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Side-by-side specification comparison for K/TS-473A-8G 4bay NAS+4xSeagate 4Tb IW, QNAP TS-233 - NAS server - 2 bays - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID 0, 1, JBOD - RAM 2 GB - Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI support, QNAP QXG-25G2SF-E810 - Network adapter - PCIe 4.0 x8 low profile - 25 Gigabit SFP28 x 2 - for P/N: CAB-DAC15M-SFP28, CAB-DAC30M-SFP28, TRX-10GITSFPP-SR, TRX-25GSFP28-SR, QNAP TS-464eU - NAS server - 4 bays - rack-mountable - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD - RAM 8 GB - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI support - 1U, QNAP TS-864eU-RP - NAS server - 8 bays - rack-mountable - SATA 6Gb/s - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, 50, 60 - RAM 8 GB - Gigabit Ethernet / 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - iSCSI support - 2U
Specification
Current product
Qnap
K/TS-473A-8G 4bay NAS+4xSeagate 4Tb IW
TS-473A-8G+4XST4000VN006_UK
£1250.33
£1500.40 inc VAT
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Processor
CPU configuration (max)1
L2 cache2 MB
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
Number of processors supported1111
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cores4444
Processor familyRyzen EmbeddedARMIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2 GHz2 GHz
Processor generationAMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Series
Processor manufacturerAMDIntelIntel
Processor modelV1500BCortex-A55N5095
Processor threads844
Memory
ECCYes
Flash memory5120 MB4000 MB4000 MB4000 MB
Internal memory8 GB2 GB8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4DDR4DDR4
Maximum RAM supported64 GB2 GB16 GB16 GB
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots222
Storage
Bad block scanYesYes
Disk roamingYesYesYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYesYesYes
Installed storage drive typeHDDNoNoNo
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots22
Number of storage drives installed4000
Number of storage drives supported4248
Online RAID expansionYesYesYesYes
Online RAID migrationYesYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
RAID rebuildYesYesYes
RAID supportYesYesYesYes
Storage drive capacity0 GB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IIISerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive size3.5"
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5,M.22.5,3.5"
Storage drives installedYesNoNoNo
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSDHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
System drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Total installed storage capacity16 TB0 TB0 TB0 TB
Power
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Fan voltage12 V12 V12 V12 V
Number of power supply units112
Power consumption (HDD standby)19.576 W21.105 W
Power consumption (sleep)3.43 W31.742 W
Power consumption (typical)29.792 W10.81 W35.297 W55.83 W
Power supply locationBuilt-inExternalBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity250 W65 W300 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYes
Network
DHCP clientYes
DHCP serverYesYesYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYesYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYesYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
iSCSI supportYesYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYesYesYes
Link aggregationYes
Load balancing systemYes
Maximum data transfer rate25000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x
Supported network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYesYesYes
WLAN adapter supportedYes
Performance
Access Control List (ACL)YesYesYes
Backup buttonYes
Backup featuresCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUNCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Backup functionYesYesYesYes
Browser supportedApple Safari 7+, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla FirefoxApple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla FirefoxApple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla FirefoxMozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari
Built-in FTP serverYesYesYesYes
BuzzerYesYesYes
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Disk scanYesYes
Hot spareYesYesYesYes
Management protocolsSNMPSNMP V2/V3SNMP v2/3
Multilingual supportYesYesYesYes
Noise level21.4 dB
On/off switchYesYesYesYes
Password authenticationYesYes
Remote administrationPPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt
Reset buttonYesYesYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYesYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, TTLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMPv2, SNMPv3
Share folderAFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, WebDAVCIFS/SMB
Share folder access right managementYes
SnapshotYesYesYes
System logYesYesYes
TypeNASNASNAS
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
USB copy functionYes
Web-based managementYesYesYes
Design
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Chassis typeTowerTowerRack (1U)Rack (2U)
ChipsetIntel E810-XXVAM2
Component forServer
Cooling typeActiveActiveActiveActive
Drive bay lockingYes
Fan diameter12 cm8 cm4 cm8 cm
Fan diameter 26 cm
InternalYes
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, SSD, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Status, USBYesHDD, LAN, Power, SSD, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Number of fans2 fan(s)1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Product colourBlackWhiteGreenBlack
Packaging content
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Drive tray key includedYes
External power adapterYesNo
Mounting brackets includedYes
Number of screws242856
Power cables quantity111
Quick installation guideYesYes
Rack mount kitYes
System requirements
Compatible operating systemsQTS/QuTS hero
Ports & interfaces
Concurrent connections1500
Connectivity technologyWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2122
Fiber optic connectorSFP28
Fiber ports quantity2
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceFiber
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots2
PCI version4.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity222
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB portYesYesYes
Weight & dimensions
Depth280.8 mm156.3 mm321.3 mm346.4 mm
Height188.2 mm188.6 mm43.3 mm88.6 mm
Package weight1.95 kg5.91 kg10.5 kg
Weight1.11 kg4.35 kg7.9 kg
Width199.3 mm90.2 mm482.6 mm482.1 mm
Processor special features
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
Idle StatesYes
Intel 64Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code847141008471410084714100
Software
Linux operating systems supportedYesYesYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 YosemiteYesMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaYes
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP QTSQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version5.0.05.0.05.0.0
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Technical details
Warranty period2 year(s)
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