- Is the TVS-h874X good for running virtual machines?
- Yes. The six-core Intel CPU and 64 GB of RAM give it far more headroom than most 8-bay NAS units, and Virtualization Station and Container Station are built in.
- Does it include hard drives?
- No. It ships as a bare chassis with eight empty bays, so you supply your own 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drives.
- Can I add 10GbE networking?
- Yes, through the PCIe expansion slot. The built-in ports are 2.5GbE, so a 10GbE card is an add-on.
- How does it compare with the Synology DS1823xs+?
- The QNAP offers more RAM and a faster CPU for virtualization, while the Synology has simpler software and a more polished ecosystem.
- What RAID levels does it support?
- It supports RAID 0, 1 and 6 among others, plus QNAP's QuTS hero ZFS option on compatible firmware for data integrity features.
- Is it loud enough to matter in a home office?
- Under light load it is quiet, but reviewers note the fans ramp up during rebuilds and heavy transfers, so a separate room or cabinet helps.
- Where is the QNAP TVS-h874X cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $4,449.00, as of our latest check.