The QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay NAS is a high-performance and versatile storage solution designed for small and medium businesses, creative professionals, and tech enthusiasts who need a combination of speed, scalability, and advanced virtualization capabilities. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ embedded processor and comprehensive connectivity options, the TS-473A supports demanding workloads, 10GbE networking, and multimedia applications. Processor & Performance AMD Ryzen™ V1500B quad-core / 8-thread processor Base clock 2.2 GHz, boost up to 3.2 GHz AES-NI hardware encryption engine Ideal for virtualization, multi-user access, and containerized applications Memory 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM pre-installed 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots, expandable up to 64 GB Supports dual-channel memory for enhanced performance Drive Bays & Storage 4 x 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive bays Hot-swappable HDD/SSD design RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, and Single Disk Supports Qtier auto-tiering for SSD/HDD optimization M.2 SSD & Expansion 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots Enables SSD caching or tiered storage PCIe Gen 3 x4 expansion slot for 10GbE/25GbE NICs or QM2 expansion cards Networking 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports (expandable via PCIe) Supports link aggregation, failover, and load balancing Optional 10GbE/25GbE network cards for ultra-fast connectivity Multimedia & GPU Support Supports HDMI 2.0 output Hardware-accelerated 4K transcoding via optional GPU cards Ideal for multimedia editing, streaming, and surveillance Operating System & Software QTS operating system with hybrid cloud support Virtualization Station and Container Station Snapshot protection for volumes and iSCSI LUNs Hybrid Backup Sync for local, remote, and cloud backups Security Counselor, QuFirewall, and antivirus support Power & Form Factor Tower desktop form factor Intelligent cooling system with quiet fan operation 24/7 energy-efficient design for continuous use External power adapter Key Features AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor with up to 3.2 GHz boost Four hot-swappable SATA drive bays with RAID support Dual M.2 NVMe slots for caching and tiering PCIe expansion for 10GbE/25GbE or QM2 cards Advanced virtualization and multimedia support Meta Description QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen V1500B, 8GB DDR4, dual 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe expansion, and advanced RAID support—perfect for business storage, virtualization, and multimedia workloads. Datasheet
