Description
The compact 2U rackmount TS-873AeU combines an AMD Ryzen™ V1000 series V1500B quad-core/eight-thread 2.2 GHz processor and dual-2.5GbE connectivity in one chassis. Compared to its previous generation, the TS-873AeU is enhanced with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 x 1 ports for NVMe SSD caching or Edge TPU empowered AI image recognition. Cutting-edge hardware integrated with comprehensive software solutions makes the TS-873AeU the preeminent choice to tackle resource-demanding applications and tasks, such as virtual machines or multi-user intensive access. The space-efficient short depth design makes it easy to install in small media cabinets or places with a lot of cabling.
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Dual-2.5GbE connectivity
Features two 2.5GbE ports. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by using port trunking.
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PCIe expandability
Features one PCIe Gen3 x 8 port. Add extra functionality with PCIe cards, including 10/25GbE ports, QM2, or Fibre Channel.
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Optimized SSD performance
Features two M.2 PCIe Gen3 ports to install NVMe SSDs and empower Qtier™ and SSD caching technology.
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Hybrid cloud storage
Supports block-based and file-based cloud storage gateways with local caching for low-latency access to cloud data.
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Virtual machine applications
Host multiple virtual machines and containers to run a wide range of applications.
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2U Short depth design
The rackmount NAS has a short-depth design of only 30 cm. It is perfectly suited for installation in a compact rack, or places with a lot of cabling.
2U Short depth design for up to 38% reduction in size
The 2U rackmount TS-873AeU has a short depth design of only 11.7 inches (297.4 mm), making it an excellent choice for smaller racks, wall-mount AV rack cabinets, and network rack cabinets. The space saved by the short depth design can be reserved for cabling or ventilation. The TS-873AeU is space-saving for flexible deployment and is especially suitable for multiple locations and applications including offices, audiovisual rooms, and security surveillance recording.
Note: Users can purchase the optional RAIL-B02 rail kit to deploy the TS-873AeU in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.
Absolute performance with AMD Ryzen™ and up to 64GB RAM
Powered by a 4-core/8-thread AMD Ryzen™ V1500B 2.2GHz processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM (supports ECC RAM), the rackmount TS-873AeU delivers aggressive yet power-smart performance to drive resource-demanding business applications such as VDI, R&D, private cloud, and server virtualization.
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CPU
AMD Ryzen™ V1500B 4 cores/8 threads 2.2 GHz processor
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Memory
4 GB DDR4 SODIMM (up to 64 GB)
Note: Supports ECC RAM (cannot be used together with non-ECC RAM)
Transmission efficiency
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Windows File Transfer (2x 2.5GbE)
10 Gigabytes file transfer
Download 590 MB/sUpload 548 MB/s -
Windows File Transfer with Encryption (2x 2.5GbE)
10 Gigabytes file transfer
Download 586 MB/sUpload 548 MB/s -
Windows File Transfer (2x 10GbE)
10 Gigabytes file transfer
Download 2132 MB/sUpload 991 MB/s -
Windows File Transfer with Encryption (2x 10GbE)
10 Gigabytes file transfer
Download 1901 MB/sUpload 779 MB/s
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test environment:
NAS: TS-873AeU
OS: QTS 5.0.0
Volume type: RAID5
Client PC:
Windows Server 2019 Standard, Intel Xeon W1250 3.3GHz, DDR4 32GB, NIC Intel I225
Upgrade to 2.5GbE networking
The TS-873AeU comes with two 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports that allow you to use existing CAT5e cables to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. 5GbE speeds can also be attained by using Port Trunking.
Two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition
The 8-bay TS-873AeU is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 x 1 slots, enabling cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.
Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe Gen3 expansion
The TS-873AeU has a PCIe Gen 3 x 8 slot that allows for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often costly. By installing QNAP dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-873AeU, you have more budget-friendly options to add a NAS to a SAN environment. You can set a Fibre Channel Target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. Moreover, the LUN Masking and Port Binding features provide an additional layer of data security.
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution
The TS-873AeU supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed.
