The QNAP Field-Replaceable Controller Unit is a spare controller for the 96GB version of their ES1640dc v2 16-Bay NAS Enclosure. It includes a fan.

Spare Controller Unit    For the ES1640dc v2 NAS (96GB version)    Includes Fan

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you download Plex on to the nas and make it a plex server?

A: Yes, you can use a QNAP NAS as a Plex server, but I would recommend a model like the QNAP TS-h886 8-Bay NAS Enclosure, B&H # QNH886D16028, rather than the QNAP TS-855X 8-Bay NAS Enclosure.

Q: 2. With one expansion slot used for the Thunderbolt 3 ports, how can I get 2 NVMe M2 2280 SSDs for Q-tiered storage? Do I need to remove the TB3 ports?

A: There is no need to remove the thunderbolt 3 expansion card.

Q: 3. If I go from raid 0 to raid 6 I know I have to reload my data but does the os retain its modifications (ie apps added) ?

A: Yes, changing the RAID will not change the system settings in the OS on the QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure.

Q: 4. What are the best 3.5 SATA Drives for this unit?

A: The drives you choose for the QNAP TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure would depend on the amount of storage you require, but NAS drives such as the Seagate IronWolf and the WD Red Pro are popular choices.

Q: 5. What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed?

A: The most RAM the QNAP TS-453E 4-Bay NAS Enclosure will support is 8GB.

Q: 6. Seagate has released a 3.5", 7200-rpm drive which utilizes the SAS III 12 Gb/s interface. Will QNAP upgrade this product soon?

A: The QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure, (B&H # QNTS6648GUS) only supports SATA drives, you would not be able to upgrade it to use SAS drives. You would need to look at a model that supports SAS.

Q: 7. Can I connect this to 4x editing stations simultaneously?

A: The QNAP TS-h973AX has a 10GbE and 2x2.5GbE ports that you can use to connect the NAS to your network. The users would access the NAS from the network.

Q: 8. What is the maximum supported capacity of a drive to be put inside the enclosure?

A: It will support 16TB drives.

Q: 9. If I install 6 22TB drives and use Raid 5, how much unique data can I store?

A: When using the QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure with six 22TB drives, in RAID 5, you would have 110TB of actual storage.

Q: 10. Is this the 8gb model or the 4gb model that supports Ram upgrades.The site's webpage says this is the 8gb model, but not worker?

A: This QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure has 8 GB of RAM preinstalled.