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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.