QNAP TS-1685-D1531-64GR Enterprise-Grade NAS

The QNAP TS-1685-D1531-64GR is a powerful enterprise-grade NAS designed for data-intensive workloads, virtualization, and business continuity. Equipped with a 6-core Intel Xeon D-1531 processor and 64 GB ECC DDR4 memory, it delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for professional storage environments. Detailed Specifications Processor & Memory Processor: Intel Xeon D-1531 (6 cores, 12 threads, 2.2 GHz base, 2.7 GHz turbo) Architecture: 64-bit x86 with Intel AES-NI encryption support Memory: 64 GB ECC DDR4 RDIMM (4 × 16 GB, upgradable to 128 GB) Storage & Drive Bays Drive Bays: 12 × 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s bays Dedicated SSD Bays: 4 × 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s SSD slots M.2 Slots: 6 × M.2 SATA (2242/2260/2280/22110) for caching or tiered storage Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD Hot-swappable Drives: Yes Networking Ports: 2 × 10GBASE-T (10 GbE) 4 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Link Aggregation and Failover: Supported Optional Expansion: 10 GbE / 40 GbE NICs via PCIe Expansion & Interfaces PCIe Slots: 3 × expansion slots (2 × PCIe Gen3 x8, 1 × PCIe Gen2 x4) USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0 Audio: 2 × 3.5 mm microphone jack, 1 × speaker output Power & Cooling Power Supply: 250 W internal PSU, 100–240 V AC Power Consumption: Approx. 127 W (typical operation) Cooling System: 3 × 92 mm system fans 2 × 90 mm CPU fans Noise Level: Approx. 24 dB(A) Physical Characteristics Form Factor: Tower NAS Dimensions (H × W × D): 303.84 × 369.89 × 319.8 mm Weight: ~13.4 kg Software Features Operating System: QNAP QTS / QuTS hero (ZFS support optional) Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer Backup & Sync: RTRR, rsync, Time Machine, Cloud Backup Sync Storage Optimization: SSD caching and Qtier auto-tiering Security: Volume encryption, 2-step verification, IP blocking Key Features 6-core Intel Xeon processor with server-class 64 GB ECC RAM 12 HDD bays 4 SSD slots 6 M.2 ports for multi-tier storage Dual 10 GbE ports for high-speed network throughput PCIe expansion for 40 GbE networking or GPU acceleration Advanced Qtier technology for auto-tiered storage Ideal for virtualization, large backups, and data-intensive applications Meta Description The QNAP TS-1685-D1531-64GR Enterprise-Grade NAS is a 16-bay Xeon-powered NAS with 64 GB ECC RAM, dual 10 GbE ports, M.2 SSD support, and Qtier auto-tiering—perfect for virtualization and enterprise-level data management. Datasheet