4-bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS
QNAP TVS-472XT-PT-4G
A 4-bay NAS whose title and specification identify an Intel Pentium processor, with 4GB DDR4 memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one 10GBASE-T port and two M.2 slots. The opening summary instead says Intel Core, creating a source conflict.
Compact Thunderbolt and 10GbE storage with a processor conflict to verify
The QNAP TVS-472XT-PT-4G is presented as a 4-bay NAS with 4GB DDR4 memory, built-in Thunderbolt 3 and 10GBASE-T connectivity, M.2 NVMe capability and PCIe expansion. Its title and detailed CPU field identify an Intel Pentium processor, while the opening highlight says Intel Core; the correct processor family must therefore be confirmed before publishing.
Key features and benefits
Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are supplied for supported Windows and Mac hosts and USB storage devices.
Built-in 10GBASE-T
One multi-speed 10GBASE-T port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports are listed.
M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots are supplied for compatible NVMe SSDs.
PCIe expansion
Two PCIe Gen 3 slots are listed, with slot 1 preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter.
4K HDMI output
HDMI 2.0 up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz and real-time transcoding are listed.
Processor information needs confirmation
The opening summary says Intel Core, while the title and CPU specification say Intel Pentium.
Who is the QNAP TVS-472XT-PT-4G best for?
A strong choice for
- Compact collaborative media storage
- Teams needing Thunderbolt 3 and 10GbE
- High-speed file sharing
- 4K playback and real-time transcoding
- Buyers wanting M.2 and PCIe options
Consider another model if you need
- A purchase before confirming the processor conflict
- More than 4 internal drive bays
- Third-party Thunderbolt external storage support
- M.2 SSD hot swapping
- Memory requirements above 64GB
Key specifications
- Processor
- SOURCE CONFLICT — title and CPU field: Intel Pentium processor; opening highlight: Intel Core CPU
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 610
- Memory
- 4GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 × 2GB); maximum 64GB (2 × 32GB)
- Drive bays
- 4 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA hard drives; 2.5-inch SATA hard drives; 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
- Hot-swap note
- Main drive bays are marked hot-swappable; M.2 SSD hot swapping is not supported
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2; compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above
- Networking
- 2 × Gigabit Ethernet; 1 × 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
- Thunderbolt
- 2 × Thunderbolt 3; third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported
- PCIe
- PCIe Gen 3 x16 and PCIe Gen 3 x4; slot 1 preinstalled with Thunderbolt 3 adapter
- USB
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1; 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2; 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.0, up to 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz
- Dimensions
- 180.2 × 199.3 × 279.6 mm
- Net weight
- 7.07 kg
- Standard warranty
- 2 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
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| CPU | Intel® Pentium Processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics 610 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 2 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch 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 (Not supported M.2 SSD) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| Thunderbolt Port | 2 (Thunderbolt™ 3) Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported. |
| PCIe Slot | 2 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x16 (CPU) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4 (PCH) Slot 1 is preinstalled with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1~Slot 2:210 x 68.9 x 18.76 mm / 8.26 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps |
| IR Sensor | Supported (QNAP RM-IR004 & MCE) |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) |
| Audio Input | - (No longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Audio Output | - (The line out jack and speaker are no longer available on units manufactured on or after 2021/1/1) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-4, Status, LAN, USB port, M.2 port |
| LCD Display/ Button | Supported |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 180.2 × 199.3 × 279.6 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 7.07 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 7.07 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, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 24.14 |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 37.32 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | System fan: 1 x 120mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 60mm blower fan |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Standard Warranty | 2 |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 700 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TVS-472XT-PT-4G
Which processor does the QNAP TVS-472XT-PT-4G use?
The supplied sources conflict. The title and detailed CPU specification say Intel Pentium, while the opening highlight says Intel Core. Confirm the correct processor before publishing.
How much memory is installed?
The supplied specification lists 4GB DDR4 as two 2GB modules, with a maximum of 64GB.
What network ports are included?
One 10GBASE-T port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports are listed.
Are M.2 SSDs hot-swappable?
No. The supplied specification says M.2 SSD hot swapping is not supported.
Does it support third-party Thunderbolt external storage?
No. The supplied source states that third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
What happened to the audio connections on later units?
The source says the audio input, line-out jack and speaker are no longer available on units manufactured on or after 1 January 2021.
What is the warranty period?
The source provides the value 2 without a unit, so the warranty duration cannot be confirmed.
