QNAP ES1686dc R2 16-Bay NAS Enclosure (Intel Xeon D-2142IT)
Model: ES1686DC-R2-2123IT-64G-US
Model: ES1686DC-R2-2123IT-64G-US
from $12,999
Memory: 64GB
3 configurations available
The QNAP ES1686dc R2 is a 16-bay NAS enclosure designed for robust data storage and management. Powered by an Intel Xeon D-2142IT 8-core processor and equipped with 64GB of user-replaceable RAM (expandable to 512GB), this unit supports a wide range of RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and features FIPS 140-2 Level 2, 256-Bit AES encryption for enhanced data security. With four SFP+ 10GbE ports and two PCIe 3.0 x8 expansion slots, it offers high-speed connectivity and expandability, making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments requiring reliable, high-performance storage solutions.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $12,999.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The QNAP ES1686dc R2 16-Bay NAS Enclosure (Intel Xeon D-2142IT) is available at bhphoto, starting at $12,999.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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