Powered by QuTS hero — a ZFS-based operating system with greater reliability and higher performance
The QuTS hero NAS TS-h1283XU-RP is powered by an Intel® Xeon® E processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory to deliver server-grade performance with dependable reliability. Running the brand new QuTS hero operating system that incorporates ZFS, the TS-h1283XU-RP supports near-limitless snapshots, SnapSync, block-level inline data deduplication, and inline data compression. The TS-h1283XU-RP helps your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, whether in a mission-critical file server, virtualization server, VDI, collaborative video editing, or efficient file backup and recovery applications.
DDR4 ECC memory detects and then corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications.
Pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE RJ45 adapter and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter for bandwidth-demanding applications.
PCIe expandability allows for 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.
Supports virtualization storage for VMware®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Windows Server® 2019, and can natively host virtual machines and containers.
Built-in App Center includes feature-rich apps for expanding potential NAS applications.
SSD cache acceleration improves random read/write performance to meet IOPS-demanding applications.
Available Models
TS-h1283XU-RP-E2236-32G
Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores/12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Bursts up to 4.8 GHz), 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory (4 x 32 GB), redundant power supply
TS-h1283XU-RP-E2236-128G
Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores/12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Bursts up to 4.8 GHz), 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory (4 x 32 GB), redundant power supply
Intel® Xeon® E processors deliver extraordinary performance
Powered by an Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores/12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Burst up to 4.8 GHz), the TS-h1283XU-RP features enormous computing power for boosting virtual machine performance. Combined with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a redundant power supply, the TS-h1283XU-RP delivers server-grade performance and dependable reliability for rugged enterprise IT environments as a cost-efficient NAS solution.
ECC memory prevents data corruption to assure reliability
The TS-h1283XU-RP 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-h1283XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TS-h1283XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the TS-h1283XU-RP memory configuration (supports up to 128 GB RAM) for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads, such as virtualization applications.
Server-grade hardware: Sturdy and expandable
The TS-h1283XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility to meet business application diversification demands.
1. Intel® Xeon® E processor
High-performance Intel® Xeon® E-2236 6 cores/12 threads 3.4 GHz processor (Burst up to 4.8 GHz)
2. Up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
Supports four DDR4 dual-channel Long-DIMM memory modules for a maximum of 128 GB RAM.
3. 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Ideal for service binding, port trunking and MPIO configuration.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C ports and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports to boost data transfer speeds. Supports external hard drives, printers, and UPS.
5. 4x 10GbE ports
Pre-installed with two 10GbE network expansion cards, including one dual-port 10GbE RJ45 NIC and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ NIC.
6. 4x PCIe expansion slots
Supports 10GbE/ 25GbE/ 40GbE network expansion cards, QM2 cards, Fibre Channel cards, and SAS expansion cards for greater application potential. (Slot 3 and 4 come with pre-installed 10GbE adapters).
7. Redudant power supply unit
Redundant 500W power supplies ensure continuous system uptime.
8. System fans
Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds accordingly.
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-h1283XU-RP
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.
| Data integrity is key | Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performance | Multi-level cache technology |
| QuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported. | Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file size to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance. | Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power fail protection are simultaneously supported to boost performance and security. |
| RAID Z enables robust data protection | QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protection | App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality |
| Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection. | RAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability. | Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the TS-h1283XU-RP. |
Tiered storage configuration for a QuTS hero NAS
Basic requirements for setup are similar to QTS. We recommend you to follow these steps to acquire optimal storage efficiency and performance for QuTS hero.
The first Storage Pool you create is where the system drive, default shared folders, and apps are stored. In this step, it is recommended to create an SSD RAID with at least two SSDs to attain optimal system performance and efficient app metadata management. (With an all-HDD configuration, the first Storage Pool is also where the system drive and default shared folders are stored.)
Use more SSDs for read cache or ZIL. You can also install QM2 expansion cards to add M.2 SSDs for expanding cache space.
Allocate HDDs/SSDs to create a RAID for storing files and application data. If needed, you can configure an all-flash configuration for optimal performance.
Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
Real-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.
Note: SnapSync will be available from QuTS hero h4.5.2.
The TS-h1283XU-RP also supports snapshots and remote backup to help organizations accomplish routine backup tasks cost-effectively and efficiently.
Snapshots multiply backup protection
Attain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.
HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plans
HBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TS-h1283XU-RP to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.
File transfer performance
Compared to QNAP’s QTS operating system, the latest QuTS hero operating system delivers better data transmission performance and capacity of realizing the full potential of 10GbE data transmission. QuTS hero also outperforms QTS in multiple small file transfers.
| Operating System | QuTS hero | QTS 4.4.1 | ||
| iSCSI | 4KB File | Random Write | 33917 | 11191 |
| Random Read | 93407 | 88152 | ||
| SMB 3.0 | 4KB File | Random Write | 34168 | 11367 |
| Random Read | 67922 | 80669 | ||
| SMB 3.0 File Transfer | 1* 10GB File | Upload | 1154 | 1136 |
| Download | 1162 | 1142 | ||
| SMB 3.0 File Transfer | 10000* 1M File | Upload | 256 | 26 |
| Download | 453 | 51 | ||
1 x 10GbE iSCSI – Random IOPS (4K File)
1 x 10GbE SMB 3.0 – Random IOPS (4K File)
1 x 10GbE SMB 3.0 – File Transfer (10GB File)
1 x 10GbE SMB 3.0 – File Transfer (10000* 1M File)
Test Environment:
NAS: TS-1283XU-RP
1. F/W: H4.5.0.1105 build20191030
2. CPU: Intel® Xeon® E-2236 CPU@3.40GHz
3. SSD: Samsung® 850 PRO 512 GB x 12 (RAID 5)
4. RAM: 32 GB (8 GB x 4)
5. Thick volume; Block-based LUN
6. 1GbE NIC: Intel I211 Gigabit Network; 10GbE NIC: QXG-10G2SF-CX4
PC environment
1. CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 CPU@ 3.40 GHz
2. OS: Windows® 10
3. Memory: 64 GB
4. 1GbE NIC Onboard; 10GbE NIC: CX3
Inline data compression helps boost QuTS hero data transfer performance. During simultaneous file transfer from multiple clients, inline data compression enabled QuTS hero performance is 1.6 times faster than QuTS hero or QTS without inline data compression.
