QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G 12+4 BAYNAS (NO DISK), XEON W-1250,32GB,2.5GbE(4),10GbE(2)
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SKU: TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
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16-bay diskless Xeon QuTS hero tower NAS
QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G 16-Bay Xeon 10GbE QuTS hero NAS
The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G combines twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays, four 2.5-inch SATA bays, an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 processor, 32GB ECC DDR4, four 2.5GbE ports, two 10GBASE-T ports and three PCIe Gen 3 slots.
16 baysXeon® W-125032GB ECC DDR4Dual 10GBASE-TDiskless
What is it? It is a diskless 16-bay tower NAS designed for high-capacity file storage, media collaboration, virtualisation, backup, recovery and hybrid-cloud applications. It runs the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system and supports optional Thunderbolt 3 expansion.
Processor and memory
Intel® Xeon® processing with 32GB ECC memory
The supplied configuration combines server-class processing, graphics and expandable memory.
Six-core Xeon®
The Intel® Xeon® W-1250 provides six cores, twelve threads and speeds up to 4.7GHz.
32GB ECC installed
The NAS includes two 16GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 modules.
Expandable to 128GB
Four UDIMM DDR4 slots support up to 128GB using matched modules for dual-DIMM configurations.
Storage
Sixteen SATA bays plus two M.2 NVMe slots
The diskless design combines large HDD capacity with dedicated SATA SSD and NVMe options.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays
These bays support compatible 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Four 2.5-inch bays
The additional bays support compatible 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Two M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 22110/2280 PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots support compatible NVMe SSDs and SSD cache acceleration.
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Networking and expansion
Built-in 10GbE, four 2.5GbE ports and optional Thunderbolt 3
Integrated networking and three PCIe slots support high-bandwidth file, backup and media workflows.
Dual 10GBASE-T
Two built-in ports support 10GbE and 1GbE connections.
Four 2.5GbE ports
Four RJ45 ports support 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M. Wake on LAN is supplied through the 2.5GbE ports.
Optional Thunderbolt 3
Two separately purchased QXP-T32P adapters provide four Thunderbolt 3 ports.
QuTS hero workflows
Data protection, virtualisation and local connectivity
The supplied information supports storage efficiency, recovery and collaborative workloads.
ZFS data services
Inline deduplication, compression, snapshots and real-time SnapSync are listed.
Virtualised workloads
Virtual machines, containers, centralised storage, backup and recovery are supported by the supplied content.
HDMI and USB
HDMI 1.4b supports up to 4096 × 2160 at 30Hz, and six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are listed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G?
It is a diskless 16-bay QuTS hero tower NAS with an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 processor, 32GB ECC DDR4 and built-in 10GbE.
Does the TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G include storage drives?
No. The supplied specifications state that the system is supplied without storage drives.
How are the 16 drive bays configured?
It has twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four 2.5-inch SATA bays. It also includes two M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots.
Which processor is installed?
It uses an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 six-core, twelve-thread processor with speeds up to 4.7GHz.
How much memory is included and supported?
It includes 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 and supports up to 128GB across four memory slots.
What network ports are built in?
It includes two 10GBASE-T ports and four 2.5GbE ports. Optional 5GbE and 25GbE are listed via compatible adapters.
Does it include Thunderbolt 3 ports?
No Thunderbolt 3 ports are included as standard. Optional QXP-T32P adapters are sold separately.
How can four Thunderbolt 3 ports be added?
The supplied information states that installing two optional QXP-T32P two-port adapters provides four Thunderbolt 3 ports.
What are the Thunderbolt limitations?
Thunderbolt connections are supported for compatible Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
Which USB and HDMI connections are listed?
It includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, four Type-A ports and HDMI 1.4b up to 4096 × 2160 at 30Hz.
Are audio input and output available?
Audio input, line output and speaker functions are not available on units manufactured on or after 1 January 2021.
What warranty applies to the TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G?
The supplied specifications list a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty. Coverage is subject to QNAPs applicable warranty terms.
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Features and highlights
Key product details organised from the supplied QNAP information for TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G.
Intel® Xeon® W-1250
Six cores, twelve threads and speeds up to 4.7GHz.
32GB ECC DDR4
Installed memory supports expansion up to 128GB.
16-bay diskless design
Twelve 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch SATA bays are included.
Dual 10GbE
Two 10GBASE-T ports are built in.
Four 2.5GbE ports
Multi-gigabit connectivity supports Port Trunking and failover.
Optional Thunderbolt 3
Two QXP-T32P cards can provide four ports and are sold separately.
Purchase check: Storage drives and optional Thunderbolt cards are not included. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported, and audio functions are unavailable on units manufactured on or after 1 January 2021.
Technical specifications
The following specifications are organised from the supplied product information for QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G.
Product details
| Brand | QNAP |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G |
| Product type | 16-bay diskless Xeon QuTS hero tower NAS |
Processor and Memory
| CPU | Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core, 12-thread processor, up to 4.7GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphics Processor | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes |
| Encryption Engine | Yes, AES-NI |
| Hardware-Accelerated Transcoding | Yes |
| System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128GB (4 x 32GB) |
| Memory Slots | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 For dual-DIMM configurations, use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 5GB with dual-boot OS protection |
Storage
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s plus 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is supplied without storage drives. |
|---|---|
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives 2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| M.2 Slots | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots Compatible with NVMe SSDs using PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Yes |
| GPU Pass-Through | Yes |
Networking
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 4 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet | Optional via an adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 2 x 10GBASE-T ports (10G/1G) |
| 25 Gigabit Ethernet | Optional via an adapter |
| Wake on LAN | Yes Supported through the 2.5GbE ports only. |
| Jumbo Frame | Yes |
Expansion and Connectivity
| Thunderbolt Port | Optional via the QXP-T32P two-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter Supports Thunderbolt connections for compatible Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported. |
|---|---|
| PCIe Slots | 3 total: Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x8 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 1 is preinstalled with a two-port 10GbE network adapter. Slot 1 card dimensions: 260 x 111.15 x 37.52mm / 10.25 x 4.38 x 1.48 inches. Slot 2 card dimensions: 150 x 68.9 x 18.76mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Slot 3 card dimensions: 150 x 68.9 x 18.76mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot is not used. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports | 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A Up to 10Gbps |
| HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 1.4b, up to 4096 x 2160 at 30Hz |
| Audio Input | Not available on units manufactured on or after 1 January 2021 |
| Audio Output | Line output and speaker are not available on units manufactured on or after 1 January 2021 |
Physical Specifications
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | System status, LAN, USB, disks 116 and M.2 SSD 12 |
| LCD Display and Button | Yes |
| Buttons | Power, reset and USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 294.3 x 369.89 x 319.8mm Dimensions do not include the foot pad, which may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on the model. |
| Net Weight | 14.49kg |
| Gross Weight | 15.89kg |
Power and Cooling
| Power Supply Unit | 550W PSU, 100240V |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby | 91.26W |
| Power Consumption: Typical Operating Mode | 108.67W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fans | System fans: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC CPU fans: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Yes |
Operating Environment
| 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) |
Warranty and Connections
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Concurrent CIFS Connections | 10,000 with maximum memory installed |
| SKU | TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G |
| Model # | TVS-h1688X |
| Barcode # | 4713213518403 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 17.5000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.500m |
| Shipping Height | 0.450m |
| Shipping Length | 0.500m |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.112500000m3 |
Three yearsQNAP manufacturer warranty
3-year QNAP manufacturer warranty
The supplied specifications list a 3-year manufacturer warranty for QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G.
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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