QNAP TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G SAN/NAS Storage System

The QNAP TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G SAN/NAS Storage System is a high-performance, scalable storage appliance designed to power advanced data workflows in small to mid-size businesses, media production teams, and enterprise departments. Built around a next-generation Intel Xeon E-2344 quad-core processor, it delivers robust multitasking, virtualization readiness, and resilient performance for demanding workloads. With 16 GB of memory pre-installed and the ability to scale up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, this hybrid SAN/NAS combines enterprise-grade reliability with flexible storage management. The system features 10GbE-ready networking, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, and HDD/SSD hybrid storage, giving you the speed, capacity, and adaptability needed for backups, file sharing, media editing, databases, and virtualization. The dual OS support—QuTS hero for storage efficiency and protection, or QTS for a mature app ecosystem—lets you tailor the platform to your exact workflow and growth trajectory. In short, this TS-h987XU-RP model is designed to simplify complex data operations while delivering the performance necessary to keep teams productive and projects on track.

• 10GbE-ready hybrid storage with PCIe Gen 4 expansion: Experience ultra-fast data transfers and responsive performance across high-demand workloads. The TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G is designed to handle heavy I/O bursts, rapid backups, and large file transfers with ease, while the PCIe Gen 4 expansion slot enables future-proofing through NVMe caching, acceleration cards, or additional network interfaces. This combination accelerates virtualization, database access, and multimedia workflows, reducing bottlenecks and improving collaboration across teams.
• Powerful Intel Xeon E-2344 quad-core processor: Provides enterprise-grade processing power to support multiple virtual machines, containers, and concurrent file services without sacrificing reliability. The CPU choice helps maintain smooth responsiveness under peak loads, enabling background tasks like backups, replication, and data analytics to run without impacting foreground applications. This makes the TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G a dependable backbone for growing workloads and diversified storage requirements.
• Memory scalability and data integrity: 16 GB of DDR4 ECC memory comes pre-installed with support for up to 128 GB, delivering robust data protection and memory bandwidth for caching and active workloads. ECC memory detects and corrects common data-corruption errors, helping preserve integrity for mission-critical databases, virtualization environments, and long-running compute tasks. The expanded memory capacity also benefits QoS-driven file services and concurrent users accessing shared resources.
• HDD/SSD hybrid storage architecture: Balances capacity and performance by pairing high-capacity hard drives with fast SSDs used as cache or tiered storage. This design accelerates frequently accessed data, enhances random I/O performance, and supports large-scale archives without the higher cost of an all-SSD solution. Teams benefit from quicker file access, faster backups, and improved media editing workflows, while keeping total cost of ownership favorable.
• OS flexibility: QuTS hero or QTS to match storage optimization with application ecosystems: QuTS hero emphasizes data integrity, compression, deduplication, and ZFS-based features for optimized storage and protection. QTS provides a mature NAS software ecosystem with a broad suite of apps for virtualization, surveillance, backups, media services, and collaboration. This dual-OS capability lets you choose the right balance of data protection and app versatility for your environment, and even switch strategies as your business evolves.

Technical Details of QNAP TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G SAN/NAS Storage System

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2344 quad-core
• Memory: Supports up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory; 16 GB installed by default
• Networking: 10 GbE-ready networking for fast data transfers and improved workflow responsiveness
• Expansion: PCIe Gen 4 expansion slot for NVMe caching, accelerator cards, or additional NICs
• Storage Architecture: HDD/SSD hybrid storage design to optimize capacity and speed
• Operating System: Supports QuTS hero or QTS
• Form Factor: SAN/NAS hybrid storage system designed for rack deployment and enterprise-grade workloads

How to install QNAP TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G SAN/NAS Storage System

• Step 1: Prepare drives and environment. Install your HDDs and/or SSDs into the drive bays following the rack-appropriate guidelines, ensuring proper cooling and power connections. Confirm that your workspace has adequate ventilation and a stable power supply to support a rack-mounted storage appliance.
• Step 2: Connect the unit to your network and power it up. Attach a network cable to a 10 GbE-capable switch or uplink, then apply power. Use a monitor or preferred management interface if available, and keep the device in a cool, accessible location to simplify maintenance.
• Step 3: Launch initial setup. Use Qfinder Pro or the on-device setup wizard to discover the NAS/SAN on your network, choose your preferred OS (QuTS hero for storage-centric protection or QTS for app-centric management), and complete the initial configuration.
• Step 4: Create storage pools and volumes. Decide on appropriate RAID configurations for your drive set, enable HDD/SSD tiering or caching if you plan to leverage NVMe accelerators through the PCIe Gen 4 slot, and designate storage resources for your SAN and NAS workflows.
• Step 5: Configure users, permissions, and services. Establish user accounts, groups, and access controls; set up backups, remote access, security features (encryption where applicable), and install essential apps from the QTS/QuTS store to support virtualization, file sharing, surveillance, or media workflows.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this system suitable for small businesses? Yes. It delivers scalable storage, high-speed networking, and flexible OS options that support backups, virtualization, file sharing, media workflows, and other core business needs.
• Q: What OS options are available? The TS-h987XU-RP-E2334-16G supports QuTS hero for storage optimization and data protection, as well as QTS for a broad app ecosystem and enterprise NAS features.
• Q: How much memory does it come with and can I expand? It ships with 16 GB and can be expanded up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, enabling robust caching, virtualization, and multi-user workloads.
• Q: What networking speeds does it support? It is 10 GbE-ready, providing fast data transfers and improved performance for virtualization, backups, and large file operations.
• Q: Can it handle HDDs and SSDs together? Yes. The HDD/SSD hybrid storage architecture balances large-capacity storage with fast SSD caching to accelerate access to active data and improve overall system responsiveness.