QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay NAS

The QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay NAS is a high-performance and versatile storage solution designed for small and medium businesses, creative professionals, and tech enthusiasts who need a combination of speed, scalability, and advanced virtualization capabilities. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ embedded processor and comprehensive connectivity options, the TS-473A supports demanding workloads, 10GbE networking, and multimedia applications.

Processor & Performance

• AMD Ryzen™ V1500B quad-core / 8-thread processor
• Base clock 2.2 GHz, boost up to 3.2 GHz
• AES-NI hardware encryption engine
• Ideal for virtualization, multi-user access, and containerized applications

Memory

• 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM pre-installed
• 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots, expandable up to 64 GB
• Supports dual-channel memory for enhanced performance

Drive Bays & Storage

• 4 x 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive bays
• Hot-swappable HDD/SSD design
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, and Single Disk
• Supports Qtier auto-tiering for SSD/HDD optimization

M.2 SSD & Expansion

• 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots
• Enables SSD caching or tiered storage
• PCIe Gen 3 x4 expansion slot for 10GbE/25GbE NICs or QM2 expansion cards

Networking

• 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports (expandable via PCIe)
• Supports link aggregation, failover, and load balancing
• Optional 10GbE/25GbE network cards for ultra-fast connectivity

Multimedia & GPU Support

• Supports HDMI 2.0 output
• Hardware-accelerated 4K transcoding via optional GPU cards
• Ideal for multimedia editing, streaming, and surveillance

Operating System & Software

• QTS operating system with hybrid cloud support
• Virtualization Station and Container Station
• Snapshot protection for volumes and iSCSI LUNs
• Hybrid Backup Sync for local, remote, and cloud backups
• Security Counselor, QuFirewall, and antivirus support

Power & Form Factor

• Tower desktop form factor
• Intelligent cooling system with quiet fan operation
• 24/7 energy-efficient design for continuous use
• External power adapter

Key Features

• AMD Ryzen V1500B quad-core processor with up to 3.2 GHz boost
• Four hot-swappable SATA drive bays with RAID support
• Dual M.2 NVMe slots for caching and tiering
• PCIe expansion for 10GbE/25GbE or QM2 cards
• Advanced virtualization and multimedia support

Meta Description

QNAP TS-473A 4-Bay NAS with AMD Ryzen V1500B, 8GB DDR4, dual 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe expansion, and advanced RAID support—perfect for business storage, virtualization, and multimedia workloads. Datasheet