QNAP TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G 9 Bay 1U Rackmount Hybrid NAS, powered by an Intel® Xeon® E processor and 10GbE port
SKU: TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G
Specifications
The TS-h987XU-RP is powered by the next-gen Intel® Xeon® E-2344 quad-core processor, supports up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and provides an HDD/SSD hybrid storage architecture that balances performance and cost to deliver reliable server-grade performance. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TS-h987XU-RP emphasizes data integrity with inline data deduplication, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) – providing an ideal storage solution that meets today’s business requirements for file servers, virtualization servers, VDI, and backup/restore.
HDD/SSD hybrid storage
Combines the advantages of high-capacity HDD and high-performance U.2 NVMe / SATA SSD, and enables SSD cache acceleration to boost IOPS performance.
10GbE & 2.5GbE connectivity
Dual 10GBASE-T and dual 2.5GbE high-speed connectivity enhances virtualization, intensive file access, and large backup/restoration tasks.
High-speed PCIe Gen 4 slots
Allows for installing 10/25GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.
Virtualization applications
Supports virtualization storage and hosting virtual machines and containerized apps.
Comprehensive backup center
Optimized for business-class backup, including Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365® data, and VMware® and Hyper-V virtual machines.
Cloud storage gateway
Realizes hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.
Powerful Intel® Xeon® E processor and up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
Designed for heavy business workloads, the TS-h987XU-RP has extreme processing power to drive virtual machine performance. Supporting up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory to fuel multitasking demands, the TS-h987XU-RP delivers cost-efficient and reliable server-grade performance to meet increasing business IT demands.
CPU
Intel® Xeon® E-2334 quad-core processor (up to 4.8 GHz)
Memory
32 GB DDR4 ECC RAM, expandable to 128 GB (4 x 32 GB)
| SMB Sequential Throughput (6 x 25GbE) | Read 2953 MB/s | Write 2940 MB/s |
|---|---|---|
| iSCSI Random 4K IOPS (6 x 25GbE) | Read 5876 MB/s | Write 5901 MB/s |
Virtualization Certifications Supported by TS-h987XU-RP
Hybrid storage architecture with U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 – faster speed, optimal I/O, and lower latency
Compared with traditional storage arrays, the 1U rackmount TS-h987XU-RP hybrid storage balances cost, performance, and capacity. Featuring four 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s bays for hard drives, and five 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe PCIe / SATA 6Gbps SSD slots (Slot 1~3: PCIe Gen 3 x2, Slot 4~5 PCIe Gen 4 x4), the TS-h987XU-RP supports SSD caching to improve IOPS-intensive workloads for accessing vital data.
Hybrid Backup Sync multiple backups ensure your data protection
Rest assured your data is safe with the 3-2-1 backup rule and a reliable disaster recovery plan. Backups stored in the QNAP NAS can be further backed up to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage, and restored quickly whenever needed.
Too much data, not enough time for backup? QuDedup technology empowers backup tasks with source-based deduplication to optimize file sizes for greater time and storage savings. Backup/recovery becomes much faster!
Server-grade hardware: Sturdy and high-performance
The TS-h987XU-RP features outstanding hardware and expandable architecture, enabling optimal performance and flexibility to meet diverse application requirements.
10GbE & 2.5GbE-ready. Fast for bandwidth-demanding tasks.
The TS-h987XU-RP provides two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports (backwards compatible with 1G/100M) and dual-port 10GBASE-T connectivity. Port Trunking and failover support further increases bandwidth and reliability for vital applications including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous options of managed and unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Abundant I/O capability with PCIe expansion
The TS-h987XU-RP is equipped with a PCIe Gen 4 slot. With twice the I/O performance of PCIe Gen 3, the TS-h987XU-RP can take advantage of PCIe cards to expand application potential.
10GbE/25GbE/40GbE network cards
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-demanding tasks, such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup or restoration.
QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE cards
Add M.2 SSD caching or 10GbE (10GBASE-T) connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth.
SATA/SAS storage expansion cards
Designed for connecting the TS-h987XU-RP to SATA 6Gb/s TL expansion units to satisfy ever-growing storage needs.
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.
Data integrity is key
QuTS hero’s self-healing ensures data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.
Data reduction improves storage efficiency and performance
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.
Multi-level cache technology
Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.
RAID Z enables robust data protection
Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.
QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protection
RAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.
App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality
Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction improve SSD endurance
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TDS-h2489FU optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era. All-flash solutions thus achieve higher cost efficiency while improving both random write performance and SSD lifespan.
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution
The TS-h987XU-RP supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.
Remote backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-h987XU-RP to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.
VM backup
Enjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.
SaaS backup
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.
Cloud backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.
QuDedup technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.
Real-time SnapSync
Real-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.
Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-h987XU-RP supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.
Up to 65,536 snapshots
QuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.
Back up snapshots
Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-h987XU-RP to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h987XU-RP, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
Virtualization Station
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.
Container Station
Experience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.
Linux Station
Run Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.
QuTScloud virtual NAS
QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-h987XU-RP is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.
Simplified privilege settings
The TS-h987XU-RP supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.
Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h987XU-RP as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.
QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.
Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-h987XU-RP to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
Malware Remover
Regularly scan your TS-h987XU-RP using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.
TeamViewer remote access
TeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.
The best file storage and collaboration center
The TS-h987XU-RP integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.
Manage, access, and share all the files in the TS-h987XU-RP and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h987XU-RP, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-h987XU-RP and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.
Free embedded channels
2 IP camera channels
Subscription-based
Monthly US $1.99 /channel
Mobile app
QVR Pro Client and mobile app
Total camera channels
Scalable with optional licenses
Video format
MP4
Scalable storage
NAS expansion units
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-h987XU-RP storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.
Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-h987XU-RP, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-h987XU-RP while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-h987XU-RP provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!
QuMagie
An AI-powered photo management app, supporting automated photo categorization with AI Albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tools for the ultimate photo management and sharing solution.
QuObjects
Run a high-performance S3 compatible development environment on your TS-h987XU-RP to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to save cloud storage costs.
Notification Center
Consolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.
Proxy Server
By using a high-capacity TS-h987XU-RP as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity, while network security is also enhanced at the same time.
QmailAgent
The best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/recover and manage multiple email accounts in their native format with strong security and data integrity.
QuFTP
The TS-h987XU-RP can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.
A health check for your hard drives
Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.
If any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.
Flexibly switch to QTS operating system
The TS-h987XU-RP also supports QTS - QNAP’s standard NAS operating system – that provides great everyday performance, efficient memory utilization, and the advantage of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TS-h987XU-RP.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h987XU-RP is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
