TS-983XU Server-grade Intel® Xeon® E processor and ECC memory for high performance and reliability
The Intel® Xeon® E based TS-983XU enterprise NAS with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory delivers server-grade performance with dependable reliability. It features Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx 10GbE controllers that not only fulfill bandwidth-demanding applications but also support iSER to offload CPU workloads with boosted virtualization performance, while PCIe expansion allows for installing graphics cards to empower video surveillance, virtualization and AI applications. The performance-driven TS-983XU provides you with advanced business-ready features, including software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning, software-defined networking & virtual switch, and much more.
ECC memory
DDR4 ECC memory detects and then corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications.
10GbE connectivity
Two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports with iSER support accelerate large file sharing, intensive data transfer, and VMware virtualization applications.
Flexible PCIe expansion
PCIe expandability allows for graphics cards or 40GbE/ 25GbE/ 10GbE adapters to increase application performance.
Virtualization applications
Supports VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® and Windows Server® 2016 virtualization with reliability and cost-efficiency.
Optimal SSD performance
Software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning combats write amplification and optimizes SSD random write speeds for IOPS-demanding applications.
Comprehensive security management
Comprehensive security management, providing a security portal for your NAS and helping you to stay informed of NAS status at all times.
Available Models
ECC memory forestalls data corruption to assure reliability
The Intel® Xeon® E based TS-983XU uses ECC memory that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors as they occur to prevent downtime and data loss, which is essential for always-on, mission-critical, server-grade applications. The TS-983XU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-983XU can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 128 GB RAM) of the TS-983XU for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads such as virtualization.
Server-grade hardware: Sturdy and expandable
The TS-983XU features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimum performance and flexibility to fulfill business needs in performance and application diversification.
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Intel® Xeon® E processor
High-performance Intel® Xeon® E-2124 4 cores/4 threads 3.3 GHz processor
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DDR4 ECC memory
Supports four DDR4 dual-channel Long-DIMM memory modules for a maximum of 128 GB RAM.
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2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Ideal for service binding, port trunking and MPIO configurations.
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Includes two Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports and four Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports to greatly boost data transfer speeds. Supports external hard drives, printers and UPS.
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1x PCIe Gen3 expansion slot
Supports a SAS expansion card, graphics card, 10GbE/ 25GbE/ 40GbE network card and QM2 card for greater application potential.
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System fans
Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds accordingly.
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Power supply unit
Provides a 250W power supply for reliable system operations.
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2x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Uses the Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controller with iSER support. Fully supports 10GbE networks and is ideal for running bandwidth-demanding applications such as virtualization and fast backup/restoration.
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5x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots
Used for caching or high-performance storage pools.
Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and VMware virtualization with iSER
The TS-983XU provides two 10GbE SFP+ ports that use the Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controller. They support the iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol, allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, and to directly enter memory buffers of the ESXi server and storage to offload CPU workloads. When both the VMware® server and the TS-983XU support iSER, it can provide up to 60% increased random read/write performance and 50% decreased latency, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.
Learn More: iSER
Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-983XU features 1 PCIe Gen3 slot that allows for the usage of various expansion cards to expand application potential.
Note: 1U, 2U rackmount models use low-profile graphics cards; 3U, 4U rackmount models use high-profile graphics cards.
Empower GPU-accelerated computing with graphics cards
Graphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations and transformations. The TS-983XU provides PCIe slots for installing an AMD Radeon™ or NVIDIA® graphics card to boost data-intensive AI machine learning, while also providing benefits for imaging processing and virtual machine performance (via GPU passthrough).
Learn More: QuAI AI developer package, Virtualization Station
Note:
1. 3U/4U models support high-profile graphics cards that require external power; 1U/2U models support low-profile graphics cards that do not require additional external power (For example, the NVIDIA GT1030).
2. GPU support for QTS only applies to NVIDIA graphics cards. GPU Passthrough for VM is supported by AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.
3. When Virtualization Station uses graphics cards, the NAS will temporarily stop hardware transcoding acceleration for QTS (and vice versa).
4. Always consult the Compatibility List for supported NAS and graphics cards before purchasing a graphics card for the NAS.
Recommended PCIe slots for graphics cards and supported dimensions
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-983XU is backed by a 3-year warranty at no extra cost. If needed, you can purchase a warranty extension that increases your coverage up to 5 years.
Learn More: QNAP warranty services
SSD caching and auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency
By enabling Qtier™ auto-tiering on the TS-983XU, organizations can just buy the amount 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-983XU 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-983XU with auto tiering that 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-983XU 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-983XU, 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.
Learn More: SSD Extra Over-provisioning
HBS 3
QuDedup technology deduplicates data at the source, helping to reduce the time and storage space needed for backup.
VJBOD Cloud
Seamlessly connect local storage with cloud object storage to easily backup local application data to the cloud.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Networks) devices are often expensive. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. Once a Marvell®, ATTO® or QNAP Fibre Channel card has been installed in the TS-983XU, you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app, and leverage the many benefits from QNAP NAS including snapshot protection, Qtier™ tiering storage, SSD cache acceleration and more. In addition, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of security for your data.
Learn More: QNAP NAS supports Fibre Channel SAN
Up to 128 monitoring channels in QVR Pro for well-rounded security surveillance
The TS-983XU 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.
Learn More: QVR Pro
*The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/qvr-nas-selector
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-983XU, virtual machines and containers whenever needed. The network deployment is greatly simplified while your network management efficiency is greatly improved.
Learn More: QTS 4.3.5
Complete backup planning
The TS-983XU provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency and high productivity.
High-speed VM Backup Solution
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-983XU becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression that provides you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.
Learn More: Hyper Data Protector
Notes: QNAP NAS must be running QTS version 4.3.6 or later
Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage
The TS-983XU 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-983XU 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.
Learn More: Storage for virtualization
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-983XU 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.