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QNAP TS-2888X Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • StrengthsCPU cores 18 (top 1%), base RAM 512 GB (top 1%)
  • Weaknessesweight 26.7 kg (bottom 1%), volume 102.5 L (bottom 1%)
  • Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-2888X lists 28 drive bays, 18 CPU cores, boost clock 4.3 GHz, and base RAM 512 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 28 drive bays (top 2%), 18 CPU cores (top 1%), and boost clock 4.3 GHz (top 13%), and its weak spots are weight 26.7 kg (bottom 1%), volume 102.5 L (bottom 1%), and operating power 221.1 W (bottom 3%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-2888X from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 28 bays (top 2% of 219). The TS-2888X has 18 CPU cores (top 1% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 4.3 GHz (top 13% of 201). Base RAM: 512 GB (top 1% of 219). The TS-2888X's max RAM is 512 GB (top 1% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1% of 219). The TS-2888X has 10 USB ports (top 1% of 219). Weight comes in at 26.7 kg (bottom 1% of 212). Volume: 102.5 L (bottom 1% of 217). The TS-2888X's operating power is 221.1 W (bottom 3% of 208). Warranty comes in at 3 years (top 7% of 214).

Key points

Drive baysStrength

  • 28 bays
  • top 2% of 219 QNAP models

With 8 TB drives: 224 TB raw

CPU coresStrength

  • 18 cores
  • top 1% of 204 QNAP models

18 cores for backups and transcodes at once

Boost clockStrength

  • 4.3 GHz
  • top 13% of 201 QNAP models

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-2888X
CPU cores18top 1%
Base RAM512 GBtop 1%
Max RAM512 GBtop 1%
LAN ports6top 1%
USB ports10top 1%
Drive bays28top 2%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-2888X
Drive bays28top 2%
CPU cores18top 1%
Boost clock4.3 GHztop 13%
Base RAM512 GBtop 1%
Max RAM512 GBtop 1%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports6top 1%
USB ports10top 1%
Weight26.7 kgbottom 1%
Volume102.5 Lbottom 1%
Operating power221.1 Wbottom 3%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-2888X
Performance percentile100
Lightness percentile0
Compactness percentile0
Small office fit100
10GbE video editing fit65
Low-power compact 24/7 fit0

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • Weight 26.7 kg: bottom 1%
  • Volume 102.5 L: bottom 1%
  • Operating power 221.1 W: bottom 3%

Performance and memory

  • Base RAM: 512 GB (top 1%)
  • Max RAM: 512 GB (top 1%)

Storage and connections

  • Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
  • LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1%)
  • USB ports: 10 ports (top 1%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)

TS-2888X vs the similar TS-H2483XU-RP3 match, 5 more differ

  • Drive bays: 28 bays vs 24 bays
  • CPU cores: 18 cores vs 6 cores
  • Base RAM: 512 GB vs 128 GB

TS-2888X vs the similar TS-H3087XU-RP1 match, 7 more differ

  • Drive bays: 28 bays vs 30 bays
  • Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
  • Base RAM: 512 GB vs 64 GB

TS-2888X vs the similar TS-H2490FU1 match, 8 more differ

  • Drive bays: 28 bays vs 24 bays
  • CPU cores: 18 cores vs 16 cores
  • Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 7.9 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 0.95 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: 100
  • 10GbE video editing: 65
  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0

Not in the official specs

  • M.2 slots and PCIe slots

Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.

FAQ

What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-2888X?
10 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-2888X?
512 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-2888X have?
28.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-2888X?
221.1 W.
What is the weight of the QNAP TS-2888X?
26.7 kg.