4-bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS
QNAP TVS-472XT-i3-4G
A 4-bay NAS whose model/SKU and specification identify an Intel Core i3 processor, with 4GB DDR4, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one 10GBASE-T port and two M.2 slots. The product title instead says Core i5.
Compact Thunderbolt and 10GbE storage with CPU details to confirm
The QNAP TVS-472XT-i3-4G is presented as a compact 4-bay NAS with 4GB DDR4 memory, Thunderbolt 3 and 10GBASE-T connectivity, M.2 NVMe capability and PCIe expansion. The model/SKU and detailed specification identify an Intel Core i3 processor, but the product title says Core i5, so the installed processor must be verified before publishing.
Key features and benefits
Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are listed for supported Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices.
Built-in 10GBASE-T
One multi-speed 10GBASE-T port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports are supplied.
M.2 NVMe capability
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots are listed for compatible NVMe SSDs.
PCIe expansion
Two PCIe Gen 3 slots are supplied, with slot 1 preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter.
4K HDMI output
HDMI 2.0 output up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz and real-time transcoding are listed.
CPU information needs confirmation
The title says Core i5, while the model/SKU and CPU specification say Core i3.
Who is the QNAP TVS-472XT-i3-4G best for?
A strong choice for
- Compact collaborative media storage
- Teams needing Thunderbolt 3 and 10GbE
- High-speed file sharing
- 4K playback and real-time transcoding
- Buyers wanting M.2 and PCIe options
Consider another model if you need
- A purchase before confirming the CPU conflict
- More than 4 internal drive bays
- Third-party Thunderbolt external storage support
- M.2 SSD hot swapping
- Memory requirements above 64GB
Key specifications
- Processor
- SOURCE CONFLICT — product title: Intel Core i5; model/SKU and CPU field: Intel Core i3 processor
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Memory
- 4GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 × 4GB); maximum 64GB (2 × 32GB)
- Drive bays
- 4 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA hard drives; 2.5-inch SATA hard drives; 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
- Hot-swap note
- Main drive bays are marked hot-swappable; M.2 SSD hot swapping is not supported
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2; compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above
- Networking
- 2 × Gigabit Ethernet; 1 × 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
- Thunderbolt
- 2 × Thunderbolt 3; third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported
- PCIe
- PCIe Gen 3 x16 and PCIe Gen 3 x4; slot 1 preinstalled with Thunderbolt 3 adapter
- USB
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1; 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.0, up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz
- Dimensions
- 180.2 × 199.3 × 279.6 mm
- Net weight
- 7.07 kg
- Standard warranty
- 2 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
View all supplied technical specifications
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3 Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 4 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported (Not supported M.2 SSD) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| Thunderbolt Port | 2 (Thunderbolt™ 3) Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported. |
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x16 (CPU) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (PCH) Slot 1 is preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1~Slot 2:210 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 8.26 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| IR Sensor | Supported (QNAP RM-IR004 & MCE) |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Supported |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 180.2 × 199.3 × 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) | 7.07 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 7.07 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 |
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 24.14 |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 37.32 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | System fan: 1 x 120mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Standard Warranty | 2 |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 700 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TVS-472XT-i3-4G
Which processor does the QNAP TVS-472XT-i3-4G use?
The supplied sources conflict. The product title says Intel Core i5, while the model/SKU and detailed CPU specification say Intel Core i3. Confirm the installed processor before publishing.
How much memory is installed?
The source lists 4GB DDR4 installed as one 4GB module, with a maximum of 64GB.
Which drives are listed as compatible?
The supplied specification lists 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Are M.2 SSDs hot-swappable?
No. The supplied specification says M.2 SSD hot swapping is not supported.
Can third-party Thunderbolt external storage be used?
No. The supplied source states that third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
What networking is built in?
One 10GBASE-T port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports are listed.
What is the warranty period?
The source gives the value 2 without a unit, so the warranty duration cannot be confirmed.
