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A silver desktop NAS tower with sixteen drive bays on the front

Qnap

Qnap TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G 16-Bay NAS Xeon W-1250 32GB DDR4

SKU CH-E3R3-8JV4G MPN TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G

A 16-bay desktop NAS holding up to 264 TB, powered by a 6-core Xeon W-1250 at 3.3 GHz with 32 GB DDR4, dual 10 GbE and quad 2.5 GbE ports, plus two M.2 NVMe slots

  • CPUIntel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7
  • Form factor16-Bay
  • Port count1 x HDMI 1.4b / 2 × 10GbE / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 4 × 2
  • Power draw108.67 W (Access) 91.26 W (HDD Hibernation)
  • LAN ports4 × 2.5 GbE + 2 × 10GbE
  • USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 16 drive bays support massive storage arrays
  • Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core processor reaches 4.7 GHz boost
  • 32GB DDR4 memory included expandable to 128GB
  • Dual 10GbE plus four 2.5GbE ports for high-speed networking
  • Two M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots enable fast caching

Sixteen-bay desktop NAS for demanding workloads

The TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G is a new desktop NAS with 16 drive bays, an Intel Xeon W-1250 six-core processor and 32GB of DDR4 memory installed. It supports up to 128GB across four DIMM slots and accepts twelve 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch SATA drives. Two M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots are available for caching or tiered storage.

Moving up from smaller or slower arrays

This unit replaces four-bay or eight-bay systems when capacity, concurrent throughput or virtualisation headroom become bottlenecks. The Xeon W-1250 running at 3.3 GHz with a 4.7 GHz boost handles multiple VMs, container workloads and heavy RAID rebuilds without stalling. The jump is worth it when current gear saturates 2.5GbE links or runs out of drive bays for expansion.

Build considerations and integration

The chassis provides four 2.5GbE and two 10GbE RJ-45 ports for high-speed LAN connectivity. Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and two Type-C ports attach external storage or backup targets. HDMI 1.4b outputs up to 4096 x 2160 at 30 Hz for local console or media preview. A 550W power supply operates on 100-240V input. Buyers needing more than 16 bays or a rackmount form factor should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $4,023.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameQNAP
Model nameTVS-H1688X-W1250-32G-US
Product typeDesktop NAS
Recommended useHigh read/write performance with RAID
Processor
CPUIntel Xeon W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz)
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB DDR4
Maximum RAM capacity128 GB
RAM slots4 x DDR4 DIMM
Storage
Drive interface12 × 3.5 in SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 × 2.5 in SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
Drives includedDiskless System
Ports & slots
Port count1 x HDMI 1.4b / 2 × 10GbE / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 4 × 2.5GbE / 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN ports4 × 2.5 GbE + 2 × 10GbE
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Power
Power draw108.67 W (Access)
91.26 W (HDD Hibernation)
Power details550 W PSU, 100 to 240 V
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode 91.26 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical 108.67 W
Size & build
Form factor16-Bay
Product dimensions11.96 in × 14.56 in × 12.59 in
Product weight29.56 lb (13.4 kg)
Shipping weight15.92 kg
Package size483 × 457 × 381 mm
Compatibility
Compatible drives3.5 in SATA HDD
2.5 in SATA HDD
2.5 in SATA SSD
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature: 0–40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
Humidity rangeRelative Humidity: 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27 °C (80.6 °F)
More details
Maximum capacity264 TB
Indicator lightsSystem status, LAN, USB, Disk 1 to 16, M.2 SSD 1 to 2

Questions about this item

What rack space and power circuit does the 16-bay desktop chassis need?

The unit is a desktop form factor, not a rackmount, so it sits on a shelf or bench. It draws up to 108.67 W typical and 91.26 W with drives asleep from a 550 W 100–240 V supply.

How are the 3.5" and 2.5" drives and the two M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 cards installed, and what step is often missed?

Slide 3.5" drives into the twelve front trays and 2.5" drives into the four rear trays; insert M.2 cards into the two internal slots. The step often missed is securing each M.2 card with its retaining screw before closing the case.

When will the 32 GB DDR4 memory and the 550 W power supply need replacement?

The four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB, so you can add modules later instead of replacing the original 32 GB. The 550 W PSU is internal and not user-swappable; plan on professional service if it fails.

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