
QNAP TVS-h1688X
Intel® Xeon® W desktop QuTS hero NAS, ideal for high-speed media collaboration over Thunderbolt™ 3 and 10GbE virtual machine applications
16-Bay TurboNAS (12 x 3.5" HDD + 4 x 2.5" SSD), SATA 6G, Intel Xeon W-1250 6 cores 12 threads 3.3 GHz (boost up to 4.7 GHz), 32GB DDR4 ECC RAM (max. 128GB), 4 x 2.5GbE, 2 x 10GBASE-T 10GbE, 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD slots for SSD cache, optional QNAP QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 card support, 3 x PCIe expansion slots (pre-installed 2-port 10GBASE-T card), integrated graphics, 4K HDMI v1.4b, USB 3.2 Gen2, 550W single power supply
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Package Content
- QNAP TVS-h1688X Storage
- 1 x 10GBASE-T Ethernet cable
- 1 x Power cord
- 36 x Flat head screw (for 3.5" HDD)
- 36 x Flat head screw (for 2.5" HDD)
- 2 x M.2 SSD Heatsink
- 2 x Drive tray keys
- Quick Installation Guide
Overview:
The high-capacity TVS-h1688X features a powerful Intel® Xeon® W processor and allows for installing two QNAP QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe expansion cards (sold separately) to attain four Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, making it a perfect match for Thunderbolt™-equipped Mac® and Windows® users for high-speed media collaboration. The built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity supports Port Trunking and failover to further satisfy bandwidth and reliability demanding business applications. Running the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h1688X supports block-level inline data deduplication and compression, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and read/write cache technologies, helping your business achieve reliable service-level agreement performance, from creative workflows to file server, virtualization server, and efficient file backup and recovery applications.
Available Models
- TVS-h1688X-W1250-32G-
Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (Bust up to 4.7 GHz), 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory (2 x 16 GB)
High-speed Thunderbolt™ 3
Attain quad-port Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity by installing two QXP-T32P expansion cards in the PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots.
Note: QXP-T32P expansion cards are sold separately
10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity
Two 10GBASE-T and four 2.5GbE LAN ports accelerate virtualization, intensive file access, large backup/restoration tasks, and media transfer.
Flexible PCIe expansion
PCIe slots allow for installing 5/10/25/40GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or graphics cards to increase application performance.
4K HDMI™ output
4K media playback and real-time transcoding; directly output videos to an HDMI display (up to 4K @30Hz).
Virtualization applications
Supports virtual machines and containerized apps, centralized storage, backup, sharing, disaster recovery, and storage expansion.
Cloud storage gateway
Cloud storage gateways realize hybrid cloud applications by working with the cache space reserved on NAS to ensure low-latency data access to the cloud.
TVS-h11688X
Six cores up to 4.7 GHz with up to 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Operating System:
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.

Features:
Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
The TVS-h1688X can simultaneously run general Ethernet services with the built-in 10GBASE-T LAN card in addition to the Thunderbolt™ 3 network, completely independently and with no bandwidth interference. The media resources in the TVS-h1688X can be easily accessed by Thunderbolt™ and Ethernet workstations for different concurrent tasks with increased productivity.
Adobe® Premiere Pro® and Final Cut Pro® collaboration
Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® Premiere Pro® users can centrally store and share the media files in the TVS-h1688X via SMB protocol for greater efficiency.
Quick access with Qfinder Pro
Qfinder Pro allows you to quickly find and easily access QNAP NAS that are located on the same LAN. You can mount the TVS-h1688X through Qfinder Pro for direct access to specific shared folders.
Blazing-fast 10GbE/5GbE connectivity for Mac®/Windows®
Add high-speed connectivity to computers by using the Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE adapter or USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter. Servers and desktop computers can install PCIe network expansion cards that support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Multi-Gig. QNAP 10GbE switches allow for high-speed collaboration in device-dense environments.
Real-time SnapSync ensures minimal RPO with real-time disaster recovery
Real-time SnapSync ensures that both the primary and secondary NAS maintain identical data. When data is written to the source, it is immediately written to the destination. If the primary NAS goes offline, IT staff can simply adjust the privilege settings of the secondary NAS to ensure continuous operations. SnapSync provides the strongest support for nonstop business operations and helps users to reduce the risk of data loss.
Snapshots multiply backup protection
Attain peace of mind with near-limitless, instant snapshots. Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing. Snapshot Replica replicates snapshot files to the backup NAS, simplifying data protection with version control.
HBS simplifies 3-2-1 backup plans
HBS centralizes backup, restoration, and synchronization for easily transferring data in the TVS-h1688X to another QNAP NAS, remote server, or cloud storage space. HBS supports QuDedup technology that eliminates redundant data at the source and makes multi-version backup faster.
All-in-one virtual machine and container hosting solution
You can count on Virtualization Station and Container Station for comprehensive virtualization support. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.

