QNAP Unleashes Lightning-Fast Thunderbolt NAS for Mac Creatives
Discover the future of Mac workflows with QNAP's new Thunderbolt NAS models, designed for high-speed, collaborative storage tailored to creative professionals.
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.
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