8-bay Thunderbolt 4 QuTS hero NAS
QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G
An 8-bay QuTS hero NAS for collaborative creative workflows, supplied with a 16-core Intel Core i9 processor, 64GB DDR4 memory, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and dual 2.5GbE connectivity.
Thunderbolt-connected storage for demanding creative teams
The QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G combines ZFS-based QuTS hero storage with direct Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, built-in graphics and PCIe Gen 4 expansion. Based on the supplied information, it is designed to organise collaborative video workflows, accelerate video transcoding and provide expandable high-speed storage for creative work.
Key features and benefits
Direct Thunderbolt 4 access
Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports are supplied for direct host connections.
16-core Intel processing
The supplied Intel Core i9 processor provides 16 cores and 24 threads.
Video workflow acceleration
Intel UHD Graphics 770 and hardware-accelerated transcoding are included in the supplied specification.
ZFS data protection
The supplied overview identifies Self-Healing functionality for detecting and correcting corrupted data.
High-speed network expansion
Two 2.5GbE ports are built in, with 25/10GbE expansion described via a PCIe network card.
NVMe storage options
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots support the supplied SSD caching and storage-volume use cases.
Who is the QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G best for?
A strong choice for
- Creative teams collaborating on large video projects
- Mac-based workflows meeting the supplied macOS 13.5 or later requirement
- Teams that need direct Thunderbolt 4 host connections
- Businesses needing 8 internal SATA drive bays
- Workflows that may benefit from PCIe network expansion
Consider another model if you need
- More than 8 internal drive bays
- A rackmount enclosure
- Third-party Thunderbolt external storage support
- Memory beyond the supplied 64GB maximum
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core i9 16-core (8P+8E) / 24-thread processor
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Memory
- 64GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 32GB); maximum 64GB
- Drive bays
- 8 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA hard drives; 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4; compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE; 5/10GbE optional via PCIe expansion card
- Thunderbolt
- 2 × Thunderbolt 4
- PCIe
- 2 slots: PCIe Gen 4 x16 and PCIe Gen 4 x4; slot 2 preinstalled with Thunderbolt 4 AIC
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 1.4b, up to 4096 × 2160 at 30Hz
- Dimensions
- 180.2 × 329.3 × 279.6 mm
- Net weight
- 7.34 kg
Full technical specifications
View all supplied technical specifications
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i9 16-core (8P+8E) /24-thread Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 770 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 64 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 8 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 solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported (Not supported M.2 SSD) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| 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 PCIe expansion card |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via PCIe expansion card Optional via PCIe expansion card |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| Thunderbolt Port | 2 (Thunderbolt™ 4) 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 4 x16 Slot 2: PCIe Gen 4 x4 *Slot 2 is preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 4 AIC. Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1~Slot 2:185 x 131.15 x 18.76 mm / 7.28 x 5.16 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 | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Supported |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 180.2 × 329.3 × 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) | 7.34 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 8.99 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 | 350W (PWR-PSU-350W-DT01), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 62.668 |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 104.35 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 120mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 1 x 60mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 3500 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G
What is the QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G?
It is an 8-bay QuTS hero NAS supplied with an Intel Core i9 16-core processor, 64GB DDR4 memory and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
How much memory is installed?
The supplied specification lists 64GB SODIMM DDR4 as two 32GB modules, which is also the stated maximum memory.
What drives are supported in the main bays?
The supplied compatibility list includes 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Does it include Thunderbolt 4?
Yes. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports are listed, and PCIe slot 2 is preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 4 add-in card.
Can third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices be used?
No. The supplied specification says third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
What macOS version is required?
The supplied product information lists macOS 13.5 or later as the system requirement.
What network connectivity is built in?
The supplied specification lists two 2.5GbE ports; faster 5/10GbE options are listed as optional through PCIe expansion.
