Expand your network storage capacity to support backups, VLANs, file sharing and more with the QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G 12-Bay NAS Enclosure. This high-performance 2 RU rackmount network storage device includes 12 bays, supporting 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III drives that can be configured in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, or Single mode. Its dual 2.5G Ethernet ports deliver reliable file transfers with compatible devices, and they can be combined for 5 Gb/s speed using link aggregation. The TS-1273AU-RP-8G can achieve sequential read and write speeds of up to 542 MB/s and 591 MB/s respectively using solid-state drives in RAID 5 configuration and both Ethernet ports. This NAS also features a 2.2 GHz AMD V1500B quad-core processor with 8GB of memory to boost virtual machine performance. You can further customize performance by installing upgrade cards such as an entry-level graphics card, 10G Ethernet adapter, and M.2 SSD cache expansions into the two available PCIe 3.0 slots. The TS-1273AU-RP-8G has the QTS 4.4.2 operating system pre-installed and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix systems.

12 x 3.5" / 2.5" SATA III Drive Bays    2.2 GHz AMD V1500B Quad-Core CPU    8GB DDR4 RAM    2 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports    2 x PCIe 3.0 Expansion Slots    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2    RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60    2 RU Rackmount    RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 & JBOD    QTS 4.4.2 Operating System

The 2.2 GHz AMD V1500B quad-core processor with 8GB of memory help to boost virtual machine performance.

Twelve 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s drive bays are available. Installed drives can be set to RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, or Single configuration. Backup your business's data, share files across your network, and streamline multi-user media workflows.

The QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G includes two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports that can help accelerate file sharing, virtual machine applications, or multimedia transmission. Up to 5 Gb/s speeds can be achieved using link aggregation.

The two PCIe Gen 3 slots allow you add expansions such as an entry level graphics card for hardware-accelerated video transcoding, 10G network adapters, and M.2 SSD cache storage adapters.

A 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port is available alongside a 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and two Type-A ports.

Three quiet-operating 80mm fans help to maintain optimal temperatures.

The TS-1273AU-RP-8G includes two 300W power supplies.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can i use this as a DAS with usb 3.2 on Ubuntu? On mac using thunderbolt as a DAS will files written be accessible to computers

A: Yes, the QNAP TVS-h874T 8-Bay NAS Enclosure can be used on Ubuntu and on a Mac using thunderbolt.

Q: 2. What is the model # to the CPU this unit has, is it the i9-12900 or i9-12900H or i9-12900KS?

A: The QNAP TVS-h874X 8-Bay NAS Enclosure uses the i9-12900 CPU.

Q: 3. Can this unit be shared by 2 computers each using a thunderbolt connection?

A: NAS can only be attached via Thunderbolt to one computer at a time. You can use the network to connect to multiple.

Q: 4. is this compatible with Mac OS ?

A: The QNAP TVS-h874 is compatible with macOS 10.10 and later.

Q: 5. Will a Cat 7 RJ45 Ethernet Cable give me 10Gbe if connected directly to one of my edit systems?

A: You can use either Cat6a or Cat7 for 10Gbe.

Q: 6. What is the maximum storage size for this unit?

A: QNAP has tested up to 18TB hard drives currently.

Q: 7. What is the warranty

A: This item has a 2 year limited warranty that covers basic manufacturer failure.

Q: 8. Can a computer connect via usb-c for direct attach?

A: No, this QNAP TVS-h874 8-Bay NAS Enclosure does not connect direct to pc via USB, it's only for connecting hard drives to input into the NAS.

Q: 9. Do you know if this is a replacement for the TVS-1282T3?

A: This could be used as a replacement for TVS-1282T3.

Q: 10. Is the TB3 PCI card in the 4x or 16x lane?

A: The Thunderbolt 3 expansion card is preinstalled in the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.