The high-capacity TVS-h1688X features a powerful Intel® Xeon® W processor and allows for installing two QNAP QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe expansion cards (sold separately) to attain four Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, making it a perfect match for Thunderbolt™-equipped Mac® and Windows® users for high-speed media collaboration. The built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity supports Port Trunking and failover to further satisfy bandwidth and reliability demanding business applications. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h1688X supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and read/write cache technologies, helping your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, from creative workflows to file server, virtualization server, and efficient file backup and recovery applications.

Six cores up to 4.7 GHz with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
Intel® Xeon® W processors are designed for a wide range of creative professionals. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6 cores/12 threads 3.3 GHz processor (Burst up to 4.7 GHz), the TVS-h1688X has enormous processing power to drive virtual machine performance. The integrated Intel® AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of NAS data. With dual-channel modules and 4 Long-DIMM slots, the TVS-h1688X’s DDR4 ECC memory can be upgraded up to 128 GB for memory-intensive and complex multitasking workloads.

Streamline video editing and 4K workflows with Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity
You can install two QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion cards (sold separately) to the PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots of the TVS-h1688X and transform it into a Thunderbolt™ 3 NAS with quad-port Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity. Up to four Thunderbolt™-equipped workstations can be connected to the TVS-h1688X to achieve greater teamwork efficiency in 4K workflows, file storage, backup, and sharing. An SLC/MLC SSD RAID 5 configuration is recommended for the highest possible performance and the best storage allocation for your NAS.

Thunderbolt™ 3 + 10Gb Ethernet: perfect for studios and post-production houses
The TVS-h1688X can simultaneously run general Ethernet services with the built-in 10GBASE-T LAN card in addition to the Thunderbolt™ 3 network, completely independently and with no bandwidth interference. The media resources in the TVS-h1688X can be easily accessed by Thunderbolt™ and Ethernet workstations for different concurrent tasks with increased productivity.

Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and supports RDMA/RoCE
The TVS-h1688X comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GBASE-T network card (supports 10GbE/1GbE), supporting failover and up to 20Gb/s bandwidth under Port Trunking, to improve bandwidth-demanding data center and virtualization applications. The 10GbE SmartNIC uses a Broadcom NetXtreme® E-Series BCM57416 network controller that supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE and RoCEv2), allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, and directly enter the ESXi server and storage memory buffer. RoCE technology can improve NAS performance while lowering the CPU usage of applications that use Ethernet networks, ideal for low-latency and high-speed large data transfers.

Direct 4K HDMI output
The TVS-h1688X features Intel® UHD Graphics P630 that supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. The HDMI output supports up to 4K (4096 x 2160p) @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display. By connecting the TVS-h1688X to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS with QNAP RM-IR004 remote control (sold separately).

Set SSD caching to boost IOPS with M.2 NVMe SSD
The TVS-h1688X comes with four 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays for SSDs and two M.2 NVMe Gen 3 x4 SSD slots that allow you to flexibly configure SSD caching to increase IOPS performance, reduce storage volume latency, and optimize 2.5GbE/10GbE performance. This is especially perfect for databases and virtual machine applications. With dedicated SSD bays/slots, the TVS-h1688X allows you to dedicate all of the 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity hard drives, ensuring both maximized storage capacity and performance.

ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.

Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives big data storage efficiency
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TVS-h1688X optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.

Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
Real-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.

All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
You can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.

License-free VMware® and Hyper-V backup appliance
With Hyper Data Protector, the TVS-h1688X becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.

PCIe expansion for 40GbE connectivity or graphics cards
Install various expansion cards based on your needs to fulfill greater I/O capability.

Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based data
The TVS-h1688X perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching, organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective, flexible, and secure hybrid cloud applications.

Subscribe to QVR Elite surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h1688X and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. With QVR Pro Client software installed on your Windows®/Mac® or mobile devices, taking full control over monitored areas becomes more convenient and easier.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TVS-h1688X, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.

Specification

Product
Product id	694975
Brand	QNAP
Partnr	TVS-H1688X-W1250-32G
EAN/UPC code	4713213518403
Warranty (months)	3 years
Storage
Storage drives installed	N
Number of storage drives supported	12
Installed storage drive type	N
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Storage drive interface	M.2, Serial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5, 3.5, M.2 "
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots	2
RAID support	N
Hot-swap drive bays	Y
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Xeon
Processor model	W-1250
Processor frequency	3.3 GHz
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz
Processor cores	6
Processor threads	12
Processor cache	12 MB
CPU configuration (max)	1
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel UHD Graphics P630
Memory
Internal memory type	DDR4
Internal memory	32 GB
Maximum RAM supported	128 GB
Memory form factor	UDIMM
ECC	Y
Memory slots	4
Flash memory	5000 MB
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	100, 1000, 2500, 10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)	10000 Mbit/s
DHCP client	Y
DHCP server	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
iSCSI support	Y
Wake-on-LAN ready	Y
Link aggregation	Y
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Y
Load balancing system	Y
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	6
USB port	Y
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	1.4b
Audio in/out	Y
Microphone in	Y
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3. x) slots	1
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) out	Y
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3. x) slots	2
Design
Chassis type	Tower
Cooling type	Active
Product colour	Black
Number of fans	5 ventilator(en)
Fan diameter 2	97 mm
Fan diameter	80 mm
LED indicators	HDD, LAN, SSD, System, USB
Built-in display	Y
Display type	LCD
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Built-in speaker(s)	Y
Number of built-in speakers	1
Performance
Type	NAS
Backup function	Y
Buzzer	Y
Multilingual support	Y
Noise level	25.8 dB
Third-party support	Y
S. M. A. R. T. support	Y
Hot spare	Y
System log	Y
Access Control List (ACL)	Y
Reset button	Y
On/off switch	Y
Built-in FTP server	Y
Browser supported	Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
Security algorithms	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Software
Operating system installed	QuTS hero
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Mac operating systems supported	Y
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	Y
Power
Power supply location	Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	550 W
Power consumption (typical)	108.67 W
Power consumption (sleep)	91.26 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions
Width	369.89 mm
Depth	319.8 mm
Height	303.84 mm
Weight	13410 g
Package weight	16300 g
Processor special features
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Y
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Y
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Y
Intel Clear Video Technology	Y
Intel 64	Y
Idle States	Y
Execute Disable Bit	Y
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Y
Embedded options available	N
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Y
Packaging content
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Number of screws	72
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 procent
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C