1 x 10GbE SMB 3.0 – File Transfer
| Number of Clients | QuTS hero with Inline Compression | QTS or QuTS hero without Inline Compression | ||
| Upload | Download | Upload | Download | |
| Client x 1 | 1.1 GB/s | 1.0 GB/s | 1.1 GB/s | 1.0 GB/s |
| Client x 2 | 2.2 GB/s | 2.2 GB/s | 1.9 GB/s | 1.86 GB/s |
| Client x 3 | 3.1 GB/s | 2.9 GB/s | 2.19 GB/s | 2.69 GB/s |
| Client x 4 | 4.4 GB/s | 4.1 GB/s | 2.72 GB/s | 2.95 GB/s |
| Client x 5 | 5.4 GB/s | 4.5 GB/s | 3.26 GB/s | 3.49 GB/s |
Note: Each client was set to transfer a 10GB RAW file through 10GbE connectivity.Performance figures may vary according to file type and compression rate.
Test Environment:
NAS: TS-1283XU
1. F/W: H4.5.0.1140 build20191204
2. CPU: Intel(R) Xeon® E-2236 CPU@3.40GHz
3. SSD: Samsung 860 PRO 512 GB x 12 (RAID 5)
4. RAM: 32 GB (8 GB x 4)
5. Thick volume
6. 1GbE NIC: Intel I211 Gigabit Network
7. 10GbE NIC: QXG-10G2SF-CX4
8. 10GbE NIC: Intel Ethernet Controller 10G X550T (x2)
Client x 4 environment
1. CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 CPU@ 3.40 GHz
2. OS: Windows® 10
3. Memory: 64 GB
4. 1GbE NIC Onboard
5. 10GbE NIC: CX3 (Client x 1)
6. 10GbE NIC: X550 (Client x 3)
Client x 1 environment
1. MacOS Mojave 10.14.6
2. Processor 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7
3. Memory 16 GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3
4. 10GbE NIC: QNA-T310G1S
10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer
The TS-h1283XU-RP provides four Gigabit RJ45 ports, and also supports 10GbE connectivity with a pre-installed dual-port 10GbE RJ45 expansion card and a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ expansion card to satisfy bandwidth-demanding applications, including virtualization, large file sharing, and high-speed backup and recovery.
Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-h1283XU-RP features 4 PCIe slots that enable using numerous expansion cards for expanding application potential.
Note: The 2U rackmount model uses low-profile graphics cards.
10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network cardsEnable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-hungry tasks (such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration). |  |
QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cardsAdd M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity for optimized performance and bandwidth. |  |
SAS expansion cardsDesigned for connecting the TS-h1283XU-RP to REXP expansion units to increase storage capacity by adding up to 128 SAS/SATA drives. |  |
5GbE/10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network cards
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks, such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup or restoration.
QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cards
Add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.
SAS expansion cards
Designed for connecting the TS-h1283XU-RP to REXP expansion units to increase storage capacity by adding up to 128 SAS/SATA drives.
SSD caching to accelerate IOPS performance
Adding an SSD cache to the TS-h1283XU-RP is an easy method for increasing IOPS performance and reducing storage volume latency. It is perfect for IOPS-demanding applications, including databases and virtualization, and can significantly improve overall workflows. You can launch, stop, or change settings to meet your needs at any moment without shutting down the system.
Block-based iSCSI LUN: Ideal choice for virtualization storage
● Supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a high-performance, reliable, and affordable storage solution for VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Windows Server® 2019 virtualization environments.
● Supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
Regardless of your virtualization needs, you can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, allowing you to flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.
Experience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, and download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import or export containers, and create multiple microservices.
Complete backup planning
QNAP provides a reliable, flexible backup and disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs cost-effectively and with high productivity.
Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan. QuDedup technology deduplicates backup data at the source to accelerate multi-version backups.
Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, and the block-level feature makes them a dependable method for protecting data in the face of growing ransomware threat. QuTS hero supports near-limitless snapshots to reinforce your multi-version backups.
With high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, and snapshot support for recording the system state at any specific time, the TS-h1283XU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines.
Cloud Storage Gateway provides low latency access to data on the cloud
The TS-h1283XU-RP perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching on the NAS, you can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access, providing an innovative hybrid cloud experience.
Flexibly expand your storage capacity by connecting to the cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or monitor multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.
Supports mounting object cloud storage as a block-based volume or LUN on a NAS. Block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only block-based volume or LUN changes, such as addition, modification, or deletion will be transmitted. This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.
Note: This feature will be available on QuTS hero soon.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. By installing a Marvell®, ATTO® or QNAP Fibre Channel card in the TS-h1283XU-RP, you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h1283XU-RP is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional costs. You can purchase a warranty extension that increases your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
