• 

  Graphics cards

  Accelerate NAS video processing and empower GPGPU tasks. GPUs can also be passed-through to virtual machines.

• 

  QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cards

  Add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.

  Learn More: QM2, Qtier

• 

  10GbE/ 40GbE adapters

  Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration.

  Learn More: 10GbE NAS solutions

• 

  Wireless network cards

  Use the WirelessAP Station with the QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless network card to turn the NAS into a dedicated wireless base station. The NAS network is directly shared via the wireless network card, allowing more devices to enjoy wireless Internet access.

Obtain performance benefits from M.2 SSD caching

In addition to enabling high-performance 2.5 SSD to enable the cache function, the TVS-472XT has two built-in M.2 SSD slots dedicated ports, allowing you to install a lightweight 2280-size PCIe (Gen 3 x2, 2 GB/s) NVMe SSD (optional) purchase).

Improve random data access speeds with an SSD cache
SSD caches accelerate IOPS performance and reduce latency for storage volumes. They are perfect for IOPS-demanding applications (including databases and virtualization) the system can be significantly more efficient.

Maximize the value of SSDs with Qtier Technology
Qtier™ Technology empowers the TVS-472XT with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency by automatically moving data between M.2 SSDs, 2.5-inch SSDs, and 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.

Learn More: SSD cache, Qtier

Allocate more OP reserved space for SSD flexibility, higher performance and more stable

With SSD prices continuing to become more affordable, and even small offices or small and medium-sized businesses can be easily configured to make NAS applications faster and smoother.From QTS 4.3.5 you can benefit from software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP) that enables you to allocate additional OP space (from 1% to 60%) to optimize random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TVS-472XT, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs.

Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment

Common Fibre Channel SAN (Storage Area Networks) devices are often expensive. Now you have more budge-friendly options to easily add your NAS to a SAN environment. Once a Marvell®, ATTO® or QNAP Fibre Channel card has been installed in the TVS-472XT, you can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app, and leverage the many benefits from QNAP NAS including snapshot protection, Qtier™ tiering storage, SSD cache acceleration and more. In addition, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of security for your data.

Flexibly manage virtual and physical networks

The Network & Virtual Switch app manages physical network interfaces (network terface cards and Thunderbolt™ transport ports) and virtual adapters (virtual machines and containers) to communicate with each other providing a visualized topology that clearly presents the connections of physical and virtual networks. The flexible manageability enables you to reorganize physical and virtual network connections with greater ease, so you can allocate adequate network resources to the TVS-472XT, virtual machines and containers whenever needed.

Professional audio and video studios love to use

Collaboration workstation for Mac and Windows

The TVS-472XT is the perfect match for Thunderbolt™-equipped Mac® (including the M1 chip models) users – especially for photographers, filmmakers, and graphic designers who require 4K media storage, instant sharing and have bandwidth-intensive workflows. Up to 2 Thunderbolt™ devices can be connected to the TVS-472XT to process real-time photo and audio editing simultaneously without impacting system performance. As Final Cut Pro® X 10.3 (and later) supports file sharing via SMB, Windows® users and other devices utilizing Thunderbolt™ 3, 10GbE or GbE connections can join the editing workflow more efficiently.

The best storage partner for the 10GbE-equipped iMac Pro

The new 1818 iMac Pro® is the first Mac® computer that includes a 10Gb Ethernet port, marking a milestone in the growing mainstream demands for 10GbE connectivity. As the TVS-472XT comes with both 10GbE and Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, it provides an exceptional storage base for iMac Pro® users.  Flexibility to choose between Thunderbolt™ 3 and 10GbE connections to suit their application and device needs.

Create a seamless 10GbE network environment for both Mac and Windows users

QNAP offers a range of affordable solutions to help you upgrade your network environment and embrace 10GbE high speed. No matter if your team members use Mac® or Windows® computers, they can enjoy a high-speed and simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing and multimedia).