The QNAP TVS-h674T looks and feels like a high-quality rig.
Its got quick release drive bays where it needs them but adding additional hardware simply involves unscrewing the case.
A status display on the front looks smart but isnt overly useful.
It runs quietly, even when under load.
In use
QNAPs TVS-h674T fulfils the NAS-based promise of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Just beware that you oughta check QNAPs website for drive compatibility, as few third-party drives are supported.
Two SODIMM slots are populated with two (non-ECC) 16GB memory modules (upgradable to 32GB).
Note that QNAP recommends its own branded RAM but doesnt require it.
Theres another pop in-C port at the front.
There are also two PCIe 4.0 slots.
One (4 x4), comes populated with a two-port Thunderbolt 4 card.
It can also be used to add a small low-powered discreet graphics card for things like AI-based applications.
It can transcode RAW footage on the fly, but will struggle with more-powerful demands.
The QuTS hero 5.1.4 online window-basedoperating systemis intuitive and makes setting-up storage and cache a breeze.
It also comes with a well-stocked app store for just about any NAS tool.
When used with SSD cache, we found that the theoretical 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 connection speed wasnt quite achieved.
