TS-h966TX
6-Core 9-Bay Hybrid Thunderbolt™ 4 NAS with U.2 NVMe SSD, 10GbE/2.5GbE — High Performance Meets Massive Capacity
The compact yet high-capacity 9-bay TS-h966TX is powered by an Intel® Core™ i3 6-core processor with high-speed I/O, purpose-built for Mac® and Windows® creators tackling online editing, VFX production, file transfer, and backup workflows — handling everything from on-set rough cuts to post-production collaboration in a single device. Built-in 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, paired with a hybrid storage design featuring 5 x 3.5" SATA 6Gbps drive bays and 4 x 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD slots, deliver the IOPS performance needed for intensive workloads. Running on QuTS hero with ZFS, TS-h966TX ensures data integrity with block-level inline deduplication, real-time compression, and SSD optimization — making it the ideal solution for file servers, virtualization, collaborative video editing, and reliable backup and disaster recovery.
5+4 Hybrid Storage Architecture
SSD caching accelerates hot data access. Qtier tiering intelligently moves data across fast and high-capacity drives.
Thunderbolt™ 4 Direct-Connect Workstation
Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports connect directly to Mac or PC workstations, delivering 20Gbps throughput for seamless 4K video editing.
High-Speed 10GbE / 2.5GbE Networking
One 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig and one 2.5GbE port accelerate VM workloads, intensive file access, fast backup/restore, and media streaming.
4K HDMI™ Output
Output VM desktops or 4K media content directly to a large display via HDMI™ .
Faster External Drive Import
Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (up to 10Gbps) make backing up data from external SSDs faster than ever.
Effortless Backup and Recovery
Automatically back up files from computers and mobile devices to TS-h966TX, then replicate NAS data to the cloud or another NAS for multi-layered protection.
QuTS hero Operating System
Honored with 2026 MSP Today Product of the Year Award
Intel® Core™ 6-Core Processor — A Leap in Performance
Intel® Core™ 6-Core Processor — A Leap in Performance
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 6-core processor, up to 4.4 GHz
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Memory
8 GB DDR5 RAM, upgradeable to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
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Graphics
Built-in Intel® Graphics accelerates video transcoding and graphics processing
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Encryption Engine
AES-256 hardware encryption protects the entire NAS without compromising read/write performance
Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Ports — Direct-Connect Workstation Performance
TS-h966TX features 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports for ultra-fast data transfer. Connect directly to Mac® or Thunderbolt™ 4 Windows® PC workstations for online video editing — transfer 1 TB of 4K footage in just 10 minutes, dramatically accelerating project collaboration.
U.2 NVMe + SATA Hybrid Storage — Flexible Balance of Performance and Capacity
The hybrid storage architecture features 4 U.2 NVMe and 5 SATA slots, letting you configure high-performance NVMe storage pools or large-capacity SATA volumes based on your workload. Qtier tiering and SSD caching keep your storage optimally configured at all times — boosting random read/write IOPS for small-file-intensive workloads while reducing latency.
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Create an SSD High-Speed Storage Pool
Accelerate intensive data transfers and improve overall access efficiency.
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Use SSD as the System Drive
Use the U.2 SSD storage pool as the QuTS hero OS drive to significantly improve application metadata management and database performance, boosting overall system efficiency.
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Qtier for QuTS hero
Qtier tiered storage technology leverages the full potential of a hybrid HDD + SSD architecture, moving data between tiers to achieve the ideal balance of speed, capacity, and cost.
QNAP streamlines creators’ workflows
The TS-h966TX is more than a simple backup/archiving machine, and provides a total solution for encouraging your creativity. Let’s take a look at its game-changing improvements for your workflows. See all scenarios
10GbE and 2.5GbE Networking — Smooth Large File Transfer and Media Editing
TS-h966TX offers one 10GBASE-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port and one 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) port, delivering high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding business applications. Pair with QNAP's managed and unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches to build a fast, secure, and scalable network environment without breaking the budget.
