
QNAP TS-h1655XeU-RP
Short-depth, high-performance 10GbE ZFS NAS – Hybrid storage for virtualization & demanding workloads
Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core/8-thread Processor, 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB), max. 64GB ( 2 x 32GB, , ECC supported), 2.5"/3.5" SATA 6Gbps, 4 x 5 x E1.S up to 15mm ( or 5 x M.2 2280 PCIe w/ QDA-E1SM2 )
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Package Content
- TS-h1655XeU-RP Storage System
- 1 x 10GBASE-T Ethernet cable
- 2 x Power Cord
- 48 Flat Head Screw (for 3.5” HDD)
- 36 Flat Head Screw (for 2.5” HDD)
- Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
Overview:
The TS-h1655XeU-RP 10GbE NAS packs powerful performance into a compact 3U short-depth chassis (29.6 cm/11.6 inches), perfect for space-constrained server rooms. Powered by an Intel® 8-core processor and featuring 12x 3.5-inch SATA bays with 4x E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, the TS-h1655XeU-RP delivers flexible hybrid storage for demanding workloads such as virtualization (VMware® and Hyper-V®) and data-intensive applications. Moreover, the redundant power supplies help ensure system reliability for dependable operations.
Unique E1.S/M.2 slots
Four E1.S/M.2 NVMe PCIe slots enable SSD caching or 10GbE expansion to uplevel system performance.
QuTS hero operating system
ZFS-powered for data integrity with self-healing, WORM, deduplication, and SnapSync disaster recovery.
Built-in 2.5/10GbE, upgradeable to 25GbE
Supports Port Trunking with network switches for higher bandwidth, and expanded device connectivity.
Scalable storage expansion
Connect QNAP JBODs to cost-efficiently expand storage for backup, virtualization, and more.
Upgradable PCIe Gen 3 slots
Dual PCIe slots support 5/10/25GbE NICs, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards for enhanced networking and performance.
Features:
38% Space reduction with a compact 3U chassis
With a reduced depth of 29.6 cm (11.65 inches), the TS-h1655XeU-RP is ideal for space-constrained environments like small business offices, multimedia rooms, and security monitoring systems. This space-saving form factor allows for more flexible deployment, and leaves room in standard racks for cable organization or airflow optimization.
Powerful Intel® Atom® 8-Core processor, expandable to 64 GB RAM
CPU
Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core 2.8 GHz processor
Memory
8 GB DDR4 non-ECC memory, expandable up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB).
Supports ECC memory, but non-ECC and ECC memory cannot be mixed.
Intel® QAT Acceleration
Boosts data compression/decompression and significantly enhances SSL/IPsec encryption and decryption performance.
AES-NI Encryption
Delivers outstanding data read/write speeds even during AES 256-bit encryption.
Transmission efficiency
2 x 2.5 SMB Sequential Throughput (1MB) | Read 588 MB/s |
Write 591 MB/s |
4 x 25 GbE SMB Sequential Throughput (1MB) | Read 4926 MB/s |
Write 2552 MB/s |
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
NAS: TS-h1655XeU-RP with QXG-25G2SF-CX6
OS : QTS 5.0.1
Volume type: 8 x Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB SATA , RAID 5, thick volume
Client PC: Windows Server 2016 Standard, Intel i7-6700 3.4GHz, 64GB RAM
IOmeter: 16MB, 30-sec ramp up time, 3-min seq. run time, 16 workers, 4-outstanding
Rear-mounted E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe expansion slots
Equipped with four built-in E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 3 slots, the TS-h1655XeU-RP supports hot swapping and flexible configuration for optimal NAS performance.
Enable SSD caching
Install E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and enable SSD caching to accelerate random read/write performance (IOPS) and reduce latency.
Configure SSD storage pools
Create E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools to boost data transfer speeds and access efficiency.
Add more 10GbE network ports
Install the QXG-ES10G1T 10GbE network modules to complement the built-in 2.5/10GbE ports for enhanced high-speed network connectivity.
Configure SSD system drives
Use E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage pools as system drives for QuTS hero, greatly improving metadata management and database efficiency for overall system performance.
- HS-M2SSD-07 or TPAD-M2SSD-04 thermal kit (optional purchase) is recommended for optimizing M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD cooling efficiency for stable data transfer.
- Before installing a 5.9mm E1.S SSD, you must remove the built-in E1.S to M.2 SSD adapter from the slot.
