High-Performance 8-Bay NAS for Creative and Business Workflows
The QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G 8-bay Desktop NAS w/ i9 CPU Thunderbolt 4 (QN-TVS-h874T-i9-64G) is a powerful storage solution built for creative professionals, media teams, and enterprise users who need high-speed shared storage with strong processing performance. Powered by an Intel Core i9 processor and equipped with 64GB RAM, this desktop NAS is designed to handle intensive workloads such as 4K video editing, large file collaboration, virtualisation, and business-critical data storage. It combines performance, expandability, and reliability in a professional desktop form factor.
Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity for Faster Collaboration
With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, the QNAP TVS-h874T enables high-speed direct connectivity for modern Mac and Windows workstations, making it an ideal NAS for content creators and collaborative production teams. This allows users to work directly on large media files, accelerate editing workflows, and improve team productivity without relying solely on traditional network connections. It is especially well suited for studios and professional environments managing large creative assets.
Built for Media Production, Shared Storage, and Expansion
This 8-bay desktop NAS provides flexible storage deployment for growing businesses and creative teams. It supports scalable storage configurations for file sharing, backup, archiving, and project collaboration, while also offering M.2 NVMe SSD support for SSD caching or high-speed storage tiers. With PCIe expansion support, organisations can further enhance performance with optional faster networking such as 10GbE or other add-on capabilities, giving the platform room to grow with future requirements.
Optimised for Demanding Professional Applications
The TVS-h874T is designed for advanced storage efficiency, strong data protection, and reliable performance across demanding professional workloads. It is suitable for environments that require dependable shared storage for media production, business continuity, virtual machines, and collaborative file access. Its hardware platform is built to support high-performance workflows while maintaining stability for continuous operation.
Desktop NAS Designed for Modern Hybrid Work Environments
Whether deployed in a content studio, design department, production house, or enterprise office, the QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G provides a strong balance of speed, capacity, and connectivity. Its desktop design makes it suitable for on-site workgroups that need high-performance storage without moving to a full rackmount solution. For organisations handling large creative files, collaborative editing, and high-speed backup, this NAS offers a reliable and future-ready platform.
Technical Specification
General
• Product Name: QNAP TVS-h874T-i9-64G
• Model Number: QN-TVS-h874T-i9-64G
• Product Type: 8-bay desktop NAS
• Operating System: QuTS hero
• Form Factor: Tower desktop enclosure
• Designed For: Creative teams, video production, backup, virtualization and high-speed shared storage
Processor
• CPU: Intel Core i9 16-core processor
• Core Architecture: 8 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores
• Threads: 24 threads
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit x86
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Hardware Encryption: AES-NI supported
• Hardware-accelerated transcoding supported
Memory
• Installed Memory: 64GB DDR4 SODIMM
• Memory Configuration: 2 × 32GB
• Memory Slots: 2 × DDR4 SODIMM
• Maximum Memory: 64GB
Storage Bays
• Drive Bays: 8 × 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
• Drive Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Supports 3.5-inch HDD and 2.5-inch SSD installation
• Hot-swappable drive bays
• SSD cache acceleration supported
Networking & Connectivity
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
• Thunderbolt Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt 4
• Thunderbolt host connectivity for Mac and Windows workflows
• Optional high-speed network expansion via PCIe
Expansion
• PCIe Slots: 2
• Slot 1: PCIe Gen 4 x16
• Slot 2: PCIe Gen 4 x4
• Supports network cards, QM2 cards and other QNAP expansion options
Ports & Interfaces
• 2 × Thunderbolt 4 ports
• 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
• 1 × HDMI output
• Multiple USB ports for storage and peripheral connectivity
• Kensington security slot
Video Output
• HDMI Output: Up to 4K resolution
• Suitable for direct display connection, monitoring and media workflows
System Features
• ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system
• Snapshot support
• Self-healing data integrity
• RAID support for data protection
• Optimized for large media files, virtualization and collaborative workflows
Physical & Power
• Desktop tower NAS enclosure
• Internal power supply
• Enterprise-ready design for continuous operation
• Tool-less or easy-access drive installation design
Typical Use Cases
• 4K video editing and post-production
• Shared storage for Mac and Windows creative teams
• Centralized backup and file server
• Virtualization and container workloads
• Scalable storage for studios and enterprise environments
Key Features
• Intel Core i9 16-core processor for demanding workloads
• 64GB DDR4 memory preinstalled
• Dual Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed creative workflows
• 8-bay desktop NAS with RAID and snapshot support
• QuTS hero platform for advanced data integrity and storage management
• Expandable architecture for future networking and storage upgrades
