QNAP
TS-264
The QNAP TS-264 is a powerful and versatile 2-bay NAS designed for efficient file management, backup, and collaboration. It features an Intel® Celeron® N5095 processor and dual 2.5GbE ports for high-speed network connectivity, supporting up to 5Gbps with port trunking. Expand its capabilities with a PCIe slot for 10GbE networking or an Edge TPU for AI image recognition. With 8 GB DDR4 memory, M.2 NVMe SSD caching support, and 4K HDMI output, it excels in multimedia tasks and virtualization, making it an ideal solution for home and small business users.
$649.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
127
/ 220
#127 in Network Storage Systems
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Storage Capacity
22
/ Up to TB
Who it's for
- Dual 2.5GbE Networking
- NVMe SSD Expansion
- Powerful Multimedia Capabilities
Who should skip it
- Higher Initial Cost
- Limited Storage Scalability
- QTS Security Concerns
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
Up to 22 TB
Number of Bays
2
Drive Type Compatibility
SSD, M.2 SSD
Network Interface
Ethernet
Ethernet Port Speed
2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps
RAM
8 GB DDR4
Processor Core Count
4
RAID Support
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Features
- Dual 2.5GbE ports for fast network speeds
- M.2 NVMe SSD caching for performance boost
- PCIe slot for 10GbE or Edge TPU expansion
- 4K HDMI output for multimedia playback
- Real-time video transcoding capabilities
- AI image recognition acceleration with Edge TPU
- Supports multiple virtual machines and containers
- User-friendly QTS operating system
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the QNAP TS-264 for its exceptional performance and versatile feature set, making it ideal for prosumers and small businesses. The Intel processor and dual 2.5GbE ports enable demanding tasks like 4K media transcoding and running multiple virtual machines smoothly. Users value the expandability, including M.2 NVMe slots for boosting I/O speed and RAM upgrades. The robust QTS operating system offers extensive application support for backup and surveillance. While some newcomers find the initial setup and feature depth slightly complex, the consensus is that the TS-264 delivers substantial power and functionality, representing a highly recommended investment for users prioritizing performance and comprehensive data management capabilities.
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