6-Bay Ryzen Embedded Tower NAS
QNAP TS-673A-8G Expandable NAS
A six-bay tower NAS with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B four-core processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and two PCIe Gen 3 slots.
Flexible six-bay storage for virtualisation and expansion
The QNAP TS-673A-8G combines six SATA bays with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and two PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots. It supports virtual machines, containerised applications, SSD caching, Qtier and a choice between QTS and QuTS hero for adaptable business storage.
Key features and benefits
Ryzen Embedded platform
The four-core, eight-thread V1500B processor supports storage, virtualisation and multitasking workloads.
Dual M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots support compatible NVMe SSDs for caching and Qtier.
Two PCIe Gen 3 slots
Compatible network, storage, USB, wireless, Fibre Channel or graphics cards can extend system functions.
Dual 2.5GbE connectivity
Two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports support multi-gigabit access and port trunking.
QTS and QuTS hero
Users can choose QTS or switch to the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system.
Virtualisation support
The stated feature set includes virtual machines, containerised applications and GPU pass-through with compatible hardware.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Six-bay business storage
- Virtual machines and containerised applications
- SSD caching and Qtier
- Teams planning 5GbE or 10GbE upgrades
- Users choosing between QTS and QuTS hero
Consider another model if you need
- You need 10GbE built in
- You require integrated graphics or HDMI without an adapter
- You require more than six drive bays
Key specifications
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz
- System memory
- 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 × 8 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 64 GB (2 × 32 GB)
- Drive bays
- 6 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- Expansion
- 2 × PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots
- Dimensions
- 180.2 × 264.3 × 279.6 mm
- Power supply
- 250W, 100–240V AC
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 |
| Graphic Processors | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| System Memory | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM 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 | 6 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported The following are not hot-swappable: M.2 SSDs, SSD cache drives, SSDs using PCIe expansion slots. |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots The M.2 SSD is not included as standard. M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink on the M.2 SSD. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2000 |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2(2.5G/1G/100M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1~Slot 2:200 x 111.15 x 18.76 mm / 7.87 x 4.38 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps |
| HDMI™ Output | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-6, M.2 SSD 1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 180.2 × 264.3 × 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) | 6.4 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 7.3 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 AC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 21.891 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 45.898 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 92mm CPU fan: 1 x 60mm |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-673A-8G
What is the QNAP TS-673A-8G?
It is a six-bay tower NAS with an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and two PCIe slots.
Which processor does the TS-673A-8G use?
The TS-673A-8G uses an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B four-core, eight-thread 2.2 GHz processor.
How much memory is included with the TS-673A-8G?
The TS-673A-8G includes 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports a stated maximum of 64 GB.
How many drive bays does the TS-673A-8G have?
It has six 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drive bays.
Which drive types are supported by the TS-673A-8G?
It supports 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Which network ports are built into the TS-673A-8G?
It includes two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports; 5GbE and 10GbE can be added through a compatible PCIe adapter.
What expansion options does the TS-673A-8G provide?
It provides two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots and two PCIe Gen 3 x4 expansion slots.
What form factor is the TS-673A-8G?
It is a desktop tower NAS.
What are the dimensions of the TS-673A-8G?
Its stated dimensions are 180.2 × 264.3 × 279.6 mm, excluding the foot pads.
Can the TS-673A-8G run QuTS hero?
Yes. The TS-673A-8G supports QTS and can switch to the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system.
Important information
The NAS is sold without disks.
M.2 SSDs are not included; a heatsink is recommended for M.2 operation.
M.2 SSDs, cache drives and SSDs installed through PCIe are not hot-swappable.
The stated 45.898 W operating figure was tested with drives fully populated.
