QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G: Enterprise-Grade Hybrid Tower NAS
Performance Meets Scalability in a Tower Format
The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G delivers enterprise-class storage performance in a sleek tower design, powered by a 6-core Intel® Xeon® W-1250 processor and 32GB ECC memory. Designed for data-intensive workloads, this 16-bay hybrid NAS combines high capacity, fast cache acceleration, and powerful virtualisation tools—making it the ideal solution for growing businesses seeking flexibility, speed, and reliability in one intelligent system.
Key Features 🔹 Hybrid 16-Bay Storage Architecture Includes 12 x 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, 4 x 2.5-inch SATA bays, and 2 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots—delivering exceptional capacity with SSD acceleration built-in.
🔹 Intel® Xeon® W-1250 CPU with ECC RAM With 6 cores and up to 4.7 GHz performance, supported by 32GB ECC DDR4 memory (expandable to 128GB), this NAS ensures stable, server-class performance even under heavy workloads.
🔹 High-Speed Connectivity Dual 10GbE and four 2.5GbE ports enable high-throughput file sharing, backup, and virtualisation with minimal latency.
🔹 PCIe Gen3 Expandability Three PCIe slots allow for Fibre Channel, Thunderbolt 3, or additional 10/25GbE cards, so your infrastructure can scale with your business.
Purpose-Built for Demanding Workloads
Whether you’re running virtual machines, hosting containers, or managing large-scale backups, the TVS-h1688X delivers the raw power and responsiveness required. Its hardware-accelerated encryption and 4K video transcoding support extend its use case to media production, research labs, and secure enterprise data centres.
✅ Support for VMware®, Hyper-V®, Citrix®, and Proxmox backup
✅ Cloud-native backup for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
✅ Powered by QuTS hero OS, featuring ZFS for inline deduplication, compression, and self-healing data integrity
Hybrid Cloud Ready
Using HybridMount and VJBOD Cloud, businesses can connect this tower NAS to public cloud storage while maintaining on-premises performance. Easily tier hot, warm, and cold data, or use the cloud as a remote sync or DR target—with minimal latency and maximum control.
Enhanced Reliability 🔧 Redundant cooling and robust 550W PSU for uninterrupted operation
🔐 Kensington lock slot for physical security
📢 System warning buzzer to alert administrators to issues instantly
💻 Wake-on-LAN and Jumbo Frame support for efficient network use
Ideal For: 📽️ Media and post-production teams needing ultra-fast caching and high throughput
🏛️ Legal, finance, and R&D sectors requiring secure and scalable data access
🛡️ IT departments managing complex VM environments and hybrid cloud systems
A Tower That Thinks Like a Data Centre
The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G combines versatility with raw performance. For growing teams that need flexible hybrid storage, rock-solid reliability, and modern connectivity—all in a non-rackmount design—this NAS delivers the best of both worlds.
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