QNAP TS-1655-8G

QNAP TS-1655-8G

Powerful 2.5GbE hybrid storage solution, 8-core high performance and 16-bay high capacity, and long-term availability

Balance performance and cost with hybrid storage. Designed for diversified business IT environments, the high-capacity TS-1655 has twelve 3.5-inch SATA drive bays (for HDDs) and four 2.5-inch SATA drive bays (for SSDs) with 2.5GbE high-speed connectivity. Fueled by an immense 8-core Intel Processor, the TS-1655 presents a secure, scalable, and complete business-ready storage solution for cross-team file sharing, collaboration, backup & disaster recovery, virtualization, and intensive data transmission. The TS-1655 will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period (up to 2030), ideal for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations.

Dual 2.5GbE connectivity

High-speed 2.5GbE accelerates intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, virtualization, and multimedia transfer.

SSD caching and AI acceleration

Two M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 slots allow implementing SSD cache acceleration, SSD storage pool, or a Coral M.2 accelerator for faster image recognition.

Flexible PCIe expansion

Three PCIe slots allow for installing 5/10/25GbE adapters, Fibre Channel cards, or QM2 cards to increase application performance.

Virtual machines and containers

Host virtual machines and containerized apps on one device to optimize resource utilization and IT budgeting. Supports SR-IOV.

Hybrid cloud

Realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency cloud data access.

Storage scalability

Satisfy ever-growing storage needs by connecting flexible and economical QNAP expansion enclosures

Eight cores up to 2.8 GHz, Intel® QuickAssist Technology, and up to 128 GB memory

The TS-1655 adopts the Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core 2.8 GHz processor that supports Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT), offloading computationally-intensive compression and improving IPsec/SSL cryptography performance. The TS-1655 comes with four UDIMM DDR4 slots (8 GB preinstalled) that can be upgraded to 128 GB for higher workloads. Error-Correcting Code memory is also supported to deliver server-grade performance and reliability for rugged enterprise IT environments as a cost-efficient NAS solution.

Transmission efficiency

Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.

Test Environment:

2x10GbE:

NAS : TS-1655 , Intel Atom(R) C5125 processor, 2800 MHz (8C8T) , 8GB , Samsung 860 EVO 1TB x16 ,RAID 5, 10GbE NIC (QXG-10G2TB)

Client PC : Intel i7-6700 3.4GHz , DDR4 64GB (16GB x4) , Windows Server 2016

2x 25GbE:

NAS : TS-1655 , Intel Atom(R) C5125 processor, 2800 MHz (8C8T) , 8GB , Samsung 860 EVO 1TB x16 ,RAID 5, 25GbE NIC (QXG-25G2SF-CX6)

Client PC : AMD EPYC 7302P 3.0GHz , DDR4 128GB (32GB x4) , Windows Server 2019

Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-1655

           

Affordable, faster 2.5GbE meets today’s high-bandwidth demands

Featuring two native 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-1655 allows you to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit using existing CAT5e cables. Port Trunking and failover support further satisfies bandwidth and reliability demanding applications including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget.

Learn More: QNAP 2.5GbE solutions, QNAP 10GbE solutions, Budget-friendly QSW series switches

SSD caching

Configure SSD caching with M.2 SSDs to obtain optimal I/O and reduced latency without occupying any 3.5-inch drive bays. Learn more: SSD cache acceleration, QNAP SSD Technology

Auto Tiering

Qtier™ technology empowers the TS-1655 with auto tiering to continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices. Learn more: Qtier auto-tiering

Faster image recognition with Edge TPU

Coral M.2 Accelerator with Edge TPU provides an affordable solution to leverage AI acceleration for faster image recognition in your NAS applications. (Purchase from Coral website)

Direct 2.5GbE connectivity for up to 14 PC/workstations

Your team needs a high-speed environment and productivity boost, and the TS-1655 delivers with two 2.5GbE ports. By installing three 4-port PCIe network cards (QXG-2G4T-I225) the TS-1655 can directly connect to up to 14 PC/workstations - no switch required – for faster large file transfer/backup, video editing, and much more.

Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years

The TS-855X 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.

Hardware Specification

TS-1655-8G

CPU	Intel ® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz
CPU Architecture	64-bit x86
Floating Point Unit
Encryption Engine	(AES-NI)
System Memory	8 GB non-ECC UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB)
Maximum Memory	128 GB (4 x 32 GB)
Memory Slot	4 x U-DIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory
Flash Memory	5GB (Dual boot OS protection)
Drive Bay	12 x 3.5-inch + 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
Drive Compatibility	3.5-inch bays: 3.5-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	The following are not hot-swappable: M.2 SSDs, SSD cache drives, SSDs using PCIe expansion slots. The following are not hot-swappable: M.2 SSDs, SSD cache drives, SSDs using PCIe expansion slots.
M.2 Slot	2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ for compatibility. The M.2 SSD is not included as standard. M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD. The M.2 SSD is not included as standard. M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD.
SSD Cache Acceleration Support
SR-IOV
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M)	2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M)	Optional via PCIe expansion card
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port	Optional via PCIe expansion card Optional via PCIe expansion card Optional via PCIe expansion card
25 Gigabit Ethernet Port	Optional via PCIe expansion card
Wake on LAN (WOL)	Only the 2.5GbE port Only the 2.5GbE port
Jumbo Frame
PCIe Slot	3 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1：260 x 111.15 x 37.52 mm / 10.25 x 4.38 x 1.48 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 2：150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 3：150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1：260 x 111.15 x 37.52 mm / 10.25 x 4.38 x 1.48 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 2：150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 3：150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port	4
Form Factor	Tower
LED Indicators	Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-12, SSD 1-4, M.2 SSD 1-2
Buttons	Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy
Dimensions (HxWxD)	294.29 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model)
Weight (Net)	14.24 kg
Weight (Gross)	16.65 kg
Operating Temperature	0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F)
Relative Humidity	5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Power Supply Unit	550W, 100-240V 1 x 8-pin PCI-e cable + 1 x 8 (6+2)-pin PCI-e cable 1 x 8-pin PCI-e cable + 1 x 8 (6+2)-pin PCI-e cable
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode	68.004 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical	104.65 W Tested fully populated with 1TB hard drives and 120GB solid-state drives. Tested fully populated with 1TB hard drives and 120GB solid-state drives.
Fan	System fan: 3 x 92mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC
Other Interfaces	Kensington security slot
System Warning	Buzzer
Kensington Security Slot
Standard Warranty	3
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory	2500

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