Greater NAS potential with two PCIe slots

The TS-473 features two PCIe (Gen3 x4) slots, allowing for installing single/dual-port 10GbE NICs to accelerate applications that demand higher bandwidth such as virtualization, media workflows, and backup/restoration tasks for an ever-growing amount of data; or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) expansion card for transferring large media files to and from USB storage. You can also install QM2 cards, wireless network cards or an entry-level graphics card to extend NAS functionality.

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance may vary depending on hardware/software limitations and usage environment.

Learn More:10GbE NAS Solution

AMD R-Series quad-core CPU

Equipped with a next-gen AMD R-Series RX-421ND quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU (Turbo Core up to 3.4 GHz) with up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM, the TS-473 enables lightning-fast multi-tasking with low power consumption for up to 2347 MB/s throughput with a 10GbE configuration. With a hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption engine, the TS-473 also provides unmatched encryption performance in its class (up to 2310 MB/s with AES 256-bit full NAS volume encryption) to boost system performance while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored on the NAS.

Sequential Throughput (2 x 10GbE)

Read

2347 MB/s

Write

1764 MB/s

Sequential Encrypted Volume Throughput (2 x 10GbE)

Read

2310 MB/s

Write

1681 MB/s

Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.

Test environment:
NAS: TS-473-8G with QTS 4.3.4
Volume type: RAID 5; 4 x Intel S3500 240GB SSDs (SSDSC2BB240G4), QNAP LAN-10G2SF-MLX 10GbE NIC
Client PC:
Intel® Core™ i7-6700 3.40GHz CPU; 32GB RAM; QNAP LAN-10G2SF-MLX 10GbE NIC; Windows® 10 64-bit; IOmeter 1.1.0 20 workers 1 outstanding, SMB throughput, 64KB

Top-class hardware engineering

The strong and feature-packed hardware bolsters overall system performance. Coupled with a flexible and expandable architecture, the TS-473 can fulfill diverse application needs.

SSD caching and 10GbE connectivity

The TS-473 supports the innovative QM2 PCIe card that allows for adding up to two M.2 SSDs. You can configure SSD caching, or create a RAID 5 tiered storage along with the two M.2 SSDs in the NAS*. As these M.2 SSDs will not occupy any 3.5-inch drive bays, the QM2 card allows you to maximize both your storage capacity and performance. There are also QM2 cards that include 10GbE 10GBASE-T connectivity to provide SSD caching with high-speed network connectivity on a single card.

*Note: M.2 SSDs for NAS and QM2 cards are sold separately.

Learn More:QM2 PCIe cards,Qtier

SSD cache with Qtier™ optimization for around-the-clock acceleration

The TS-473 features SSD caching, and also supports optional M.2 SATA 6Gb/s SSDs (sold separately). Using an SSD cache boosts overall system performance, and is perfect for improving the overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as virtualization. QNAP’s Qtier™ technology also continuously optimizes storage efficiency by tiering files and data across M.2 SSD, 2.5-inch SSD, and high-capacity SATA drives based on access frequency. The new Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSD.

Note: The M.2 SSD is optional. As M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat, it is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD.

Learn More:SSD cache,Qtier

Optimal computing power and 4K video playback with a graphics card

The TS-473 allows for installing a low-power graphics card (powered solely by the PCIe slot) to boost system performance. With a graphics card installed, the TS-473 also enables smoother video editing workflows and supports 4K UHD transcoding to deliver an exceptional multimedia experience. You can also use the QNAP remote control (sold separately) or the Qremote mobile app to use the NAS as a home theater PC.

Note:
1. Supported video formats depend on the hardware and software specifications of the devices. Playback capability and quality may vary due to factors including the original file formats/quality, hardware and software limitations, and output devices.
2. Consult the QNAP Compatibility List before purchasing the graphics card.
3. Graphics card will be supported in QTS 4.3.5 (or later) version.
4. One PCIe Slot size is 170.15×68.9×14.5 mm, and a dual-slot expansion card will take up the space of two PCIe slots.

Learn More:Qremote

Use your NAS as a wireless base station

Install a compatible PCIe wireless network card (for example: QNAP QWA-AC2600) on the TS-473 and use with the WirelessAP Station app to use your NAS as a convenient wireless base station. Your mobile devices and PCs can directly connect to your NAS for easy access to its services and Internet connection.

Learn More:WirelessAP Station

Upgrade your IT environment with QNAP's fast and affordable 10GbE Switch!

QNAP 10GbE/NBASE-T™ unmanaged switches allow you to instantly upgrade your network environment at a cost-effective price. With a 10GbE network you can enjoy blazing-fast transfer speeds, empower bandwidth-demanding tasks like virtualization, and enable simultaneous real-time access to large NAS-based files using multiple workstations (ideal for video editing and multimedia). QNAP also provide a 10GbE PCIe network expansion card for the TS-473 and Windows®/Linux® PCs to take advantage of high-speed LAN environments.

Learn More:10GbE LAN cards,10GbE Switch

QTS – The intelligent, intuitive and creative NAS operating system

With modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more, making your NAS experience easier, efficient, and more flexible! The built-in App Center with hundreds of install-on-demand apps realizes near-limitless NAS functionality. The new Qboost provides a NAS optimization tool that helps accelerate applications, recover system resources, and schedule applications. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms, and geography to bring you optimized cloud experiences and incorporates advanced features.

Learn More:QTS,App Center

Multiply your productivity

The app-driven QTS operating system provides solutions for simplifying file backup, management, search, and more. With File Station you can view and manage your files not only from NAS but also from multiple storage devices; the OCR Converter allows you to extract text from images; Qfiling helps automate file organization, and Qsirch helps find files quickly.

