Description
Qnap TS-1683XU-RP-E2124-16G-EOL
Server-grade Intel® Xeon® E processor and ECC memory for high performance and reliability
Features
The Intel® Xeon® E based TS-1683XU-RP enterprise NAS with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory delivers server-grade performance with dependable reliability. It features 10GbE SmartNIC controllers that not only fulfill bandwidth-demanding applications but also support iSER to offload CPU workloads with boosted virtualization performance, while PCIe expansion allows for installing graphics cards to empower video surveillance, virtualization and AI applications. The performance-driven TS-1683XU-RP provides you with advanced business-ready features, including software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning, software-defined networking & virtual switch, and much more.
- Intel® Xeon® E processor
- DDR4 ECC memory
- 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
- USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
- 4x PCIe expansion slots
- System fans
- Power supply unit
- 2x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and VMware virtualization with iSER
The TS-1683XU-RP provides two 10GbE SFP+ ports that use the Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controller. They support the iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol, allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, and to directly enter memory buffers of the ESXi server and storage to offload CPU workloads. When both the VMware® server and the TS-1683XU-RP support iSER, it can provide up to 60% increased random read/write performance and 50% decreased latency, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.
Recommended usage of PCIe slots
The TS-1683XU-RP provides multiple PCIe slots. To ensure that the SATA drives have sufficient bandwidth, it is recommended to only use low-end expansion cards, (such as a 1GbE NIC, USB 3.0 card, or Wi-Fi adapter) with the PCIe Gen2 slot (Slot 1) as this slot is connected to the PCH. For high-end expansion cards (including 10GbE/40GbE NICs, SAS cards, Mustang-200 acceleration card, and graphics cards), it is recommended to use PCIe Gen3 slots (Slot 2, 3, 4) as these slots are connected to the CPU.
Empower GPU-accelerated computing with graphics cards
Graphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations. The TS-1683XU-RP provides PCIe slots for installing an AMD Radeon™ or NVIDIA® graphics card to boost data-intensive AI machine learning, while also providing benefits for imaging processing and virtual machine performance (via GPU passthrough).
Note:
1. 3U/4U models support high-profile graphics cards that require external power; 1U/2U models support low-profile graphics cards that do not require additional external power (For example, the NVIDIA GT1030).
2. GPU support for QTS only applies to NVIDIA graphics cards. GPU Passthrough for VM is supported by AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.
3. When Virtualization Station uses graphics cards, the NAS will temporarily stop hardware transcoding acceleration for QTS (and vice versa).
4. Always consult the Compatibility List for supported NAS and graphics cards before purchasing a graphics card for the NAS.
SSD caching and auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency
By enabling Qtier™ auto-tiering on the TS-1683XU-RP, organizations can just buy the amount of SSDs needed, and attain the highest value/performance and optimal storage efficiency for data storage and sharing.
Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache
SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can significantly improve overall workflows. The TS-1683XU-RP also supports write-only SSD caches to greatly boost write-intensive applications and also RAID 5/6 SSD caches for higher performance and caching space.
Maximize the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology
Qtier™ Technology empowers the TS-1683XU-RP with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between 2.5-inch 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.
Up to 128 monitoring channels in QVR Pro for well-rounded security surveillance
The TS-1683XU-RP supports QVR Pro surveillance solution with 8 license-free channels for surveillance monitoring, which can be expanded up to 128 channels* with additional channel license purchase for a more extensive security deployment. QVR Pro supports over 5,000 IP cameras, including all of the standard fisheye cameras available on the market. There are more advanced features for fully unleashing the potential of fisheye cameras: allowing a single fisheye camera’s image to be simultaneously viewed in nine channels from different angles, and cross-platform hardware-accelerated decoding for fisheye camera images. QVR Pro ensures higher surveillance performance for greater security while providing deployment flexibility and budget-savings.
Flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment
The Network & Virtual Switch application allows you to leverage limited physical network resources for unlimited virtual applications and centrally manage the entire network structure with a brilliantly-visualized network topology map. Flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical and virtual network connections with greater ease, so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TS-1683XU-RP, virtual machines and containers whenever needed. The network deployment is greatly simplified while your network management efficiency is greatly improved.
