| Revew | QNAP TS-832PX NAS Storage ServerThe QNAP TS-832PX is an 8-bay desktop network storage server (NAS) suited to offices, small businesses and teams that share files and backups. It combines 10GbE and 2.5GbE connections in an enclosure that sits on a desk or a shelf. The unit ships with 4GB of DDR4 memory, expandable to 16GB, and runs QNAP's QTS operating system. It is supplied without drives, so you can choose HDDs or SSDs to fit your needs. 
Key features- 8 hot-swappable drive bays - The bays take 3.5-inch SATA drives as well as 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs. Drives can be replaced while the unit is running, and SSD cache acceleration is supported.
- 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports - Two 10GbE SFP+ ports and two 2.5GbE ports (also supporting 1G and 100M) connect the NAS to a fast network, with jumbo frame support.
- Efficient ARM processor - An Annapurna Labs Alpine AL324 with four Cortex-A57 cores at 1.7GHz and 4GB of DDR4 SODIMM memory, with one slot for expansion up to 16GB. 512MB of flash memory protects the operating system with dual boot.
- PCIe slot and USB ports - A PCIe Gen 2 x2 slot accepts an expansion card such as a network card or an M.2 card. Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a USB Copy button allow quick connection and copying from external devices.
- Power and cooling - A 250W power supply, typical consumption of about 50.9W in operation and about 27.9W with the drives in standby (measured fully populated), and three fans: two 120mm and one 60mm CPU fan.
Specifications| Manufacturer | QNAP | | Model | TS-832PX (4GB version) | | Form factor | Tower | | Processor | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL324, ARM Cortex-A57, 4 cores, 1.7GHz | | Memory | 4GB DDR4 SODIMM, 1 slot, up to 16GB | | Flash memory | 512MB | | Drive bays | 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, hot-swappable (2.5-inch drives also supported) | | Network | 2 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x 2.5GbE RJ-45 | | Expansion slot | PCIe Gen 2 x2 (1 slot) | | USB ports | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | | Power supply | 250W, 100-240V | | Cooling | 2 x 120mm fans and a 60mm CPU fan | | Dimensions (H x W x D) | 180.2 x 329.3 x 280.8 mm (excluding feet) | | Weight | 7.05 kg | | Operating temperature | 0-40°C |
In the box- QNAP TS-832PX unit
- Ethernet cable
- Power cord
- Screws for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives
- 2 drive tray keys
- Quick installation guide
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