9-bay desktop hybrid-storage NAS
QNAP TS-h973AX-32G
A diskless 9-bay tower NAS supplied with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B 4-core processor, 32GB DDR4, five 3.5-inch bays, four 2.5-inch bays, one 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports.
Higher-memory hybrid storage for demanding business applications
The QNAP TS-h973AX-32G uses the same compact nine-bay hybrid layout as the 8GB configuration but includes 32GB DDR4 memory. The supplied content positions it for virtualisation, business backup and recovery, collaborative video editing and high-speed storage through 10GbE, 2.5GbE and selected U.2 NVMe bays.
Key features and benefits
32GB installed memory
Two 16GB DDR4 modules are installed, with a supplied maximum of 64GB.
Nine-bay hybrid layout
Five 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch bays support mixed HDD and SSD storage.
U.2 NVMe capability
2.5-inch bays 1 and 2 accept the listed U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs; other bays must not be used for U.2 drives.
Multi-gigabit networking
One 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports are built in.
QuTS hero data services
The supplied overview includes snapshots, real-time SnapSync, inline deduplication and compression.
USB expansion
The supplied description lists TR-series USB JBOD storage expansion.
Who is the QNAP TS-h973AX-32G best for?
A strong choice for
- Memory-intensive applications named in the source
- Virtual machines and containers
- Business backup and recovery
- Hybrid HDD and SSD configurations
- High-speed desktop storage over 10GbE or 2.5GbE
Consider another model if you need
- More than 64GB maximum memory
- Installing U.2 NVMe drives outside bays 1 and 2
- A rackmount form factor
- Built-in PCIe expansion slots
- A configuration supplied with drives
Key specifications
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, 4-core/8-thread, 2.2GHz
- Memory
- 32GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 16GB); maximum 64GB (2 × 32GB); optional ECC memory supported
- Drive bays
- 5 × 3.5-inch + 4 × 2.5-inch; shipped without HDD/SSD
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs in 3.5-inch bays; 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs in 2.5-inch bays; U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs only in bays 1 and 2
- Networking
- 1 × 10GBASE-T; 2 × 2.5GbE; 5GbE optional through the listed QNA-UC5G1T adapter
- USB
- 1 × Type-C and 3 × Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Form factor
- Tower
- Dimensions
- 176.5 × 224.6 × 224.1 mm, excluding foot pad
- Net weight
- 4.34 kg
- Power supply
- External 120W, AC 100–240V
- Operating power
- 55.41W, tested with drives fully populated
- Standard warranty
- 3 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Support optional ECC memory For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 5 x 3.5-inch + 4 x 2.5-inch The system is shipped without HDD/SSD. |
| 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 hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 solid state drives (2.5-inch Bay #1 & #2) * 2.5-inch bay #1 & #2 support either U.2 NVMe SSDs or SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. ** U.2 NVMe solid-state drives can only be installed in 2.5-inch bay numbers 1 and 2. Installing these drives in other bays will damage the drive connectors. |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via the QNA-UC5G1T USB to 5GbE network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-5, SSD 1-4, Power/Status, LAN, USB |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 176.5 × 224.6 × 224.1 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 4.34 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 5.08 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 | External, 120 W, AC 100 to 240 V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 41.2 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 55.41 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 1 x 140mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Standard Warranty | 3 |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2000 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TS-h973AX-32G
What is the QNAP TS-h973AX-32G?
It is a diskless 9-bay tower NAS with a Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor, 32GB DDR4, one 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports.
How does it differ from the supplied 8GB configuration?
This configuration includes 32GB DDR4 as two 16GB modules; the other supplied configuration includes 8GB.
Which bays support U.2 NVMe SSDs?
Only 2.5-inch bays 1 and 2. The source warns against installing U.2 NVMe drives in other bays.
Can the memory be expanded?
The source lists 32GB installed and a maximum of 64GB across two SODIMM slots.
Is it supplied with drives?
No. The source says the system ships without HDD or SSD.
What networking is included?
One 10GBASE-T port and two 2.5GbE ports are listed.
What is the warranty period?
The source provides the value 3 without a unit, so the duration cannot be confirmed.
