ZFS-based, 1U high-density U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 / SATA 6Gbps SSD all-flash storage built for low-latency file servers, virtualized workloads, data centers, and 4K/8K streams
The TS-h1090FU high-density NVMe all-flash storage is designed for providing extreme performance with high cost-efficiency. Featuring ten U.2 NVMe Gen 4 x4 SSD bays, the TS-h1090FU delivers remarkable random read/write IOPS with ultra-low latency. The ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system supports inline data deduplication and compression for reducing I/O and SSD storage consumption, which significantly extends SSD lifespan with a higher price-performance ratio for all-flash storage arrays. Ideal for I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive applications, the TS-h1090FU eliminates productivity bottlenecks in virtualization, modern data centers, multimedia storage, and mission-critical backup/restore tasks-suitable for Tier 2 storage workloads with an ideal low cost-per-GB.
High-density all flash storage
Space-efficient with only 58cm depth compared to 80+cm depth in a 1U rackmount server; accommodates ten U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 or SATA 6Gb/s SSD drive bays.
Optimized SSD performance and lifespan
Inline data deduplication and compression, Pool Over-provisioning, and TRIM maximize SSD performance and lifespan.
25GbE future-proof connectivity
Accelerates virtualization, intensive file access, media transfer, and large backup/restoration tasks.
High-speed PCIe Gen 4 slots
Allows installing 10/25/40/100GbE adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.
Virtualization applications
Supports virtualization storage, virtual machines with SR-IOV support, and containerized apps.
Flexible storage expansion
Scalable design to grow with your business by connecting QNAP's economical expansion enclosures.
Build high-performance storage infrastructure for IOPS-demanding applications
Virtualization
Eliminates storage bottlenecks for unstructured data and I/O intensive workloads; ideal for server virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Data Centers
Delivers ultra-low latency and high IOPS performance, providing response times within microseconds for data centers that host significant business-critical systems and data.
Media and Entertainment (M&E) production
Satisfies smooth 4K/8K media streaming and post-production, empowering multimedia workflows with faster data transfer, access, and backup for boosted efficiency.
Powerful, reliable, and multitasking with up to 1 TB DDR4 ECC memory
The TS-h1090FU is armed with 2nd Gen AMD EPYC 7002 series processors (Rome), based on the "Zen 2" architecture with cutting-edge 7nm process technology. With DDR4 ECC memory that detects and corrects single-bit memory errors for higher reliability, the TS-h1090FU provides 12 Long-DIMM slots for up to 1 TB memory to fulfill memory-intensive workloads. Demonstrating immense computing power and multi-tasking capabilities, the TS-h1090FU is the ideal choice for uncompromising performance demands in HPC, virtualization, and 4K/8K multimedia applications.
U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 - faster speed, optimal I/O, and lower latency
The 1U rackmount TS-h1090FU has 10 drive bays that support high-performance U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSDs or economical SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Latency-sensitive applications can be bolstered with U.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to attain optimized performance and utmost application response times. Coupled with powerful ZFS data deduplication and SSD optimization technologies, the TS-h1090FU provides solid foundations for overcoming performance demands while also maximizing your SSD investments!
Leverage the M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD to U.2 Adapter
Install one or more QDA adapters in the TS-h1090FU to maximize PCIe bandwidth utilization in a cost-effective way by using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD instead of the U.2 SSD for optimizing data-intensive applications. It can also boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching. Users can monitor drive health and manage SSD usage from the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager. The M.2 SSD installed in the QDA adapter is hot swappable.
Dual 25GbE connectivity multiplies all-flash superior performance
The NVMe-ready TS-h1090FU provides breakthrough network connectivity with two 25GbE SFP28 SmartNIC ports (compatible with 10GbE SFP+ / 1GbE SFP) that also support iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) to increase performance of data transfer between NAS and VMware ESXi server and offload CPU workloads. With Port Trunking and Auto-Negotiation, the TS-h1090FU empowers your organization with the bandwidth and reliability to allow thousands of endpoint users to smoothly access data stored on the NAS while satisfying the most performance-demanding applications. The TS-h1090FU is also ideally matched with QNAP's managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE/25GbE switches to form high-speed, secure, and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Multiple PCIe Gen 4 slots for flexible expansion
The TS-h1090FU is equipped with two PCIe Gen 4 slots. With twice the I/O performance of PCIe Gen 3, the TS-h1090FU can take advantage of PCIe cards to expand application potential.
