QNAP - 16-bay enterprise NAS with Intel Core Ultra9 and 32 GB RAM - TVS-AIh1688ATX-U9-32G

QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U9-32G – AI-Optimized 16-Bay QuTS hero Enterprise-Class NAS

The QNAP TVS-AIh1688ATX-U9-32G is a high-performance 16-bay NAS designed for businesses, creative professionals, and AI applications. Equipped with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor featuring 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores), 32 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM, the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), this NAS delivers top-tier performance for virtualization, artificial intelligence, data analysis, and business-critical storage solutions.

Maximum Performance for Modern Workloads
The Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor achieves clock speeds of up to 5.6 GHz and combines powerful CPU cores with integrated Intel® Graphics and a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration. The standard 32 GB DDR5 ECC RAM can be expanded to up to 192 GB and ensures maximum stability for demanding applications.

Ideal for:
- Virtualization (VMware®, Hyper-V®, Proxmox)
- AI and machine learning applications
- Container platforms
- Media production and 4K/8K workflows
- Databases
- File and backup servers

Hybrid storage with SATA and U.2 NVMe
The TVS-AIh1688ATX combines high storage capacity with ultra-fast flash performance:
- 12 × 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
- 4 × U.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD slots
- Hot-swap support
- SSD cache and Qtier support
The combination of HDDs and NVMe SSDs enables maximum speed while providing large storage capacity.

QuTS hero with ZFS – Maximum Data Security
The pre-installed QuTS hero operating system is based on the proven ZFS file system and offers comprehensive features to protect business-critical data.
Benefits include:
- Inline deduplication
- Data compression
- Snapshots for ransomware protection
- End-to-end data integrity
- Self-healing data blocks
- WORM support
- Efficient storage management
This makes the NAS ideal for mission-critical storage environments.

Modern Connectivity and Maximum Expandability
The TVS-AIh1688ATX offers numerous high-speed interfaces:
- 2 × 10GBASE-T Ethernet
- 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- 2 × USB4
- 3 × PCIe Gen4 expansion slots

The following, among other things, can be added via PCIe:
- 25GbE or 100GbE network cards
- Fibre Channel adapters
- Thunderbolt expansions
- QM2 cards for additional SSDs or network connections
This allows the system to scale flexibly with your business’s needs.

AI Support via Intel® NPU
The integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) accelerates AI-powered applications and is ideal for:
- Image recognition
- Video analysis
- Face recognition
- Intelligent surveillance
- AI-powered data analysis
When combined with QNAP AI applications, it creates a powerful platform for modern enterprise solutions.

Technical Details:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 with 20 cores (8P + 16E)
- Up to 5.6 GHz turbo frequency
- Intel® Graphics and integrated NPU for AI acceleration
- 32 GB DDR5 ECC RAM, expandable to 192 GB
- 12 × 3.5“/2.5” SATA drive bays
- 4 × U.2 2.5" NVMe Gen4 SSD slots
- QuTS hero with ZFS file system
- 2 × USB4 Type-C, 3 × USB3.2 Type-A, 2 × USB3.2 Type-C
- 2 × 10GbE and 2 × 2.5GbE network ports
- 3 × PCIe Gen4 slots
- 750-watt power supply
- 5-year warranty