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QNAP TS-H1090FU Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- StrengthsCPU cores 16 (top 1%), base RAM 256 GB (top 1%)
- Weaknessesoperating power 158 W (bottom 8%), weight 11.6 kg (bottom 23%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-H1090FU lists 10 drive bays, 16 CPU cores, boost clock 3.3 GHz, and base RAM 256 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 16 CPU cores (top 1%), base RAM 256 GB (top 1%), and max RAM 128 GB (top 6%), and its weak spots are weight 11.6 kg (bottom 24%) and operating power 158 W (bottom 8%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-H1090FU from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 10 bays (top 28% of 219). The TS-H1090FU has 16 CPU cores (top 1% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 3.3 GHz (top 30% of 201). Base RAM: 256 GB (top 1% of 219). The TS-H1090FU's max RAM is 128 GB (top 6% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 25 Gbps (top 1% of 219). LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18% of 219). The TS-H1090FU has 2 PCIe slots (top 21% of 146). USB ports comes in at 3 ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight: 11.6 kg (bottom 24% of 212). The TS-H1090FU's volume is 11 L (top 44% of 217). Operating power comes in at 158 W (bottom 8% of 208).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 16 cores
- top 1% of 204 QNAP models
16 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMStrength
- 256 GB
- top 1% of 219 QNAP models
256 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMStrength
- 128 GB
- top 6% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 128 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1090FU |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 16top 1% |
| Base RAM | 256 GBtop 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 25 Gbpstop 1% |
| Warranty | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1090FU |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 10top 28% |
| CPU cores | 16top 1% |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHztop 30% |
| Base RAM | 256 GBtop 1% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 25 Gbpstop 1% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 11.6 kgbottom 23% |
| Volume | 11 Ltop 44% |
| Operating power | 158 Wbottom 8% |
| Warranty | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1090FU |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 99.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 22.3 |
| Compactness percentile | 56.2 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 85 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- Weight 11.6 kg: bottom 24%
- Operating power 158 W: bottom 8%
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 3.3 GHz (top 30%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 10 bays (top 28%)
- Max LAN speed: 25 Gbps (top 1%)
- LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18%)
Storage and connections
- PCIe slots: 2 slots (top 21%)
- USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)
Size, power and warranty
- Volume: 11 L (top 44%)
- Warranty: 5 years (top 1%)
TS-H1090FU vs the similar TS-H1290FX5 match, 5 more differ
- Drive bays: 10 bays vs 12 bays
- CPU cores: 16 cores vs 8 cores
- Boost clock: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
TS-H1090FU vs the similar TS-H2490FU5 match, 4 more differ
- Drive bays: 10 bays vs 24 bays
- Max RAM: 128 GB vs 256 GB
- LAN ports: 4 ports vs 6 ports
TS-H1090FU vs the similar TS-H1277XU-RP2 match, 7 more differ
- Drive bays: 10 bays vs 12 bays
- CPU cores: 16 cores vs 8 cores
- Boost clock: 3.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 55 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 15.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 1.16 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): -128 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- 10GbE video editing: 85
- 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-H1090FU?
- 25 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-H1090FU?
- 128 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-H1090FU have?
- 10.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-H1090FU?
- 158 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-H1090FU?
- 11.6 kg.