Weight13.8kg
Kensington Security SlotYes

Power and Cooling

Power Supply750W PSU, 100–240V
Disk Standby Power Consumption97.036W
Typical Operating Power Consumption130.83W
FansSystem fan: 3 × 80mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 × 97mm, 12VDC
System WarningBuzzer

Operating Environment

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 Warranty5 years
Maximum Concurrent CIFS Connections10,000 with maximum memory installed
SKU TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G
Barcode # 885022033096
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 19.0000kg
Five yearsQNAP manufacturer warranty

5-year QNAP manufacturer warranty

The supplied specifications list a 5-year manufacturer warranty for QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U7-32G.

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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