General Information for Qnap Network Attached Storage
QNAP TVS-h1688X, NAS, Tower, Intel Xeon, W-1250, 32 GB, DDR4
TVS-h1688X
Intel Xeon W desktop QuTS hero NAS, ideal for high-speed media collaboration over Thunderbolt 3 and 10GbE virtual machine applicationsThe high-capacity TVS-h1688X features a powerful Intel Xeon W processor and allows for installing two QNAP QXP-T32P Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion cards (sold separately) to attain four Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it a perfect match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users for high-speed media collaboration. The built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity supports Port Trunking and failover to further satisfy bandwidth and reliability demanding business applications. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h1688X supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and read/write cache technologies, helping your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, from creative workflows to file server, virtualization server, and efficient file backup and recovery applications.
Six cores up to 4.7 GHz with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memoryIntel Xeon
W processors are designed for a wide range of creative professionals. Powered by an Intel Xeon W-1250 6 cores/12 threads 3.3 GHz processor (Burst up to 4.7 GHz), the TVS-h1688X has enormous processing power to drive virtual machine performance. The integrated Intel AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of NAS data. With dual-channel modules and 4 Long-DIMM slots, the TVS-h1688Xs DDR4 ECC memory can be upgraded up to 128 GB for memory-intensive and complex multitasking workloads.
Streamline video editing and 4K workflows with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
You can install two QXP-T32P Thunderbolt 3 expansion cards (sold separately) to the PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots of the TVS-h1688X and transform it into a Thunderbolt 3 NAS with quad-port Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Up to four Thunderbolt-equipped workstations can be connected to the TVS-h1688X to achieve greater teamwork efficiency in 4K workflows, file storage, backup, and sharing. An SLC/MLC SSD RAID 5 configuration is recommended for the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS.
Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer
The TVS-h1688X comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GBASE-T network card (supports 10GbE/1GbE), supporting failover and up to 20Gb/s bandwidth under Port Trunking, to improve bandwidth-demanding data center, virtualization applications, and high-speed backup and recovery. The TVS-h1688X is also ideally matched with QNAPs managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches to form high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Direct 4K HDMI output
The TVS-h1688X features Intel UHD Graphics P630 that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. The HDMI output supports up to 4K (4096 x 2160p) @ 30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display. By connecting the TVS-h1688X to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS with QNAP RM-IR004 remote control (sold separately).
Set SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSD
The TVS-h1688X comes with four 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays for SSDs and two M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance, reduce storage volume latency, and optimize 2.5GbE/10GbE performance. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. With dedicated SSD bays/slots, the TVS-h1688X allows you to dedicate all of the 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity hard drives, ensuring both maximized storage capacity and performance.
Set SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSD
The TVS-h1688X comes with four 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays for SSDs and two M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance, reduce storage volume latency, and optimize 2.5GbE/10GbE performance. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. With dedicated SSD bays/slots, the TVS-h1688X allows you to dedicate all of the 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity hard drives, ensuring both maximized storage capacity and performance.
Data integrity is key
QuTS heros self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.
Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performance
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.
Multi-level cache technology
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
Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.
QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protection
RAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.
App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality
Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TVS-h1688X.
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiency
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TVS-h1688X optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.
Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
Real-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.
Snapshots multiply backup protection
Attain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.
HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plans
HBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TVS-h1688X to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.
All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
You can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Virtualization Station
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.
Container Station
Experience LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.
License-free VMware and Hyper-V backup appliance
With Hyper Data Protector, the TVS-h1688X becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.
Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based data
The TVS-h1688X perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching, organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective, flexible, and secure hybrid cloud applications.
HybridMount file-based cloud gateway
Flexibly expand storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.
VJBOD Cloud block-based cloud gateway
VJBOD Cloud supports streamlined NAS backup to object cloud storage. The block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only transmits block-based volume or LUN changes (such as addition, modification, or deletion). This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.
Subscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAPs subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h1688X and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows/Mac or mobile devices, taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TVS-h1688X, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. 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.
More productivity applications
Boxafe
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 to the TVS-h1688X.
