Introduction

With its powerful AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B Quad-core processor, the TS-1673AU-RP is capable of boosting virtual machine performance with up to 4 cores/8 threads at 2.2GHz. The TS-1673AU-RP includes two 2.5GbE ports and two PCIe Gen 3 slots, providing you with fast network connectivity and the ability to add extra functionality and additional application potential. The TS-1673AU-RP also features a redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime. Cutting-edge hardware integrated with comprehensive software solutions makes the TS-1673AU-RP the preeminent choice to tackle resource-demanding applications and tasks.

Features

Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen and up to 32GB RAM
Powered by a 4-core/8-thread AMD Ryzen V1500B 2.2GHz processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, the rackmount TS-1673AU-RP delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to drive resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization.

Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage
The TS-1673AU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN and is compatible for VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Windows Server 2019 virtualization environments to provide a high-performance and affordable storage solution. The TS-1673AU-RP also supports 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 with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.

Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSER
The iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol boosts the data transfer performance of VMware ESXi storage and reduces the CPU load of the ESXi server. iSER support can be added to the TS-1673AU-RP by installing a QNAP QXG-10G2SF-CX4 10GbE PCIe card, which uses the Mellanox ConnectX-4 controller. iSER can provide a significant increase in performance, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.

All-in-one server to host virtual machines and containers
Regardless of your virtualization needs, you can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for complete virtualization support. Use the Network & Virtual Switch app to allocate adequate physical network resources to virtual machines, containers, and the TS-1673AU-RP to simplify network deployment.

Upgrade to 2.5GbE networking
The TS-1673AU-RP comes with two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports that allow you to use existing CAT5e cables to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. 5GbE speeds can also be attained by using Port Trunking. To upgrade your laptops and desktops to take advantage of high-speed networks, QNAP offer various adapters and peripherals, including a USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter (Model name QNA-UC5G1T) and 5GbE PCIe expansion card (Model name QXG-5G1T-111C).

Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5GbE switch
Upgrading your network shouldn't break the bank, and 2.5GbE connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1GbE. The QSW-1105-5T is an unmanaged switch with five 2.5GbE ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M) and supports CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS. The QSW-1105-5T is energy-saving, low-noise, plug-and-use, and supports loop detection and blocking to provide a simple and effective high-speed network environment.

Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansion
The TS-1673AU-RP includes two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots, allowing you to add additional functionality with compatible PCIe cards. By using a suitable adapter, you can consolidate both slots into a single PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot.

GPU-accelerated computing
Graphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations, but require significantly more power than other hardware. The TS-1673AU-RP supports entry-level low-profile NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards (such as the GT 1030 or GT 1050) that do not require additional power. Installing a graphics card can boost performance of applications such as video editing, 4K video transcoding, imaging processing in QTS and the performance of virtual machines via GPU passthrough.

Accelerate IOPS performance with SSD Caching
Adding an SSD cache to the TS-1673AU-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.

Specifications

Storage
Storage drives installed	Yes
Installed storage drive type	HDD
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	16
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size	2.5/3.5"
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
RAID support	Yes
RAID levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor threads	8
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz
Processor family	Ryzen Embedded
Processor model	V1500B
Processor cores	4
L3 cache	4 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
Memory
Internal memory type	DDR4
Internal memory	16 GB
Maximum RAM supported	32 GB
Memory slots	2
Flash memory	5000 MB
Memory form factor	DIMM
Network
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames support	Yes
iSCSI support	Yes
DHCP server	Yes
DHCP client	Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB port	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
Hard drive
RAID support	Yes
RAID levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Design
Cooling type	Active
Fan diameter	8 cm
Product colour	Black, Grey
Number of fans	3 fan(s)
LED indicators	HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Chassis type	Rack (3U)
Technical details
Type	NAS
Device class	Small & Medium Business
Backup function	Yes
Backup features	Cloud, iSCSI LUN
Product colour	Black, Grey
Multilingual support	Yes
LED indicators	HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Chassis type	Rack (3U)
Number of fans	3 fan(s)
Performance
Type	NAS
Device class	Small & Medium Business
Backup function	Yes
Backup features	Cloud, iSCSI LUN
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2008 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012 x64,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2016 x64,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
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operating system version	4.4.2
Operating system installed	QNAP Turbo System
Multilingual support	Yes
Cooling
Cooling type	Active
Fan diameter	8 cm
Number of fans	3 fan(s)
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2008 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012 x64,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2016 x64,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
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operating system version	4.4.2
Operating system installed	QNAP Turbo System
Power
Power supply location	Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	550 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	97.34 W
Power consumption (sleep)	47.75 W
Number of power supply units	2
Weight & dimensions
Width	482 mm
Depth	425 mm
Height	132 mm
Weight	12 kg
Package weight	17.1 kg
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2008 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2 x64,Windows Server 2012 x64,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2016 x64,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
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	17.1 kg