from $1,032.99
Memory: 8GB
2 configurations available
The QNAP TS-h973AX is a 9-bay NAS enclosure designed for robust data storage and management. Powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B Quad-Core processor and equipped with 8GB of DDR4 memory, this device offers flexible storage configurations with support for 2x 2.5" SATA III/NVMe/U.2, 2x 2.5" SATA III, and 5x 3.5" SATA III drives, alongside comprehensive RAID modes including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. Featuring 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, USB-C and USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, and AES-NI encryption, it runs on the QuTS hero 4.5.0 operating system, making it suitable for businesses and prosumers requiring high-performance, secure, and reliable network-attached storage.
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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 TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure (AMD Ryzen V 1500B) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,032.99.
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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