QNAP TDS-h2489FU-4309Y-64G 24-Bay NAS Enclosure

Overview

The QNAP TDS-H2489FU-4309Y-64G-US is a high-performance NAS enclosure designed to house twenty-four U.2 NVMe SSDs in a standard rackmount chassis, delivering the speed and capacity needed for demanding workloads. Powered by dual Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y processors with eight cores each and equipped with 64 GB of ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 1 TB, it handles virtualization, large file transfers, and critical backup tasks efficiently. Its all-flash storage architecture and advanced networking options make it a strong choice for environments requiring fast, reliable data access and protection.

Key features

• Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y processors provide robust computing power for real-time virtualization, deduplication, and compression tasks.
• Twenty-four front-facing U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 bays ensure each SSD operates at full bandwidth for maximum storage performance.
• 64 GB ECC DDR4 memory safeguards data integrity and supports expansion to 1 TB to accommodate growing workloads.
• Two internal M.2 2280 slots allow dedicated cache or metadata drives without sacrificing primary storage bays.
• Dual 25 GbE SFP28 ports and four 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports offer versatile networking options for high-speed data transfers and management traffic.
• Two PCIe 4.0 expansion slots (x16 and x8) provide flexibility for adding network adapters, fibre channel cards, or other specialized hardware.
• QuTS hero operating system, based on ZFS, delivers inline deduplication, compression, snapshots, and multiple RAID configurations for data protection and efficiency.
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, enabling a balance between capacity, speed, and resilience tailored to your workflow.

Key specs

• Processors: Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y, 8 cores each
• Memory: 64 GB ECC DDR4, expandable to 1 TB
• Storage bays: 24 x U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD bays
• Internal slots: 2 x M.2 2280 (NVMe or SATA) for cache or metadata
• Network ports: 2 x 25 GbE SFP28, 4 x 2.5 GbE RJ45
• Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe 4.0 (1 x16, 1 x8)
• RAID support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Operating system: QuTS hero with ZFS

Connectivity and compatibility

This NAS enclosure offers a comprehensive set of network interfaces to handle diverse data traffic efficiently. The dual 25 GbE SFP28 ports are ideal for connecting to high-speed switches or servers, supporting heavy data transfers typical in media production or virtualization environments. The four 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports provide additional connectivity for management tasks or less bandwidth-intensive file sharing. Expansion slots allow integration of further network or storage controllers, ensuring compatibility with evolving infrastructure needs.

Ideal uses and environments

The TDS-H2489FU-4309Y-64G-US fits well in post-production studios working with 8K video editing, where fast and reliable storage access is critical. It also suits virtualized environments that demand low latency shared storage and enterprise backup tiers requiring quick data restoration. Its scalable memory and storage options make it adaptable for growing teams and projects that handle large datasets or require robust data protection.