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QNAP · All-flash NASbook

TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G
Compact storage for creative teams

Bring project files together on a five-bay NVMe NASbook with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor and 16GB of memory. Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE and 2.5GbE connections support editing, file sharing and backup workflows for Mac and Windows users.

Diskless5 NVMe bays16GB RAM3-year NAS warranty
QNAP TBS-h574TX compact all-flash NASbook, front and right side

Key features at a glance

Core i5

10 cores / 12 threads

Intel Core i5-1235U, up to 4.4GHz.

16GB

Onboard DDR4 memory

Fixed memory configuration; not expandable.

5 bays

E1.S or M.2 NVMe

M.2 2280 adapters are pre-installed.

2 ports

Thunderbolt 4

Thunderbolt Networking up to 20Gbps.

10GbE

Plus a 2.5GbE port

Connect workstations over Ethernet.

QuTS hero

ZFS storage platform

Data integrity and SSD optimisation tools.

Five bays for your NVMe storage

Choose supported E1.S SSDs or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs. Each bay has a pre-installed M.2 adapter and a PCIe Gen 3 x2 connection. The NAS supports hot-swapping.

The compact set-top enclosure measures 60 × 215 × 199mm and weighs 2.24kg.

Plan your drives: SSDs are sold separately. E1.S drives must be no thicker than 15mm; M.2 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm in height. Check QNAP’s drive compatibility list before purchase.

TBS-h574TX drive trays with M.2 SSDs fitted to adapters
SSDs shown for illustration. SSDs and heatsinks are not included.
Front and rear Thunderbolt 4 connections on the QNAP TBS-h574TX NASbook
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Thunderbolt cable not listed in the package contents.

Connect directly or share over Ethernet

Use Thunderbolt for a direct workstation connection, or use the 10GBASE-T and 2.5GbE ports for network access.

Thunderbolt connection requirements: QNAP specifies up to 20Gbps for Thunderbolt Networking. Use a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable and a compatible host; Mac connections require macOS 13.5 or later. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage is not supported.

QuTS hero and ZFS

QuTS hero provides ZFS data-integrity features and SSD optimisation, including self-healing and SSD extra over-provisioning.

Deduplication: Inline data deduplication is disabled by default. QNAP recommends leaving it disabled because of this model’s memory limitations.

Transfer files and preview video

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support 10Gbps connections, alongside one USB 2.0 port. HDMI 1.4b provides output up to 4K at 30Hz, and hardware-accelerated transcoding is supported.

The NAS uses a supplied 120W AC adapter.

Official QNAP product video

QNAP UK’s TBS-h574TX series overview and setup guide. Hardware shown may differ from the i5U-16G configuration described here. Watch on YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G?

It is a diskless, five-bay NVMe NASbook with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 16GB of onboard memory and QuTS hero. It supports Thunderbolt-connected workstations and shared network storage.

Are SSDs and M.2 adapters included?

SSDs are not included. All five bays have pre-installed adapters for M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs; the bays also accept supported E1.S SSDs up to 15mm thick. M.2 heatsinks must be no taller than 4.5mm.

Can I upgrade the 16GB memory?

No. The 16GB of memory is onboard and non-expandable; 16GB is also the maximum supported memory.

Does Thunderbolt 4 mean 40Gbps file transfers?

QNAP specifies up to 20Gbps for the Thunderbolt Networking peer-to-peer connection used by this NAS. Actual transfer rates depend on the drives, configuration and connected system.

Can I connect a Mac or Windows workstation directly?

Yes, using a compatible Thunderbolt host and a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable. QNAP specifies macOS 13.5 or later for Mac Thunderbolt connections. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.

What network, USB and display connections are available?

There is one 10GBASE-T port, one 2.5GbE port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The HDMI 1.4b output supports up to 4K at 30Hz.

What comes in the box?

QNAP lists the TBS-h574TX NASbook, one 10GBASE-T Ethernet cable, one AC adapter, one power cord and a Quick Installation Guide. The five M.2 adapters are pre-installed. SSDs, SSD heatsinks and a Thunderbolt cable are not listed as included.

What warranty applies?

The NAS has a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty. QNAP lists a one-year warranty for bundled accessories, including the power adapter. DeviceDeal is an authorised QNAP reseller; manufacturer warranty terms apply.

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Features and highlights

Intel Core i5-1235U

10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficient), 12 threads and up to 4.4GHz, with 16GB of non-expandable onboard DDR4 memory.

Five hot-swappable NVMe bays

Supports E1.S drives up to 15mm thick or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs through five pre-installed adapters. Each bay is PCIe Gen 3 x2.

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports

Direct Windows and Mac host connections use Thunderbolt Networking, specified by QNAP at up to 20Gbps. Third-party Thunderbolt storage is not supported.

