QNAP Unleashes Lightning-Fast Thunderbolt NAS for Mac Creatives

QNAP Thunderbolt NAS Models for Mac Workflows

Overview

QNAP has introduced three new Thunderbolt NAS models—TBS-h574TX, TVS-h874T, and TVS-h1688X—that are designed to meet the demands of creative professionals using macOS. These devices offer high-speed shared storage, making them ideal for video editing, content creation, and collaboration.

Features of QNAP Thunderbolt NAS Models

• Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity: Provides fast local access and centralized storage management.
• MAC-Friendly: Seamless integration with Macs, including Apple Silicon models.
• SMB 3 Support: Enables users to open libraries directly from the NAS for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere.
• Time Machine Backups: Supports Time Machine backups for macOS.
• Remote Access: QNAP’s iOS and iPadOS apps offer remote access to files and system status.

TBS-h574TX: Portable and Compact

• Processor: 13th-gen Intel Core i5-1340PE.
• RAM: 16GB of RAM.
• Storage: Five E1.S NVMe SSD slots with adapters for M.2 2280 drives.
• Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one 10GbE port, and a 2.5GbE port.
• Output: HDMI 1.4b for 4K video output.

TVS-h874T: For Post-Production Teams

• Processor/Configurations:
  • 12-core Intel Core i7 with 32GB of RAM (upgradable to 64GB).
  • 16-core Core i9 with 64GB of RAM.
• Storage: Eight SATA bays and two M.2 Gen 4 NVMe slots.
• Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two 2.5GbE ports.
• Additional Features: 4K HDMI output and hardware video acceleration via Intel UHD Graphics.

TVS-h1688X: Built for Scale

• Processor: 6-core Intel Xeon W-1250 with 32GB of ECC memory (upgradable to 128GB).
• Storage: 12 SATA bays, four SSD bays, and two M.2 NVMe slots.
• Ports: Dual 10GbE ports, four 2.5GbE ports, and three PCIe slots.
• Expansion: Optional Thunderbolt expansion card available.

Pricing and Availability

• TBS-h574TX:
  • Entry-level (Intel Core i3, 12GB RAM): $1,199.00.
  • Higher-end (Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM): $1,449.00.
• TVS-h874T:
  • 12-core Intel Core i7 with 32GB of RAM: $2,899.00.
  • 16-core Core i9 with 64GB of RAM: $3,499.00.
• TVS-h1688X:
  • Six-core Intel Xeon W-1250 with 32GB ECC memory: $3,189.00.