What it is
The QNAP TS-873AeU-RP is a 2U rackmount NAS server featuring an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 2.2GHz processor, 4 GB DDR4 RAM, and dual hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy.
Who it's for
Designed for businesses requiring a high-capacity, resilient network storage system with 8 drive bays, suitable for more demanding server and storage workloads.
Why it's good
This model supports up to eight 3.5" drives, offers disk roaming capabilities, and includes redundant 300W power supplies to minimise downtime in critical environments.
When to choose it
Opt for this rack NAS when your setup needs multiple drives, good processing power, and power supply redundancy, especially if running RAID setups or virtualised environments.
Specifications
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Total installed storage capacity | 0 TB |
| Online RAID expansion | Yes |
| Disk roaming | Yes |
| Storage drives installed | No |
| Installed storage drive type | No |
| Number of storage drives installed | 0 |
| Supported storage drive types | SSD |
| Number of storage drives supported | 8 |
| Storage drive interface | Serial ATA III |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Supported file systems | FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ZFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III |
| Storage drive sizes supported | 2.5,3.5" |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Series |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor family | Ryzen Embedded |
| Processor model | V1500B |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Number of processors supported | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4 |
| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Maximum RAM supported | 64 GB |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Flash memory | 5000 MB |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Network | |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Supported network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| iSCSI support | Yes |
| DHCP server | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Concurrent connections | 2000 |
| Hard drive | |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Supported file systems | FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ZFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Design | |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Fan diameter | 6 cm |
| Product colour | Black |
| Number of fans | 3 fan(s) |
| LED indicators | HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB |
| Chassis type | Rack (2U) |
| Technical details | |
| Type | NAS |
| Device class | Small & Medium Business |
| Backup function | Yes |
| Backup features | Cloud, iSCSI LUN |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB |
| Chassis type | Rack (2U) |
| Buzzer | Yes |
| Number of fans | 3 fan(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84714100 |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Performance | |
| Built-in FTP server | Yes |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| Browser supported | Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox |
| Type | NAS |
| Device class | Small & Medium Business |
| Backup function | Yes |
| Backup features | Cloud, iSCSI LUN |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 11 |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Other operating systems supported | Solaris 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Linux operating systems supported | CentOS 7.0, Ubuntu 14.04 |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Operating system version | 5.0.0 |
| Operating system installed | QuTS hero |
| Management protocols | SNMP V2/V3 |
| Buzzer | Yes |
| Snapshot | Yes |
| Cooling | |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Fan diameter | 6 cm |
| Number of fans | 3 fan(s) |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 11 |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Other operating systems supported | Solaris 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Linux operating systems supported | CentOS 7.0, Ubuntu 14.04 |
| Operating system version | 5.0.0 |
| Operating system installed | QuTS hero |
| Management features | |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Management protocols | SNMP V2/V3 |
| Power | |
| Power supply location | Built-in |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity | 300 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Redundant power supply (RPS) support | Yes |
| Power consumption (typical) | 58.14 W |
| Number of power supply units | 2 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Package width | 550 mm |
| Package depth | 242 mm |
| Package height | 614 mm |
| Width | 482 mm |
| Depth | 297.4 mm |
| Height | 89 mm |
| Weight | 8.15 kg |
| Package weight | 10.9 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Package type | Box |
| Cables included | AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Power cables quantity | 2 |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 11 |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Other operating systems supported | Solaris 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Linux operating systems supported | CentOS 7.0, Ubuntu 14.04 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84714100 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 550 mm |
| Package depth | 242 mm |
| Package height | 614 mm |
| Package weight | 10.9 kg |
| Cables included | AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Other features | |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
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