QNAP TS-1683XU-RP Ethernet LAN Rack (3U) NAS

The Intel® Xeon® E-based TS-1683XU-RP enterprise NAS with up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory provides server-grade performance and reliability.

It includes Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx 10GbE controllers that not only meet bandwidth requirements but also support iSER to offload CPU workloads with improved virtualization performance, and PCIe expansion allows for the installation of graphics cards to power video surveillance, virtualization, and AI applications.

The high-performance TS-1683XU-RP has advanced business-ready features like software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning, software-defined networking and a virtual switch, and much more.

The Intel® Xeon® E processor delivers exceptional performance.

The TS-1683XU-RP is a cost-effective NAS solution with an Intel® Xeon® E-2124 quad-core 3.3 GHz processor (burst up to 4.3 GHz), 16 GB of DDR4 ECC memory (upgradable to 64 GB), and a redundant power supply, delivering server-grade performance and dependable reliability for rugged enterprise IT environments.

Besides the 4 Gigabit RJ45 LAN ports, the TS-1683XU-RP comes with two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC LAN ports to provide a significant performance boost.

ECC memory forestalls data corruption to assure reliability.

The Intel® Xeon® E-based TS-1683XU-RP employs ECC memory, which can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur, preventing downtime and data loss and is critical for always-on, mission-critical, server-grade applications.T

The TS-1683XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-1683XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance.

You can also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 64 GB RAM) of the TS-1683XU-RP for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads such as virtualization.

Server-grade hardware: sturdy and expandable.

The TS-1683XU-RP has great hardware and an architecture that can be expanded. This gives it the best performance and most flexibility to meet business needs for performance and application diversity.

Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and VMware virtualization with iSER.

The Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controller is used by the TS-1683XU-RP's two 10GbE SFP+ ports.

They support the iSCSI Extensions for Remote Direct Memory Access (iSER) protocol, which lets data skip general network drivers and the socket layer and go straight into the memory buffers of the ESXi server and storage to take the load off the CPU.

When both the VMware® server and the TS-1683XU-RP support iSER, random read/write performance can go up by up to 60% and latency can go down by up to 50%. This is an essential tool for optimizing demanding virtualization applications.

Recommended usage of PCIe slots

The TS-1683XU-RP provides multiple PCIe slots.

To ensure that the SATA drives have sufficient bandwidth, it is recommended to only use low-end expansion cards (such as a 1GbE NIC, USB 3.0 card, or Wi-Fi adapter) with the PCIe Gen2 slot (Slot 1) as this slot is connected to the PCH.

For high-end expansion cards (including 10GbE/40GbE NICs, SAS cards, Mustang-200 acceleration cards, and graphics cards), it is recommended to use PCIe Gen3 slots (Slots 2, 3, and 4) as these slots are connected to the CPU.

Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion.

The TS-1683XU-RP has 4 PCIe slots that let you add different expansion cards to make it work with more applications.

Empower GPU-accelerated computing with graphics cards.

Graphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations.

The TS-1683XU-RP includes PCIe slots for installing an AMD Radeon or NVIDIA® graphics card to improve AI machine learning that requires a large amount of data. It also helps with image processing and the performance of virtual machines (via GPU passthrough).

Note:

1. 3U/4U models support high-profile graphics cards that need extra power from the outside. 1U/2U models support low-profile graphics cards, like the NVIDIA GT1030, that don't need extra power from the outside.

1. GPU support for QTS only applies to NVIDIA graphics cards. AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards support GPU Passthrough for VM.

1. When Virtualization Station uses graphics cards, the NAS temporarily stops hardware transcoding acceleration for QTS (and vice versa).

1. Always consult the compatibility list for supported NAS and graphics cards before purchasing a graphics card for the NAS.

SSD caching and auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency.

By enabling Qtier™ auto-tiering on the TS-1683XU-RP, organizations can just buy the number of SSDs needed, and attain the highest value/performance and optimal storage efficiency for data storage and sharing.

Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache.

SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) and can significantly improve overall workflows.

The TS-1683XU-RP also supports write-only SSD caches to greatly boost write-intensive applications and also RAID 5/6 SSD caches for higher performance and caching space.

Maximize the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology.

Qtier™ Technology empowers the TS-1683XU-RP with auto tiering helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between 2.5-inch SSDs and high-capacity HDDs based on the data's access frequency.

Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSDs.

Attain enterprise-grade SSD performance levels from affordable consumer SSDs.

The TS-1683XU-RP supports software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning (OP) that allows you to allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan.

Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TS-1683XU-RP, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs to enjoy faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, and optimized virtualization applications.

Up to 128 monitoring channels in QVR Pro for well-rounded security surveillance

The TS-1683XU-RP supports QVR Pro surveillance solution with 8 license-free channels for surveillance monitoring, which can be expanded up to 128 channels* with additional channel license purchase for a more extensive security deployment.

QVR Pro supports over 5,000 IP cameras, including all of the standard fisheye cameras available on the market.

There are more advanced features for fully unleashing the potential of fisheye cameras: allowing a single fisheye camera’s image to be simultaneously viewed in nine channels from different angles, and cross-platform hardware-accelerated decoding for fisheye camera images. QVR Pro ensures higher surveillance performance for greater security while providing deployment flexibility and budget-savings.

*The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit.

Flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment

The Network & Virtual Switch application allows you to leverage limited physical network resources for unlimited virtual applications and centrally manage the entire network structure with a brilliantly-visualized network topology map.

Flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical and virtual network connections with greater ease, so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TS-1683XU-RP, virtual machines, and containers whenever needed.

Network deployment is greatly simplified while your network management efficiency is greatly improved.

Complete backup planning

The TS-1683XU-RP provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity.

Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage

The TS-1683XU-RP supports block-based iSCSI LUN that provides a more reliable and isolated environment than file-based LUN.

Supporting VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2016, the TS-1683XU-RP provides a high-performance, reliable and affordable storage solution for virtualization environments, while also supporting 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 and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.

Complete control over system status and data security

In open network environments, data on connected devices may be exposed in a potential hack. The TS-1683XU-RP provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, 2-step verification, and more.

Administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, and use the following tools to enhance security management.

Flexible and economical storage expansion

QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

• DDR4 ECC memory detects and then corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications;

• Two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports with iSER support accelerate large file sharing, intensive data transfer, and VMware virtualization applications;

• PCIe expandability allows for graphics cards or 40GbE/ 25GbE/ 10GbE adapters to increase application performance;

• Supports VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2016 virtualization with reliability and cost-efficiency;

• Software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning combats write amplification and optimizes SSD random write speeds for IOPS-demanding applications;

• Comprehensive security management, providing a security portal for your NAS and helping you to stay informed of NAS status at all times;