Security Counselor
A security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
Qsirch
QNAPs powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria. TVS-h1688X
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12 x 3.5", 4 x 2.5", Intel Xeon W-1250, 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4, 5GB Flash, LAN, LCD, 550W, 100 - 240V, 303.84 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm, 13.41 kg
QNAP TVS-h1688X. Type: NAS. Chassis type: Tower. Device class: Small & Medium Business. Processor family: Intel® Xeon®, Processor model: W-1250, Processor frequency: 3.3 GHz. Internal memory: 32 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4. Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB. Operating system installed: QuTS hero
Warranty information: 3 years
Initial Release Date: 19/09/2020
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QNAP TVS-h1688X NAS Tower Intel® Xeon® W-1250 32 GB DDR4 0 TB QuTS hero Black TVS-H1688X-W1250-32G Specifications
Product Type
Network Attached Storage
Brand QNAP
Collection Model
Qnap TVS-h1688X
Manufacturer Product Type
Qnap Network Attached Storage
Chassis type Tower
Product colour
Black
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Cooling type Active
Number of fans 5 fan(s)
Fan diameter 2 9 cm
Fan diameter 2 9.7 cm
Fan diameter 9.7 cm
Fan diameter 8 cm
LED indicators HDD, LAN, SSD, System, USB
Built-in display Yes
Cable Lock Slot Yes
On/off switch Yes
Product Family TVS-h1688X
Display type LCD
Processor frequency 3.3 GHz
Processor cores 6
Processor model
W-1250
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor Family
Intel Xeon
Processor threads 12
Processor boost frequency 4.7 GHz
Processor cache 12 MB
Internal memory type
DDR4
Memory form factor UDIMM
Internal Memory 32 GB
Maximum RAM supported 128 GB
Memory slots 4
ECC Yes
Flash Memory 5000 MB
Storage drives installed No
Total installed storage capacity 0 TB
Number of storage drives installed 0
Installed storage drive type No
Storage drive capacity 0 GB
Number of storage drives supported 12
Number of storage drives supported 16
Storage drive interface M.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported 2.5,3.5,M.2
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots 2
RAID support Yes
RAID levels 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Online RAID migration Yes
Online RAID expansion Yes
RAID rebuild Yes
Hot-swap drive bays Yes
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Disk roaming Yes
On-board graphics card model Intel UHD Graphics P630
On-board graphics adapter model Intel UHD Graphics P630
Number of built-in speakers 1
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology 10GBASE-T
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max) 10000 Mbit/s
DHCP server Yes
iSCSI support Yes
Security algorithms 256-bit AES,FIPS 140-2,HTTPS,SSH,SSL/TLS
Browser supported Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
Browser supported Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
Security algorithms 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Link aggregation Yes
Load balancing system Yes
DHCP client Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Yes
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 6
USB port Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 2
HDMI version 1.4b
HDMI version 1.4
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots 1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots 2
Power cables quantity 1
Jumbo frames support Yes
Operating system installed QuTS hero
CPU configuration (max) 1
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Idle States Yes
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Power supply location Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 550 W
Power consumption (typical) 108.67 W
Power consumption (sleep) 91.26 W
Number of power supply units 1
AC Input Voltage 100 - 240 V
Fan voltage 12 V
Type
NAS
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Other operating systems supported IBM AIX 7.1,IBM AIX 7.2,Solaris 10,Solaris 11
Other operating systems supported IBM AIX 7.1, IBM AIX 7.2, Solaris 10, Solaris 11
Width 369.9 mm
Depth 319.8 mm
Height 303.8 mm
Weight 13.4 kg
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Supported network protocols IPv4, IPv6
Operating system version h5.0.0
Supported file systems FAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ZFS,exFAT,ext3,ext4
Supported file systems FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ZFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4
S.M.A.R.T. support Yes
Device class Small & Medium Business
Backup function Yes
Buzzer Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
Multilingual support Yes
Third-party support Yes
Snapshot Yes
Concurrent connections 10000
Year 2020
Reset button Yes
USB copy function Yes
Built-in FTP server Yes
System log Yes
Hot spare Yes
Noise level 25.8 dB
Harmonized System (HS) code 84714100
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 C
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 70 C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Package weight 16.3 kg
Quick installation guide Yes
Number of screws 72
Drive tray key included Yes
MPN TVS-H1688X-W1250-32G