QNAP TVS-H474 NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-12100 8 GB DDR4 0 TB QuTS hero Black

Highly Reliable ZFS-based Storage with PCIe Gen 4 Expandability for 10/25GbE Connectivity, M.2 NVMe SSD Caching, and Multi-Thread Processors for Virtualization Applications

Featuring an Intel® Pentium® Gold Dual-Core processor to support the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system, the TVS-h474 SMB NAS ensures data integrity and supports inline data deduplication and compression at the block level, near-limitless snapshots, real-time SnapSync, and SSD optimization. The TVS-h474 provides an ideal NAS solution for mission-critical file servers, virtualization servers, collaborative video editing, or efficient data backup and recovery applications. The powerful TVS-h474 offers PCIe Gen 4 (up to twice the speed of Gen 3) expandability, M.2 NVMe SSD caching, and 2.5GbE connectivity for high-speed virtualization networks.

M.2 PCIe Gen 3
Enable NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU-powered AI image recognition.

2.5GbE Connectivity
2.5GbE ports provide higher transfer speeds with existing Cat 5e cables.

Flexible PCIe Gen4 Expansion
PCIe slots allow for the installation of 2.5/5/10/25GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or entry-level graphics cards to boost application performance.

Virtual Machines and Containers
Host multiple virtual machines and containers with optimized resource utilization.

Full HD HDMI
Display creative works directly on an HDMI display. Enjoy smooth Full HD media playback and real-time transcoding.

Faster Image Recognition with AI Acceleration
The integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ and Intel® UHD Graphics support AI image recognition and offload the CPU.

Powerful Intel® Pentium® 3.7 GHz Processor
The TVS-h474 uses an Intel® Pentium® Gold Dual-Core processor and Intel® UHD Graphics 710 to enhance multitasking capabilities and provide SMBs with a secure, reliable, and high-performance NAS solution.

Boost NAS Performance with M.2 SSDs or TPU
The TVS-h474 is equipped with two M.2 PCIe slots, enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or other applications.

Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for Cache Acceleration
The TVS-h474 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factor (sold separately) to boost overall NAS performance.

Accelerate AI-powered Image Recognition with TPU
By utilizing a Google Edge TPU for QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), your TVS-h474 can perform super-fast facial and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with super-fast AI image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze videos in real-time for instant facial recognition.

Building a 2.5GbE High-Speed Network Environment
QNAP offers comprehensive, budget-friendly storage and networking solutions that provide a variety of connectivity options. Easily and flexibly upgrade your office or home network now to handle bandwidth-intensive applications.

A Fast 2.5GbE NAS
A QNAP NAS has one or more 2.5GbE ports, and port trunking allows you to combine multiple ports for greater bandwidth potential.

Upgrade for Computers and Servers
Servers and desktops can install PCIe-based QNAP network cards that support 2.5G/1G/100M multi-gig.

Add a 5GbE Port to Laptops
Laptops and upgrade-limited computers can use QNAP's portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter, which allows you to connect to 5G/2.5G/1G/100M networks via USB.

A Switch that Supports 2.5GbE+
QNAP 10GbE/NBASE-T switches support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M, allowing multiple workstations and devices to connect for fast collaboration in high-density device environments.

Diverse I/O Functions with PCIe Expansion
The TVS-h474 features two PCIe slots for installing various expansion cards to expand application potential.

Ultimate Visual Experience with Full HD HDMI Output and Real-time Video Transcoding

HDMI Output
The TVS-h474 features an HDMI output that supports Full HD. This offers great advantages for applications such as video production/editing or industrial design, which require high resolution and intensive media storage, transmission, and display.

View NAS Media or Virtual Machines on a TV
By connecting the TVS-h474 to an HDMI display, you can directly view multimedia content stored on the NAS, operate virtual machines from Virtualization Station, or play multimedia with HD Player or third-party players.
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Real-time Transcoding and Display
The TVS-h474 is equipped with Intel® UHD Graphics, which supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding* to convert videos into universal file formats that can be easily played on multiple devices.

Faster Image Recognition with Integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI Engine.
With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TVS-h474 accelerates AI image recognition performance without affecting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.

QuMagie Photo Management
User-friendly photo management solution with integrated AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.

The ZFS-based QuTS hero Operating System Improves NAS Performance and Data Integrity
QuTS hero combines app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system, offering flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to meet the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management to virtualization and collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero optimizes your mission-critical tasks.

Data Integrity is Key
QuTS hero's self-healing features ensure data integrity and reliability. Write Once, Read Many (WORM) is also supported.

Data Reduction Improves Storage Efficiency and Performance
Inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction reduce file sizes to preserve storage capacity and optimize performance.

Multilevel Cache Technology
Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), second-level SSD read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power loss protection are supported to increase performance and security.

RAID Z Offers Reliable Data Protection
Multiple RAID levels enable flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror provide a higher level of data protection.

QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) Improves Data Security
The lifespan of SSDs at the RAID level is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failures, which improves the protection of your data and system reliability.

App Center Ecosystem Extends NAS Functionality
Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and other features can be used to extend the NAS's application potential.

Inline Data Deduplication, Compression, and Compaction Improve SSD Endurance
QuTS hero supports advanced block-based data reduction technologies (including inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction) to reduce file sizes, save storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines are replicated on a NAS using the same template, the storage requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether it's primary or backup storage, the TVS-h474 optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era. All-flash solutions thus achieve higher cost-effectiveness while improving random write performance and SSD lifespan.

