QNAP TS-h1683XU-RP-E2236-128G 16-Bay 3U rackmount NAS, Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores / 12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (boost up to 4.8 GHz), 128 GB ECC DDR4 ECC, 16 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA 6Gbps HDD/SSD, 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC, 2 x 10GBASE-T, 4 x GbE RJ45, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 x USB-C + 4 x USB-A), 500W redundant power supply, QuTS hero O.S. with ZFS, deduplication, compress, snapshots, optional fibre channel FC support.
Intel Xeon CPU
128G DDR4 Memory
SATA 3/6Gb/s Hard Drive
SATA 3/6Gb/s Solid State Drive
16 Drive Bays Drive Bays
16 Drives
16 DrivesThe QuTS hero NAS TS-h1683XU-RP is powered by an Intel® Xeon® E processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory to deliver server-grade performance with dependable reliability. Running the brand new QuTS hero operating system that incorporates ZFS, the TS-h1683XU-RP supports near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level inline data deduplication, and inline data compression. The TS-h1683XU-RP helps your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, whether in a mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, collaborative video editing, or efficient file backup and recovery applications.
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DDR4 ECC memory detects and then corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications. |
 Pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE RJ45 adapter and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter for bandwidth-demanding applications. |
PCIe expandability allows for 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.e. |
 SSD cache acceleration improves random read/write performance to meet IOPS-demanding applications. |
 Supports virtualization storage for VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Windows Server® 2019, and hosts virtual machines and containers. |
 QTS App Center includes feature-rich apps for expanding NAS applications without extra costs. |
Powered by an Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores/12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Burst up to 4.8 GHz), the TS-h1683XU-RP features enormous computing power for boosting virtual machine performance. Combined with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a redundant power supply, the TS-h1683XU-RP delivers server-grade performance and dependable reliability for rugged enterprise IT environments as a cost-efficient NAS solution.
The TS-h1683XU-RP uses ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss, which is essential for always-on, mission-critical, server-grade applications. The TS-h1683XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-h1683XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the TS-h1683XU-RP memory configuration (supports up to 128 GB RAM) for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads, such as virtualization applications.
The TS-h1683XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility to meet business application diversification demands.
QuTS hero operating system combines the app-based QTS with a 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.
Learn More: QuTS hero operating system
| Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performance | Data integrity is key | RAID Z enables robust data protection |
| Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance. | QuTS hero's self-healing features ensure data integrity and reliability. The operating software also supports Write Once, Read Many Times (WORM). | Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror are added to deliver higher level of data protection. |
| Multi-level cache technology with both read and write | Snapshots multiply backup protection | App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality |
| Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions are simultaneously supported to boost performance. | Near-limitless, instant snapshots bring you peace of mind. Snapshot Replica simplifies data protection, while SnapSync enables enterprise-class disaster recovery. Note: SnapSync will be available in Q2 2020. |
Apps for backup/sync, business, content management, productivity, and more features, are available for installation on demand to expand NAS application potential. |
Follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.
The first Storage Pool you create will be the system drive. Creating an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs for the system drive is recommended.
Use more SSDs for a read/write cache. You can also install QM2 expansion cards to add M.2 SSDs for expanding cache space.
Allocate HDDs/SSDs to create a RAID for storing files and application data. If needed, you can configure an all-flash configuration for optimal performance.
Compared to QNAP's QTS operating system, the latest QuTS hero operating system delivers better data transmission performance and capacity of realizing the full potential of 10GbE data transmission. QuTS hero also outperforms QTS in multiple small file transfers.
| Operating System | QuTS hero | QTS 4.4.1 | ||
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| iSCSI | 1* 4K File | Random Write | 33917 | 11191 |
| Random Read | 93407 | 88152 | ||
| SMB 3.0 | 1* 4K File | Random Write | 34168 | 11367 |
| Random Read | 67922 | 80669 | ||
| SMB 3.0 File Transfer |
1* 10GB File | Upload | 1154 | 1136 |
| Download | 1162 | 1142 | ||
| SMB 3.0 File Transfer |
10000* 1M File | Upload | 256 | 26 |
| Download | 453 | 51 | ||
Inline data compression helps boost QuTS hero data transfer performance. During simultaneous file transfer from multiple clients, inline data compression enabled QuTS hero performance is 1.6 times faster than QuTS hero or QTS without inline data compression.
1 x 10GbE SMB 3.0 – File Transfer
| Number of Clients | QuTS hero with Inline Compression | QTS or QuTS hero without Inline Compression | ||
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| Upload | Download | Upload | Download | |
| Client x 1 | 1.1 GB/s | 1.0 GB/s | 1.1 GB/s | 1.0 GB/s |
| Client x 2 | 2.2 GB/s | 2.2 GB/s | 1.9 GB/s | 1.86 GB/s |
| Client x 3 | 3.1 GB/s | 2.9 GB/s | 2.19 GB/s | 2.69 GB/s |
| Client x 4 | 4.4 GB/s | 4.1 GB/s | 2.72 GB/s | 2.95 GB/s |
| Client x 5 | 5.4 GB/s | 4.5 GB/s | 3.26 GB/s | 3.49 GB/s |
Note: Each client was set to transfer a 10GB RAW file through 10GbE connectivity.Performance figures may vary according to file type and compression rate.