• Centralized File Management

  Use File Station to directly access files on USB devices – including optical disc drives. Files from different devices can be easily viewed and managed on a single interface.

• File Digitization

  OCR Converter extracts text from images, helping to boost productivity and making it easier to find files.

  Learn More:OCR Converter

• Smart Filing

  Qfiling automates file organization. Files are automatically archived into folders based on your settings.

  Learn More:Qfiling

• Full-text Search

  Qsirch quickly finds images, music, videos, documents, emails, and other files.

  Learn More:Qsirch

Optimized collaboration with seamless file sharing and sync

The TS-473 centrally stores data and various files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, Linux®/UNIX® networks. Coupled with Qsync – a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe, high-capacity data center for file synchronization – any file uploaded to the TS-473 will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects and collaboration. Files can be centrally managed using File Station, including files from mobile devices and optical disc drives. File Station also allows you to mount a remote NAS, and transfer files between your NAS and public cloud services for greater convenience.

Learn More:Cross-platform file sharing,Qsync

NAS as a Multi-OS Platform

Virtualization Station and Container Station provide comprehensive solutions for creating virtualized environments to improve business IT infrastructure, workflows, and productivity.

• 

  Virtualization Station allows you to run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX® and Android™ virtual machines on the TS-473. You can use Virtual Network Computing (VNC) through a browser to manage the VMs. Virtualization Station is ideal for organizations to run multiple applications on a single NAS.

  Learn More:Virtualization Station,P2V

• 

  Container Station integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub® to easily import/export container apps and manage access control, enjoying the benefit of easy installation, transferability and high-efficiency.

  Learn More:Container Station,QIoT Containers

Extensive backup solutions for complete disaster recovery planning

QNAP provides flexible backup and disaster recovery solutions to assist organizations in routine backup jobs with greater cost-efficiency and productivity.

• Windows and Mac backup

  Use the free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to backup/restore Windows® files. Time Machine® is also supported for Mac® devices.

  Learn More:Data backup & Disaster recovery

• Hybrid Backup Sync

  Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.

  Learn More:Hybrid Backup Sync

• Snapshots for Volume & LUN

  Snapshots are essential for NAS data protection, and its block-level operation makes it a dependable method for mitigating the growing threat of ransomware. The TS-473 supports up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN, and maximum 1,024 snapshots per NAS.

  Learn More:Volume & LUN snapshots

• VM backup

  With potentially huge storage capacities, high performance, integrated virtualization solutions, and support for snapshots that record the state of the system at any time, the TS-473 is perfect for backing up virtual machines.

  Learn More:VM backup,NAKIVO backup

The new QVR Pro surveillance solution

QNAP’s new QVR Pro surveillance solution allows you to arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on TS-473 and leverage the advantages of scalability and storage manageability from QTS. With QVR Pro, camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback is greatly simplified. You can also use the QVR Pro Client mobile app to monitor your cameras from anywhere, or use a USB webcam as an ONVIF network camera with the QUSBCam2 app.

Note:
1. QVR Pro supports 8 free channels for surveillance monitoring (expandable to 128 channels with additional channel license purchase).
2. The maximum number of channels supported varies by NAS model, network configuration, and camera settings. For more information, visit https://www.qnap.com/go/qvr-nas-selector.

Learn More:QVR Pro

Comprehensive surveillance solution for 24/7 security

The TS-473 provides an intelligent video management system that assists you with real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings to safeguard your work environment. You can use the Vmobile app to manage monitored channels anytime and anywhere with your mobile devices, or install the Vcam app to turn your mobile device into a network camera to instantly record to your NAS.

Learn More:Surveillance Station,QNAP mobile apps

• 3,000+

  compatible IP cameras

• 4

  free IP camera channels

• 72

  expandable channels

• QUSBCam2

  use USB webcams as IP cameras

Flexible and economical storage expansion

You need an easy solution to increase storage capacity when running out of space. QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

• Upgrade RAID Capacity

  Hot swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business.

  Learn More:Online RAID Capacity Upgrade

• Attach Expansion Enclosures

  Connect 2x UX-800P or UX-500P or 4x REXP-1000 Pro* expansion enclosures.
  *Requires the SAS-12G2E PCIe expansion card and Mini SAS cable CAB-SAS10M-8644-8088 (both sold separately)

• VJBOD

  Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-473.

  Learn More:VJBOD

• Migrate to a New NAS

  Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain your existing data and configurations.

  Learn More:Migrating from Old NAS

More productivity applications

• IFTTT Agent

  A popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.

  Learn More:IFTTT Agent

• QmailAgent

  Centrally manage and switch between different email accounts, back up emails to the NAS, and safeguard email security and personal privacy.

  Learn More:QmailAgent

• Browser Station

  Enable remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without going through complex VPN settings.

  Learn More:Browser Station

• QIoT Suite Lite

  Provides an IoT solution on a private cloud empowered by the high capacity and security of a QNAP NAS. It only takes three steps to deploy your own IoT application.

  Learn More:QIoT Suite Lite

• Mattermost

  Mattermost turns your QNAP NAS into a team communication platform that allows for instant messaging and can centrally store all your conversations and files.

  Learn More:Mattermost

• Mobile Apps

  Simplify file access, NAS management, multimedia experience, surveillance, and download tasks with QNAP mobile apps.

  Learn More:Mobile Apps

Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years

The TS-473 is backed by a 2-year warranty at no extra cost. If needed, you can purchase a warranty extension that increases your coverage up to 5 years.

Learn More:QNAP warranty services