16-Bay Ryzen Rackmount NAS
QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G Rackmount NAS
A 3U sixteen-bay rackmount NAS with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two PCIe Gen3 slots and redundant power supplies.
High-capacity rack storage with flexible network and PCIe expansion
The QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G combines sixteen SATA bays with dual 2.5GbE, PCIe expansion and redundant power for demanding shared storage, backup, virtual-machine and cloud-gateway workloads. It supports the stated choice of QTS or QuTS hero operating systems.
Key features and benefits
AMD Ryzen Embedded processing
The V1500B four-core/eight-thread processor supports the stated virtual-machine and resource-intensive workloads.
Sixteen SATA bays
Sixteen hot-swappable bays support the listed 3.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives.
Dual 2.5GbE
Two built-in 2.5GbE ports provide multi-gigabit connectivity and the stated port-trunking use case.
Two PCIe slots
Two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots support the listed network, storage, USB, wireless and Fibre Channel expansion options.
Redundant power
Two 550W power supplies support continuity-focused rack deployment.
QTS or QuTS hero
The platform supports the stated choice between QTS and QuTS hero.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- High-capacity shared storage
- Business backup and recovery
- Virtual-machine and container workloads
- Rack deployments needing redundant power
- Teams planning network or storage expansion
Consider another model if you need
- You need built-in 10GbE
- You need a smaller desktop NAS
- You require more than 64GB maximum memory
Key specifications
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, 4-core/8-thread, 2.2GHz
- Memory
- 16GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 × 16GB)
- Maximum memory
- 64GB (2 × 32GB)
- Drive bays
- 16 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE
- PCIe slots
- 2 × PCIe Gen3 x4
- USB
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C; 1 × Gen2 Type-A; 1 × Gen1 Type-A
- Power supply
- 2 × 550W
- Dimensions
- 131.3 × 432 × 370.9 mm
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 16 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x UDIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| M.2 Slot | Optional via a QNAP QM2 PCIe card |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2000 |
Software and system features
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
|---|---|
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a network adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported Only the 2.5GbE port |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 2 x PCIe Gen3 x4 With a riser card (two PCIe slots): slot 1:160 x 68.9x 18.76 mm / 6.3 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. slot 2:160 x 68.9x 39.08 mm / 6.3 x 2.71 x 1.54 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. Without a riser card (one PCIe slot): Slot 1:160 x 111.15 x 39.08 mm / 6.3 x 4.38 x 1.54 inches. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 x Type-A |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 1 x Type-A |
| HDMI™ Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-16, Status, LAN, USB, Power |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 131.3 × 432 × 370.9 mm Excludes ear hook and the protruding part of the Power Supply Unit. |
| Weight (Net) | 13.53 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 17.15 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 (x2), 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 7-3.5A |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 47.75 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 97.34 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-1673AU-RP-16G
What is the QNAP TS-1673AU-RP-16G?
It is a 3U sixteen-bay rackmount NAS with dual 2.5GbE, PCIe expansion and redundant power.
Which processor does it use?
It uses an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B four-core/eight-thread 2.2GHz processor.
How much memory is included?
It includes 16GB UDIMM DDR4 as one 16GB module.
What is the maximum memory?
The stated maximum is 64GB using two 32GB modules.
How many drive bays does it have?
It has sixteen 3.5-inch SATA bays and is shipped without hard drives.
Which drives are listed as compatible?
The listed compatibility includes 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Which network ports are built in?
It includes two 2.5GbE ports.
How many PCIe slots are provided?
It provides two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots.
Does the TS-1673AU-RP-16G have redundant power?
Yes. Two 550W power supplies are listed.
Which operating systems are highlighted?
The product information states support for QTS and QuTS hero.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
M.2 storage is optional through a compatible QNAP QM2 PCIe card.
Hardware-accelerated transcoding and HDMI output require a compatible PCIe graphics card.
