The TS-473 features two PCIe (Gen3 x4) slots, allowing for installing single/dual-port 10GbE NICs to accelerate applications that demand higher bandwidth such as virtualization, media workflows, and backup/restoration tasks for an ever-growing amount of data; or a USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) expansion card for transferring large media files to and from USB storage. You can also install QM2 cards, wireless network cards or an entry-level graphics card to extend NAS functionality.
SSD caching and 10GbE connectivity
The TS-473 supports the innovative QM2 PCIe card that allows for adding up to two M.2 SSDs. You can configure SSD caching, or create a RAID 5 tiered storage along with the two M.2 SSDs in the NAS. As these M.2 SSDs will not occupy any 3.5-inch drive bays, the QM2 card allows you to maximize both your storage capacity and performance. There are also QM2 cards that include 10GbE 10GBASE-T connectivity to provide SSD caching with high-speed network connectivity on a single card.
Optimal computing power and 4K video playback with a graphics card
The TS-473 allows for installing a low-power graphics card (powered solely by the PCIe slot) to boost system performance. With a graphics card installed, the TS-473 also enables smoother video editing workflows and supports 4K UHD transcoding to deliver an exceptional multimedia experience.
Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and sync
The TS-473 centrally stores data and various files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Coupled with Qsync - a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe, high-capacity data center for file synchronization - any file uploaded to the TS-473 will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station, including files from mobile devices and optical disc drives. File Station also allows you to mount a remote NAS, and transfer files between your NAS and public cloud services for greater convenience.
Specifications
Summary
Product Description
QNAP TS-473-8G - NAS server
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 4 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
19.93 cm x 27.96 cm x 18.82 cm
Weight
4.84 kg ()
Processor
1 x AMD R-series Embedded RX-421ND 2.1 GHz (Quad-Core)
Storage Controller
RAID SATA 6Gb/s RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, 5 hot spare, 6 hot spare, 10 hot spare
Networking
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE
RAM
8 GB
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Storage Operating System
QNAP QTS 4.3.4
System Requirements
UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Detailed Specification
General
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
0 GB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 4 (max)
Width
19.93 cm
Depth
27.96 cm
Height
18.82 cm
Weight
4.84 kg ()
Processor / Memory
Processors Installed
1 x AMD R-series Embedded RX-421ND 2.1 GHz
Number of Cores
Quad-Core
Max Supported Qty
1
Max Turbo Speed
3.4 GHz
RAM
8 GB (installed) / 64 GB (supported) - DDR4
Flash Memory Installed
512 MB
Storage Controller
Type
RAID
Interface Type
SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, RAID 5 hot spare, RAID 6 hot spare, RAID 10 hot spare
Networking
Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, DDNS
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 2, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SSH
Network Services Compatibility
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), DHCP, DDNS, Microsoft CIFS, FTP, Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTP, HTTPS, Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
Features
NAT support, trunking, LDAP support, wake on LAN (WOL), Syslog support, E-mail alert, print server, IPv6 support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, download client, file sharing, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, SSH support, iTunes server, Jumbo Frames support, DHCP server, FTP server, SMS alert, BitTorrent Client, UPnP Media Server, bandwidth control, IPv4 support, surveillance station, teaming support, DLNA Media Server, Apple Time Machine compatible, DHCP client, e-mail notification, cloud backup, VPN Server, Virtual Switch Bonding (VSB), Apple AirPlay, event notification, push notification, Chromecast support, file station
Encryption Algorithm
SSL, TLS, FIPS 140-2, 256-bit AES, AES-NI
Compliant Standards
UPnP
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
4 (total) / 4 (free) x hot-swap - 2.5" / 3.5"
Expansion Slots
4 (total) / 2 (free) x DIMM 288-pin , 2 (total) / 2 (free) x M.2 , 2 (total) / 2 (free) x PCI Express 3.0 x4
Interfaces
4 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 4 x USB 3.0 - Type A
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
2 x network cable
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), wake on LAN, built-in cooling fan
Security Slot Type
Kensington security slot
Power
Power Device
Internal power supply
Installed Qty
1
Max Supported Qty
1
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Provided
250 Watt
Software / System Requirements
Storage Operating System
QNAP QTS 4.3.4
OS Required
UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10