- Before installing a 9.5/15mm E1.S SSD, you must purchase the TRAY-E1S-01 drive tray for installation.
Native 2.5GbE & 10GbE performance, with 25GbE scalability
The TS-h1655XeU-RP delivers fast and reliable connectivity for high-bandwidth applications like large-scale file access, backup/restore, and virtualization.
Built-in 2.5GbE & 10GbE
Dual 2.5GbE and a single 10GbE port provide higher network performance — surpassing 1GbE-only competitor NAS.
Go beyond 10GbE
Install a QXG-ES10G1T E1.S-to-10GbE network module via the E1.S/M.2 PCIe NVMe slots, and enable Port Trunking for improved speed and failover protection.
Upgrade to 25GbE
Use the PCIe Gen 3 slots to install a QNAP 25GbE network card, effortlessly boosting enterprise-level network performance.
Future-proof your storage with JBOD scalability
As file volumes and storage needs grow, the TS-h1655XeU-RP can connect up to two QNAP 24-bay TL-R2400PES-RP JBOD expansion units, adding up to 48 additional hard drives and providing exceptional storage capacity.
QuTS hero operating system
Designed for enterprises, the QuTS hero operating system adopts the highly reliable ZFS file system to provide utmost data integrity and stability for mission-critical storage. QuTS hero further optimizes SSD performance and endurance to meet businesses’ stringent demands for performance and reliability.
Automatic repair of corrupted data | ZFS supports self-healing for silent data corruption, automatically detecting damaged data to ensure data integrity. |
Data immutability | Defend against ransomware by creating a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) folder to prevent data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted, while also enabling immutable backups. |
Power failure protection | ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) protects against potential data corruption caused by power failure by safeguarding unwritten data. |
Data reduction | Inline data deduplication1> reduces storage consumption for maintaining optimal disk capacity. |
Prevent simultaneous SSD failure | The patented QSAL algorithm automatically and regularly detects RAID-level SSD lifespan to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, avoiding RAID crashes and data loss. |
Note: Inline Data Deduplication requires a NAS with at least 16GB memory. At least 32GB memory is recommended for optimal performance.
All-in-one backup solution
The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports various apps that cover all your backup needs.
NAS/File server | Supports multiple protocols such as Rsync, FTP and CIFS/SMB for backing up different file servers. |
Cloud | Back up NAS data to/from major cloud services, including QNAP’s myQNAPcloud One. |
Mac | Set a QNAP NAS as Time Machine backup destination. |
Windows® PC/Server | Back up full PC/server systems and manage all backups from multiple devices through a single interface. |
VM | Back up VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V with dramatically lower costs than others. |
Google™ Workspace/Microsoft 365® | Use QNAP’s Boxafe to back up, recover, and manage the data of 10,000+ users over multiple Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365®. |
WordPress | Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress site. QNAP NAS can also host a website. |
Secondary backup or restore
By supporting secondary backup, replication, or restore in a single interface, QNAP makes your business Disaster Recovery (DR) quick, easy, and effective.
NAS and file server | Backup NAS data to another QNAP NAS or remote server. Supports immutable backups by using WORM folders as the destination, preventing data from being overwritten, modified, or deleted to effectively protect against ransomware. |
Cloud | Supports advanced technologies to save backup time, spaces, and effort. |
myQNAPcloud One | QNAP-hosted cloud storage that only charges for storage space, with transmitting data being completely free. |
RPO = 0 real-time replication | Real-time SnapSync syncs between shared folders/LUNs on primary NAS and secondary NAS. This assists organizations in resuming essential data and services in the shortest time. |
Run VMs and Containers
With no additional fees, you can run multiple VMs of different OS on TS-h1655XeU-RP. This allows you to deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs.

VMs
Securely run Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, QuTScloud VMs using Virtualization Station.

Containers
Run Docker®, LXD, Kata Containers and download Container Apps using Container Station.

VM High Availability
(Coming soon)
VM Live Migration and HA (High Availability) guarantee continuous operation and minimal downtime.

Network & Virtual Switch
Flexibly allocate virtual network resources and configure VLANs to ensure virtual services via the virtual network topology in Network & Virtual Switch.
Trusted storage for virtualization
Powerful yet affordable
Cost-effective iSCSI/IP-SAN storage solutions with high bandwidth for reduced latency.
Flexible & Scalable
Supports multiple protocols and expansion options to meet business needs.
