Qnap TVS-hx74 ZFS Desktop NAS with QuTS hero OS and 12th Gen Intel Core Multi-Thread Processors for Virtualization Applications

Qnap Systems, Inc. introduced the performance TVS-hx74 QuTS hero NAS series, including the 4-bay TVS-h474, 6-bay TVS-h674 and 8-bay TVS-h874 models that incorporate 12th gen Intel Core multi-core/multi-thread processors.

The TVS-hx74 running ZFS-based QuTS hero OS ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline de-dupe and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync. Featuring PCIe Gen 4 (up to 2x the transmission speed of Gen 3) expandability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and 2.5GbE connectivity, the TVS-hx74 tackles demanding business challenges in storage, backup, virtualization, and application servers.

“Qnap’s TVS-hx74 is the ideal entry-level ZFS NAS for SMBs,” said Meiji Chang, GM. “The multi-core processors and versatile expandability also fulfill multi-tasking demands in enterprise IT environments and provide abundant computing resources for virtualization applications.”

“We are excited to see Qnap employ Intel’s cutting-edge solution within their latest NAS series. The 12th gen Intel Core multi-core/multi-thread processors will deliver excellent computing performance for accelerating SMB virtualization applications and graphical demands,” said Jason Ziller, GM, client connectivity division, Intel Corp.

The TVS-hx74 adopts 12th gen Core and Pentium Gold CPUs, supports up to 128GB dual-channel DDR4 memory, and features 2x2.5GbE ports that provide greater speeds using Port Trunking.

With M.2 2280 PCIe slots, the TVS-hx74 allows using NVMe PCIe SSDs to boost IO/ss performance when configuring SSD caching. High-speed PCIe gen 4 slots are included for extending core NAS functionality, such as adding 10/25GbE network adapters, QM2 cards to add M.2 SSDs and 2.5/10GbE ports, entry-level graphics cards to enable GPU passthrough to VMs, and storage expansion cards to connect the company’s expansion enclosures. The HDMI output allows users to directly display multimedia or VM content that are stored or running on the TVS-hx74.

The TVS-hx74 uses the ZFS-based QuTS hero OS. Designed with a focus on data integrity, the ZFS file system is self-healing and WORM compliant. It also supports block-level inline data de-dupe and compression technology for optimal storage utilization, faster data transfer, and longer SSD lifespan. It also supports up to 65,536 snapshots to fully record system status and data.

The firm’s App Center provides various install-on-demand apps to further expand the application potential of the TVS-hx74, such as hosting VMs and containers (supports LXD, Docker and Kata Containers), facilitating VMware/Hyper-V VM backup, streamlining local/remote/cloud backups, simplifying Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 backup, and more.

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