6-bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS
QNAP TVS-672XT-I3-8G
A 6-bay NAS supplied with an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one 10GBASE-T port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports and two M.2 slots.
High-bandwidth Thunderbolt and 10GbE storage for creative teams
The QNAP TVS-672XT-I3-8G is a 6-bay NAS configured with an Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB DDR4 memory. The supplied content positions it for collaborative media editing, high-speed file sharing, virtualisation and 4K workflows through built-in Thunderbolt 3, 10GBASE-T, M.2 NVMe capability and PCIe expansion.
Key features and benefits
Thunderbolt 3 collaboration
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are supplied for supported Windows and Mac host connections and USB storage devices.
Built-in 10GBASE-T
One multi-speed 10GBASE-T port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports are listed.
M.2 NVMe capability
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots are supplied for compatible NVMe SSDs.
PCIe expansion
Two PCIe Gen 3 slots are listed; slot 1 is preinstalled with the Thunderbolt 3 adapter.
4K HDMI output
HDMI 2.0 output up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz and real-time transcoding are supplied.
Snapshot protection
The supplied overview states that snapshots record system status and data to help protect against accidental deletion and malware.
Who is the QNAP TVS-672XT-I3-8G best for?
A strong choice for
- Collaborative media-editing storage
- Teams needing built-in Thunderbolt 3
- High-speed file sharing over 10GbE
- Virtualisation workloads
- 4K playback and real-time transcoding
- Buyers planning M.2 or PCIe expansion
Consider another model if you need
- More than 6 internal drive bays
- Third-party Thunderbolt external storage support
- M.2 SSD hot swapping
- Memory requirements above 64GB
- A rackmount chassis
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 processor; exact processor model not stated
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Memory
- 8GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 4GB); maximum 64GB (2 × 32GB)
- Drive bays
- 6 × 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 × 264.3 × 279.6 mm
- Net weight
- 7.89 kg
- Standard warranty
- 2 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
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| 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 | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 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 | 6 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 111.15 x 18.76 mm / 8.26 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 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) |
| Audio Input | - (No longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Audio Output | - (The line out jack and speaker are no longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-6, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Supported |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB 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) | 7.89 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 7.89 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 | 26.52 |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 45.6 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 92mm, 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 | 2500 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TVS-672XT-I3-8G
What is the QNAP TVS-672XT-I3-8G?
It is a 6-bay NAS supplied with an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and one 10GBASE-T port.
Does the source state the exact Core i3 model?
No. The supplied specification identifies an Intel Core i3 processor but does not provide the exact model number.
How much memory is installed?
The source lists 8GB DDR4 installed as two 4GB modules, with a maximum of 64GB.
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 devices be connected?
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.