Secure Boot — Verified Security from the Moment You Power On
TS-h966TX uses hardware-level Secure Boot to verify firmware signatures and system integrity at every startup, blocking unauthorized or malicious software from loading — ensuring every boot begins from a trusted, clean state.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 High-Speed Backup — One Touch, Done
A front-facing USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) port on TS-h966TX lets you connect external SSDs directly. At twice the speed of USB 3.2 Gen 1, simply press the One Touch Copy button to instantly start high-speed data import or export — saving time and keeping your workflow moving.
HDMI™ Output — Full NAS Control on the Big Screen
TS-h966TX features an HDMI™ output supporting 4K (4096 x 2160) @60Hz. Connect to any display and operate the NAS like a desktop — play videos, browse the web, and manage files directly on screen for a high-quality visual experience and a streamlined workflow.
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QuTS hero operating system
Designed for enterprises, the QuTS hero operating system adopts the highly reliable ZFS file system to provide utmost data integrity and stability for mission-critical storage. QuTS hero further optimizes SSD performance and endurance to meet businesses’ stringent demands for performance and reliability. Explore the QuTS hero operating system Check out QuTS hero’s latest features
All-in-one backup solution
The TS-h966TX supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. See all
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NAS/File server
Supports multiple protocols such as Rsync, FTP and CIFS/SMB for backing up different file servers.
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Cloud
Back up NAS data to/from major cloud services, including QNAP’s myQNAPcloud One.
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Mac
Set a QNAP NAS as Time Machine backup destination.
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Google™ Workspace/Microsoft 365®
Use QNAP’s HDP for SaaS to back up, recover, and manage the data of 10,000+ users over multiple Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365®.
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WordPress
Backup, restore or migrate your WordPress site. QNAP NAS can also host a website. Learn more
Secondary backup or restore
By supporting secondary backup, replication, or restore in a single interface, QNAP makes your business Disaster Recovery (DR) quick, easy, and effective. Explore more >
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NAS and file server
Use the same interface to configure and run backup, replication, and restore jobs.
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Cloud
Supports advanced technologies to save backup time, spaces, and effort.
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myQNAPcloud One
QNAP-hosted cloud storage that only charges for storage space, with transmitting data being completely free.
Mobile backup and AI-powered photo management
Photo management is made easy with QuMagie
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Turn Your NAS into an AI-Powered Knowledge Hub
TS-h966TX combines Qsirch with next-generation RAG search technology to help teams find, understand, and extract critical information faster — making document management smarter while keeping your data secure and fully under your control.
Qsirch – Smart Full-Text Search
Qsirch enables high-speed full-text search across all files on your NAS — including PDFs, Office documents, and emails. Advanced filtering, indexing, and preview features help you instantly find what you need from a vast library of data. Learn More
RAG Search – AI-Powered Semantic Answers
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) search combines Qsirch with a local large language model (LLM). When you ask a question, the system retrieves relevant files via Qsirch and uses on-device AI to generate accurate, natural-language answers. Learn More
On TS-h966TX, RAG Search runs entirely on-device:
Multi-level security strategy for enterprises
Bolster business data security with resilience from all aspects
Connection
Permission
Transmission
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SMB signing acceleration
Enable SMB signing to facilitate secure SMB file transfer, while QNAP’s exclusive algorithm greatly increases data signing efficiency and data transmission performance.
Assessment
Construct a multi-level security defense system for enterprises
How to configure your network and connect your NAS to prevent malware attacks?
Run VMs and Containers
With no additional fees, you can run multiple VMs of different OS on TS-h966TX. This allows you to deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs.
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VM High Availability
VM Live Migration and HA (High Availability) guarantee continuous operation and minimal downtime.
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Network & Virtual Switch
Flexibly allocate virtual network resources and configure VLANs to ensure virtual services via the virtual network topology in Network & Virtual Switch.
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TS-h966TX is backed by a 3-year warranty at no additional cost.
You can also purchase a warranty extension that extends your warranty coverage up to 5 years.
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