10GbE and 2.5GbE networking

One 10GBASE-T port supports 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M; the separate 2.5GbE port supports 2.5G/1G/100M.

USB and HDMI connectivity

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports, one USB 2.0 port and one HDMI 1.4b output supporting up to 4K at 30Hz.

QuTS hero with ZFS

Includes ZFS data-integrity and SSD optimisation features. Inline deduplication is disabled by default and is not recommended for this model.

Compact set-top design

60 × 215 × 199mm (H × W × D), 2.24kg net weight, two 40mm system fans and a supplied 120W AC adapter.

Manufacturer warranty

Three-year QNAP warranty for the NAS, with one-year coverage for bundled accessories such as the power adapter. DeviceDeal is an authorised QNAP reseller.

Before you order

  • SSDs are not included.
  • Memory cannot be upgraded.
  • M.2 heatsinks must not exceed 4.5mm in height; heatsinks are sold separately.
  • For Thunderbolt connections, use a compatible host and Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable. Mac requires macOS 13.5 or later.

Technical specifications

QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G

Product and processing

Brand / model QNAP / TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G
Product type 5-bay all-flash NASbook; diskless
Form factor Set-top
CPU Intel Core i5-1235U; 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads; up to 4.4GHz
CPU architecture 64-bit x86
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible
Encryption engine Supported; Intel AES-NI
Hardware-accelerated transcoding Supported
Operating system Pre-installed QuTS hero; ZFS file system

Memory and storage

Installed / maximum memory 16GB onboard DDR4 / 16GB; non-expandable
Flash memory 5GB; dual-boot OS protection
Drive bays 5 × E1.S bays; E1.S thickness up to 15mm
Drive interface PCIe Gen 3 x2 per bay
M.2 support 5 × M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slots via pre-installed adapters
Compatible drive formats E1.S or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs; check the QNAP compatibility list for supported drive models
M.2 heatsink limit Maximum height: 4.5mm
Included SSDs None; system ships without SSDs
Hot-swappable drives Supported
SSD cooling SSD heatsinks are sold separately; QNAP recommends heatsinks for sustained high-speed operation
Inline deduplication Disabled by default; QNAP does not recommend enabling it because of memory limitations

Networking and interfaces

10GbE 1 × 10GBASE-T; 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M
2.5GbE 1 × 2.5GbE; 2.5G / 1G / 100M
Thunderbolt 2 × Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt Networking Peer-to-peer bandwidth: up to 20Gbps
Thunderbolt support / limitations Windows and Mac Thunderbolt hosts and USB storage devices; third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported
Mac Thunderbolt requirement macOS 13.5 or later
Thunderbolt cable requirement Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable and compatible host
USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 × ports; 10Gbps
USB 2.0 1 × port
HDMI 1 × HDMI 1.4b; up to 4K at 30Hz
Maximum concurrent CIFS connections 1,500 with maximum memory

Physical, power and environment

Dimensions (H × W × D) 60 × 215 × 199mm
Net weight 2.24kg
LED indicators Status, USB copy, SSD 1–5
Buttons Status, USB copy, Reset
System warning Buzzer
Cooling 2 × 40mm system fans
Power adapter 120W; 19V DC output; 100–240V AC input
Typical operating power 46W
Operating temperature 0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage temperature −20–70°C (−4–158°F)
Relative humidity 5–95% RH, non-condensing; wet-bulb temperature: 27°C (80.6°F)

Package and warranty

Package contents TBS-h574TX NASbook; 1 × 10GBASE-T Ethernet cable; 1 × AC adapter; 1 × power cord; Quick Installation Guide
Pre-installed adapters 5 × E1.S-to-M.2 adapters for M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs
Not included / not listed SSDs and SSD heatsinks are not included. A Thunderbolt cable is not listed in QNAP’s package contents.
NAS warranty 3-year QNAP manufacturer warranty
Bundled accessory warranty 1 year, including the power adapter; QNAP warranty terms apply

Transfer rates vary with drives, configuration and connected equipment. Confirm your SSD models against the QNAP compatibility list.

SKU TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G
Model # TBS-h574TX
Barcode # 885022026869
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 3.5000kg
Shipping Width 0.441m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.290m
Shipping Cubic 0.010231200m3
DeviceDeal · Authorised QNAP reseller

Three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty

The TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G NAS is covered by QNAP’s standard three-year manufacturer warranty. Bundled accessories, including the power adapter, are covered for one year under QNAP’s terms.

Retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase. Warranty eligibility, coverage and claims are subject to QNAP’s applicable warranty terms and product assessment.

View QNAP warranty information.

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QNAP TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G 5-Bay NVMe NASbook, Core i5, 16GB RAM, Thunderbolt 4 & 10GbE (Diskless)

Model# TBS-h574TX-i5U-16G

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