QNAP TS-h973AX-32G

Name: QNAP TS-h973AX-32G
Brand: QNAP
SKU: 880849
Price: 1703 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.1 (6 reviews)

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Key specs

	Number of hard drive slots	9
	Suitable for hard drive size	2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD
	Internal RAM	32 GB
	Processor cores	Quad-Core (4)
	Built-in hard drive

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Pros and cons

According to our NAS expert

The QNAP has a 32GB RAM, so you can easily run virtual machines and use demanding software.
Insert drives in different configurations in this rackmount NAS, so you can make backups of important data.
With the LACP link aggregation, you can combine network cables for a higher throughput speed.
This NAS doesn't include hard drives, view our accessories for a complete package.
The speed of the file transfer depends on your WiFi network, so make sure the network and router work well.

Description

Run virtual machines with the QNAP TS-h973AX-32G. With a 32GB RAM, this NAS is suitable for use as a VMware workstation. That way, you can try demanding software without installing programs on your PC or on the PC of of another user. Connect the NAS to the network system of your company or home office and get started right away. With room for 9 hard drives, you can save up to 162TB of data. That way, you can access your files from all your appliances, no matter if it's your PC, mobile phone, or another device. Thanks to the Quad-Core processor, you can smoothly stream media files. With LACP link aggregation, you can create a network connection via multiple physical ports. Thanks to this, all users benefit from a higher combined network speed.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
Power cable
Power adapter
Network cable
Flathead screws for 2.5 and 3.5-inch HDD
Drive tray keys (2x)

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Great NAS, but I would have preferred to see the slots made

Quiet, but the previous one was quieter
Easy installation.
Easily switch from previous Qnap NAS.
Price, was more expensive than the previous one.

My old Qnap suddenly broke down after 7 years of loyal service. Fortunately, I was able to order it quickly and it was delivered quickly. Thanks to a tip from a review on this site, I was able to quickly install this NAS. So I didn't have a backup. So it was exciting to see whether the hard drives of the old NAS would work. That was no problem. Install the app and go with that banana. Be careful not to format the HDs! The slots are made of plastic. I'm not a fan of that. I could not lock the 4th lock. This NAS makes a little more noise than my old one, but that doesn't bother me.

Review by:
Jos
Date:
18 September 2023
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Review is 6,4 out of 10.

fast nose

quiet
small
And processor better than the celerons of other nas devices
software is buggy, a menu option for sharing just disappeared. that's what you have a nas for. qnmap is still looking

It's nice, quiet and handy, but make sure you first enable the advanced folder rights during the installation, afterwards things can go wrong with the rights for your users. ok had to reset and start over

Review by:
Fm
Date:
12 March 2023
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Review is 8,0 out of 10.

An extra workhorse for my LAN stable!

whisper-quiet
good and expandable hardware
the QTS sw does everything I want/expected
price

The TS473A isn't cheap (over €800), but I'm quite happy with this NAS.

The CPU and 8GB of RAM ensure this NAS isn't cramped for digital storage.

The QTS5.x software works perfectly.

The plastic brackets are fragile, but so are your HDDs, and how often do you have to (re)assemble them? And there are various expansion options for the internal hardware, the HDDs, and the storage modules.

What was important to me... this NAS has a whisper-quiet fan, so you can easily use it indoors.

And yes, the QTS storage isn't perfect, but neither is the Synology storage.

And my preferred server (OES/Netware from Novell) no longer exists.

And regarding TrueNAS, I don't have enough knowledge/experience. All in all: It's worth the money, and I would buy it again today.

Review by:
LittleBit
Date:
13 January 2026
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With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your NAS for the next 4 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.

During the entire term, we'll refund you up to the original purchase price.
Receive CoolblueCredit worth the purchase price if a repair or replacement isn't possible
No deductible or other additional charges
30-day return window

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	880849
	Manufacturer code	TS-h973AX-32G
	Brand	QNAP
	Warranty	3 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Memory properties

Memory properties
	Built-in hard drive
	Number of hard drive slots	9
	Suitable for hard drive size	2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD
	RAID	Hot spare, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 10 + Spare, RAID 5, RAID 5 + Spare, RAID 6, RAID 6 + Spare
	Internal RAM	32 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	Expandable memory
	Maximum internal memory	64 GB
	Memory type	SO-DIMM DDR4

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Connection type	Wired
	LACP Link aggregation
	Thunderbolt connector
	Bluetooth
	Number of Ethernet ports	3
	Number of 10Gbps Ethernet ports	1
	Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports	2
	Number of 1Gb/s Ethernet ports	0

Functions

Functions
	NAS functions	Backup server, Database server, Download server, FTP server, Mail server, Media server, Photo server, Print server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server, iTunes server
	NAS application center
	Maximum number of shared folders	512
	Maximum number of local users`	4096
	Plex support
	Type of Plex support	4K (Ultra HD) (2160p), Full HD (1080p), HD Ready (720p), SD (480p)
	Number of IP camera licenses included	8
	DLNA
	UPnP AV support
	FTP server
	On/off switch
	Automatic switch on/off
	Kensington lock
	Apple Time Machine support
	Chromecast support
	Suitable for IFTTT
	Recommended for use	Making a backup, Media streaming, Personal cloud

Processor properties

Processor properties
	Processor brand	AMD
	Processor family	Ryzen 3
	Processor cores	Quad-Core (4)
	Clock speed	2,2 GHz

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	22,4 cm
	Width	22,5 cm
	Height	18,3 cm
	Type NAS	Upright
	Color	Black
	Weight	5,12 kg

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