QNAP TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G SAN/NAS Storage System

Experience a powerful, scalable hybrid storage solution designed for demanding business environments. The TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G blends enterprise-grade performance with flexible data services, delivering seamless SAN and NAS capabilities, accelerated connectivity, and expandable architecture. Built around a next-generation Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor, this system supports up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and offers HDD/SSD hybrid storage to optimize throughput, latency, and total cost of ownership. Whether you’re virtualizing workloads, managing large media libraries, protecting critical backups, or running data-intensive databases, this QNAP platform is engineered to grow with your business while keeping your data safe, accessible, and organized.

• Powerful processing and memory for demanding workloads: An Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor (E2378) delivers strong multi-core performance and reliability, ideal for virtualization, backups, databases, and concurrent file services. Combined with ECC memory, it ensures data integrity even under heavy load.
• 10GbE-ready networking with PCIe Gen 4 expansion: Built to handle high-speed networks, the TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots for NVMe caching, additional NICs, or accelerator cards—empowering fast data access and scalable I/O expansion.
• HDD/SSD hybrid storage for balance of capacity and performance: Flexible storage architecture lets you combine high-capacity HDDs with fast SSDs to accelerate hot data, improve IOPS, and optimize storage economics without sacrificing capacity.
• OS flexibility: Run QuTS hero for data integrity and advanced ZFS-based data services, or switch to QTS for a broad ecosystem of apps, containers, and streamlined administration—giving you the right toolset for your use case.
• High availability and reliability: The RP (redundant power) design enhances uptime, while enterprise-grade hardware, modular components, and robust data protection features help secure critical workloads and ensure business continuity.

Technical Details of QNAP TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2300 series (model E2378) for dependable performance and efficient virtualization support.
• Memory: 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed, expandable up to 128 GB to accommodate larger caches and memory-intensive workloads.
• Networking: 10GbE-ready design with support for high-speed networking and scalable I/O options through PCIe Gen 4 expansion.
• Expansion: PCIe Gen 4 expansion capability to add NVMe cache drives, network adapters, or accelerator cards for enhanced throughput and flexibility.
• Storage Architecture: HDD/SSD hybrid storage to balance capacity and performance, enabling tiered storage strategies and efficient data management.
• Operating System: Supports both QuTS hero and QTS operating systems, offering data services ranging from ZFS-like protection to app-centric NAS features.
• Power: Redundant Power (RP) design for high availability and improved uptime in demanding environments.
• Form Factor: Rackmount storage system designed for professional data centers, labs, and enterprise IT environments (2U form factor commonly associated with this lineup).
• San/Nas: Hybrid SAN/NAS capabilities enable flexible storage provisioning, volume management, and scalable data services across diverse workloads.

how to install QNAP TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G

• Unbox and prepare the unit in a suitable rack, install any required rails, and connect the power and network cables. Ensure the environment has proper cooling and clearance for maintenance.
• Install or verify memory: confirm the 64 GB DDR4 ECC modules are seated properly and upgrade to up to 128 GB if your workload requires additional cache and memory bandwidth.
• Power on and locate the device using the QNAP discovery tool or by checking the network for the NAS’s IP address. Access the web-based management interface to begin configuration.
• Choose your operating system: select QuTS hero for advanced data integrity features or QTS for a broad suite of applications and simplified management tasks.
• Configure storage and networks: create storage pools and volumes as needed, enable 10GbE connectivity, and set up any required NICs or NVMe cache accelerators via PCIe Gen 4 expansion. Implement backups, user permissions, and security settings according to your policy.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the TS-h2287XU-RP-E2378-64G suitable for SAN and NAS workloads? A: Yes. It is designed as a hybrid SAN/NAS storage system, offering flexible data services, high-speed networking, and scalable storage to support diverse workloads.
• Q: What operating systems are supported? A: The system supports both QuTS hero and QTS, allowing you to choose a data-integrity-focused environment or a broad app ecosystem based on your needs.
• Q: How much memory does it include, and can it be upgraded? A: It ships with 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory and supports upgrade up to 128 GB for heavier workloads and larger cache.
• Q: Does the RP designation indicate redundancy? A: Yes. RP stands for redundant power, providing higher availability for critical operations and uptime.
• Q: What networking capabilities does it offer? A: It is 10GbE-ready with PCIe Gen 4 expansion to add NVMe caching, additional NICs, or other PCIe-based acceleration cards.