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QNAP TS-977XU Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), warranty 3 yr (top 7%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-977XU lists 9 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 3.1 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), max RAM 64 GB (top 19%), and max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TS-977XU from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29% of 219). The TS-977XU has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 3.1 GHz (top 36% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-977XU's max RAM is 64 GB (top 19% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18% of 219). The TS-977XU has 1 PCIe slots (top 49% of 146). USB ports comes in at 5 ports (top 18% of 219). Weight: 7.44 kg (top 44% of 212). The TS-977XU's volume is 10.1 L (top 39% of 217). Operating power comes in at 64.2 W (bottom 49% of 208).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max RAMStrength
- 64 GB
- top 19% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Max LAN speedStrength
- 10 Gbps
- top 2% of 219 QNAP models
100 GB copy in about 80 s (theoretical)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-977XU |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-977XU |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHztop 36% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 7.44 kgtop 44% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% |
| Operating power | 64.2 Wbottom 49% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-977XU |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 68.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 56.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 60.6 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 79 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz (top 36%)
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29%)
- LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18%)
Storage and connections
- PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
- USB ports: 5 ports (top 18%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 7.44 kg (top 44%)
- Volume: 10.1 L (top 39%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 64.2 W (bottom 49%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TS-977XU vs the similar TVS-972XU9 match, 1 more differ
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 6 ports
- Weight: 7.44 kg vs 7.48 kg
TS-977XU vs the similar TS-977XU-RP7 match, 3 more differ
- CPU cores: 4 cores vs 6 cores
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
TS-977XU vs the similar TS-H1073BXEU-RP6 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz vs 3.24 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 7.14 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.83 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 60 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- 10GbE video editing: 79
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0
Not in the official specs
- M.2 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-977XU?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-977XU?
- 64 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-977XU have?
- 9.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-977XU?
- 64.2 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-977XU?
- 7.44 kg.