Qnap Tower | TVS-872XT | (8 bay)

Enhanced Performance with TVS-872XT

The QNAP TVS-872XT is a high-performance desktop NAS designed for demanding workloads and creative professionals. It is powered by an Intel Core i3-8100T quad-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM, delivering solid performance for various applications. The TVS-872XT offers abundant I/O capabilities with a 10GbE network port, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and two PCIe slots for expanding application potential, supporting various expansion cards like 5/10/25GbE network cards, QM2 cards, and graphics cards. With its 8-bay storage capacity and support for M.2 NVMe SSDs, the TVS-872XT provides optimized performance and bandwidth for bandwidth-demanding tasks. The TVS-872XT is a versatile and reliable NAS solution for file sharing, backup/restore, virtualization, multimedia applications, and creative workflows.

Key Specifications:

  • CPU: Intel Core i3-8100T Quad-Core Processor
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM (Expandable to 64GB)
  • Networking: 1x 10GbE RJ-45 Port, 2x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Storage: 8-Bay NAS with Hot-Swappable HDD/SSD Bays
  • Expansion: 1x PCIe Gen 3 x16 Slot, 1x PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot
  • Form Factor: Desktop
SKU TVS-872XT Category

TVS-872XT

CPU Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
CPU Architecture 64-bit x86
Graphic Processors Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Floating Point Unit
Encryption Engine  (AES-NI)
Hardware-accelerated Transcoding
System Memory 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB)
Maximum Memory 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB)
Memory Slot 2 x SODIMM DDR4
Flash Memory 5GB (Dual boot OS protection)
Drive Bay 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
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 drives
Hot-swappable
M.2 Slot 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots
SSD Cache Acceleration Support
GPU pass-through
Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) 2
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Jumbo Frame
Thunderbolt Port 2 (Thunderbolt™ 3)

Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
PCIe Slot 2
Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x16 (CPU)
Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (PCH)

Slot 1 is preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter
Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1~Slot 2:210 x 131.15 x 18.76 mm / 8.26 x 5.16 x 0.74 inches.
Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
IR Sensor  (QNAP RM-IR004 & MCE)
HDMI™ Output 1, HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
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 HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port
LCD Display/ Button
Buttons Power, Reset, USB Copy
Dimensions (HxWxD) 180.2 × 329.3 × 279.6 mm

Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model)
Weight (Net) 9.14 kg
Weight (Gross) 9.14 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 250W, 100-240V
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode 41.47 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical 65.03 W

Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
Fan System fan: 2 x 120mm, 12VDC
CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan
System Warning Buzzer
Kensington Security Slot
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory 3500