QNAP TS-1655-8G - 16-bay NAS tower, Black

The QNAP TS-1655-8G 16-Bay NAS tower is a storage solution for small and medium-sized businesses needing centralized data management. Its 2.8 GHz, 8-core Intel Atom C5125 processor handles file indexing, backups, and multiple client connections. The unit comes with 8 GB of DDR4 ECC memory to detect and correct memory errors. Sixteen drive bays support 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDD or SSD units via SATA II and III interfaces. With a total internal capacity of up to 308 TB, the system provides space for large-scale digital archives. Networking is handled by two 2.5GbE ports.

The system supports RAID 5, 6, 50, and 60 configurations for drive redundancy. The tower chassis features hot-swappable bays with locking mechanisms to protect drives and maintain uptime. Cooling is provided by four 92 mm fans and one 97 mm fan. Dual M.2 slots allow for SSD caching or storage pools without using the primary drive bays. Security features include 256-bit AES encryption and FIPS 140-2 compliance. Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are available for connecting external peripherals or drives. The system is compatible with Windows Server, Linux, and macOS.

• Memory expansion: four UDIMM slots support up to 128 GB of DDR4 ECC RAM.
• Integrated power supply: a 550 W unit powers all 16 drives and internal components.
• Block-level storage: iSCSI support allows for efficient storage allocation to virtualized servers and enterprise applications.
• Permission management: Access Control List (ACL) support enables granular directory-level permissions for up to 4,096 users.
• File system support: compatible with NTFS, HFS+, exFAT, and ext4 for reading and writing to various external drive formats.
• System monitoring: a built-in display and dedicated LED indicators show the status of the LAN, M.2 slots, and individual drive bays.
• Network optimization: supports jumbo frames and link aggregation to increase throughput.