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PC/Laptop backup
For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS®, just set up the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data.
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Remote backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-873AeU to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.
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VM backup
Enjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.
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SaaS backup
Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.
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Cloud backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.
Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-873AeU supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.
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Volume and LUN snapshots
Take snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.
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Instantly restore snapshots
Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.
Reliable, high-performance storage for virtualization
The TS-873AeU supports block-based iSCSI LUN as a reliable, high-performance, and affordable storage solution for mainstream virtualization environments. It supports VMware® VAAI and Microsoft® ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively.
Optimized performance for VMware Virtualization with iSER
The iSCSI Extensions for RDMA (iSER) protocol boosts the data transfer performance of VMware® ESXi storage and reduces the CPU load of the ESXi server. iSER support can be added to the TS-873AeU by installing a QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 25GbE PCIe card, which uses the Mellanox® ConnectX-6 Lx controller. iSER can provide a significant increase in performance, providing an essential tool to optimize demanding virtualization applications.
Note: To create an iSER connection with VMware ESXi, both the server and NAS require compatible Mellanox® NICs and switches compatible with Mellanox® or supporting PFC (Priority Flow Control) configuration.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-873AeU, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.
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Virtualization Station
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.
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Container Station
Experience Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create abundant microservices.
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Linux Station
Run Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.
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QuTScloud virtual NAS
QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Enterprises can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to acquire advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings
The TS-873AeU is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.
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myQNAPcloud secures remote access
myQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-873AeU through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.
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Simplified privilege settings
The TS-873AeU supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.
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QuFirewall protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.
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Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-873AeU as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.
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QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion and remote working, QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.
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Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-873AeU to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
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Malware Remover
Regularly scan your TS-873AeU using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.
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TeamViewer remote access
TeamViewer app enables remote management and connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows® PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency and end user productivity.
The best file storage and collaboration center
The TS-873AeU integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.
File Station
Manage, access, and share all the files in the TS-873AeU and view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.
Qsync
Make any file uploaded to a TS-873AeU available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can sync shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.
Qsirch
QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.
Qfiling
Automate your file organization ─ all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.
Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-873AeU and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.
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Free embedded channels
2 IP camera channels
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Total camera channels
Scalable with optional licenses
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Subscription-based
Monthly US $1.99 /channel
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Video format
MP4
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Mobile app
QVR Pro Client and mobile app
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Scalable storage
NAS expansion units
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-873AeU storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.
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Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-873AeU, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
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Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-873AeU while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
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Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
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Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.
A health check for your hard drives
Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.
Switch to QuTS hero operating system for optimal data integrity and reliability
The TS-873AeU also supports QuTS hero - QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. Providing end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction), and much more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.
QTS
Suited for cross-teams file sync, and HDD-SSD hybrid storage applications
QuTS hero
Featuring highly reliable data protection and data reduction, and optimized for SSD-based applications
Specifications
CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1500B 4-core/8-thread 2.2 GHz processor |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
Encryption Engine | ✓(AES-NI) |
Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
System Memory | 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 4 GB) |
Maximum Memory | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules.
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Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
Drive Bay | 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s
The system is shipped without HDD.
For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ |
Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
Hot-swappable | ✓ |
M.2 Slot | 2 x M2 2280 (PCIe Gen3 x 1)
Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ for compatibility.
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SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✓ |
GPU pass-through | ✓ |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via a network adapter |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via a network adapter |
Wake on LAN (WOL) |
✓Only the 2.5GbE port
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Jumbo Frame | ✓ |
PCIe Slot | 1 x PCIe Gen3 x8
Card dimensions for PCIe slot:210 x 68.9x 18.76 mm / 8.27 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches.
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 4 (2 x Type A, 2 x Type C) |
HDMI™ Output | Optional via a PCIe graphics card |
Form Factor | 2U Short Depth Rackmount |
LED Indicators | HDD 1-8, Status, LAN, USB, Power |
Buttons | Power, Reset |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 89 × 482 × 297.4 mm
Excludes ear hook and the protruding part of the Power Supply Unit.
