TS1683XURPE212416GUS - QNAP 3U 16BAY 10GBE NAS&ISCSI IP-SAN

The Intel® Xeon® E based TS-1683XU-RP enterprise NAS with up to 64 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, extraordinary performance The TS-1683XU-RP features an Intel® Xeon® E-2124 quad-core 3.3 GHz processor (burst up to 4.3 GHz), 16 GB DDR4 ECC memory (upgradable to 64 GB), and a redundant power supply, delivering server-grade performance and dependable reliability for rugged enterprise IT environments as a cost-efficient NAS solution. Besides 4 Gigabit RJ45 LAN ports, the TS-1683XU-RP comes with two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC LAN ports to provide a significant performance boost. ECC memory forestalls data corruption to assure reliability The Intel® Xeon® E based TS-1683XU-RP uses ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss, which is essential for always-on, mission-critical, server-grade applications. The TS-1683XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-1683XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 64 GB RAM) of the TS-1683XU-RP for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads such as virtualization. Server-grade hardware: Sturdy and expandable The TS-1683XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimum performance and flexibility to fulfill business needs in performance and application diversification. 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 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 3.2 Gen 1 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. Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion The TS-1683XU-RP features 4 PCIe slots that allow for the usage of various expansion cards to expand application potential. 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). 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. Attain enterprise-grade SSD performance levels from affordable consumer SSDs The TS-1683XU-RP supports software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning (OP) that allows 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 TS-1683XU-RP, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs to enjoy faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, and optimized virtualization applications. Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment Common Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Networks) devices are often expensive. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. Once a Marvell®, ATTO® or QNAP Fibre Channel card has been installed in the TS-1683XU-RP, you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app, and leverage the many benefits from QNAP NAS including snapshot protection, Qtier™ tiering storage, SSD cache acceleration and more. In addition, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of security for your data. 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. Complete backup planning The TS-1683XU-RP provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity. Snapshots for Volume & LUN Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, and their block-level feature makes them a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The TS-1683XU-RP supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 1,024 snapshots per NAS. Hybrid Backup Sync Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan. VM backup With high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, the TS-1683XU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines. Windows and Mac backup Use the license-free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to back up/restore files from Windows® computers. Time Machine® is fully supported for backing up Mac® computers. Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage The TS-1683XU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN that provides a more reliable and isolated environment than file-based LUN. Supporting VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2016, the TS-1683XU-RP provides a high-performance, reliable and affordable storage solution for virtualization environments, while also supporting VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supporting QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications. Complete control over system status and data security In open network environments, data on connected devices may be exposed in a potential hack. The TS-1683XU-RP provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, 2-step verification, and more. Administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, and use the following tools to enhance security management. Flexible and economical storage expansion QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth. Attach Expansion Enclosures Connect up to eight REXP-1620U-RP, REXP-1220U-RP, or other expansion enclosures. VJBOD Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-1683XU-RP. Upgrade RAID Capacity Hot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business. Migrate to a New NAS Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations. More productivity applications Qsirch A full-text search engine that helps quickly find specific images, music, videos, documents, and emails by using keywords and search conditions. QmailAgent Centrally manage and switch between different email accounts, back up emails to the NAS, and safeguard email security and personal privacy. Browser Station Enable remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without requiring complex VPN settings.

 

Specification:

 

Storage
Online RAID migration	Yes
Online RAID expansion	Yes
Disk roaming	Yes
Bad block scan	Yes
Storage drives installed	No
Installed storage drive type	No
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	16
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
RAID support	Yes
Supported file systems	FAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4
RAID levels	0,1,5+S,5,6,6+HS,10+HS,10,JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5,3.5,M.2
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots	6
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W
Stepping	V2
Scalability	1S
Processor threads	8
Processor socket	BGA 1667
Processor series	Intel Xeon D-1500
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor codename	Broadwell
Processor code	SR2DF
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor boost frequency	2.7 GHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0,3.0
PCI Express configurations	1x16,1x4,1x8
ECC supported by processor	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	128 GB
Conflict-Free processor	Yes
Processor ARK ID	91202
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® D
Processor model	D-1521
Processor cores	4
Memory
Internal memory type	DDR4
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz
Maximum RAM supported	128 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM
Flash memory	512 MB
Network
Link aggregation	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)	10000 Mbit/s
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Supported network protocols	CIFS, AFP, FTP, WebDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, VPN
Jumbo frames support	Yes
iSCSI support	Yes
DHCP server	Yes
DHCP client	Yes
WLAN adapter supported	Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB port	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) out	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	6
Hard drive
RAID support	Yes
Supported file systems	FAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4
RAID levels	0,1,5+S,5,6,6+HS,10+HS,10,JBOD
Design
Number of built-in speakers	1
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes
Fan diameter 2	3.54" (9 cm)
Cooling type	Active
Fan diameter	3.62" (9.2 cm)
Built-in display	Yes
Display type	LCD
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Product colour	Black
Number of fans	5 fan(s)
LED indicators	HDD, SSD, Status
Chassis type	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes
Technical details
Type	NAS
Device class	Large Enterprise Business
Backup function	Yes
Backup features	Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Built-in display	Yes
Display type	LCD
Product colour	Black
Number of users	4096 user(s)
Noise level	22.5 dB
Multilingual support	Yes
LED indicators	HDD, SSD, Status
Chassis type	Desktop
Number of fans	5 fan(s)
Performance
Built-in iTunes server	Yes
Built-in FTP server	Yes
System log	Yes
Share folder access right management	Yes
Share folder	512
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes
Hot spare	Yes
Browser supported	Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+, Mozilla Firefox
Backup button	Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)	Yes
Type	NAS
Device class	Large Enterprise Business
Backup function	Yes
Backup features	Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
On/off switch	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Web-based management	Yes
Security algorithms	256-bit AES,FIPS 140-2,HTTPS,SNMP,SSH
Reset button	Yes
Operating system version	4.3
Operating system installed	QNAP Turbo System
Number of users	4096 user(s)
Noise level	22.5 dB
Multilingual support	Yes
Management protocols	SNMP
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes
Third-party support	Yes
Snapshot	Yes
USB copy function	Yes
Cooling
Cooling type	Active
Fan diameter	3.62" (9.2 cm)
Number of fans	5 fan(s)
Security
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Security algorithms	256-bit AES,FIPS 140-2,HTTPS,SNMP,SSH
Cable lock slot	Yes
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operating system version	4.3
Operating system installed	QNAP Turbo System
Management features
On/off switch	Yes
Web-based management	Yes
Reset button	Yes
Management protocols	SNMP
Power
Power supply location	Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	550 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	127 W
Power consumption (sleep)	61.36 W
Number of power supply units	1
Weight & dimensions
Width	14.6" (369.9 mm)
Depth	12.6" (319.8 mm)
Height	12" (303.8 mm)
Weight	29.5 lbs (13.4 kg)
Package weight	35.3 lbs (16 kg)
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Processor special features
UART	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	32
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0
Intel® Secure Key	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes
Intel 64	Yes
Idle States	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes
Embedded options available	No
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM,DDR4-SDRAM
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Packaging data
Package weight	35.3 lbs (16 kg)
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Other features
Processor ARK ID	91202