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.

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