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QNAP TVS-972XU Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), USB ports 6 (top 4%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TVS-972XU lists 9 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 3.6 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), boost clock 3.6 GHz (top 20%), and max RAM 64 GB (top 19%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TVS-972XU from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29% of 219). The TVS-972XU has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 3.6 GHz (top 20% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TVS-972XU'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 TVS-972XU has 1 PCIe slots (top 49% of 146). USB ports comes in at 6 ports (top 4% of 219). Weight: 7.48 kg (top 45% of 212). The TVS-972XU's volume is 10.1 L (top 39% of 217). Operating power comes in at 72.2 W (bottom 42% of 208).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Boost clockStrength
- 3.6 GHz
- top 20% of 201 QNAP models
Max RAMStrength
- 64 GB
- top 19% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| 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 | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 7.48 kgtop 45% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% |
| Operating power | 72.2 Wbottom 41% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 73.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 55.2 |
| Compactness percentile | 60.6 |
| Home media server fit | 26 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 80 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29%)
- Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
- LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18%)
Storage and connections
- PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
- USB ports: 6 ports (top 4%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 7.48 kg (top 45%)
- Volume: 10.1 L (top 39%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 72.2 W (bottom 42%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TVS-972XU vs the similar TS-977XU9 match, 1 more differ
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- USB ports: 6 ports vs 5 ports
- Weight: 7.48 kg vs 7.44 kg
TVS-972XU vs the similar TS-977XU-RP6 match, 4 more differ
- CPU cores: 4 cores vs 6 cores
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
TVS-972XU vs the similar TS-983XU9 match, 1 more differ
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
- Max RAM: 64 GB vs 128 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 8.02 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: 80
Use-case scores
- Home media server: 26
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0
Variant TVS-972XU-RP
- matches the TVS-972XU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 7 more but differs on weight (8.63 kg vs 7.48 kg), volume (10.6 L vs 10.1 L), and operating power (70.4 W vs 72.2 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-972XU-RP.
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 TVS-972XU?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- 64 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TVS-972XU have?
- 9.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- 72.2 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- 7.48 kg.