QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure

Powered by an Intel 8th Generation processor, the TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure from QNAP features both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Thunderbolt 3 high bandwidth connectivity for tackling heavy workloads and smoothly transferring, displaying, and editing 4K videos in real time. With M.2 SSD support and the ability to install a graphics card, the TVS-472XT provides the ability to boost performance and create a scalable working environment for collaboration and high-speed file sharing. The TVS-472XT is driven by hardware that delivers performance, comprehensive multimedia features, expandable storage capacity, and numerous other NAS functionalities.

The TVS-472XT is powered by a 3.1 GHz Intel Core i3-8100T Quad-Core processor and 4GB of DDR4 RAM, which can be upgraded to 64GB, using one 32GB module in each of the SO-DIMM slots. Network connectivity is achieved using the two Gigabit Ethernet ports and one 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, the latter of which helps to further enhance on-the-fly video editing and rapid file sharing. This NAS also supports JBOD, Single, and a variety of RAID modes, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, each of which offer data redundancy, speed, or a combination of both.

This 4-bay enclosure has the ability to natively house both 3.5" and 2.5" SATA III hard drives or SSD drives. The TVS-472XT can reach a throughput of up to 1087 MB/s via Thunderbolt 3, 1158 MB/s using 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 1050 MB/s using 10 Gigabit Ethernet with encryption. Using the two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, two 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports, two 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one HDMI 2.0 port, this QNAP NAS can be connected to other QNAP devices, as well as other external drives and displays up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz. Internally, there are two NVMe M.2 2280 slots for tiered storage and cache acceleration using separately sold flash modules. Additionally, the TVS-472XT is validated with AES-NI and AES 256-bit encryption, helping to prevent sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breaches.

Using QNAP`s tiered storage functionality, known as Qtier, storage efficiency is optimized across M.2 SSDs, SATA SSDs, and SATA HDDs. Frequently-used "hot" data is stored on high-performance SSD tiers, while less-accessed "cold" data is kept on higher-capacity hard drives. Qtier 2.0 features IO awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSDs.

The QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure operates on 100-240 VAC using a 250W power supply. It includes two Gigabit Ethernet cables, one 10 Gigabit Ethernet cable, a power cord, flat head screws for 2.5" drives, flat head screws for 3.5" drives, and two M.2 SSD heatsinks. Protection is provided by a limited 2-year warranty.

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Please note that Thunderbolt connectivity is only compatible with Mac and will not work with Windows.

General Features

Fast & Flexible Thunderbolt 3 and 10GBASE-T Connectivity

The TVS-472XT adopts the powerful 8th generation 3.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold G6400T Dual-Core processor with 84GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory (upgradable to 32GB) to deliver outstanding performance. It provides two Gigabit and one 5-speed 10GBASE-T port (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M), supports SATA III 6 Gb/s drives, and features AES-NI encryption for delivering high performance while also maintaining the security of your data. You can also connect USB Type-C devices through the Thunderbolt 3 ports to transfer large media files across devices, providing you with a more efficient workflow.

Extend NAS Functionality with a Graphics Card and Other PCIe Devices

The TVS-472XT features two PCIe Gen 3 slots (the first slot is pre-installed with a Thunderbolt 3 card) that allow for the usage of various expansion cards to expand application potential.

Graphics Cards
Accelerate NAS video processing and empower GPGPU tasks. GPUs can also be passed-through to virtual machines.

QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE Cards
Add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.

10GbE/ 40GbE Adapters
Enable fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration.

Wireless Network Cards
Use the QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter with WirelessAP Station to transform the TVS-472XT into a convenient wireless base station, allowing network resources of the NAS to be shared with multiple devices.

Performance Benefits from M.2 SSD Caching

Besides using 2.5" SSDs for caching, you can utilize the two M.2 SSD slots built in to the TVS-472XT for installing PCIe (Gen 3 x2, 2 GB/s) NVMe SSDs with a 2280 form factor.M.2 SSDs are sold separately.

Improve Random Data Access Speeds with an SSD Cache
SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are ideal for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can improve overall workflows.

Maximize the Value of SSDs with Qtier Technology
Qtier Technology empowers the TVS-472XT with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between M.2 SSDs, 2.5" SSDs, and high-capacity HDDs based on the data`s access frequency. Qtier 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSDs.

Attain Performance & Endurance Levels Similar to Enterprise SSDs

With SSD prices continuing to become more affordable, there`s never been a better time for using SSDs in your NAS to enjoy higher performance, faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, and optimized virtualization applications. From QTS 4.3.5, you can benefit from software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP) that enables you to allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TVS-472XT, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs.

Flexibly Manage Virtual and Physical Networks

The Network & Virtual Switch app manages physical network interfaces (including network adapters and Thunderbolt ports) and virtual adapters (virtual machines and containers) and their communications, providing a visualized topology that clearly presents the connections of physical and virtual networks. The flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical and virtual network connections with greater ease, so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TVS-472XT, virtual machines, and containers whenever needed.

Visual Experience with 4K HDMI 2.0 Output

The TVS-472XT has an HDMI 2.0 port which supports 4K (3840 x 2160) 60 Hz output, 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-472XT to a HDTV via the HDMI output, you can directly view multimedia content saved on the NAS on a bigger screen. You can also download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu Software Center through QNAP Linux Station. QNAP`s HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using the HD Player or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater.

Collaboration Station for Mac and Windows

The TVS-472XT is the good match for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows users, especially for photographers, filmmakers, and graphic designers who require 4K media storage, instant sharing, and have bandwidth-intensive workflows. Up to two Thunderbolt devices can be connected to the TVS-472XT to process real-time photo and audio editing simultaneously without impacting system per