8th Gen Intel Core™ processors. Built-in Mellanox Connect X-4 Lx 10 Gb E Controller. i SER supported. Designed for diversified business IT environments, the TVS-1672XU-RP features an 8th generation Intel Core™ processor, Mellanox Connect X-4 Lx 10 Gb E controller, & PCIe expansion for 25 Gb E / 40 Gb E connectivity to boost intensive large file sharing, heavily-loaded backups, or virtualization applications. PCIe expandability also allows for installing graphics cards to empower AI workflows & video transcoding, & the 4K HDMI 2.0 output can display surveillance videos on a monitor or TV to improve surveillance management. The TVS-1672XU-RP also features a redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime. 8th Gen Intel Core™ processors with more cores & power, & up to 64 GB RAM The TVS-1672XU-RP features an 8th Gen Intel Core™ i 3-8100 quad-core 3.6 GHz processor & up to 64 GB DDR4 memory, delivering higher performance to help you accomplish more tasks efficiently. It provides four Gigabit & two 10 Gb E SFP+ LAN ports, supports SATA 6 Gb/s drives, & features AES-NI encryption for delivering high performance while also maintaining the security of your data. Dual-channel memory delivers power-smart performance The TVS-1672XU-RP supports dual-channel DDR4 memory in four Long-DIMM slots. When using paired memory modules, the TVS-1672XU-RP can leverage the power of dual-channel architecture to boost performance. You also customize the memory configuration (supports up to 64 GB RAM) of the TVS-1672XU-RP for greater performance to tackle dynamically-changing workloads such as virtualization. Robust. Durable. Expandable. The TVS-1672XU-RP features high-quality hardware & expandable architecture, enabling optimum performance & flexibility to fulfill business needs in performance & application diversification. Dual 10 Gb E connectivity optimizes high-speed data transfer & VMware virtualization with i SER The TVS-1672XU-RP provides two 10 Gb E SFP+ ports that use the Mellanox Connect X-4 Lx Smart NIC controller. They support the i SCSI Extensions for RDMA (i SER) protocol, allowing data to bypass general network drivers, the socket layer, & to directly enter memory buffers of the ESXi server & storage to offload CPU workloads. When both the VMware server & the TVS-1672XU-RP support i SER, it can provide up to 60% increased random read/write performance & 50% decreased latency, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications. Recommended usage of PCIe slots The TVS-1672XU-RP provides multiple PCIe slots. To ensure that the SATA drives have sufficient bandwidth, it is recommended to only use low-end expansion cards, (such as a 1 Gb E NIC, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 card, or Wi-Fi adapter) with the PCIe Gen 2 slot (Slot 1) as this slot is connected to the PCH. For high-end expansion cards (including 10 Gb E/40 Gb E NICs, SAS cards, Mustang-200 acceleration card, & graphics cards), it is recommended to use PCIe Gen 3 slots (Slot 2, 3, 4) as these slots are connected to the CPU. Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion The TVS-1672XU-RP features 4 PCIe slots that allow for the usage of various expansion cards to expand application potential. Empower GPU-accelerated computing with graphics cards Graphics cards are optimized for graphical calculations & transformations. The TVS-1672XU-RP provides PCIe slots for installing an AMD Radeon™ or NVIDIA graphics card to boost data-intensive AI machine learning, while also providing benefits for imaging processing & virtual machine performance (via GPU passthrough). SSD caching & auto tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency By enabling Qtier™ auto-tiering on the TVS-1672XU-RP, organizations can just buy the amount of SSDs needed, & attain the highest value/performance & optimal storage efficiency for data storage & sharing. Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance & reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases & virtualization) & can significantly improve overall workflows. The TVS-1672XU-RP also supports write-only SSD caches to greatly boost write-intensive applications & also RAID 5/6 SSD caches for higher performance & caching space. Maximize the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology Qtier™ Technology empowers the TVS-1672XU-RP with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between 2.5-inch SSDs & high-capacity HDDs based on the data's access frequency. 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 SSDs. Attain enterprise-grade SSD performance levels from affordable consumer SSDs With SSD prices continuing to fall, even small businesses & home users can easily integrate cost-effective SSDs to boost their NAS performance. The TVS-1672XU-RP supports software-defined SSD extra over-provisioning (OP) that means that you can allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds & to extend SSD lifespan. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TVS-1672XU-RP, adjust the SSD OP, & potentially attain performance & endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs to enjoy faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, & optimized virtualization applications. Up to 128 monitoring channels in QVR Pro, 4K HDMI output, & real-time transcoding The TVS-1672XU-RP has an HDMI 2.0 port which supports 4K (3840 x 2160) 60 Hz output, allowing you to directly display surveillance videos & media files on a monitor or TV via HD Station. Featuring advanced Intel UHD Graphics 630, the TVS-1672XU-RP provides high-quality 4K (H.264) & 1080p video transcoding, & you can easily convert videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices Flexibly allocate physical & virtual network resources to simplify network deployment The Network & Virtual Switch application means that you can leverage limited physical network resources for unlimited virtual applications & centrally manage the entire network structure with a brilliantly-visualized network topology map. Flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical & virtual network connections with greater ease, so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TVS-1672XU-RP, virtual machines & containers whenever needed. The network deployment is greatly simplified while your network management efficiency is greatly enhanced. Complete backup planning The TVS-1672XU-RP provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with cost-efficiency & high productivity. Snapshots for Volume & LUN Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, & their block-level feature makes them a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The TVS-1672XU-RP supports up to 256 snapshots per volume/LUN, & up to 1, 024 snapshots per NAS. Hybrid Backup Sync Consolidates backup, restoration & synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote & cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage & disaster recovery plan. VM backup With high performance, potentially huge storage capacities, integrated virtualization solutions, & support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, the TVS-1672XU-RP is perfect for backing up virtual machines. Windows & Mac backup Use the license-free QNAP Net Bak Replicator utility to back up/restore files from Windows computers. Time Machine is fully supported for backing up Mac computers. Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing & sync The TVS-1672XU-RP centrally stores data & 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 TVS-1672XU-RP 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 to enhance 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. All-in-one server to host virtual machines & containers Virtualization Station & Container Station introduce a hybrid approach to virtualization. No matter your virtualization needs, you can count on QNAP for complete virtualization support. Complete control over system status & data security In open network environments, data on connected devices may be exposed in a potential hack. The TVS-1672XU-RP provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, 2-step verification, & more. Administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, & use the following tools to enhance security management. Flexible & economical storage expansion QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data & business growth.