10/25/40/100GbE network cards
Enable lightning-fast throughput for bandwidth-hungry tasks (such as virtualization, massive data transmission, and fast backup/restoration).
QM2 cards
Add M.2 SSD caching or 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity for optimized performance or bandwidth.
SATA storage expansion cards
Designed for connecting the TS-h1090FU to SATA 6Gb/s TL expansion units to satisfy the ever-growing storage needs.
ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system enhances NAS performance and data integrity
QuTS hero combines the app-based QTS with the 128-bit ZFS file system to provide flexible storage management, comprehensive data protection, and optimized performance to tackle the complexity and performance demands of modern IT. From storage management, virtualization, to collaborative media workflows, QuTS hero streamlines your business-critical tasks.
Data integrity is key
QuTS hero's self-healing ensures 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 conserve storage capacity and optimize performance.
Multi-level cache technology
Main memory read cache (L1 ARC), SSD second-level read cache (L2 ARC), and ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) for synchronous transactions with power failure protection are supported to boost performance and security.
RAID Z enables robust data protection
Multiple RAID levels allow flexible capacity utilization. RAID Triple Parity and Triple Mirror deliver higher levels of data protection.
QSAL (QNAP SSD Antiwear Leveling) enhances data protection
RAID-level SSD lifespan is automatically and regularly detected to prevent simultaneous SSD failure, improving your data protection and system reliability.
App Center ecosystem extends NAS functionality
Apps for backup/sync, virtual machines/containers, content management, productivity, and more features can be used to expand the application potential of the NAS.
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, conserve storage capacity, and optimize performance. For example, if 20 virtual machines on a NAS are replicated using the same template, then storage space requirements for all 20 virtual machines can be reduced by up to 95%. Whether acting as primary or backup storage, the TS-h1090FU optimizes storage utilization to provide a reliable storage cornerstone in the Big Data era. All-flash solutions thus achieve higher cost efficiency while improving both random write performance and SSD lifespan.
Write Coalescing
Transforms all random writes to sequential writes along with reduced I/O, effectively increasing write performance in all-flash environments.
Pool Over-provisioning
Dedicated space can be flexibly reserved in an SSD storage pool to allow new data to be written into a complete block even if the pool is almost full, thus improving the performance of fragmented pools.
TRIM
Allows QuTS hero to inform SSDs to delete unneeded data blocks and process the deletion tasks during system idle times, meaning it does not have to wait for when new data is written to the block.
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution
The TS-h1090FU supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.
Remote backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-h1090FU 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 recovery compression.
SaaS backup
Safeguard enterprise 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 mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.
QuDedup technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.
Real-time SnapSync
Real-time SnapSync immediately synchronizes data changes with the destination storage, ensuring the primary and secondary NAS always have the same data. RPO is minimal to achieve real-time disaster recovery.
Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-h1090FU supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.
Up to 65,536 snapshots
QuTS hero supports enough snapshots for you to create 1 snapshot every hour for 7 years without needing to delete any! Copy-on-write technology makes snapshot creation almost instantaneous without affecting ongoing data writing.
Back up snapshots
Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-h1090FU to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-h1090FU, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to 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 virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.
Container Station
Experience Docker, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.
Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
By installing an SR-IOV compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-h1090FU, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reduced CPU overheads.
QuTScloud virtual NAS
QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.
Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualization
The TS-h1090FU supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-h1090FU is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.
Simplified privilege settings
The TS-h1090FU supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff 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 across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h1090FU as a VPN server, and WireGuard VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.
QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.
Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-h1090FU to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
Malware Remover
Regularly scan your TS-h1090FU using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-h1090FU, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-h1090FU storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.
Simplified privilege settings
The TS-h1090FU supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff 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 across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-h1090FU as a VPN server, and WireGuard VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.
QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.