QNAP TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure

The QNAP TS-H973AX-8G-US is a nine-bay network attached storage enclosure designed for teams that want enterprise-class data protection in a compact footprint. It combines a 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, which can be expanded to 32 GB when workloads grow. Whether you are hosting virtual machines, running databases, or archiving media, the hardware foundation gives you the speed and headroom you need.

At the heart of the system is QuTS hero, a ZFS-based operating system that brings real-time SnapSync, inline data deduplication, and near-limitless snapshots to everyday workflows. You can roll back files in seconds, replicate data to a secondary NAS, and reduce storage use by eliminating duplicate blocks automatically. Administrators who have dealt with long restore times or complicated backup jobs will appreciate the straightforward snapshot schedule and the confidence it provides.

The hybrid drive layout suits both capacity and performance requirements. Five 3.5 inch SATA bays accept high-capacity hard drives for bulk storage, while two 2.5 inch U.2 NVMe or SATA bays and two additional 2.5 inch SATA bays make it easy to add SSD cache or a full flash tier. This flexibility lets you tailor the array for sequential media streaming, random database I/O, or a mix of both without swapping the entire chassis.

Network connectivity is ready for multi-gig environments out of the box. A built-in 10 GbE port handles high-bandwidth tasks such as 4K video editing directly over the network, and two 2.5 GbE ports support link aggregation or failover for everyday traffic. Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports add direct-attach storage or let you offload footage to portable drives without using a workstation.

This enclosure slots naturally into small and midsize businesses, creative studios, and branch offices that need reliable shared storage without a dedicated server room. Virtualization Station and Container Station allow you to launch VMs and Docker containers on the same hardware, so test labs and development teams can consolidate hardware and streamline workflows. Built-in AES-NI encryption protects data at rest with minimal CPU overhead, and the three-year limited hardware warranty offers additional peace of mind.

Whether you are centralizing company files, building a lab for Kubernetes containers, or servicing video editors who demand smooth playback, the TS-h973AX-8G-US delivers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and data integrity in one versatile enclosure.

• 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor with integrated AES-NI encryption
• QuTS hero operating system based on ZFS with SnapSync, inline deduplication, and near-limitless snapshots
• Nine-bay hybrid design with five 3.5 inch SATA drive bays and four 2.5 inch U.2 NVMe or SATA bays
• 8 GB DDR4 memory included, expandable to 32 GB for demanding workloads
• One 10 GbE and two 2.5 GbE network ports with link aggregation and failover support
• SSD cache acceleration and multi-level cache technology for faster random I/O
• RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD supported for flexible redundancy
• Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for high-speed external backup and peripheral expansion
• Virtualization Station and Container Station for running multiple virtual machines and containers
• Three-year limited hardware warranty from QNAP