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Weight (Net) | 7.61 kg |
Weight (Gross) | 10.2 kg |
Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
Power Supply Unit | 250W PSU, 100 - 240V |
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 26.76 W |
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 52.49 W
Tested fully populated with WD10EFRX hard drives.
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Fan | 3 x 60mm, 12VDC |
System Warning | Buzzer |
Standard Warranty | 3 |
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 2000 |
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Refund Policy
Before your contact us for return and warranty of your purchase, please be aware the following terms and conditions.
*All return enquiry should send to RA@pclan.com.au to avoid delay.
- All products must be installed by a qualified technician or knowledgeable person. Any damage or faulty due to incorrect installation may void the product warranty.
- Any warranty requires proof of purchase (invoice) issued by PC LAN Pty Ltd. For missing invoice and enquiry for invoice search or re-print, $15.00 administration and processing fee will be charged. Please contact accounts@pclan.com.au for your enquiry.
- Customer should contact the manufacturer for their support and advice as the majority of warranties are directly provided by them. As a reseller, PC LAN is also required to comply with these requirements. If the manufacturer is unable to offer a replacement or repair for a faulty product and instructs the end user to return the product. Customer should contact us with the reference/case number provided by the manufacturer, along with our tax invoice number. Our team will then contact the supplier to verify the return/replacement authorization and initiate a return case.
- If the returned product is found to be physically damaged during transit due to inadequate packaging, the warranty will be voided and the product cannot be exchanged or refunded.
- All returned items will be tested upon arrival and will attract a handling fee of $20 plus return postage to customer if found to be in perfect working condition.
- Please note free or bonus items are covered only by 7-day-Dead-on-Arrival policy, hence please contact us at once if the item is found to be defective within 7 days of receiving. Please feel free to contact us if there are any questions.
- Due to health and hygiene reasons, microphones, earphones and headphones can only be returned if they are unopened within 30 days of purchase and are completely sealed or faulty.
- The benefits provided to you under the various warranty of different items are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act. In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For more information visit Australian Consumer Law's website
Page Index
- Change of Mind / Non-Faulty Returns
- Dead on Arrival (DOA) & Warranty Returns
- Return of Faulty Products
- Manufacturer Contact
1. Change of Mind / Non-Faulty Returns
We encourage customers to carefully consider their purchases before placing an order. However, if a non-faulty item needs to be returned due to a change of mind or incorrect purchase, please refer to our policy below:
- The item must be in stock at PC LAN at the time of purchase. Custom build items and special order-in items that are not part of our regular inventory may be rejected.
- The item must be returned within 30 days of delivery in its original undamaged packaging.
- The item must be unused and still factory sealed, and may be charged for up to 10% restocking fee.
- If the item has been opened, a restocking fee of 20% will be charged as the item is no longer considered brand new.
- If the item has been used or registered, the return may be rejected or a restocking fee of up to 50% may be charged.
- Any delivery or insurance costs incurred are not refundable and not included in the restocking fee.
- We reserve the right to refuse a refund if the item is not in resalable condition, including damaged or missing packaging or parts.
- Software, printers with unsealed ink, and other consumable items cannot be returned.
- Microphones, earphones, headphones, keyboard and mouse, chairs can only be returned if unopened and completely sealed within 30 days of purchase due to the health and safety regulations.
- To initiate a Change of Mind / Non-Faulty return, request must be sent to RA@pclan.com.au wihtin 14 days of purchase for final approval.
- If customer do not pick up within 30-days of purchase and request cancellation. Customer are liable for a restocking fee to cover the variation of the cost.
2. DOA & Warranty Returns
All brand new products (with the exception of consumable products and software) sold by PC Lan Pty Ltd are covered by Australian manufacturer warranty. For used or ex-demo product, warranty terms will be stated in the listing, or otherwise, customer can contact us for warranty information.
2.1. DOA Returns (Product Dead on Arrival)
If your item is confirmed to be defective when delivered, it will be treated as Dead On Arrival (DOA). The DOA period is 14 days from your invoice date. DOA claims are eligible for a refund or replacement after the faulty item has been returned to us.
