Cost-effective 10GbE-ready ZFS storage for virtualization and data-intensive enterprise applications
The 2U rackmount TS-h1886XU-RP provides twelve 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive-bays, six 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots, and features an Intel® Xeon® D processor with up to 128 GB DDR4 Error correcting Code (ECC) memory to realize server-grade performance with dependable reliability. The pre-installed dual-port 10GbE SFP+ network card not only empowers bandwidth-demanding applications but also supports RDMA/RoCE to improve performance and lower CPU usage. With the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h1886XU-RP ensures data integrity and supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, and real-time SnapSync. Whether for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, or efficient data backup and recovery applications, the TS-h1886XU-RP delivers a high-performance yet cost-effective NAS solution.
DDR4 ECC memory detects and corrects single-bit memory errors, demonstrating high reliability for crucial applications.
Two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC ports with RDMA boost large file sharing and intensive data transfer.
PCIe expandability allows for installing 10/25/40 adapters, QM2 cards, Fibre Channel cards, or graphics cards to increase application potential.
Supports storage for virtualization and can natively host independent virtual machines and containerized apps.
Cloud storage gateway integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services and enables local caching on the NAS for low-latency cloud data access.
Safeguard enterprise cloud data with a comprehensive backup solution for Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365®.
Available Models
TS-h1886XU-RP-D1622-32G
Intel® Xeon® D-1622 4 cores/8 threads 2.6 GHz processor (burst up to 3.2 GHz), 32 GB DDR4 ECC RAM (2 x 16 GB); redundant power supply
Intel® Xeon® D processor and up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory. Powerful and reliable
The TS-h1886XU-RP features an Intel® Xeon® D-1622 quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory (dual-channel module, four Long-DIMM slots, upgradable to 128 GB), and a redundant power supply to deliver a cost-efficient NAS solution with server-grade performance and the utmost reliability. By connecting multiple QNAP expansion enclosures, the storage capacity of the TS-h1886XU-RP can be easily expanded to satisfy fast-growing data and budget flexibility.
HDD + SSD hybrid structure to optimize storage performance and utilization
The TS-h1886XU-RP features outstanding hardware with an expandable architecture to satisfy business needs in various applications.
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Intel® Xeon® D processor
Intel® Xeon® D-1622 quad-core processor with multi-core computing power.
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DDR4 ECC memory
Supports four DDR4 dual-channel Long-DIMM memory modules for up to 128 GB RAM.
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6x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots
Supports SSD cache acceleration to boost IOPS performance.
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4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Ideal for service binding, port trunking, and MPIO configurations.
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2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speeds. Supports external hard drives or UPS.
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Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ network expansion card
Uses Broadcom® or NVIDIA® Mellanox SmartNIC controller and supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE and RoCEv2). Additionally, 10GbE bandwidth boosts virtualization, large file sharing, and data-intensive applications.
Note: Broadcom® SmartNIC for RDMA support is available in QuTS hero h4.5.2.
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3x PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots
Supports installing 10/25/40GbE network cards, QM2 cards, SAS expansion cards, graphics cards, and Fibre Channel cards for greater application potential (one slot comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter).
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550W power supply units
Redundant 550W power supplies ensure continuous system uptime.
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Smart cooling
Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds.
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Air ducts
Provides dedicated and centralized air flow to effectively disperse SSD heat.
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-h1886XU-RP
Dual 10GbE connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer and supports RDMA/RoCE
The TS-h1886XU-RP comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10GbE SFP+ Smart NIC (that uses the Broadcom NetXtreme®-E Series BCM57412, NVIDIA® Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx, or the same level SmartNIC) to improve bandwidth-demanding data center and virtualization applications and to support RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE and RoCEv2), allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, and directly enter the ESXi server and storage memory buffer. RoCE technology can improve NAS performance while lowering the CPU usage of applications that use Ethernet networks, ideal for low-latency and high-speed large data transfers. QNAP also offers numerous options of managed and unmanaged 10GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Note: Broadcom® SmartNIC for RDMA support is available in QuTS hero h4.5.2.
Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-h1886XU-RP features four PCIe Gen 3 slots (one slot pre-installed with a dual-port 10GbE expansion card) that allow for installing various cards to expand application potential.
Note: 2U rackmount NAS model uses low-profile graphics cards.
5GbE/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-h1886XU-RP to SAS 12Gb/s expansion units for up to petabytes of storage capacity. |  |
Graphics cardsSupports entry-level graphics cards that do not require additional power. Adding a graphics card can streamline video editing, transcoding, and enable GPU pass-through to virtual machines.
Note: When Virtualization Station uses the graphics card, the TS-h1886XU-RP will temporarily stop hardware transcoding acceleration for QuTS hero (or vice versa). |  |
5GbE/10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network cards
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks, such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration.
QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cards
Adds 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-h1886XU-RP to SAS 12Gb/s expansion units for up to petabytes of storage capacity.
Graphics cards
Supports entry-level graphics cards that do not require additional power. Adding a graphics card can streamline video editing, transcoding, and enable GPU pass-through to virtual machines.
Note: When Virtualization Station uses the graphics card, the TS-h1886XU-RP will temporarily stop hardware transcoding acceleration for QuTS hero (or vice versa).
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-h1886XU-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.
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction drives Big Data storage efficiency
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h1886XU-RP optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era.
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-h1886XU-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-h1886XU-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.
All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
You can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can 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, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.
License-free VMware® and Hyper-V backup appliance
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-h1886XU-RP 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. Hyper Data Protector also simultaneously backs up multiple VMs, providing you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.
Move business data to the cloud and enjoy low latency access to cloud-based data
The TS-h1886XU-RP perfectly integrates NAS with mainstream cloud services. By deploying cloud storage gateways and enabling local caching, organizations can seamlessly use the cloud for storage, backup, and data recovery with low-latency access. This greatly helps in realizing cost-effective, flexible and secure hybrid cloud applications.
Flexibly expand storage capacity by connecting to cloud storage. You can leverage QuTS hero apps to manage and edit your cloud files or multimedia files. HybridMount is ideal for file server online collaboration and file-level data analysis.
VJBOD Cloud supports streamlined NAS backup to object cloud storage. The block-based data transmission uploads random data and large files to the cloud in blocks, and only transmits block-based volume or LUN changes (such as addition, modification, or deletion). This is ideal for enterprise-level applications with large file transfer requirements, such as databases, VM volumes, and videos.
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.
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-RP, 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.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h1886XU-RP 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.
Switch operating systems to upgrade current storage
The TS-h1886XU-RP can also switch to using QTS – QNAP’s standard NAS operating system. This allows you to migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the more powerful TS-h1886XU-RP to upgrade your storage infrastructure.
Attention: QTS and QuTS hero use different file systems. You must remove all the drives from the TS-h1886XU-RP before switching from QuTS hero to QTS.
More productivity applications
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the TS-h1886XU-RP.
A security portal for checking weaknesses and receiving recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.
