The QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay AMD Ryzen™ NAS is a robust and versatile network storage solution designed to meet the high-performance demands of businesses and power users. Equipped with a quad-core AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B processor (4 cores, 8 threads) running at 2.2 GHz, the TS-473A delivers reliable processing power for multitasking, data storage, and virtualization. With 8 GB of DDR4 memory (expandable to 64 GB) and support for ECC memory, this NAS provides enhanced stability and data integrity, making it ideal for critical business applications.
This NAS supports 4 x 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs, offering flexible storage options. For additional speed and performance, it includes 2 M.2 SSD slots (PCIe Gen 3 x1), enabling SSD caching for faster data access. Designed for flexibility, the dual PCIe slots allow users to add a 10GbE network card, a QM2 card for additional M.2 slots, or graphics cards for GPU passthrough and hardware-accelerated video transcoding.
The TS-473A comes with dual 2.5GbE ports, delivering improved network speeds for faster file transfers and enhanced productivity. With support for optional 5GbE or 10GbE via PCIe adapters, this NAS is future-ready and can easily integrate into high-speed network environments.
Key Features:
- Processor: Powered by AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B quad-core, 8-thread processor (2.2 GHz), ensuring exceptional multitasking capabilities and support for virtualization.
- Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM (1 x 8GB) included, expandable to 64GB (2 x 32GB). Supports ECC memory for improved data integrity.
- Storage: 4 x 3.5-inch SATA drive bays for HDDs or 2.5-inch SSDs, with M.2 SSD slots for SSD caching.
- PCIe Expansion: Two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots allow for a variety of upgrades, including 10GbE network cards, graphics cards, or additional SSDs via QM2 PCIe cards.
- Networking: Dual 2.5GbE ports with support for optional 5GbE and 10GbE through PCIe expansion, ensuring faster network speeds for file transfers and backups.
- USB Connectivity: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-C port for fast data transfer and external device support.
- GPU Pass-through: Supports GPU passthrough when a GPU is installed via PCIe, ideal for AI, machine learning, or transcoding tasks.
- SSD Caching: 2 M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots for NVMe SSD caching, significantly improving performance for frequently accessed files.
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread, 2.2 GHz
- CPU Architecture: 64-bit x86
- System Memory: 8GB DDR4 (1 x 8GB), upgradable to 64GB (2 x 32GB)
- Memory Slot: 2 x SODIMM DDR4 slots, supports ECC memory
- Flash Memory: 5GB (Dual boot OS protection)
- Drive Bays: 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (hot-swappable)
- Drive Compatibility: Supports 3.5-inch HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs
- M.2 Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 for SSD caching (M.2 SSDs not included)
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Network:
- 2 x 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M)
- Optional 5GbE and 10GbE via PCIe expansion
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PCIe Slots: 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots for network cards, QM2 M.2 cards, or graphics cards
- Slot dimensions: 200 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm (wider cards supported if next PCIe slot is unused)
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USB Ports:
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-C
- GPU Pass-through: Supported via PCIe expansion (optional)
- Form Factor: Tower
- LED Indicators: Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-4, M.2 SSD 1-2
- Buttons: Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 180.2 × 199.3 × 279.6 mm (without foot pad)
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Weight:
- Net: 5.54 kg
- Gross: 6.15 kg
- Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40 °C (32°F ~ 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)
- Relative Humidity: 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C
- Power Supply: 250W PSU, 100-240V AC
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Power Consumption:
- HDD Sleep Mode: 19.576 W
- Operating Mode: 29.792 W (typical, with fully populated drives)
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Fans:
- System fan: 1 x 120mm
- CPU fan: 1 x 60mm
- System Warning: Buzzer
- Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS): 2000 (with max memory)
The QNAP QSW-1105-5T 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Switch is designed to provide high-speed network connectivity with five 2.5GbE (RJ45) ports, offering a cost-effective and reliable solution for users looking to upgrade their network to faster 2.5GbE speeds. This compact, fanless switch ensures silent operation, making it perfect for home offices and small businesses. With support for IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBase-T) and non-blocking throughput of 12.5Gbps, the QSW-1105-5T delivers smooth and fast network performance without requiring complex configurations.
The switch supports jumbo frames up to 9K and has a robust 25Gbps switching capacity, making it ideal for bandwidth-heavy tasks such as multimedia streaming, gaming, and NAS storage transfers. With auto-negotiation between different network speeds (100M/1G/2.5G), the QSW-1105-5T ensures compatibility across various devices and existing infrastructure. The fanless design ensures quiet operation, and its compact size makes it easy to place on any desktop.
Key Features:
- Unmanaged Switch: Plug-and-play setup for easy use, no complex configuration required.
- 2.5GbE Ports: Equipped with 5 x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, delivering faster speeds for network devices like NAS, PCs, and routers.
- Fanless Design: Silent operation, ideal for home and small office environments.
- High Throughput: Offers 12.5Gbps non-blocking throughput and 25Gbps switching capacity, ensuring smooth data transfers.
- Jumbo Frame Support: Supports jumbo frames up to 9K, enhancing network performance for large data packets.
- LED Indicators: Visual status indicators for power, link speed, and activity on each port.
- Compact and Durable: The switch has a sleek, compact design with dimensions of 34 x 180 x 145 mm, and a weight of 0.577 kg, making it easy to fit on desktops.
Specifications:
- Management Type: Unmanaged
- Ports: 5 x 2.5GbE (RJ45)
- Power Supply: External adapter
- Power Consumption: 12W max
- Input Power: 12V DC
- MAC Address Table: 16K
- Non-Blocking Throughput: 12.5Gbps
- Switching Capacity: 25Gbps
- Fanless Design: Silent, fanless operation
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Supported Standards:
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBase-T
- IEEE 802.3x Full-Duplex Flow Control
- Form Factor: Desktop
- LED Indicators: Power, Speed/Link/Activity (per port), Loop (per system)
- Dimensions: 34 x 180 x 145 mm
- Weight: 0.577 kg
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Certifications: FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, LVD, CCC, KCC, ASNZ
- Electromagnetic Compliance: Class B
- Jumbo Frames: Up to 9K
