Qnap Tower | TVS-h1688X | (12 + 4 Bay)
Enhanced Performance with TVS-h1688X
The is a high-performance 16-bay NAS designed for demanding workloads. It features a powerful Intel Xeon W processor, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity (with optional expansion cards), 10GbE and 2.5GbE networking, and a ZFS-based operating system.The TVS-h1688X is ideal for high-speed media collaboration, virtual machine applications, and demanding business tasks.
Key Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor (3.3 GHz, burst up to 4.7 GHz)
- Memory: 32GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM RAM
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Storage: 16 bays (12 x 3.5″ SATA, 4 x 2.5″ SATA)
- Networking: 1 x 2-port 10GbE network adapter, 2 x 2.5GbE network ports
Specification
Qnap Tower TVS-h1688X
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor, up to 4.7 GHz |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics P630 |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes |
| Encryption Engine | Yes(AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Yes |
| System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4
For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
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| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
The system is shipped without HDD.
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| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Yes |
| GPU pass-through | Yes |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 4 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via an adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G) |
| 25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Yes
Only the 2.5GbE port
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| Jumbo Frame | Yes |
| Thunderbolt Port | Optional via the QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter
Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
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| PCIe Slot | 3 Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x8 Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen3 x4 *Slot 1 is preinstalled with a 2-port 10GbE network adapter.
Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1:260 x 111.15 x 37.52 mm / 10.25 x 4.38 x 1.48 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 2:150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 3:150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| Audio Input | – (No longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Audio Output | – (The line out jack and speaker are no longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1~16, M.2 SSD 1~2 |
| LCD Display/ Button | Yes |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Qnap Tower TVS-h1688X Dimensions (HxWxD) |
294.3 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm
Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model)
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| Weight (Net) | 14.49 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 15.89 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 550W PSU, 100~240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 91.26 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 108.67 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
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| Fan | System fan: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Yes |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory | 10000 |