Hardware Specs
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® E-2124 4-core 3.3 GHz processor (burst up to 4.3 GHz) |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit | |
| Encryption Engine | (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 16 GB UDIMM DDR4 ECC (2 x 8GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| 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 |
| Hot-swappable | |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 4 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC port |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | |
| Jumbo Frame | |
| PCIe Slot | 4 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 2 x4 (PCH) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x8 (CPU) Slot 3: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 4: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (CPU) Slot 4 is preinstalled with a 10GbE network adapter
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 4 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-16, Status, LAN, storage expansion port status |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 130 × 481 × 573.5 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 13.76 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 21.79 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 | 500W(x2), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 130.43 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan | System fan: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 10000 |
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.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Due to differences in monitors, colors of products may also appear different to those shown on the site.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Software Specs
| Operating System |
QTS 5.0.0 |
| Supported Client Operating Systems |
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| Supported Browsers |
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| Supported Languages |
Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |
| Storage Pool |
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| SED Storage Pool |
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| Maximum Pool size |
308 TB |
| Maximum number of storage pool |
128 |
| Volume Type |
Thick, Thin, Static |
| Maximum volume size |
250 TB Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. |
| Maximum number of volume |
128 |
| Maximum shared folder size |
250 TB |
| Maximum number of shared folder |
512 |
| JBOD Expansion |
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| VJBOD / VJBOD Cloud |
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| iSCSI Service |
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| Fibre Channel Service |
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| LUN Type |
Thick, Thin |
| File-based iSCSI LUN |
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| Block-based iSCSI LUN |
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| Maximum LUN size |
250 TB Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. |
| Maximum number of targets LUN |
256 |
| LUN feature |
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| Auto Tiering |
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| RAID Type |
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| RAID Group |
To ensure data security, system stability, and storage performance, the maximum number of drives for a single RAID group is now 16 (applicable to RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID TP, and subgroups of RAID 50 and RAID 60). Nevertheless, users can combine multiple RAID groups into a large storage pool that contains more than 16 drives, using RAID 50, RAID 60, or RAID 10 as the RAID configuration. This enhancement will only be applied to new RAID groups. All existing RAID groups and storage systems will not be affected. |
| RAID Level Migration |
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| RAID Expansion (by adding Disk) |
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| RAID Expansion (by replacing bigger Disks) |
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| Storage Pool Expansion (by adding RAID Group) |
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| RAID Hot Spare |
Global, Local |
| RAID Sync/Rebuild/Scrubbing |
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| Internal drive |
EXT4 |
| External drive |
EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT (optional for ARM model) Note: To use exFat in certain models you must purchase an exFAT driver license from License Center. |
| Disk, Enclosure Locate |
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| Disk S.M.A.R.T. Scan |
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| Disk S.M.A.R.T. Data Migration |
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| Ironwolf Health Management |
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| Secure Erase |
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| SSD Trim |
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| SSD Life Estimation |
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| Disk Roaming |
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| Disk Standby |
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| Volume Snapshot |
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| LUN Snapshot |
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| Maximum Snapshot (Per System) | |
| Maximum Snapshot (Per Volume / LUN) | |
| Minimum Snapshot Interval |
5 minutes |
| Snapshot Retention Policy |
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| Self-serve Snapshot Recovery |
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| Application Consisted Snapshot |
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| Snapshot Full Clone |
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| Snapshot Replica / Vault |
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| SSD read-only Cache |
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| SSD read-write cache |
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| SSD write-only cache |
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| SSD Cache Maximum Size | |
| SSD Cache RAID |
0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| SSD profiling tool |
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| External Device Management |
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| Mount Smart Phone (MTP) |
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| External RAID Device (QNAP so on) Management (External Device Mode) |
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| External RAID Device (QNAP so on) Management (NAS Mode) |
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| File Server |
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| FTP Server |
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| Maximum FTP connection |
1024 |
| File Station (Web) |
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| Object Storage |
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| Local user account |
4,096 |
| Local group account |
512 |
| Domain user/group account |
200,000 |
| Domain Security |
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| Domain Controller |
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| Shared folder permission |
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| Advanced folder permission |
, (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station) |
| Windows ACL |
, (CIFS/SMB) |
| User quota |
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| Group quota |
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| Folder quota |
, (Snapshot shared folder) |
| Home folder |
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| Resource Monitor |
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| SNMP |
V2, V3 |
| Network recycle bin |
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| System Log & Notification Center |
Log recording: 3,000 event per hour |
| Smart Fan |
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| Schedule on/off |
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| Internet protocol |
IPv4, IPv6 |
| Virtual Switch |
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| Port trunking |
, (7 modes) |
| VLAN |
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| DHCP Server |
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| DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) |
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| Network access protection with auto-blocking |
SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP |
| Security Counselor |
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| Malware Remover |
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| AES 256-bit Volume Encryption validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP |
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| 2-step verification |
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| Allow/Deny List |
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| Access Protection |
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| Service binding |
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| Firewall |
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| VMware vSphere Ready |
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| Windows Server certifcated |
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| Citrix Ready |
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| vSphere Web Client Plug-in |
