QNAP TS-473A-8G NAS 4-Bay 2×2.5GbE 4xUSB

The QNAP TS-473A-8G is a powerful NAS server designed to meet the storage and management needs of advanced companies and users. With its ability to house up to 4 hard drives, this device offers exceptional flexibility in storage configuration, allowing users to maximize the available space and optimize performance.

Equipped with an AMD Ryzen four-core processor and 8 GB of RAM, the TS-473A guarantees a fluid and efficient performance, even during the most demanding tasks. Its network connectivity stands out for having two 2.5GBE ports, which allow ultra -granted data transfer speeds, ideal for environments where the speed is crucial, as in the edition of videos in high definition or the management of large databases.

In addition, this NAS includes four USB ports, which facilitates the connection of external devices such as printers or additional storage units. The intuitive user interface of the QTS operating system allows users to easily manage their files, make automatic backups and access a wide range of applications that improve device functionality.

The QNAP TS-473A-8G is not only a storage solution, but also an entertainment center, allowing the transmission of multimedia content and the creation of a safe and accessible file server from anywhere. With its robust design and advanced characteristics, this NAS is the perfect choice for those who seek a reliable and high performance storage solution.

Technical Specifications

• With a four-core AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B processor that delivers great system performance with up to four cores and 8 threads and Turbo Core up to 2.2 GHz. The TS-473A includes two RJ45 2.5GbE ports and two PCIe Gen 3 slots for flexible deployment of 5GbE/10GbE networks. The two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for Qtier technology and SSD cache enable constant storage optimization. The TS-473A supports QTS and QuTS hero, allowing users to flexibly switch between operating systems as needed.
• Brand QNAP
• Model TS-473A-8G
• CPU – CPU: AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit x86
• Graphics Processors: Optional via PCIe adapter
• Floating Point Unit
• Encryption Engine: (AES-NI)
• Memory – System Memory: 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (1 x 8GB module)
• Maximum Memory: 64 GB (2 x 32GB)
• Memory Slot: 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4
• Supports ECC memory
• Storage
• Flash Memory: 5GB (dual-system OS protection)
• Drive Bay: 4 x SATA 3.5″ to 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
• Drive Compatibility:
• 3.5″ SATA hard drives
• 2.5″ SATA hard drives
• 2.5″ SATA solid state drives
• Hot-swappable
• M.2 Slot: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots
• Supports SSD cache acceleration
• File System
• Internal Drives: EXT4
• External Drives: EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT (optional for ARM model)
• Supported RAID Types
• 8-bay (and above): JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• 6-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
• 4-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• 2-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1
• Storage Management
• Maximum Individual Volume Size: 250 TB
• Maximum Number of Internal Volumes: 128
• Maximum Shared Folder Size: 250 TB
• Maximum Number of Shared Folders: 512
• Connections – 2.5 GbE Port (2.5G/1G/100M): 2
• PCIe Slot: 2
• Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x4
• Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 x4
• 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5V/1A 10Gbps
• 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5V/1A 5Gbps
• Features – Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Jumbo Frame
• IR Sensor: (QNAP RM-IR004)
• File Server:
• File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX
• Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB)
• Apple Networks (AFP)
• NFS v3/v4
• FTP Server:
• QuFTP
• FTP, SFTP, and TFTP protocols
• FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS)
• FXP support
• Maximum FTP Connections: 1024
• File Station (Web)
• Object Storage
• Local User Account: 4096
• Local Group Account: 512
• Domain User/Group Account: 200,000
• Physical
• Format: Tower
• LED Indicators: Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-4, M.2 SSD 1-2
• Buttons: Power, Reset, one-touch USB copy
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 188.2 × 199.3 × 280.8 mm
• Net Weight: 5.03 kg
• Gross Weight: 6.04 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: 250 W, 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 A
• Power Consumption: HDD Standby Mode: 19.576 W
• Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical: 29.792 W
• Fan: System Fan: 1 x 120 mm
• CPU Fan: 1 x 60 mm
• Sound Level: 21.4 db(A)
• System Warning: Buzzer
• Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) – with Max. Memory: 2000
• Revision Date 29-12-2021 by MSB