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QNAP has broadened its high-speed networking and storage portfolio to address the growing demands of data centers, creative studios, and small-to-medium businesses. We were at their Computex 2025 booth to check it out. Central to this expansion is the QSW-M7230-2X4F24T, a 1U rackmount L3 Lite managed switch featuring 24 copper 10 GbE BASE-T ports, four 25 GbE SFP28 fiber interfaces, and two 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks. With support for ECN and PFC to ensure lossless Ethernet, PTP for precise time synchronization, and MC-LAG for automatic link redundancy, this switch provides a unified management platform that is well suited for both GPU-intensive compute clusters and high-throughput video editing environments.
For professionals who require high bandwidth on the move, QNAP introduces the QNA-UC25G2SF USB4 Type-C to dual-25 GbE adapter. The fanless, compact design and included Type-C cable make it easy to connect modern Windows and macOS laptops without installing additional drivers. By offering two SFP28 ports capable of full 25 GbE speeds, this adapter allows field engineers and live-event crews to transfer multi-terabyte data sets quickly and quietly, without relying on bulky PCIe cards or slower 1 GbE ports.
On the storage side, QNAP has expanded its NAS lineup with models that range from compact tower units to AI-optimized rackmount systems. The TS-h974TX combines an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports to deliver both direct-attach and network-attached storage in a single device, making it particularly appealing for video editors who need ultra-low-latency access to large media files. The TS-462A and TS-262A, powered by Intel Celeron N5095 processors, offer balanced configurations of SATA bays and M.2 NVMe slots for small offices and home studios, providing reliable performance in a desktop form factor.
For rackmount environments that require enterprise-grade reliability, QNAP presents the TS-h1655XeU-RP. This short-depth 3U NAS features an Intel Atom C5125 eight-core processor and supports optional ECC memory, 12 SATA drive bays, and four E1.S/M.2 PCIe slots. Its built-in 10 GbE and dual 2.5 GbE ports, together with additional PCIe expansion slots, make it a versatile choice for space-constrained installations that cannot compromise on performance or data integrity.
At the top end of the spectrum, the TVS-AIh1688ATX is engineered for AI-driven workloads. An Intel Core Ultra processor powers it with up to 24 cores and an integrated neural processing unit capable of 13 TOPS. The system supports up to 192 GB of DDR5 ECC memory, offers 12 SATA bays and four U.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, and includes two USB4 ports supporting future Thunderbolt 5 expansion. This model blurs the line between storage and compute, enabling on-box machine-learning inference at the data edge.
QNAP presented a smaller QSW-L320B-2C6T 6+2 managed Ethernet switch for office settings, allowing a switching capacity of 160 Gbps. Designed with 6+2 RJ45 connectors, it is made for an office requiring a LAN setup for printers or any other task. Its target price is around $300.
Complementing these new systems, QNAP also launches the QXP-T52P dual-port Thunderbolt 5 expansion card. Based on Intel's JHL9580 controller and using a PCIe 4.0 ×4 interface, it delivers up to 80 Gbps per port and integrates seamlessly with compatible QNAP NAS units or third-party workstations. An integrated extra connector on the card likely the need for external wires traditionally used to link Thunderbolt add-in cards to motherboard headers, greatly simplifying installation.
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For professionals who require high bandwidth on the move, QNAP introduces the QNA-UC25G2SF USB4 Type-C to dual-25 GbE adapter. The fanless, compact design and included Type-C cable make it easy to connect modern Windows and macOS laptops without installing additional drivers. By offering two SFP28 ports capable of full 25 GbE speeds, this adapter allows field engineers and live-event crews to transfer multi-terabyte data sets quickly and quietly, without relying on bulky PCIe cards or slower 1 GbE ports.
On the storage side, QNAP has expanded its NAS lineup with models that range from compact tower units to AI-optimized rackmount systems. The TS-h974TX combines an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports to deliver both direct-attach and network-attached storage in a single device, making it particularly appealing for video editors who need ultra-low-latency access to large media files. The TS-462A and TS-262A, powered by Intel Celeron N5095 processors, offer balanced configurations of SATA bays and M.2 NVMe slots for small offices and home studios, providing reliable performance in a desktop form factor.
For rackmount environments that require enterprise-grade reliability, QNAP presents the TS-h1655XeU-RP. This short-depth 3U NAS features an Intel Atom C5125 eight-core processor and supports optional ECC memory, 12 SATA drive bays, and four E1.S/M.2 PCIe slots. Its built-in 10 GbE and dual 2.5 GbE ports, together with additional PCIe expansion slots, make it a versatile choice for space-constrained installations that cannot compromise on performance or data integrity.
At the top end of the spectrum, the TVS-AIh1688ATX is engineered for AI-driven workloads. An Intel Core Ultra processor powers it with up to 24 cores and an integrated neural processing unit capable of 13 TOPS. The system supports up to 192 GB of DDR5 ECC memory, offers 12 SATA bays and four U.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, and includes two USB4 ports supporting future Thunderbolt 5 expansion. This model blurs the line between storage and compute, enabling on-box machine-learning inference at the data edge.
QNAP presented a smaller QSW-L320B-2C6T 6+2 managed Ethernet switch for office settings, allowing a switching capacity of 160 Gbps. Designed with 6+2 RJ45 connectors, it is made for an office requiring a LAN setup for printers or any other task. Its target price is around $300.
Complementing these new systems, QNAP also launches the QXP-T52P dual-port Thunderbolt 5 expansion card. Based on Intel's JHL9580 controller and using a PCIe 4.0 ×4 interface, it delivers up to 80 Gbps per port and integrates seamlessly with compatible QNAP NAS units or third-party workstations. An integrated extra connector on the card likely the need for external wires traditionally used to link Thunderbolt add-in cards to motherboard headers, greatly simplifying installation.
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