The TS-473 is powered by a high-performance & energy-efficient AMD R-Series CPU & provides two PCIe slots for greater functionality. You can install a QNAP QM2 expansion card to add M.2 SSD caching/10 Gb E connectivity; a compatible wireless card to use the TS-473 as a wireless access point; & an entry-level graphics card (for example: NVIDIA Ge Force GT1030) to boost system performance for 4K video performance. The TS-473 means that you can flexibly deploy a wide range of applications with a more affordable budget. Two PCIe Gen 3 x 4 slots support QM2 cards, 10 Gb E adapters, or wireless network cards. Supports the NVIDIA Ge Force GT1030 graphics card, allowing for 4K video transcoding & output. Dual M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s SSD slots allow for setting up caching or storage pools, improving file access efficiency. Qtier™ auto-tiering technology & SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency. Scalable storage supporting virtualization, containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, & disaster recovery. Snapshots fully record system status & data. If files are accidentally deleted or modified, you can quickly restore the data from a snapshot. Greater NAS potential with two PCIe slots The TS-473 features two PCIe (Gen 3 x 4) slots, allowing for installing single/dual-port 10 Gb E NICs to accelerate applications that demand higher bandwidth such as virtualization, media workflows, & backup/restoration tasks for an ever-growing amount of data; or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) expansion card for transferring large media files to & from USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage. You can also install QM2 cards, wireless network cards or an entry-level graphics card to extend NAS functionality. AMD R-Series quad-core CPU Equipped with a next-gen AMD R-Series RX-421ND quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU (Turbo Core up to 3.4 GHz) with up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM, the TS-473 enables lightning-fast multi-tasking with low power consumption for up to 2347 MB/s throughput with a 10 Gb E configuration. With a hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption engine, the TS-473 also provides unmatched encryption performance in its class (up to 2310 MB/s with AES 256-bit full NAS volume encryption) to boost system performance while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored on the NAS. Top-class hardware engineering The strong & feature-packed hardware bolsters overall system performance. Coupled with a flexible & expandable architecture, the TS-473 can fulfill diverse application needs. SSD caching & 10 Gb E 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 means that you can maximize both your storage capacity & performance. There are also QM2 cards that include 10 Gb E 10GBASE-T connectivity to provide SSD caching with high-speed network connectivity on a single card. SSD cache with Qtier™ optimization for around-the-clock acceleration The TS-473 features SSD caching, & also supports optional M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s SSDs (sold separately). Using an SSD cache boosts overall system performance, & is perfect for improving the overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as virtualization. QNAP’s Qtier™ technology also continuously optimizes storage efficiency by tiering files & data across M.2 SSD, 2.5-inch SSD, & high-capacity SATA drives based on access frequency. The new 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 SSD. Optimal computing power & 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 & supports 4K UHD transcoding to deliver an exceptional multimedia experience. You can also use the QNAP remote control (sold separately) or the Qremote mobile app to use the NAS as a home theater PC. Use your NAS as a wireless base station Install a compatible PCIe wireless network card (for example: QNAP QWA-AC2600) on the TS-473 & use with the Wireless AP Station app to use your NAS as a convenient wireless base station. Your mobile devices & PCs can directly connect to your NAS for easy access to its services & Internet connection. Upgrade your IT environment with QNAP's fast & affordable 10 Gb E Switch! QNAP 10 Gb E/NBASE-T™ unmanaged switches allow you to instantly upgrade your network environment at a cost-effective price. With a 10 Gb E network you can enjoy blazing-fast transfer speeds, empower bandwidth-demanding tasks like virtualization, & enable simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing & multimedia). QNAP also provide a 10 Gb E PCIe network expansion card for the TS-473 & Windows/ Linux PCs to take advantage of high-speed LAN environments. QTS – The intelligent, intuitive & creative NAS operating system With modularized multiple applications & functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, & much more, making your NAS experience easier, efficient, & more flexible! The built-in App Center with hundreds of install-on-demand apps realizes near-limitless NAS functionality. The new Qboost provides a NAS optimization tool that helps accelerate applications, recover system resources, & schedule applications. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms, & geography to bring you optimized cloud experiences & incorporates advanced features. Multiply your productivity The app-driven QTS operating system provides solutions for simplifying file backup, management, search, & more. With File Station you can view & manage your files not only from NAS but also from multiple storage devices; the OCR Converter means that you can extract text from images; Qfiling helps automate file organization, & Qsirch helps find files quickly. Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing & sync The TS-473 centrally stores data & various files, & supports SMB/CIFS, AFP & 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 & mobile devices. You can sync shared folders & team folders for group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects & collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station, including files from mobile devices & optical disc drives. File Station also means that you can mount a remote NAS, & transfer files between your NAS & public cloud services for greater convenience. NAS as a Multi-OS Platform Virtualization Station & Container Station provide comprehensive solutions for creating virtualized environments to improve business IT infrastructure, workflows, & productivity.
- Two PCIe Gen 3 x 4 slots support QM2 cards, 10 Gb E adapters, or wireless network cards
- Supports the NVIDIA Ge Force GT1030 graphics card, allowing for 4K video transcoding & output
- Dual M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s SSD slots allow for setting up caching or storage pools, improving file access efficiency
- Qtier™ auto-tiering technology & SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency
- Scalable storage supporting virtualization, containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, & disaster recovery
- Snapshots fully record system status & data. If files are accidentally deleted or modified, you can quickly restore the data from a snapshot