Test Environment:
NAS: TS-1283XU
1. F/W: H4.5.0.1140 build20191204
2. CPU: Intel(R) Xeon® E-2236 CPU@3.40GHz
3. SSD: Samsung 860 PRO 512 GB x 12 (RAID 5)
4. RAM: 32 GB (8 GB x 4)
5. Thick volume
6. 1GbE NIC: Intel I211 Gigabit Network
7. 10GbE NIC: QXG-10G2SF-CX4
8. 10GbE NIC: Intel Ethernet Controller 10G X550T (x2)
Client x 4 environment
1. CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 CPU@ 3.40 GHz
2. OS: Windows® 10
3. Memory: 64 GB
4. 1GbE NIC Onboard
5. 10GbE NIC: CX3 (Client x 1)
6. 10GbE NIC: X550 (Client x 3)
Client x 1 environment
1. MacOS Mojave 10.14.6
2. Processor 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7
3. Memory 16 GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3
4. 10GbE NIC: QNA-T310G1S
The TS-h1683XU-RP provides four Gigabit RJ45 ports, and also supports 10GbE connectivity with a pre-installed dual-port 10GbE RJ45 expansion card and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ expansion card to satisfy bandwidth-demanding applications, including virtualization, large file sharing, and high-speed backup and recovery.
Learn More: QNAP 10GbE Solutions, QNAP 10GbE Switches
The TS-h1683XU-RP features 4 PCIe slots that enable using numerous expansion cards for expanding application potential.
Note: The 2U rackmount model uses low-profile graphics cards.
Adding an SSD cache to the TS-h1683XU-RP is an easy method for increasing IOPS performance and reducing storage volume latency. It is perfect for IOPS-demanding applications, including databases and virtualization, and can significantly improve overall workflows. You can launch, stop, or change settings to meet your needs at any moment without shutting down the system.
Learn More: SSD caching
Learn More: Storage for virtualization
Regardless of your virtualization needs, you can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, allowing you to flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.
Learn More: Virtualization Station, P2V
Experience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, and download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import or export containers, and create multiple microservices.
Learn More: Container Station, QIoT Containers
QNAP provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs cost-effectively and with high productivity.
Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan. QuDedup technology deduplicates backup data at the source to accelerate multi-version backups.
Learn More: HBS efficient backup, QuDedup source-based deduplication
Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, and the block-level feature makes them a dependable method for protecting data in the face of growing ransomware threat. QuTS hero supports near-limitless snapshots to reinforce your multi-version backups.
Learn More: Protect your data from ransomware
With high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and snapshot support for recording the system state at any specific time, the TS-h1683XU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines.
Learn More: VM backup, NAKIVO backup
The TS-h1683XU-RP perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access, providing an innovative hybrid cloud experience.
Learn More: QNAP Cloud Storage Gateway
Flexibly expand your storage capacity by connecting to the cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or monitor multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.
Learn More: HybridMount
Supports mounting object cloud storage as a block-based volume or LUN on a NAS. Block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only block-based volume or LUN changes, such as addition, modification, or deletion will be transmitted. This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.
Note: This feature will be available on QuTS hero soon.
Learn More: VJBOD Cloud
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. By installing a Marvell®, ATTO® or QNAP Fibre Channel card in the TS-h1683XU-RP, you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Learn More: QNAP NAS supports Fibre Channel SAN
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6-core/12-thread 3.4 GHz processor (burst up to 4.8 GHz) |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit |
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| Encryption Engine | (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 128 GB UDIMM DDR4 ECC (4 x 32GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x Long-DIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable |
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| SSD Cache Acceleration Support |
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| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 4 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC port, 2 x 10GBase-T port |
| Jumbo Frame |
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| PCIe Slot | 4 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 2 x4 (PCH) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x8 (CPU) Slot 3: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 4: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 3 and slot 4 are preinstalled with 10GbE network adapters
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 5V/3A 10Gbps 4 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 5V/1A 10Gbps |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-16, Status, LAN, storage expansion port status |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 5.12 × 18.94 × 22.58 inch |
| Weight (Net) | 30.34 lbs |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 500W(x2), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 130.43 W
With drives fully populated
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| Fan | System fan: 4 x 92mm, 12VDC |
| Sound Level | 53 db(A) |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) | 700 |
Application for QM2 SSD slots:
Configured system orders start here!
The selected drives are batch controlled and tested using our HDD and SSD servers. Passed drives are then installed in the NAS with Volume and RAID set. Our pre-burn testing prepares the NAS with an initial system and drive testing cycle to ensure that the integrity of the entire system is tested and passed with no issues at all.
Our stress testing (burn-test) cycle commences for a minimum of 24 hours and extends to 48 hours if requested or required. This is undertaken in order to ensure stability when used in a normal environment. These tests can include extremes of workload (constant I/O's), CPU and memory use, thermal load (heat), clock speed, or voltages, bus and connectivity components, with the primary stress testing software aiming to test stability by trying to force a system to fail. Our tests put a greater emphasis on robustness, availability and error handling heavy loads.
Once the tests are complete we QA and pack the system back into it's retail box. Then it's double boxed to protect the unit during shipping. You receive your QNAP NAS Ready To Plug 'N' Store. It doesn't get any easier. Buy your NAS from the QNAP EXPERTS at QNAP DIRECT.
