Qnap TS-1273AU-RP-8G-US 2U 12-bay Nas Iscsi Ip-san

Product Description

The QNAP TS-1273AU-RP-8G-US is a 2U rackmount network-attached storage and iSCSI IP-SAN appliance built on an AMD processor platform. Designed for 12 drive bays, it serves as a centralized storage solution for environments that require both file-based NAS access and block-level iSCSI target functionality. With a redundant power supply configuration indicated by the RP designation, it is suited for deployments where uptime is critical. IT administrators, storage engineers, and qualified network technicians are the primary installers and integrators of this unit in professional rack environments.

This appliance is intended for small-to-medium business and enterprise storage deployments. It fits into standard 19-inch server racks at a 2U form factor, making it appropriate for data centers, server rooms, and wiring closets with existing rack infrastructure. It supports both NAS protocols for shared file access and iSCSI for block storage provisioning, making it versatile across virtualization, backup, and general-purpose storage workloads. No specific compatible drive models or host system families were provided in the product data.

Key Features

• 2U rackmount chassis with 12 drive bays for high-capacity storage configurations
• AMD processor platform for NAS and iSCSI IP-SAN workloads
• Redundant power supply design supports continuous operation in critical environments
• Dual-function support for file-based NAS access and block-level iSCSI target provisioning
• 8 GB of system memory included as configured from the factory

Compatibility

Designed as a rackmount NAS and iSCSI IP-SAN appliance for integration into standard 19-inch rack deployments supporting SMB and enterprise storage infrastructure.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified IT professional or storage engineer familiar with rack-mount equipment and network storage configuration. Power down and disconnect all circuits before servicing internal components such as drives or memory. Rail kit compatibility with the target rack should be verified before mounting. Network and storage configuration should follow the manufacturer guidelines and applicable data center policies.