what ram to buy for 32g upgrade?

The QNAP TS-873A-8G-US 8 Bay Ryzen Desktop NAS has 2 x DDR4 SODIMM memory slots and supports a maximum memory capacity of 64GB. To upgrade to 32GB, you would need DDR4 SODIMM RAM modules.

Is this NAS efficient for running VMs?

Yes, this NAS supports hosting containerized applications and virtual machines with various operating systems.

Is the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US RT easy to set up?

Yes, I setup one up 4 years ago. Now I'm purchasing a 2nd one.

How many hard drives can the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US RT support?

The NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US RT supports up to 8 hard drives.

Can the RAM on the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US RT be upgraded?

Yes, the RAM on the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US can be upgraded up to a maximum of 64GB.

Can SSD drives be added to the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US RT?

Yes, the NAS QNAP TS-873A-8G-US supports 2.5" SATA SSD drives.

Are there any problems in using this device with a Linux system?

The QNAP TS-873A-8G-US operates on an embedded Linux system known as QTS 4.5.2, which indicates it is designed to be compatible with Linux environments.

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QNAP TS-873A-8G-US 8 Bay Ryzen Desktop NAS (Diskless)

Name: QNAP TS-873A-8G-US 8 Bay Ryzen Desktop NAS (Diskless)
Uploaded: 2026-07-03
Description: QNAP TS-873A-8G-US 8 Bay Ryzen Desktop NAS (Diskless)

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Form Factor: 8-Bay

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Memory Slot: 2 x DDR4 SODIMM

2 x DDR4 SODIMM
2 x SO-DIMM

8-Bay
Usage High read/write performance with RAID
Diskless System
AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 2.20 GHz Processor
2 x 2.5 GbE
3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps

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Model
Brand	QNAP
Model	TS-873A-8G-US
Type	Desktop NAS

Interfaces
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C / 2 x 2.5GbE / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Port RJ-45	2 x 2.5 GbE
Port USB	3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps
Port Others	2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1
PCIe	2 x PCI Express 3.0 x4
HDD Interface	8 x SATA (8 x Bay)

Configuration
Form Factor	8-Bay
Operating System	QTS 4.5.2 (embedded Linux)
Processor	AMD Ryzen V1000 series V1500B 2.20 GHz
Installed Memory	8GB DDR4
Max Memory Capacity	64GB
Memory Slot	2 x DDR4 SODIMM

Hard Drive Performance
Included HDD Capacity	Diskless System
Max Capacity	176TB
RAID	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, Single
Drive Compatibility	3.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA HDD 2.5" SATA SSD

Convenience
LEDs	Status/Power, USB, LAN, Drive 1-8, M.2 SSD 1-2

Power
Power	Power Supply Unit: 250W, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode 25.668W Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical 54.067W
Power Consumption	54.07 W (Access) 25.67 W (HDD Hibernation)

Environmental
Temperature	0°C - 40 °C
Humidity	5-95% R.H

Features
Features	Both 2.5GbE ports are backwards compatible with 1GbE/ 100MbE speeds. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking. Add extra functionality with PCIe cards, including 10GbE ports, SSD caching, extra USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, wireless networking, or Fibre Channel. Supports entry-level NVIDIA graphics cards for video processing or GPU-passthrough to VMs. Features two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots for Qtier Technology and SSD Caching enable constant storage optimization. Host containerized applications and virtual machines with various operating systems. Features QTS operating system and supports switching to ZFS-based QuTS hero for greater reliability.
Usage	High read/write performance with RAID

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	7.41" x 12.96" x 11.06"
Weight	14.90 lbs.

Package Contents
Package Contents	TS-873A 1 x Ethernet cable Power Cord 24 x Flat head screw (for 3.5" HDD) 24 x Flat head screw (for 2.5" HDD) 2 x M.2 SSD Heatsink 2 x Drive tray keys Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

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First Listed on Newegg	April 28, 2021

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