Description
QNAP Turbo NAS TVS-882-I5-16G-450W SAN/NAS Server
The QNAP Turbo NAS TVS-882-I5-16G-450W SAN/NAS Server is a high-performance storage powerhouse designed for businesses and professionals who demand fast, reliable, and scalable data management. Built around a 6th Generation Intel® 14nm multi-core processor and backed by 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, this 8-bay NAS/SAN delivers enterprise-grade capabilities in a compact 2U chassis. It embraces a tiered storage philosophy, application-based partitioning, and intelligent network traffic distribution to optimize how data is stored, accessed, and protected across your network. Whether you’re consolidating backups, streaming media, running virtual machines, or hosting critical databases, the TVS-882-I5-16G-450W provides the power, flexibility, and reliability you need to keep your operations moving smoothly. Its PCIe Gen3 expansion slots open doors to 10GbE or 40GbE networking, NVMe caching, and additional expansion options, ensuring you can scale performance as your workloads grow. With a focus on data availability, fast I/O, and streamlined management, this QNAP NAS/SAN stands out as a versatile backbone for small to medium-sized IT environments, creative studios, and multi-user workgroups.
- Powerful multi-core performance: Equipped with a 6th Generation Intel® 14nm multi-core processor and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, the TVS-882-I5-16G-450W delivers responsive multitasking, faster file processing, and smooth media transcoding for multiple users working in parallel.
- Eight hot-swappable bays in a 2U chassis: This 8-bay NAS/SAN enables tiered storage architecture, combining performance and capacity. Application-based partitioning and intelligent data zoning optimize data placement for workloads, backups, and collaboration across teams.
- PCIe Gen3 and network expansion: PCIe Gen3 slots support high-speed NICs (10GbE/40GbE) and PCIe NVMe SSD caching or storage expansion, delivering dramatic boosts in throughput, reduced latency, and faster VM and database access.
- Advanced data management and virtualization ready: With features like application-based partitioning, robust RAID options, and compatibility with virtualization workloads, the TVS-882 is ideal for virtualization, container apps, and cross-platform file sharing across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Reliability, efficiency, and quiet operation: The 450W power supply, energy-conscious design, and drive protection options help ensure data security and reliable performance in office, studio, or data-center environments.
Technical Details of TVS-882-I5-16G-450W SAN/NAS Server
- CPU: 6th Generation Intel® 14nm multi-core processor
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- Power supply: 450W power supply
- Drive bays: 8-bay hot-swappable SATA storage bays (2U rackmount chassis)
- Networking & expansion: PCIe Gen3 slots supporting 10GbE/40GbE NICs and NVMe SSD caching
- Storage architecture: Tiered storage with application-based partitioning and network traffic distribution
- Operating system & features: QNAP QTS with virtualization support (VMM, Container Station) and robust data-protection options
- Form factor: 2U rackmount NAS/SAN suitable for small to mid-size deployments
- Compatibility & workloads: Optimized for backups, media streaming, virtualization, file sharing, and cross-platform access
how to install TVS-882-I5-16G-450W SAN/NAS Server
- Unpack and prepare: Remove the unit from its packaging, confirm all accessories are present, and place the TVS-882 in a suitable rack or workspace.
- Install drives and memory: If not pre-installed, insert the SATA drives into the 8 hot-swappable bays and verify memory modules are seated securely in the motherboard slots.
- Connect power and network: Attach the 450W power supply, connect the unit to your network switch or router, and ensure Ethernet connectivity is live.
- Power on and initialize: Power up the NAS/SAN and access the QTS setup wizard from a connected computer to begin initialization and first-time configuration.
- Configure storage and services: Create storage pools, set RAID levels, define shared folders, enable backups, and configure users, permissions, and service access (SMB, NFS, AFP, etc.).
- Enable networking options: If you plan to use 10GbE/40GbE, install a compatible NIC in the PCIe slot and configure the network interfaces for optimized throughput.
- Security and maintenance: Apply latest firmware, enable snapshots and backups, set up user access controls, and establish alerting for health and capacity thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: Is the TVS-882-I5-16G-450W suitable for small business use?
A: Yes. With eight drive bays, ample memory, PCIe expansion for high-speed networking, and virtualization capabilities, it is well-suited for data backups, file sharing, application hosting, and multi-user workloads common in small to mid-sized environments. -
Q: Can I install NVMe SSDs for caching?
A: Absolutely. The TVS-882 includes PCIe Gen3 slots that support NVMe SSDs for caching to accelerate I/O performance and improve responsiveness for busy databases or virtualization workloads. -
Q: What kind of networking options does it offer?
A: The system supports PCIe-based NIC expansion for 10GbE/40GbE connections, enabling fast data transfer, low-latency access, and scalable network performance across departments or campuses. -
Q: Is it virtualization-friendly?
A: Yes. The TVS-882 is designed to run virtualization workloads, containers, and multiple operating systems through QNAP’s VMM and Container Station, making it ideal for test labs, development, and production environments. -
Q: How is data protected on this device?
A: It offers RAID protection, snapshots, backup scheduling, encryption options, and network traffic controls to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
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