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QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • Strengthsboost clock 5.6 GHz (top 1%), max RAM 192 GB (top 1%)
  • Weaknessesvolume 34.8 L (bottom 9%), operating power 130.8 W (bottom 13%)
  • Best forsmall offices sharing files
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In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX lists 16 drive bays, boost clock 5.6 GHz, base RAM 48 GB, and max RAM 192 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 16 drive bays (top 7%), boost clock 5.6 GHz (top 1%), and base RAM 48 GB (top 6%), and its weak spots are weight 13.8 kg (bottom 15%), volume 34.8 L (bottom 9%), and operating power 130.8 W (bottom 13%).

This page lays out the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 16 bays (top 7% of 219). The TVS-AIH1688ATX's boost clock is 5.6 GHz (top 1% of 201). Base RAM comes in at 48 GB (top 6% of 219). Max RAM: 192 GB (top 1% of 219). The TVS-AIH1688ATX's max LAN speed is 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports comes in at 4 ports (top 18% of 219). PCIe slots: 3 slots (top 10% of 146). The TVS-AIH1688ATX has 7 USB ports (top 3% of 219). Weight comes in at 13.8 kg (bottom 15% of 212). Volume: 34.8 L (bottom 9% of 217). The TVS-AIH1688ATX's operating power is 130.8 W (bottom 13% of 208). Warranty comes in at 5 years (top 1% of 214).

Key points

Drive baysStrength

  • 16 bays
  • top 7% of 219 QNAP models

With 8 TB drives: 128 TB raw

Boost clockStrength

  • 5.6 GHz
  • top 1% of 201 QNAP models

Base RAMStrength

  • 48 GB
  • top 6% of 219 QNAP models

48 GB out of the box for several apps

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTVS-AIH1688ATX
Boost clock5.6 GHztop 1%
Max RAM192 GBtop 1%
Warranty5 yrtop 1%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
USB ports7top 3%
Base RAM48 GBtop 6%
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Full specifications
SpecTVS-AIH1688ATX
Drive bays16top 7%
Boost clock5.6 GHztop 1%
Base RAM48 GBtop 6%
Max RAM192 GBtop 1%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports4top 18%
PCIe slots3top 10%
USB ports7top 3%
Weight13.8 kgbottom 15%
Volume34.8 Lbottom 9%
Operating power130.8 Wbottom 13%
Warranty5 yrtop 1%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TVS-AIH1688ATX
Lightness percentile13.7
Compactness percentile7.6
Home media server fit35
Small office fit100
Low-power compact 24/7 fit0

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • Weight 13.8 kg: bottom 15%
  • Volume 34.8 L: bottom 9%
  • Operating power 130.8 W: bottom 13%

Performance and memory

  • Max RAM: 192 GB (top 1%)

Storage and connections

  • Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
  • LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18%)

Storage and connections

  • PCIe slots: 3 slots (top 10%)
  • USB ports: 7 ports (top 3%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Warranty: 5 years (top 1%)

TVS-AIH1688ATX vs the similar TS-H1677AXU-RP5 match, 3 more differ

  • Boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
  • Base RAM: 48 GB vs 32 GB
  • USB ports: 7 ports vs 2 ports

TVS-AIH1688ATX vs the similar TS-H1677XU-RP3 match, 5 more differ

  • Boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Base RAM: 48 GB vs 32 GB
  • Max RAM: 192 GB vs 128 GB

TVS-AIH1688ATX vs the similar TVS-H1677AX6 match, 2 more differ

  • Boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
  • Base RAM: 48 GB vs 16 GB
  • USB ports: 7 ports vs 4 ports

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 25 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 8.18 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 0.86 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 144 GB

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: 100
  • Home media server: 35
  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0

Not in the official specs

  • CPU cores and 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-AIH1688ATX?
10 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
192 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX have?
16.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
130.8 W.
What is the weight of the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
13.8 kg.