4-Bay 10GbE Rackmount NAS
QNAP TS-432PXU-2G Diskless NAS
A diskless four-bay 1U rackmount NAS with an Alpine AL324 quad-core processor, 2 GB DDR4 memory, dual 10GbE SFP+, dual 2.5GbE and PCIe expansion.
Compact rack storage for high-speed sharing and backup
The QNAP TS-432PXU-2G is a diskless four-bay 1U NAS with dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 2.5GbE connectivity for shared file access, backup and synchronisation. Snapshots, HBS, Boxafe, cloud gateways, PCIe expansion and support for compatible QNAP expansion enclosures give small teams a practical route to protect data and scale beyond the internal bays.
Key features and benefits
Dual 10GbE SFP+
Two built-in 10GbE ports support high-bandwidth file sharing and backup.
Dual 2.5GbE ports
Two RJ45 connections provide flexible multi-gigabit access alongside SFP+.
Backup and synchronisation
HBS supports backup and synchronisation to NAS systems, servers and cloud storage.
Snapshot protection
Snapshots record system status and data to support recovery after deletion or malware incidents.
PCIe expansion
A compatible PCIe card can add network, SSD-caching or wireless connectivity.
Scalable storage
Compatible QNAP TR RAID enclosures and TL JBOD units can extend capacity.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Small-business rack storage
- Teams using 10GbE SFP+
- Backup and snapshot workflows
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 backup
- Deployments planning capacity expansion
Consider another model if you need
- You require redundant power supplies
- You need a short-depth rack chassis
- You require built-in M.2 slots
Key specifications
- Processor
- AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL324, 4-core, 1.7GHz
- System memory
- 2 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 × 2 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 16 GB (1 × 16 GB)
- Drive bays
- 4 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD
- Networking
- 2 × 10GbE SFP+; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- Expansion
- 1 × PCIe Gen 2 x2 slot
- USB
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Dimensions
- 43.3 × 430 × 479 mm
- Power supply
- 250W, 100–240V
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL324 64-bit ARM® Cortex-A57 4-core 1.7GHz processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit ARM |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported |
| System Memory | 2 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 2 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 1 x UDIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5" 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 |
| M.2 Slot | Optional via a PCIe adapter |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 700 |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Only the 2.5GbE port |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 1 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 2 x2 PCIe bandwidth limitations will restrict the NAS 10GbE performance. Card dimensions for PCIe slot:210 x 68.9x 18.76 mm / 8.27 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 4 |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, Storage expansion |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 43.3 × 430 × 479 mm Excludes ear hook and the protruding part of the Power Supply Unit. |
| Weight (Net) | 7.39 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 9.26 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 PSU, 100 - 240V |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 39.558 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 2 x 40mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-432PXU-2G
What is the QNAP TS-432PXU-2G?
The TS-432PXU-2G is a diskless four-bay 1U rackmount NAS with dual 10GbE SFP+, dual 2.5GbE and PCIe expansion.
Which processor does the TS-432PXU-2G use?
The TS-432PXU-2G uses an AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL324 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 four-core 1.7GHz processor.
How much memory is included with the TS-432PXU-2G?
The TS-432PXU-2G includes 2 GB UDIMM DDR4 memory and supports a stated maximum of 16 GB.
How many drive bays does the TS-432PXU-2G have?
It has four 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drive bays, and storage drives are not included.
Which drive types are supported by the TS-432PXU-2G?
It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Which network ports are built into the TS-432PXU-2G?
It includes two 10GbE SFP+ ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
What expansion options does the TS-432PXU-2G provide?
It provides one PCIe Gen 2 x2 slot, optional M.2 support through a compatible PCIe adapter and support for the listed QNAP expansion enclosures.
What form factor is the TS-432PXU-2G?
It is a 1U rackmount NAS with one 250W power supply.
What are the dimensions of the TS-432PXU-2G?
Its stated dimensions are 43.3 × 430 × 479 mm, excluding the ear hooks and protruding power-supply section.
Does the TS-432PXU-2G include hard drives?
No. The TS-432PXU-2G is listed as diskless, so storage drives must be purchased separately.
Important information
This is a diskless NAS; storage drives are not included.
The PCIe Gen 2 x2 bandwidth limitation is stated to restrict NAS 10GbE performance.
Wake on LAN is stated to work only through the 2.5GbE port.