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| VMware vSphere VAAI for iSCSI |
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| VMware vSphere VAAI for NAS |
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| Windows ODX |
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| Windows/VMware Snapshot Agent |
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| HTTP/HTTPS Connections |
TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3 |
| Supports WebDAV Connection |
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| Supports Virtual Hosts |
32 |
| Qsync |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [Qsync] Management Mode |
User customization, Central |
| [Qsync] Qsync client supported platforms |
Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS |
| [Qsync] Maximum number of version control |
64 |
| HybridMount |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [HybridMount] File Cloud Gateway |
Concurrent Connections = 20 Upload & 20 Download |
| [HybridMount] Network Drive Mount |
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| [HybridMount] Free cloud gateway sessions |
2 |
| HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] NAS to NAS backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] NAS to rsync backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] NAS to FTP backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Cloud Backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Cloud Sync |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] 2-way and Active Sync |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Backup Deduplication |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Real-time backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Apple Time Machine Backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] External drive backup |
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| [HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync)] Maximum number of backup job |
400 |
| Hyper Data Protector |
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| Boxafe |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [Boxafe] Office 365 Backup |
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| [Boxafe] Google Workspace Backup |
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| [Boxafe] Full-text search |
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| Qsirch |
Note: This feature is supported by all QNAP NAS devices with at least 2 GB of memory |
| [Qsirch] Previews |
Photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others |
| [Qsirch] Integrate Mac Finder |
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| [Qsirch] Advanced picture search |
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| [Qsirch] Search filters |
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| QuMagie |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [QuMagie] Browse photos |
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| [QuMagie] Virtual and smart albums |
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| [QuMagie] AI-assisted photo management |
People, things, places, and others |
| Antivirus (free) |
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| McAfee (License) |
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| QVPN Service |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [QVPN Service] Remote Access |
PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt (QNAP proprietary) |
| [QVPN Service] Supportedd utility and mobile app |
Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android |
| [QVPN Service] Supported maximum clients |
100 |
| HD Station |
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| LDAP Server |
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| RADIUS |
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| SQL server |
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| License Center |
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| Multimedia Console |
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| Photo Station |
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| Music Station |
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| Video Station |
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| Download Station |
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| Notes Station |
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| Qfiling |
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| Media Streaming add-on |
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| QmailAgent |
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| QuWAN |
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| DA Driver Analyzer |
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| Q'center |
Note: The application is available in the App Center and in virtual appliance marketplaces (VMware vSphere ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V). |
| Q'center Server |
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| Q'center Agent |
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| Connect to Q'center |
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| Virtualization Station |
Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. |
| [Virtualization Station] Supports Virtual machine instances |
Windows, Linux, Unix, and Android |
| [Virtualization Station] VM importing, exporting, cloning, snapshot capturing, backup, and restoration |
All function is Fine. |
| [Virtualization Station] Virtual switches |
Can create a virtual switch |
| [Virtualization Station] GPU pass-through |
Not support GPU |
| [Virtualization Station] Suggested number of virtual machine instances |
4 Note: the actual number of virtual machine instances supported may vary by the memory installed on NAS. |
| Container Station |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. |
| [Container Station] Supported type |
LXC/LXD and Docker Note: LXD has been supported after Container Station 2.4 |
| [Container Station] Docker Hub Registry |
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| [Container Station] Container importing and exporting |
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| [Container Station] Console mode |
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| Linux Station |
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| Supports Linux Station versions |
16.04, 18.04, and 20.04 |
| Linux Station Center |
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| QVR Pro |
Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/qvr-nas-selector. |
| [QVR Pro] Recording Technique |
Index database based |
| [QVR Pro] License Type |
Perpetual |
| [QVR Pro] User-defined trigger events |
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| [QVR Pro] Metadata |
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| [QVR Pro] QVR Pro Client (Desktop) |
Windows, macOS, and QNAP HybridDesk Station |
| [QVR Pro] QVR Pro Client (Mobile) |
Android and iOS |
| [QVR Pro] Recording camera streams |
H.264 |
| [QVR Pro] Free built-in camera channels |
8 |
| QVR Elite |
Note: At least 1 GB RAM is required. The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/qvr-nas-selector. |
| [QVR Elite] Recording Technique |
Standard MP4 file based |
| [QVR Elite] License Type |
Subscription-based |
| [QVR Elite] User-defined trigger events |
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| [QVR Elite] QVR Pro Client (Desktop) |
Windows, macOS, and QNAP HybridDesk Station |
| [QVR Elite] QVR Pro Client (Mobile) |
Android and iOS |
| [QVR Elite] Recording camera streams |
H.264 |
| [QVR Elite] Free built-in camera channels |
2 |
| QVR Pro Client |
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| [QVR Pro Client] Dynamic View Layout |
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| [QVR Pro Client] Windows |
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| [QVR Pro Client] Mac |
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| [QVR Pro Client] HybridDesktop |
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| [QVR Pro Client] iOS |
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| [QVR Pro Client] Android |
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| QVR Center |
Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. |
| [QVR Center] Log management |
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| [QVR Center] Central monitoring across multiple servers |
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| QVR Guard |
Note: At least 4 GB RAM is required. |
| [QVR Guard] Failover design |
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| [QVR Guard] Viewing task details |
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| [QVR Guard] Automatic switch between Standby and Takeover modes |
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| QVR Human |
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| QVR Face |
The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/solution/qvr-face/en-us/ |
| QVR DoorAccess |
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QTS does not support DRM content and some IPv6 services.
Some data encryption features may be unavailable because of country-specific legislative restrictions.
Some features may vary by model.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Package Contents
TS-1683XU-RP
Ethernet Cable x 2
Power Cord x 2
Flat head screw x 64 (for 3.5" HDD)
Flat head screw x 64 (for 2.5" HDD)
Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
Optional
