QNAP TS-h973AX-32G
Enhance business productivity using the quad-core 9-bay QuTS hero NAS that supports U.2 NVMe SSD and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity
Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core processor and 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity, the 9-bay TS-h973AX packs a high-capacity hybrid storage infrastructure into a compact physical footprint. With five 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive bays, two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe SSD slots (Slot 1 & 2 support both U.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs ), and two 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD slots, the TS-h973AX can benefit from SSD caching to boost IOPS-intensive applications. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h973AX ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync to satisfy mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, and efficient data backup and recovery with business-class performance, job reliability, and lower overall cost.
Install high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs in the dedicated SSD slots for cache acceleration and improved random I/O.
One 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and two 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.
Experience a business-class backup center, supporting backup/restore of cloud data and VMs (including Google™ Workspace, Microsoft 365®, VMware® and Hyper-V).
Host multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications on the TS-h973AX.
Cloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.
Flexibly scale your total storage capacity to match your business growth by connecting USB expansion enclosures (TR series JBOD).
TS-h973AX-32G
AMD Ryzen™ V1500B 4 cores/8 threads 2.2 GHz processor, 32 GB memory (2 x 16 GB)
Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 32 GB RAM
Powered by an AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 series V1500B 4-core/8-thread, 2.2 GHz processor with up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, the TS-h973AX delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance for compute-demanding applications. AES-NI encryption support boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of your NAS data. SSDs can be flexibly installed for cache acceleration to maximize network and storage performance for data-intensive applications.
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
NAS: TS-h973AX-8G, QuTS hero h4.5.0, 5 x Seagate 1TB ST1000NM0033 HDD RAID 5, 2 x Samsung 850
Pro 512GB SSD, 2 x Kioxia U.2 SSD, compression = On, deduplication = Off
Client PC: Windows 10 Pro, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4 GHz, 64GB RAM, LAN-10G2T-X550
Dual U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots for optimal I/O and low latency
The TS-h973AX has four 2.5-inch SSD slots - with slots 1 & 2 supporting both high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. For tackling latency-sensitive applications, you can take advantage of U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs that supply up to 32Gb/s bandwidth to attain optimized performance and efficiency. You can also use QNAP’s QDA-UMP adapter to replace U.2 NVMe SSDs with cost-efficient M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSDs to maintain high-level performance while saving more costs.
Note: U.2 SSDs cannot be installed in the SATA drive bays (including the 3.5-inch bays and SSD Slots 3 & 4).
Learn More: QDA-UMP adapter
Coupled with QNAP’s SSD-aware features, the TS-h973AX maximizes performance with high cost-effectiveness.
| SSD cache acceleration |
Write Coalescing |
Pool Over-provisioning |
| Increases IOPS performance and reduces latency for storage volumes - perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including virtualization and databases. |
Transforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing SSD write performance. |
Flexibly reserves a dedicated space in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools. |
Streamline large file transfers and video editing with 10GbE and 2.5GbE
The TS-h973AX has one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, providing out-of-the-box support for high-speed networking and supporting Port Trunking and Failover to reinforce your network infrastructure. QNAP also provide many other high-speed networking solutions, including 10GbE/2.5GbE managed/unmanaged switches, 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to build a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.
Learn More: QNAP 10GbE solutions,QNAP 2.5GbE solutions,QSW switches
Accept no substitutes: QNAP is the best choice for AMD Ryzen NAS
| Model |
QNAP
TS-h973AX 9-bay Ryzen NAS |
Other NAS provider
6-bay Ryzen NAS |
| Drive bays |
9 x hot-swappable drive bays, including:
5 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA
2 x 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 or SATA
2 x 2.5-inch SATA |
6 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swappable SATA HDD/SSD drive bays |
| 10GbE port |
Built-in 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig port (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
No |
| 2.5GbE port |
Dual 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M) |
No, only 1GbE ports |
| Memory |
8GB DDR4 for running twice as many applications and services |
4GB |
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 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,Why QNAP business NAS uses ZFS?
| Data integrity is key |
Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performance |
Multi-level cache technology with both read and write |
| QuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported. |
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance. |
Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power fail protection are simultaneously supported to boost performance and security. |
| RAID Z enables robust data protection |
QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protection |
App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality |
| Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection. |
RAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.
(Available from Q1 2021) |
Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h973AX. |
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h973AX is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
Learn More: QNAP warranty services
Hardware Specification
TS-h973AX-32G
| CPU |
AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B quad-core eight threads 2.2 GHz processor |
| CPU Architecture |
64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit |
 |
| Encryption Engine |
(AES-NI) |
| System Memory |
32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory |
64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot |
2 x SO-DIMM DDR4
For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
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| Flash Memory |
5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay |
5 x 3.5-inch + 4 x 2.5-inch
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| 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 hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA solid state drives
2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 solid state drives (2.5-inch Bay #1 & #2)
* 2.5-inch bay #1 & #2 support either U.2 NVMe SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs.
** U.2 NVMe solid-state drives can only be installed in 2.5-inch bay numbers 1 and 2. Installing these drives in other bays will damage the drive connectors.
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| Hot-swappable |
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| SSD Cache Acceleration Support |
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| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) |
2 (2.5G/1G/100M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
Optional via the QNA-UC5G1T USB to 5GbE network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port |
1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Jumbo Frame |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port |
1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Form Factor |
Tower |
| LED Indicators |
HDD 1-5, SSD 1-4, Power/Status, LAN, USB |
| Buttons |
Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
182.65 × 224.6 × 224.1 mm |
| Weight (Net) |
4.34 kg |
| Weight (Gross) |
5.08 kg |
| 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 |
External, 120 W, AC 100 to 240 V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode |
41.2 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical |
55.41 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan |
1 x 140mm, 12VDC |
| Sound Level |
22.9 db(A) |
| System Warning |
Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot |
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Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. Warning: Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
* Sound Level Test Environment: Refer to ISO 7779; Maximum HDD loaded; Bystander Position; Average data from 1 meter in front of operating NAS.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
