12-Bay Ryzen Rackmount NAS
QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G Rackmount NAS
A 12-bay 2U rackmount NAS with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B four-core processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two PCIe Gen 3 slots and redundant power supplies.
Expandable Ryzen storage with redundant power
The QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G combines 12 hot-swappable SATA bays with an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor, dual 2.5GbE and two PCIe Gen 3 slots. QTS and QuTS hero support, virtual machines, containers, SSD caching, Qtier, cloud storage gateways, compatible graphics-card options and redundant power suit demanding rack-based storage and application workloads.
Key features and benefits
Four-core, eight-thread Ryzen processor
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B supports multitasking, storage services, virtual machines and containers.
Two 2.5GbE ports
Dual multi-gigabit RJ45 ports support port trunking with a stated combined transfer speed up to 5Gbps.
Two PCIe Gen 3 slots
Compatible cards can add 10GbE, SSD caching, USB, wireless, Fibre Channel or graphics capabilities.
Expandable ECC-capable memory
The system includes 8 GB DDR4, supports ECC memory and has a stated maximum of 64 GB.
QTS or QuTS hero
Users can choose between QTS and the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system.
Redundant power supplies
Two 300W power supply units support continuity-focused rack deployments.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- 12-bay business storage
- Virtual machines and containers
- QTS or QuTS hero deployments
- Teams planning PCIe-based networking or SSD expansion
- Rack environments requiring redundant power
Consider another model if you need
- You need 10GbE built in rather than through an adapter
- You require built-in M.2 slots
- You prefer a tower NAS
Key specifications
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B, 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz
- System memory
- 8 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 × 8 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 64 GB (2 × 32 GB)
- Drive bays
- 12 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- Expansion
- 2 × PCIe Gen 3 x4
- USB
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- Dimensions
- 88.6 × 432 × 370.7 mm
- Power supply
- 300W × 2, 100–240V
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| 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) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
| System Memory | 8 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x UDIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| M.2 Slot | Optional via a QNAP QM2 PCIe card |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| GPU pass-through | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2000 |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a network adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a network adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported Only the 2.5GbE port |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 2 x PCIe Gen3 x4 With a riser card (two PCIe slots): slot 1:160 x 68.9x 18.76 mm / 6.3 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. slot 2:160 x 68.9x 39.08 mm / 6.3 x 2.71 x 1.54 inches. Wider cards can be installed if the next PCIe slot will not be used. Without a riser card (one PCIe slot): Slot 1:160 x 68.9x 39.08 mm / 6.3 x 2.71 x 1.54 inches. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 x Type-A |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 1 x Type-A |
| HDMI™ Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-12, Status, LAN, USB, Power |
| Buttons | Power, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 88.6 × 432 × 370.7 mm Excludes ear hook and the protruding part of the Power Supply Unit. |
| Weight (Net) | 11.13 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 14.62 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 | 300W (x2) PSU, 100 - 240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 43.67 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 78.92 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
| Fan | 2 x 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-1273AU-RP-8G
What is the QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
It is a 12-bay 2U rackmount NAS with an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor, dual 2.5GbE, two PCIe slots and redundant power.
Which processor does the TS-1273AU-RP-8G use?
The TS-1273AU-RP-8G uses an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B four-core, eight-thread 2.2 GHz processor.
How much memory is included with the TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
The TS-1273AU-RP-8G includes 8 GB UDIMM DDR4 memory and supports a stated maximum of 64 GB, with ECC-memory support listed.
How many drive bays does the TS-1273AU-RP-8G have?
It has 12 hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s drive bays.
Which drive types are supported by the TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives.
Which network ports are built into the TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
It includes two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports; 5GbE and 10GbE are optional through compatible network adapters.
What expansion options does the TS-1273AU-RP-8G provide?
It provides two PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots; compatible cards can add networking, SSD caching, USB, wireless, Fibre Channel or graphics capabilities.
What form factor is the TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
It is a 2U rackmount NAS with redundant 300W power supplies.
What are the dimensions of the TS-1273AU-RP-8G?
Its stated dimensions are 88.6 × 432 × 370.7 mm, excluding the ear hooks and protruding power-supply section.
Can the TS-1273AU-RP-8G run QuTS hero?
Yes. It supports both QTS and QuTS hero.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
M.2 storage requires a compatible QNAP QM2 PCIe card.
Hardware-accelerated transcoding and HDMI output require a compatible PCIe graphics card.
The stated 78.92 W operating figure was tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