Please note:
- Customer must contact us within 14 days of your invoice date.
- In order to expedite your DOA claim, please obtain a manufacturer reference number which confirms that your item may be faulty.
- Customers are responsible for covering the shipping costs of returning faulty items, while PC Lan will cover the return freight costs for replacement units. We do not offer reimbursement for any shipping costs incurred by customers.
- The item should be returned to us within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the return label. Where possible, all items should be packed in the original, undamaged /unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals and documentation that shipped with the item. If the accessories are missing, we reserve the right to reject the DOA claim or apply only a partial refund
- The processing time for a DOA return is up to 2 weeks from the time we receive it. This allows us to send the DOA unit to the vendor for testing and fault verification.
2.2. Warranty Returns
If a product is outside the 14-day DOA period, the standard manufacturer warranty terms will apply. As some of our products, like electronics and computers, require specialized support, we strongly recommend that you first contact the manufacturer for troubleshooting assistance. Their support team is more knowledgeable in diagnosing and resolving issues and can help minimize delays that may arise from us acting as an intermediary. However, if the manufacturer is unable to assist, our team can step in and provide further assistance. Our product's Manufacturer Contact.
Please note:
- Customers are responsible for covering the shipping costs of returning faulty items, while PC Lan will cover the return freight costs for replacement units. We do not offer reimbursement for any shipping costs incurred by customers.
- The processing time is generally 1-3 weeks from the time we receive the faulty unit.
- Certain products requires end-user contact manufacturer support team to obtain reference number for processing warranty claim. Please check our Manufacturer Contact for details.
- Please note that the warranty claim may result in a repair, replacement, or store credit at PC LAN, depending on the manufacturer's approval. Refunds are not available under any circumstances.
- Invoice or Order number and item's serial number (if applicable) must be provided for warranty claim. We cannot process warranty request without proof of purchase.
3. Return of Faulty Products:
Once we receive a faulty product, we will send it to the manufacturer or their authorized service center for assessment. However the return will be rejected in below cases:
- without PC LAN approved RA Number attached on return package
- item is damaged due to misuse or inadequate packageing in transit
- serial number does not match tax invoice record
After we receive the repaired or replacement unit from manufacturer, we will arrange return delivery to you.
Note: If the fault is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty (if applicable), we will provide you with a quote for the repair cost and any costs associated with the processing of the return prior to returning the product(s) to you.
4. Manufacturer Contact:
Company |
Phone/Email |
Acer Service Centre |
1300 362 328 (Laptop, LCD) |
APC |
13 73 28 (Tech Support) |
ASUS |
1300 278 788 |
Belkin |
1800 235 546 (English only 24/7) |
Cisco |
1800 805 227 |
CyberPower |
1300 431 808 |
D-Link |
1300 766 868 |
Dahua |
1800 327 457 |
Eaton |
1300 877 877 |
Epson Service Centre |
1300 361 054 |
Fujitsu Service Centre |
1800 288 283 |
Fujixerox |
1800 883 668 |
LaCie |
*Please contact LaCie (Seagate) for Warranty |
Lenovo |
131 426 |
Lexmark (Return to PC Lan) |
(07) 3377 5888 |
LG Service Centre |
1800 643 156 |
Linksys |
1800 605 971 |
Logitech |
1800 025 544 |
HP Service Centre |
131 047; 1300 721 147 (Printer); 131 047 (scanner) |
IBM Service Centre |
1800 289 426 |
Kingston |
1800 620 569 |
Motorola |
1300 138 823 |
Zebra |
1800 457 439 / TSAPAC@zebra.com (Printers) |
Philips |
1300 651 993 |
Qnap |
Contact QNAP Support |
Samsung Service Centre |
1300 362 603 |
Seagate |
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Sony |
1300 137 669 |
Synology |
Contact Synology Support |
Toshiba |
(02) 9887 6000; 13 30 70 |
Viewsonic Centre Centre |
1800 880 818 |
Wacom |
(02) 9422 6700 |
Western Digital |