Qnap Ts-253e 2-bay Nas Enclosure
- Product Code: eq105707
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Designed for high flexibility with long-term support, the QNAP TS-253E 2-Bay NAS Enclosureallows you to quickly expand your network storage capacity to support backups, surveillance, virtual machines, and more. Its two 3.5" / 2.5" bays support SATA III drives, which can be configured in RAID 0 or 1 mode to enhance speed or reliability. You can boost performance further by installing up to two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 cache drives. Storage can be further increased by attaching expansion enclosures to the two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, each of which can transfer data at up to 10 Gb/s.
This NAS enclosure integrates with your network through two 2.5G Ethernet ports. It uses the QTS 5.0.1 operating system, which features enhanced security, integrated artificial intelligence for image recognition, and support for a variety of applications.
2 x 3.5" / 2.5" SATA III Drive Bays 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 Slots 2 GHz Intel Celeron J6412 Quad-Core CPU 8GB Onboard RAM 2 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 x USB 2.0 2 x HDMI Ports RAID 0, 1, JBOD, Single AES 256-Bit Volume Encryption QTS 5.0.1 Operating System
Key Specs | |
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Number of Bays | 2x 2.5"/3.5" 2x M.2 (2280) |
Inputs/Outputs | 2x RJ45 2.5GbE 2x USB-A 2.0 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 2x HDMI 1.4b |
Computing | |
CPU | Quad-Core: 2 to 2.6 GHz |
Processor | Intel Celeron J6412 |
General | |
Number of Bays | 2x 2.5"/3.5" 2x M.2 (2280) |
Inputs/Outputs | 2x RJ45 2.5GbE 2x USB-A 2.0 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 2x HDMI 1.4b |
Media Card Slots | No |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Software | |
Installed Operating System | QTS 5.0.1 |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.10 or Later Windows 7 or Later Windows Server 2008 R2 or Later Ubuntu 14.4 or Later CentOS 7 or Later Linux UNIX |
Security | |
Encryption | 256-Bit AES |
Security Features | Lockable Bay Door |
Electrical | |
Power Consumption | 18.09 W (Typical) 10.56 W (Idle) |
Physical | |
Color | Black |
Cooling | 1x 70 mm Fan |
Dimensions | 8.86 x 6.63 x 4.02" / 225.04 x 168.4 x 102.11 mm |
Weight | 2.8 lb / 1.3 kg (without Drives) |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 5.545 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.8 x 9.5 x 8" |
The TS-253E is powered by a 2 GHz Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core processor, which has a burst frequency of 2.6 GHz, alongside 8GB of onboard memory.
The TS-253E will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period, up to 2029, making it ideal for MSP, SI, and other IT-related businesses requiring matching NAS models at multiple locations for long-term projects.
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gb/s)
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mb/s)
Featuring integrated Intel UHD Graphics, the TS-253E supports H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. Each of the dual HDMI outputs support up to 3840 x 2160 resolution 4K displays at 30 Hz, providing great benefits for applications like surveillance, video production, industrial design, and professional photography.
With integrated Intel OpenVINO AI computing resources, the TS-253E accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.
The Intel 256-bit AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while maintaining the confidentiality of NAS data.
QTS 5.0.1 features an updated system kernel and optimized user interface. That is followed by enhanced security measures to protect your digital assets, improved system performance to streamline your applications, and integrated AI machine learning to strengthen image recognition and drive failure prediction.
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. Does this have perpetual licensing for full QVR functionality through the HDMI port and never be connected to the internet?
A: The QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure includes a perpetual QVR Pro license.
Q: 2. Is this the 8gb model or the 4gb model that supports Ram upgrades.The site's webpage says this is the 8gb model, but not worker?
A: This QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure has 8 GB of RAM preinstalled.
Q: 3. Is this one able to upgrade ram or the soldered?
A: Yes, the RAM is upgradable on this QNAP TS-664 6-Bay NAS Enclosure. see also pg. 35 of the user manual: https://bit.ly/48DKTU6
Q: 4. Could you please confirm that this doesn't support Raid 5?
A: The QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay NAS Enclosure does not support RAID 5 and is only capable of RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Only enclosures with three or more bays (and a minimum of three drives installed) can support RAID 5.
Q: 5. I see suggestions for Q-nap expansion cards, but on the back of the TS-h973AX I don't see any place to put them. Is there an ability to expand some capabilities internals or does this not support expansion cards?
A: Unfortunately, the QNAP TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure does not support extension cards.
Q: 6. Is the RAM expandable?
A: Yes, the RAM in the QNAP TS-462 4-Bay NAS Enclosure is upgradable to 16GB.
Q: 7. Can one fill the 3.5" bays with drives and then add the 2.5" drives later? Or is it better to fill the whole unit from day 1?
A: The QNAP TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure (BH #QNTSH973AX32) can work with just the 3.5'' drives but is recommended to have all drives filled for a easier setup process.
Q: 8. What are the best 3.5 SATA Drives for this unit?
A: The drives you choose for the QNAP TS-h973AX 9-Bay NAS Enclosure would depend on the amount of storage you require, but NAS drives such as the Seagate IronWolf and the WD Red Pro are popular choices.
Q: 9. is the qnap ts-433 compatible with 2.5" WD Blue WD400T3BOA 4TD SSD ($264)?
A: Yes, the QNAP TS-433 4-Bay NAS Enclosure is compatible with 2.5" drives such as the WD Blue WD400T3BOA.
Q: 10. Does it come with free IP camera licenses?
A: The QNAP TS-453E 4-Bay NAS Enclosure (BH # QNTS453E8GUS) includes two free IP camera licenses. QNAP QVR Elite is available via subscription. Per QNAP: "With just a QNAP NAS, IP cameras, and a subscription for QVR Elite, you can benefit from a cutting-edge smart surveillance system. With an expandable channel license system, QVR Elite allows you to deploy up to 192 channels (2 channels are included for free) to fit any surveillance need – from single offices to sprawling campuses."
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