12+4-bay QuTS hero NAS
QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
A 12+4-bay QuTS hero NAS supplied with an Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor, 32GB ECC DDR4 memory, four 2.5GbE ports, two 10GBASE-T ports and three PCIe slots.
High-capacity hybrid storage for demanding business workflows
The QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G combines twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four 2.5-inch SATA bays with an Intel Xeon W-1250 processor, ECC DDR4 memory and ZFS-based QuTS hero. The supplied content positions it for creative collaboration, file serving, virtualisation, backup and recovery, with built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE plus PCIe expansion.
Key features and benefits
12+4-bay hybrid layout
Twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four dedicated 2.5-inch SATA bays are supplied.
Intel Xeon processing
The Xeon W-1250 processor provides 6 cores, 12 threads and speed up to 4.7GHz.
ECC memory platform
The supplied configuration includes 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4, with a stated maximum of 128GB.
Multi-gigabit networking
Two 10GBASE-T and four 2.5GbE ports are listed in the supplied specification.
Flexible PCIe expansion
Three PCIe Gen 3 slots support the supplied expansion-card use cases.
Optional Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 connectivity is listed as optional through separately sold QXP-T32P PCIe adapters.
Who is the QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G best for?
A strong choice for
- High-capacity shared business storage
- Creative media collaboration
- Virtualisation and container workloads
- Large backup and recovery tasks
- Teams needing built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE
Consider another model if you need
- Thunderbolt ports included as standard
- A rackmount enclosure
- A system smaller than 12+4 drive bays
- Third-party Thunderbolt external storage support
- Memory requirements above 128GB
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core / 12-thread processor, up to 4.7GHz
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics P630
- Memory
- 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 × 16GB); maximum 128GB (4 × 32GB)
- Drive bays
- 12 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 × 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs; 2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA SSDs
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4; compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above
- Networking
- 4 × 2.5GbE; 2 × 10GBASE-T; 5GbE and 25GbE optional via adapter
- Thunderbolt
- Optional via QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter; adapter sold separately
- PCIe
- 3 slots: PCIe Gen 3 x8 + 2 × PCIe Gen 3 x4; slot 1 preinstalled with 2-port 10GbE adapter
- USB
- 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; 4 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 1.4b, up to 4096 × 2160 at 30Hz
- Dimensions
- 294.3 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm
- Net weight
- 14.49 kg
- Standard warranty
- 3 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
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| CPU | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor, up to 4.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics P630 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list, please |
| 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 2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported yes |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 4 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via an adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G) |
| 25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported Only the 2.5GbE port |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| Thunderbolt Port | Optional via the QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported. |
| PCIe Slot | 3 Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x8 Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen3 x4 *Slot 1 is preinstalled with a 2-port 10GbE network adapter. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1:260 x 111.15 x 37.52 mm / 10.25 x 4.38 x 1.48 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 2:150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 3:150 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 5.90 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 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| 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 | System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1~16, M.2 SSD 1~2 |
| LCD Display/ Button | Supported |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 294.3 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 14.49 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 15.89 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 | 550W PSU, 100~240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 91.26 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 108.67 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | System fan: 3 x 80mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 97mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Standard Warranty | 3 |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 10000 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G
What is the QNAP TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G?
It is a 12+4-bay QuTS hero NAS with an Intel Xeon W-1250 processor, 32GB ECC DDR4 memory, four 2.5GbE ports and two 10GBASE-T ports.
How are the drive bays arranged?
The supplied specification lists twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays and four 2.5-inch SATA bays.
How much memory does it support?
The source lists 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 installed and a maximum of 128GB across four slots.
Does it include Thunderbolt 3 ports?
No standard Thunderbolt ports are listed. Thunderbolt 3 is optional through separately sold QXP-T32P PCIe adapters.
Can third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices be used?
No. The supplied specification states that third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
What network ports are built in?
Four 2.5GbE ports and two 10GBASE-T ports are listed.
What is the warranty period?
The source provides the value 3 without a unit, so the warranty duration cannot be confirmed.