Virtualization Station
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.

Container Station
Experience LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import and export containers, and create abundant microservices.
Hardware Specifications:
Download DatasheetsTVS-h1688X-W1250-32G | |
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CPU | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics P630 |
Floating Point Unit | |
Encryption Engine | (AES-NI) |
Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | |
System Memory | 32GB ECC UDIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) |
Maximum Memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
Memory Slot | 4 x Long-DIMM DDR4 For dual-DIMM configurations, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. |
Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives 2.5-inch bays: 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
Hot-swappable | |
M.2 SSD Slot | 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots |
SSD Cache Acceleration Support | |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 4 (also support 10M) |
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via an adapter |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 2 x 10GBASE-T (10G/1G) |
Wake on LAN (WOL) | Only the 2.5GbE port |
25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
Jumbo Frame | |
Thunderbolt Port | Optional via the QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 PCIe adapter |
PCIe Slot | 3 Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x8 Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot 3: PCIe Gen3 x4 Slot 1 is preinstalled with a 2-port 10GbE network adapter. |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A |
HDMI Output | 1, HDMI 1.4b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
Audio Input | 1 x 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jacks |
Audio Output | 1 x built-in speaker, 1 x 3.5mm line out jack (for amplifiers or speakers) You cannot use the speakers and the line-out jack simultaneously. |
Form Factor | Tower |
LED Indicators | System status, LAN, USB, Disk 1~16, M.2 SSD 1~2 |
LCD Display/ Button | |
Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 303.84 x 369.89 x 319.8 mm |
Weight (Net) | 14.49 kg |
Weight (Gross) | 15.89 kg |
Operating temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
Power Supply Unit | 550W PSU, 100~240V |
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 91.26 W |
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 108.67 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
Fan | System fan: 3 x 97mm, 12VDC CPU fan: 2 x 90mm, 12VDC |
Sound Level | 25.8 db(A) |
System Warning | Buzzer |
Kensington Security Slot | |
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) | 9000 |
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. Warning: Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
* Sound Level Test Environment: Refer to ISO 7779; Maximum HDD loaded; Bystander Position; Average data from 1 meter in front of operating NAS. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Hybrid Storage with high I/O expandability

1 | 4x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays | Offers flexible configuration for cache acceleration to boost IOPS performance. |
2 | 12x 3.5-inch drive bays | Supports SATA 6 Gb/s drives; lockable trays. |
3 | DDR4 ECC memory | Four DDR4 Long-DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB RAM. |
4 | 2x M.2 NVMe SSD slots | Supports NVMe Gen 3 x4 M.2 SSD with the 2280/22110 form factors for enabling cache acceleration. Note: M.2 SSD sold separately. |
5 | Intel® Xeon® W processor | Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6 cores processor with up to 4.7 GHz speeds. |
6 | 2x PCIe Gen 3 x4 expansion slots | Supports QXP-T32P Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion cards, 5/10/25/40GbE network expansion cards, QM2 cards, graphics cards, or QXP PCIe SATA expansion cards for greater application potential. |
7 | Audio input and output | Output to speakers and connect a microphone. |
8 | 2x 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports | The PCIe Gen 3 x8 slot is pre-installed with a dual-port 10GBASE-T network card (supports 10GbE/1GbE), supporting failover and up to 20Gb/s bandwidth under Port Trunking. |
9 | 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports | Delivers up to 10Gbps transfer speeds. Supports QNAP TL USB JBOD, external hard drives or UPS. |
10 | 1x HDMI 1.4b output | Supports up to 4096 x 2160 @30Hz high resolution for optimal visual experience. |
11 | 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports | Supports using existing CAT5e cables to instantly upgrade from 1GbE connections. Obtain up to 5 Gbps under Port Trunking. |
12 | Smart cooling | Monitors system temperatures and automatically adjusts fan speeds. |
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
16-Bay TurboNAS (12 x 3.5" HDD + 4 x 2.5" SSD), SATA 6G, Intel Xeon W-1250 6 cores 12 threads 3.3 GHz (boost up to 4.7 GHz), 32GB DDR4 ECC RAM (max. 128GB), 4 x 2.5GbE, 2 x 10GBASE-T 10GbE, 2 x M.2 22110/2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD slots for SSD cache, optional QNAP QXP-T32P 2-port Thunderbolt 3 card support, 3 x PCIe expansion slots (pre-installed 2-port 10GBASE-T card), integrated graphics, 4K HDMI v1.4b, USB 3.2 Gen2, 550W single power supply
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