QNAP TS-h977XU-RP-3700X-32G AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8 cores/16 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Turbo Core 4.4 GHz), 32 GB DDR4 memory (2 x 16 GB), redundant power supply

Overview

The QTS hero NAS TS-h977XU-RP is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor that delivers supreme system performance with up to 8 cores/16 threads and Turbo Core up to 4.4 GHz. Running the brand new QTS hero operating system that incorporates ZFS, the TS-h977XU-RP supports near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level inline data deduplication, and inline data compression. The TS-h977XU-RP helps your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, whether in mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, collaborative video editing, or efficient file backup and recovery applications.

Provides two built-in 10GbE SFP+ ports and pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE RJ45 adapter for bandwidth-demanding applications.

SSD cache acceleration improves random read/write performance to meet IPOS-demanding applications.

Supports virtualization storage for VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2019, and hosts virtual machines and containers.

Supports block-based and file-based cloud storage gateways with local cache for low-latency access to cloud data.

(This feature will be available in QTS hero soon.)

QTS App Center includes feature-rich apps for expanding NAS applications without extra costs.

Comprehensive security management, providing a NAS security portal to help you to stay informed of NAS status at all times

Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen processor

Powered by a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8 cores/16 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Turbo Core 4.4 GHz) with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 128 GB DDR4 RAM, the TS-h977XU-RP delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to meet your multi-tasking demands and is capable of running multiple virtual machines simultaneously. For resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization, the TS-h977XU-RP delivers high performance and dependable reliability for rugged business IT environments as a cost-efficient NAS solution.

Dual-channel memory to deliver power-smart performance

The TS-h977XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory and four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-h977XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You can also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 128 GB RAM) of the TS-h977XU-RP, making it the most ideal and cost-efficient storage solution for environments including virtualization that contain dynamically-changing workloads.

Top-class hardware engineering with high I/O expandability

The TS-h977XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility to meet business application diversification demands.

The brand-new ZFS-based QTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity

QTS 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, QTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.

Tiered storage configuration for a QTS hero NAS

Follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QTS hero.

Step 1: System Drive

The first Storage Pool you create will be the system drive. Create an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs for the system drive. You must allocate at least two SSDs for create the RAID.

Step 2: Read/Write Cache

Use more SSDs for a read/write cache. You can also install QM2 expansion cards to add M.2 SSDs for expanding cache space.

Step 3: Data Storage

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.

10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer

The TS-h977XU-RP provides two Gigabit RJ45 ports, two 10GbE SFP+ ports, and comes with a dual-port 10GbE RJ45 expansion card pre-installed in a PCIe slot. The sufficient 10GbE connectivity improves overall network performance to streamline bandwidth-demanding applications, such as virtualization, large file sharing, and high-speed backup and recovery.

Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion

The TS-h977XU-RP features 1 PCIe slot that enables deployment of numerous expansion cards for expanding application potential.

SSD caching to accelerate IOPS performance

The TS-h977XU-RP features an HDD and SSD hybrid structure (including five 2.5-inch and four 3.5-inch drive bays), allowing you to leverage the benefits of both hard drives and SSDs to provide high storage capacity and high performance. Adding an SSD cache to the TS-h977XU-RP is an easy way to increase 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.

Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage

• Supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a high-performance, reliable, and affordable storage solution for VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2019 virtualization environments.
• Supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.

All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers

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.

Virtualization Station

Run multiple Windows, Linux, UNIX, Android, and vQTS 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, and download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry, import or export containers to create multiple microservices.

Complete backup planning

QNAP provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs cost-effectively and with high productivity.

HBS

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

Snapshots

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. QTS hero supports near-limitless snapshots to reinforce your multi-version backups.

VM backup

With high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and snapshot support for recording the system state at any specific time, the TS-h977XU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines.

Cloud Storage Gateway provides low latency access to data on the cloud

The TS-h977XU-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.

HybridMount File-based Cloud Gateway

Flexibly expand your storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QTS 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.

VJBOD Cloud Block-based Cloud Gateway

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.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment

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-h977XU-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.

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