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QNAP TS-H966TX 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-H966TX lists 9 drive bays, 6 CPU cores, boost clock 4.4 GHz, and base RAM 8 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 6 CPU cores (top 13%), boost clock 4.4 GHz (top 9%), and base RAM 8 GB (top 23%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TS-H966TX from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29% of 219). The TS-H966TX has 6 CPU cores (top 13% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 4.4 GHz (top 9% of 201). Base RAM: 8 GB (top 23% of 219). The TS-H966TX's max RAM is 64 GB (top 19% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 2 ports (bottom 38% of 219). The TS-H966TX has 3 USB ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight comes in at 3.57 kg (top 25% of 212). Volume: 9.18 L (top 33% of 217). The TS-H966TX's operating power is 55.2 W (top 43% of 208). Warranty comes in at 3 years (top 7% of 214).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 6 cores
- top 13% of 204 QNAP models
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Boost clockStrength
- 4.4 GHz
- top 9% of 201 QNAP models
Base RAMStrength
- 8 GB
- top 23% of 219 QNAP models
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H966TX |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHztop 9% |
| CPU cores | 6top 13% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H966TX |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHztop 9% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 3.57 kgtop 25% |
| Volume | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
| Operating power | 55.2 Wtop 43% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H966TX |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 87.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 74.9 |
| Compactness percentile | 67.6 |
| Home media server fit | 75 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 62 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 38 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Max RAM: 64 GB (top 19%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29%)
- Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
Storage and connections
- LAN ports: 2 ports (bottom 38%)
- USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 3.57 kg (top 25%)
- Volume: 9.18 L (top 33%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 55.2 W (top 43%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TS-H966TX vs the similar TS-H1073BXEU5 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
TS-H966TX vs the similar TS-H1073BXEU-RP5 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.24 GHz
TS-H966TX vs the similar TS-977XU-RP6 match, 3 more differ
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- LAN ports: 2 ports vs 4 ports
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 5 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 12.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 6.13 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.4 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- Home media server: 75
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: 62
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 38
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-H966TX?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-H966TX?
- 64 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-H966TX have?
- 9.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-H966TX?
- 55.2 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-H966TX?
- 3.57 kg.