12-Bay 2U Rackmount Enterprise NAS
QNAP TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G Enterprise NAS
A 12-bay 2U ZFS-based storage and backup system with an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory, dual 10GbE, dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots and redundant power.
Modern rackmount storage with DDR5, M.2 Gen 5 and 10GbE
The QNAP TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G is designed for performance-demanding Tier 2 storage, virtualisation, 4K video editing, backup and large-scale expansion. Its AMD Ryzen 7000 Series platform combines DDR5 memory, dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots, built-in 2.5GbE and 10GbE, three PCIe Gen 4 slots and redundant power supplies.
Key features and benefits
Expandable DDR5 memory
The system includes 32 GB DDR5 and supports a listed maximum of 192 GB; optional ECC memory is also supported.
Dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots
Install compatible M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration; backward compatibility to PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 3 is listed.
2.5GbE and 10GbE included
Two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GBASE-T ports support high-speed storage and large-file transfers.
Three PCIe Gen 4 slots
Add supported 25GbE, SAS storage-expansion or Fibre Channel cards as deployment needs grow.
Large-scale expansion path
The system supports connection to as many as eight 24-bay JBODs for up to 204 disks.
Continuity-focused hardware
Two 550W power supplies and stated long-term availability through 2030 support planned business deployments.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Tier 2 storage and backup infrastructure
- Virtualisation storage
- Collaborative 4K video-editing workflows
- Organisations planning large JBOD expansion
- Rack deployments needing DDR5 and built-in 10GbE
Consider another model if you need
- You need an all-flash U.2 NVMe platform rather than SATA drive bays
- You need more than 32 GB memory installed from day one
- Your installation does not require a 2U rackmount chassis or redundant power
Key specifications
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen™ 7 7000 Series 8-core/16-thread processor, burst up to 5.3 GHz
- System memory
- 32 GB UDIMM DDR5 (1 × 32 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 192 GB (4 × 48 GB)
- Drive bays
- 12 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x2
- Networking
- 2 × 10GBASE-T; 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- Expansion
- 3 × PCIe Gen 4 slots
- Dimensions
- 88.6 × 432 × 511.2 mm
- Power supply
- 550W × 2, 100–240V
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 7 7000 series 8-core/16-thread processor, burst up to 5.3 GHz AMD Radeon Graphics |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 32 GB UDIMM DDR5 (1x 32 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 192 GB (4 x 48 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 4 x UDIMM DDR5 Support optional ECC memory |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x2 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 5000 |
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 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 3 Slot 1: Gen 4 x 4 Slot 2: Gen 4 x 8 or Gen 4 x 4* Slot 3: Gen 4 x 4 *Slot 2 provides the width of PCIe Gen4 x8 when Slot 1 is not in use, and provides the width of PCIe Gen4 x4 when Slot 1 is in use. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Power Status, HDD 1-12, M.2 SSD 1-2, Status, LAN, storage expansion port status |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 88.6 × 432 × 511.2 mm Excludes ear hook and the protruding part of the Power Supply Unit. |
| Weight (Net) | 13 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 19 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(x2), 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 82.247 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 367.65 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | System fan: 3 x 60mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-H1277AXU-RP-R7-32G
What is the QNAP TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G?
It is a 12-bay 2U ZFS-based NAS for storage, backup, virtualisation, 4K editing and large-scale expansion.
Which processor is installed?
The TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series 8-core/16-thread processor with burst speed up to 5.3 GHz.
How much DDR5 memory is included?
It includes 32 GB UDIMM DDR5 memory as one 32 GB module.
What is the maximum memory capacity?
The listed maximum is 192 GB using four 48 GB modules, and optional ECC memory is supported.
How many drive bays are available?
There are twelve hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA bays, also compatible with 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
Which M.2 slots does the TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G provide?
It has two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x2 slots, listed as compatible with NVMe SSDs using PCIe Gen 3 and above.
What network ports are included?
It includes two 10GBASE-T ports and two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
Does it support PCIe expansion?
Yes. Three PCIe Gen 4 slots are listed for supported network, storage-expansion or Fibre Channel cards.
Does this model have redundant power supplies?
Yes. It includes two 550W power supply units.
What are the TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G dimensions?
The listed dimensions are 88.6 × 432 × 511.2 mm, excluding the ear hooks and protruding power-supply section.
Important information
The typical 367.65 W operating figure was tested with drives fully populated.
Confirm drive, M.2 SSD, JBOD and expansion-card compatibility before purchase.
