Compact Rackmount NAS for Business Storage and Backup
The QNAP TS-873AEU-RP-4G 8-bay Rackmount NAS w/ Redundant Power Supply QTS OS (QN-TS-873AEU-RP-4G) is built for businesses that need reliable shared storage, backup, and file management in a compact rackmount form factor. This 2U short-depth NAS combines an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor, 8 drive bays, and a redundant power supply design to support continuous operation in professional environments. It is well suited for business file sharing, virtualisation, backup workflows, and growing storage requirements.
Reliable Performance for Multi-User Workloads
Powered for business applications and equipped with 4GB memory, the TS-873AEU-RP-4G delivers dependable performance for multi-user access, centralised storage, and office productivity workloads. It is designed to support growing business needs and can be expanded to handle more demanding tasks over time. This makes it suitable for teams managing active files, backups, and critical business data in a centralised environment.
8-Bay Storage with Expansion Flexibility
With 8 drive bays, this QNAP rackmount NAS provides flexible storage capacity for file sharing, archiving, backup, and long-term data retention. It also supports SSD acceleration and expansion options, helping improve performance for demanding applications. This flexibility allows organisations to scale storage and enhance performance as requirements grow, making it suitable for both current and future workloads.
Redundant Power and Business Continuity Design
Designed with uptime in mind, the TS-873AEU-RP-4G includes a redundant power supply to improve system availability and reduce the risk of service interruption. This makes it a practical choice for businesses that rely on continuous access to shared files and backup data. Its rackmount design also helps integrate neatly into server rooms, network cabinets, and IT environments with limited space.
QTS Platform for File Sharing and Backup Management
Running on QTS OS, the QNAP TS-873AEU-RP-4G supports a wide range of storage and business functions such as centralised file sharing, backup management, snapshots, and virtualisation support. It is a strong solution for SMEs, branch offices, and enterprise environments that need dependable rackmount storage with strong expandability and operational reliability.
Technical Specification
General
• Product Name: QNAP TS-873AeU-RP-4G
• Model Number: QN-TS-873AEU-RP-4G
• Product Type: 8-bay rackmount NAS
• Form Factor: 2U short-depth rackmount chassis
• Operating System: QTS
• Designed For: Business storage, backup, virtualization, surveillance and file sharing
Processor
• CPU: AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor
• CPU Cores: 4 cores / 8 threads
• Clock Speed: 2.2 GHz
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit x86
• Floating Point Unit: Yes
• Encryption Engine: AES-NI supported
• Hardware-accelerated transcoding: Optional via PCIe graphics card
Memory
• Installed Memory: 4GB DDR4 SODIMM
• Memory Configuration: 1 × 4GB
• Memory Slots: 2 × DDR4 SODIMM
• Maximum Memory: 64GB (2 × 32GB)
• ECC Memory Support: Yes
Flash Memory
• Flash Memory: 5GB
• Dual boot OS protection supported
Storage Bays
• Drive Bays: 8 × 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
• Drive Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / 3Gb/s
• Drive Compatibility: 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs
• Hot-swappable drive bays supported
M.2 & SSD Acceleration
• M.2 Slots: 2 × M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x1
• Supports NVMe SSD cache acceleration
• Supports Edge TPU installation for AI image recognition workloads
Networking & Connectivity
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
• Supports 2.5G / 1G / 100M / 10M speeds
• Wake on LAN supported on 2.5GbE ports
• Jumbo Frame supported
• Optional 5GbE or 10GbE networking via PCIe expansion card
Expansion
• PCIe Slots: 1 × PCIe Gen 3 x8
• Supports network cards, QM2 expansion cards and other compatible PCIe add-ons
Ports & Interfaces
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports
• HDMI output: Optional via PCIe graphics card
• Redundant power supply design for improved uptime
System Features
• QTS operating system
• Snapshot support
• RAID support for data protection
• Centralized backup and file management
• Supports virtualization, containers and business applications
Physical & Power
• Form Factor: 2U short-depth rackmount
• Power Supply: Redundant power supply
• Suitable for compact server racks and business deployments
Typical Use Cases
• Centralized file storage
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Virtual machine and container storage
• Surveillance storage
• Branch office and SME rack deployments
Key Features
• AMD Ryzen Embedded quad-core business NAS processor
• 8-bay rackmount NAS with redundant power supply
• Dual 2.5GbE connectivity for faster network performance
• Dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache acceleration
• Expandable platform with PCIe support
• QTS operating system for business storage and management
