Dual-Node 20-Bay Rackmount NAS
QNAP GM-1001 Dual-Node NAS
A 3U rackmount system with two replaceable NAS nodes, ten drive bays per node, QuTS hero, 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, M.2 and U.2 storage interfaces and PCIe expansion.
Two independent NAS nodes in one space-saving chassis
The QNAP GM-1001 combines two replaceable NAS nodes in a single 3U chassis. Each node provides eight 3.5-inch bays, two 2.5-inch bays, M.2 and U.2 storage options, 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, PCIe expansion and the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system for demanding backup, virtualisation and shared-storage workloads.
Key features and benefits
Dual-node architecture
Two replaceable NAS nodes share one chassis for space-efficient independent storage deployment.
Ten bays per node
Each node provides eight 3.5-inch bays and two 2.5-inch bays.
10GbE and 2.5GbE
Each node includes the listed 2.5GbE ports, while 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC connectivity is also specified.
M.2 and U.2 options
M.2 NVMe slots and U.2-capable 2.5-inch bays support the listed high-speed SSD options.
QuTS hero
The ZFS-based operating system includes the stated deduplication, compression, snapshot and SnapSync functions.
PCIe expansion
Two PCIe Gen3 slots per node support further I/O expansion.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Two independent NAS workloads in one chassis
- Business backup and shared storage
- Virtualisation and low-latency applications
- High-speed 10GbE and 2.5GbE networks
- Rackmount deployments needing flexible SSD options
Consider another model if you need
- You require high-availability controller failover
- You need a single-node desktop NAS
- You need confirmed processor and installed-memory values before purchase
Key specifications
- Architecture
- Two replaceable NAS nodes
- Drive bays
- Per node: 8 × 3.5-inch + 2 × 2.5-inch
- Drive interfaces
- SATA; 2.5-inch bays also list U.2 Gen3 x4 SSD support
- M.2 slots
- Per node: 2 × M.2 2280 NVMe Gen3 x2
- Networking
- Per node: 2 × 2.5GbE; system lists 2 × 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC
- PCIe slots
- Per node: 2 × PCIe Gen3
- Maximum memory
- 128GB per node
- USB
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A per node
- Form factor
- 3U rackmount
- Dimensions
- 132.1 × 481.7 × 623.4 mm
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
|---|---|
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) per node |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR4 per node |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 8 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 2.5-inch per node The system is shipped without HDD/SSD. For the HDD/SSD compatibility list |
| 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 2.5-inch U.2 Gen3 x4 solid state drives |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe Gen3 x2 slots per node Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 10000 |
Software and system features
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
|---|---|
| Hot-swappable | Supported (Not supported M.2 SSD) |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 2 per node Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x4 (PCH) Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x8 (CPU) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 4 x Type-A per node |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Network, ports and switching
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 per node (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC (Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx EN) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD, SSD, Status, Power, Fan, Temperaure, Node ID |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, OLED |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 132.1 × 481.7 × 623.4 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 25.21 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 34.45 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 | 770W(x2), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 201.07 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 3 x 60mm, 12VDC per node |
Frequently asked questions about the GM-1001
What is the QNAP GM-1001?
It is a 3U dual-node NAS system with two replaceable storage nodes in one chassis.
How many drive bays does it have?
It provides ten bays per node: eight 3.5-inch bays and two 2.5-inch bays.
Is the GM-1001 shipped with drives?
No. The system is shipped without HDDs or SSDs.
Which operating system is highlighted?
The two nodes use the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system.
Which network connections are listed?
The specifications list two 2.5GbE ports per node and two 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC connections.
Does it have M.2 slots?
Yes. Each node has two M.2 2280 NVMe Gen3 x2 slots.
Does it support U.2 SSDs?
The 2.5-inch bays list 2.5-inch U.2 Gen3 x4 solid-state drives.
How many PCIe slots are provided?
Each node has two PCIe Gen3 slots.
Does the GM-1001 support High Availability?
No. The product information explicitly states that the GM-1000 series does not support High Availability.
What are its dimensions?
The stated dimensions are 132.1 × 481.7 × 623.4 mm.
Important information
The system is shipped without HDDs or SSDs.
The product information states that the GM-1000 series does not support High Availability.