Comprehensive Solutions for Backup and Disaster Recovery
The TVS-h474 supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice secure IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content so they can be easily restored when needed.

PC/Laptop Backup
For Windows®, you can install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to a QNAP NAS. For macOS®, you only need to set up the built-in Time Machine to back up your data.

External Backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from one TVS-h474 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.

VM Backup
Enjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and restoration compression.

SaaS Backup
Protect corporate cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.

Cloud Backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync supports popular cloud storage for backing up NAS data. For backing up to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is particularly useful for reducing bandwidth usage and backup time.

QuDedup Technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, which helps save time and storage costs while creating efficient multi-version backups.

Real-time SnapSync
Real-time SnapSync instantly synchronizes data changes to the target storage, ensuring that the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. The RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.

Multi-version Snapshots Mitigate Ransomware Threats
The TVS-h474 supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any given time. This helps protect data that can be restored at any time, significantly mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Up to 65,536 Snapshots
QuTS hero supports virtually unlimited snapshots – allowing you to create a snapshot every hour for 7 years without having to delete any! Thanks to copy-on-write technology, snapshot creation is virtually instantaneous, without affecting ongoing data writes.

Secure Snapshots
Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TVS-h474 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This can save time and bandwidth and can be performed manually or on a schedule.

All-in-One Solution for Hosting Virtual Machines and Containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TVS-h474, you can deploy multi-user environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. In conjunction with the Network & Virtual Switch App, which improves interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources and simplify network deployment.

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

Container Station
Familiarize yourself with lean virtualization technologies like Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers, download applications from the integrated Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create numerous microservices.

Linux Station
Run Linux® applications (e.g., apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop via a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for IoT development.

Comprehensive Security and Permission Settings
The TVS-h474 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, 2-step verification, and HTTPS connection, there are other apps that provide optimal protection for the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers.

myQNAPcloud Secures Remote Access
myQNAPcloud enables convenient connection to the TVS-h474 over the Internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens SSL certificate keys to 2048 bits.

Simplified Permission Settings
The TVS-h474 supports comprehensive access rights settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL, allowing IT staff to efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.

QuFirewall Protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

Superior Security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services on public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TVS-h474 as a VPN server, and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface for establishing a secure connection.

QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion, and remote work, QuWAN SD-WAN supports automatic multi-site VPN networking. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, enabling a secure network with multiple sites such as QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TVS-h474 that checks for vulnerabilities and provides recommendations to improve NAS security. It also integrates antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.

Malware Remover
Scan your TVS-h474 regularly with the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they are immediately removed to ensure the security of NAS data.

TeamViewer Remote Access
The TeamViewer app enables remote management and connection to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of security, while increasing IT efficiency and end-user productivity.

The Best File Storage and Collaboration Center
The TVS-h474 integrates extensive applications for storing, managing, syncing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for optimized file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, providing the smartest NAS solution for professional file management.

File Station
Manage, access, and share all files on the TVS-h474, and view snapshot files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.

Qsync
Make every file uploaded to a TVS-h474 available to linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can synchronize shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to improve the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.

Qsirch
QNAP's powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, colors, and other search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archiving tasks based on your search criteria.

Qfiling
Automate your file organization ─ simply categorize your files and set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables intelligent recycling, which immediately moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.

Intelligent Surveillance Solution for 24/7 Security
QVR Elite is QNAP's subscription-based intelligent surveillance solution that allows you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on virtually any device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to create intelligent facial recognition for retail and door access systems with a QNAP NAS. You can set up dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TVS-h474 and benefit from simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live view, and playback.

Flexible and Cost-Effective Storage Expansion
QNAP offers easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are various ways to expand your TVS-h474 storage according to your needs to cope with data and business growth.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Attach expansion enclosures to the TVS-h474 and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TVS-h474 while centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives on a larger QNAP NAS and retain your existing data and configurations.

Expand RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand the storage capacity of your NAS, allowing it to grow with your business.

More productivity-enhancing applications
The TVS-h474 offers an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QuObjects
Run a powerful S3-compatible development environment on your TVS-h474 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to reduce cloud storage costs.

Notification Center
Gathers all system events, warnings, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, ensuring you are always informed about the status of your NAS.

Proxy Server
By using a powerful TVS-h474 as a proxy server, online resources can be accessed efficiently, leading to greater cost savings and productivity, while increasing network security.

QmailAgent
The best email backup solution that allows you to easily back up/restore and manage multiple email accounts in their original format with high security and data integrity.

Qcontactz
Centrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information via CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-available database of contact information.

QuFTP
The TVS-h474 can be used as an FTP server with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth control, and permission settings for efficient and secure transfer of large amounts of data. FTP client is also supported.

A health check for your hard drives
Hard drives are the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely critical. QNAP offers various methods and tools for monitoring hard drive health so you can make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.

S.M.A.R.T. and bad block scan
If any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.

DA Drive Analyzer
The DA Drive Analyzer uses ULINK Cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, helping you plan future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.

Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management
If you use supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.

Flexible switch to the QTS operating system
The TVS-h474 also supports QTS - QNAP's standard NAS operating system - which offers higher everyday performance, efficient storage utilization, and the benefit of Qtier auto-tiering. You can also migrate drives from your current QTS-based NAS to the TVS-h474.

QTS
Suitable for performance-demanding tasks, cross-team file synchronization, and hybrid HDD SSD storage applications

QuTS hero
Offers highly reliable data protection and data reduction and is optimized for SSD-based applications