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QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G Thunderbolt 4 5-Bay All-Flash NASbook

The QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G is a compact five-bay all-flash NASbook with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 16GB onboard memory, hot-swappable E1.S or M.2 NVMe storage support, dual Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE and 2.5GbE.

QNAPTBS-h574TX-i5-16G3-year manufacturer warranty
QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G Thunderbolt 4 five-bay all-flash NASbook

What is the QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G?

It is a set-top, five-bay all-flash NASbook designed for on-location shoots, small studios, video production teams and SOHO creative workflows.

5-bay NVMeE1.S or M.2 2280
2 × Thunderbolt 4Direct host connectivity
10GbE + 2.5GbEBuilt-in networking
16GBOnboard, non-expandable
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All-flash storage flexibility

Five hot-swappable positions support E1.S SSDs up to 15mm or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs through the supplied pre-installed adapters. M.2 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm in height. The system is supplied without SSDs.

  • Five E1.S positions use PCIe Gen3 x2 connectivity.
  • Five M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 slots are available through the adapters.
  • SSD cache acceleration is supported.

Creative-workflow connectivity

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports support direct Windows and Mac host connections. The supplied information states up to 20Gbps for 4K video editing. One 10GBASE-T port, one 2.5GbE port and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports provide additional transfer options.

  • Thunderbolt ports support Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices.
  • Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
  • One HDMI 1.4b output and one USB 2.0 port are included.

QuTS hero platform

The NASbook is supplied with QuTS hero for ZFS data integrity, immutability and SSD optimisation technologies. Hardware-accelerated transcoding and an encryption engine are listed as supported.

Supplied award reference

The supplied description states that the QuTS hero operating system received a 2026 MSP Today Product of the Year Award.

Important buying and deployment notes

  • The system is supplied without SSDs.
  • M.2 2280 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm in height.
  • The onboard memory is not expandable.
  • Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Frequently asked questions

What is the QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G?

It is a compact five-bay all-flash NASbook for on-location shoots, small studios, video production teams and SOHO creative workflows.

Does the TBS-h574TX-i5-16G include SSDs?

No. The system is supplied without SSDs.

Which SSD formats are supported?

It supports E1.S SSDs up to 15mm and M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs through pre-installed adapters.

What is the maximum supported M.2 heatsink height?

M.2 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm in height.

Are the storage positions hot-swappable?

Yes. The supplied specifications identify the five storage positions as hot-swappable.

Which processor and memory are installed?

The supplied specification identifies an Intel Core i5-1235U ten-core processor with 16GB onboard memory.

Can the memory be expanded?

No. The 16GB onboard memory is listed as non-expandable.

Which network ports are included?

It has one 10GBASE-T port and one 2.5GbE port.

What Thunderbolt connectivity is provided?

It provides two Thunderbolt 4 ports for Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Which USB and display connections are included?

It has two USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports, one USB 2.0 port and one HDMI 1.4b output.

What are the size, power supply and typical power use?

The chassis measures 60 × 215 × 199mm, uses a 120W adapter and has a listed typical operating power consumption of 46W.

What warranty applies to the TBS-h574TX-i5-16G?

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

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Features and highlights

Key supplied features for TBS-h574TX-i5-16G.

Five hot-swappable NVMe positions

Use E1.S SSDs or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs through the supplied adapters.

Dual Thunderbolt 4

Two ports support direct Mac and Windows host connections for creative workflows.

10GbE and 2.5GbE

Built-in high-speed network ports support large-file transfer and network collaboration.

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Two 10Gbps USB ports support import and export with external storage devices.

QuTS hero

ZFS-based data integrity, immutability and SSD optimisation technologies are supplied.

Compact set-top chassis

The NASbook measures 60 × 215 × 199mm and has a listed net weight of 2.24kg.

Compatibility note: The system is supplied without SSDs; M.2 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm, and third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

Technical specifications

Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.

Processor and memory
CPUIntel Core i5-1235U, 10 cores (2P+8E) / 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz
CPU architecture64-bit x86
Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics eligible
Encryption engineYes
Hardware-accelerated transcodingYes
System memory16GB onboard, non-expandable
Maximum memory16GB onboard, non-expandable
Source model referenceTBS-h574TX-i5U-16G
Storage
Drive bays5 × E1.S up to 15mm; 5 × PCIe Gen3 x2
M.2 support5 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 through pre-installed adapters
Drive compatibilityE1.S or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
M.2 heatsink limitMaximum 4.5mm height
Hot-swappableYes
Drives includedNo; the system is supplied without SSDs
SSD cache accelerationSupported
Networking
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet1 × 2.5GbE port supporting 2.5G / 1G / 100M
10 Gigabit Ethernet1 × 10GBASE-T supporting 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M
Wake on LANYes
Jumbo FrameYes
Maximum concurrent CIFS connections1,500 with maximum memory
Connectivity
Thunderbolt2 × Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt limitationSupports Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices; third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported
USB 2.01 port
USB 3.2 Gen 22 × 10Gbps ports
HDMI output1 × HDMI 1.4b
Physical, power and environment
Form factorSet-top design
LED indicatorsStatus, USB copy, SSD 1–5
ButtonsStatus, USB copy and reset
Dimensions60 × 215 × 199mm
Net weight2.24kg
Power supply120W adapter, 19VDC output; 100–240VAC input
Typical operating power consumption46W
Fans2 × 40mm system fans
System warningBuzzer
Operating temperature0–40°C
Storage temperature-20–70°C
Relative humidity5–95% RH non-condensing; wet bulb 27°C
Warranty
Standard warranty3 years
SKU TBS-h574TX-i5-16G
Model # TBS-h574TX
Barcode # 885022026869
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 3.5000kg
Shipping Width 0.490m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.290m
Shipping Cubic 0.011368000m3
QNAP3-year manufacturer warranty

QNAP manufacturer warranty

The QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G is supplied with a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty.

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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QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5-16G Thunderbolt 4 All-Flash NAS book

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