QNAP Controller FRU FOR ES1686DC 32GB - CTL-ES1686DC-2123IT-32G
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Description

QNAP CTL-ES1686DC-2123IT-32G Controller FRU for ES1686DC Enterprise NAS

Overview

The CTL-ES1686DC-2123IT-32G is a field-replaceable controller unit (FRU) designed for the QNAP ES1686DC enterprise ZFS NAS. This component carries 32GB of RAM and is the correct replacement when a controller module in an active ES1686DC deployment needs to be swapped — keeping the storage array operational without a full chassis replacement. If you are maintaining or servicing a dual-controller ES1686DC environment, verify that the installed controller revision matches this FRU before ordering.

Compatibility

This controller FRU is specific to the QNAP ES1686DC enterprise NAS. It is not cross-compatible with other ES-series or TES-series enclosures. The ES1686DC is a dual-controller NAS storage platform built around ZFS; confirm your chassis model number and existing controller hardware revision against this FRU part number before placing an order. Mixing controller revisions within the same chassis can affect array stability.

Installation Notes

Controller FRU replacement on the ES1686DC is a hot-swap procedure, but QNAP recommends following the official ES1686DC hardware maintenance guide to avoid data loss. Ensure the replacement controller is at a compatible firmware baseline before insertion — mismatched firmware between controllers in a dual-controller configuration requires a synchronization step after installation. Have the ES1686DC hardware user manual available before beginning the swap.

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Specifications
Brand: QNAP
MPN: CTL-ES1686DC-2123IT-32G
Power: 1686V DC
Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon D-2123IT (4-core 2.2 GHz)
Memory: 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 ECC RDIMM
Drive Bays: 16 x 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s
Networking: 8 x 10GbE SFP+ / 4 x 1GbE RJ45
PCIe Expansion: 2 x PCIe Gen3 x8 per controller
Form Factor: 3U Rackmount
Power Supply: 770W Redundant PSU
Cooling: 3 x 60mm Hot-swappable Fans
RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, RAID-TP
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