QNAP TS-832PXU-4G SAN/NAS Storage System

The QNAP TS-832PXU-4G SAN/NAS Storage System is a high-performance, 8-bay rackmount NAS designed to meet the demands of modern SMB IT environments. Powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor and 4GB of integrated RAM, this system delivers sustained throughput for file sharing, backups, virtualization, and multimedia workloads. With dual 10GbE SFP+ ports and dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, it provides abundant bandwidth for peak-hour access, scalable collaboration, and fast data transfers across teams. The integrated PCIe Gen 2 ×2 expansion slot lets you tailor the NAS to your needs with QNAP expansion cards for caching, additional NICs, or other capabilities. Built to support flexible configurations, hot-swappable drive bays, and robust data protection features, the TS-832PXU-4G is a dependable foundation for SAN and NAS deployments in SMBs, remote offices, and mixed IT environments.

• High-bandwidth networking: dual 10GbE SFP+ ports combined with two 2.5GbE ports deliver outstanding throughput for concurrent users, large file transfers, and fast backups across VLANs and subnets.
• Scalable, eight-bay storage: designed for growing data needs, with hot-swappable drive bays and RAID options to protect your information while maximizing capacity and performance.
• Flexible expansion: a PCIe Gen 2 ×2 slot enables installation of QNAP expansion cards for caching, additional NICs, or other capabilities, letting you tailor the system to your workflow.
• Powerful, easy-to-manage OS: QNAP's robust QTS/QuTS hero operating system provides intuitive administration, snapshot-based data protection, virtualization support, container apps, and cross-platform file sharing (SMB, NFS, iSCSI).
• SMB-ready for business environments: optimized for collaboration and IT management in SMBs, distributed teams, and branch offices with centralized storage, remote access, and reliable data redundancy features.

Technical Details of QNAP TS-832PXU-4G

• CPU: Quad-core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB DDR4 RAM
• Drive Bays: 8-bay chassis (hot-swappable)
• Drive interfaces: SATA 6Gb/s per bay
• Network Interfaces: 2 x 10 GbE SFP+; 2 x 2.5 GbE RJ45
• Expansion: PCIe Gen 2 ×2 slot for QNAP expansion cards
• Form Factor: 2U rackmount
• Operating System: QTS / QuTS hero with enterprise-grade data protection and virtualization support

How to install QNAP TS-832PXU-4G

Follow these simple steps to deploy quickly and securely:

• Unbox and prepare the rack: install rack ears, slide the NAS into a standard 19-inch rack, and secure with screws.
• Connect power and networking: attach the power cord, connect the dual 10GbE SFP+ and 2.5GbE ports to your network switch or switch stack, and ensure proper cabling for failover.
• Power up and access: power on the device, then access the QTS/QuTS hero setup wizard via a web browser using the default network address displayed on the front panel or a DHCP-assigned IP.
• Configure storage: create storage pools and volumes across the eight bays, set up RAID levels (e.g., RAID 5/6/10 as appropriate), and enable snapshots for point-in-time protection.
• Finalize services and security: enable SMB/NFS/ISCSI as needed, configure user accounts and permissions, set up backups to local, remote, or cloud destinations, and enable security features like 2-factor authentication and firewall rules.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the storage capacity of the TS-832PXU-4G? The TS-832PXU-4G is an 8-bay rackmount NAS designed to hold multiple hard drives or SSDs, allowing you to scale capacity with RAID configurations and hot-swappable trays. Specific capacity depends on the drive sizes you install.
• Does it support 10GbE networking? Yes. The system includes dual 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed data transfers, plus two additional 2.5GbE ports for flexible bandwidth and link aggregation when needed.
• Can I expand storage or add caching? The device features a PCIe Gen 2 ×2 slot to add expansion cards, such as caching accelerators or additional NICs, to tailor performance to your workload.
• Which operating system does it run? It runs QNAP’s QTS or QuTS hero operating system, providing robust data protection, virtualization support, containerization, and cross-platform sharing for SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and more.
• Is this suitable for SMB collaboration and backups? Absolutely. With high network bandwidth, scalable storage, and powerful data protection features, this NAS is optimized for team collaboration, file sharing, backups, and disaster recovery in SMB environments.