Data protection
Offers LUN encryption, snapshots, and backup to ensure data safety.
Compatible with top-tier solutions
The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, and Citrix® XenServer™ mainstream virtualization platforms. With the QNAP CSI Plugin for Kubernetes®, the TS-h1655XeU-RP is also ideal block storage for Kubernetes® containerized apps.
Object storage certified as Veeam® Ready
Use the TS-h1655XeU-RP with QuObjects as the premier destination for S3 object storage and backup. QuObjects supports Object Lock, validated as Veeam® Ready – Object with Immutability.
Surveillance NAS solution for Business
Surveillance NAS is an easy-to-deploy and cost-effective all-in-one smart surveillance solution. Integrating AI analysis, high-availability failover video surveillance and CMS, Surveillance NAS satisfies professional surveillance demands in all kinds of surveillance scenarios.
Simplifying surveillance structure | An all-in-one surveillance solution integrating NVR and VMS. Record, analyze and manage videos on surveillance NAS to boost deployment and maintenance efficiency. |
Support ONVIF® cameras | Over 8000 ONVIF cameras from 200+ brands are supported. |
PoE switch solution | QNAP offers a one-stop QNAP PoE switch solution designed for connecting TS-h1655XeU-RP NAS and IP cameras to simplify network and power cabling. |
Smart AI surveillance | Surveillance NAS performs AI image identification, analysis and search on the NVR server side, saving you from having to purchase expensive AI cameras. |
Larger surveillance storage | Longer video archiving requirements needs larger storage space. |
Multi-level security strategy for enterprises
Bolster business data security with resilience from all aspects
Connection
Enterprise private network connection
Build secure VPN connection using QVPN Service. Multi-site organizations can leverage QuWAN SD-WAN to quickly set up Mesh VPN for remote workers and branches.
Filtering unauthorized access
Implement QuFirewall to allow/deny specific IP addresses and regions, preventing unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Permission
Efficient NAS user management
The TS-h1655XeU-RP supports Windows® AD, Azure® AD, and LDAP; Admins can further improve management productivity and NAS security via delegated administration.
Strengthened NAS log-in security
Set up passwordless login or two-factor authentication (2FA) for your NAS accounts to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.
Transmission
SMB signing acceleration
Enable SMB signing to facilitate secure SMB file transfer, while QNAP’s exclusive algorithm greatly increases data signing efficiency and data transmission performance.
Assessment
Security and risk assessment
Security Center proactively detects NAS status and unusual file activity, and offers instant protective measures.
Centralized notification management
Centrally manage system events and alert notifications via Notification Center to stay up-to-date with NAS status.
Block malware attacks
Malware Remover regularly scans your NAS. When detecting malware attacks, infected files are immediately blocked and removed to ensure NAS security.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h1655XeU-RP is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost. You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
Specifications:
TS-h1655XeU-RP-8G | |
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CPU | Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
Floating Point Unit | |
Encryption Engine | (AES-NI) |
System Memory | 8 GB non-ECC SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) |
Maximum Memory | 64 GB ( 2 x 32 GB) |
Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
Drive Bay | 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s + 4 x E1.S/M.2 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots The system is shipped without HDD. |
Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives E1.S SSD M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD |
Hot-swappable | |
M.2 Slot | 4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe Gen 3 x 2) Supported by E1.S slots with M.2 adapter |
SSD Cache Acceleration Support | |
SR-IOV | |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a network adapter |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T |
25 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a network adapter |
Wake on LAN (WOL) | Only the 2.5GbE port |
Jumbo Frame | |
PCIe Slot | 2 x PCIe Gen3 (x4) Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 (x4) Slot 2: PCIe Gen 3 (x4) Card dimensions for PCIe slot 1: 77 x 20 x 220 mm ( H x W x D) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 2 |
HDMI™ Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
Form Factor | 3U Short Depth Rackmount |
LED Indicators | HDD 1-12, SSD 1~4, Status, LAN, USB, Power |
Buttons | Power, Reset |
Operating temperature | 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
Power Supply Unit | Minimum 300W (x2) PSU, 100-240VAC |
Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 112.42 W |
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 121.7 W Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives. |
Fan | 3 x 80mm, 12VDC |
System Warning | Buzzer |
Standard Warranty | 3 |
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2500 |
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 and refer to the hardware user manual to install compatible QNAP memory modules.
Warning: Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
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