QNAP TS-253E-8G 2 Bay NAS Enclosure
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QNAP TS-253E-8G 2 Bay NAS Enclosure
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SKU: TS-253E-8G
- CPU: Intel Celeron J6412
- Cores: 4 Core
- Memory: 8GB Onboard
- Interface: 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45
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Product Description
QNAP TS-253E-8G 2 Bay NAS Enclosure
TS-253EDual 2.5GbE, 8GB RAM, and long-term availability The TS-253E features 2.5GbE connectivity, 8GB RAM, and M.2 slots for NVMe SSD caching to deliver high performance for applications such as surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers or backup servers. Dual HDMI outputs also provide direct multimedia playback and robust surveillance monitoring. QNAP will provide long-term availability and support for the TS-253E, providing a great choice for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations.Intel quad-core processor burst up to 2.6 GHz with AES-NI encryptionProcessor Intel® Celeron® J6412 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.6GHz) RAM Onboard 8GB (non-expandable) Encryption The Intel® AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while maintaining the confidentiality of NAS data. USB ports • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 • 2 x USB 2.0Long-term availabilityThe TS-253E is powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 processor and will be available and supported for an extended period. This long-term availability makes the TS-253E an ideal choice for MSP, SI, and other IT-related businesses requiring matching NAS models for long-term projects.24/7 surveillance solution for stores and branch officesThe TS-253E is a one-stop surveillance solution for centrally recording/managing multiple cameras and surveillance servers based in your offices, stores, and other working spaces.Record/monitor your environmentQVR 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-253E and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.Centrally manage up to 32 surveillance serversIf your business requires simultaneously managing multiple recording servers, then install QVR Center on the TS-253E. With QVR Center you can manage up to 32 surveillance servers and 10,000+ cameras with an easy-to-use interface.Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.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.Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5GbE switchUpgrading your network shouldn't break the bank, and 2.5GbE connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1GbE. QNAP offers 2.5GbE switches that supports Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ and allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.Dual 4K HDMI outputs for surveillance monitoring or multimedia displayThe TS-253E supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The dual HDMI outputs support up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like surveillance, video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display.Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionThe TS-253E 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. 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. Remote backup for NAS Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-253E to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy. VM backup Enjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression. 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. 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. QuDedup technology Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups. WordPress backup Enjoy efficient WordPress backup/restore and site migration by leveraging the user-friendly Multi-Application Recovery Service (MARS), and easily batch backup WordPress files and database to the TS-253E with backup scheduling.Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsThe TS-253E 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. 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. 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. Back up snapshots Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-253E to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersBy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-253E, 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. 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. Conainer 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. 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.Comprehensive security and privilege settingsThe TS-253E is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers. myQNAPcloud secures remote access myQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-253E 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. Simplified privilege settings The TS-253E 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. QuFirewall protection Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security. 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-253E as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection. 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. Security Counselor A security portal for the TS-253E to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software. Malware Remover Regularly scan your TS-253E using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security. 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 centerThe TS-253E 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-253E 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-253E 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.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-253E storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth. Attach QNAP expansion enclosures Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-253E, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app. Mount cloud storage or remote file servers Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-253E while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices. Migrate to a new NAS Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations. 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 drivesHard 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. S.M.A.R.T. and back block scanning If any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs. DA Drive Analyzer The DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss. Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management When using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.
Technical Specification
QNAP TS-253E-8G 2 Bay NAS Enclosure
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Features | VLAN support, wake on LAN (WOL), Jumbo Frames support, DHCP server, FTP server, Domain Controller, built-in hardware transcoding, file station, WebDAV server support, port trunking, SSD trim, Windows ODX, FXP support, hybrid backup sync, Qfiling, Qsirch, Q'center (NAS CMS), SQL Server, Network Recycle Bin, VJBOD Cloud, Qsync, QuMagie, QmailAgent, QuWAN, user quota managerment, LDAP server, Storage Pool, SED Storage Pool, JBOD Expansion, Disk, Enclosure Locate, Disk S.M.A.R.T. Scan, Disk S.M.A.R.T. Data Migration, Disk Roaming, Disk Standby, Volume Snapshot, Snapshot Retention Policy, Self-serve Snapshot Recovery, Application Consisted Snapshot, Snapshot Full Clone, Snapshot Replica / Vault, SSD read-only Cache, SSD read-write cache, SSD write-only cache, SSD profiling tool, External Device Management, Mount Smart Phone (MTP), Object Storage, group quota, folder quota, home folder, Resource Monitor, Virtual Switch, Allow/Deny List, Access Protection, Service binding, HD Station, DA Driver Analyzer, floating point unit, SSD cache acceleration support, file-based iSCSI LUN, block-based iSCSI LUN, LUN mapping, LUN masking, WWPN Aliases Import/Export, FC Port Group, FC Port Binding, multipath IO (MPIO), online LUN capacity expansion, LUN snapshot, LUN snapshot replication and clone, auto tiering, RAID Group, RAID Level Migration, RAID Expansion, Storage Pool Expansion, RAID Hot Spare, RAID Sync/Rebuild/Scrubbing, SSD life estimation, domain security, security counselor, malware remover, 2-step verification, HybridMount, Hyper Data Protector, Boxafe, Windows ACL, schedule on/off, iSCSI service, SSD Cache RAID, network drive mount |
Data Link Protocol | 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE, 2.5GbE |
Network / Transport Protocol | PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, iSCSI, DDNS, IPv4, IPv6, CIFS, WireGuard, QBelt, QuFTP, OpenVPN |
Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 2, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SSH, RADIUS |
Network Services Compatibility | Microsoft CIFS, FTP, Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, Network File System v3 (NFS v3), Network File System v4 (NFS v4) |
Performance | Concurrent connections (CIFS): 1500 ¦ Maximum number of storage pool: 128 ¦ Maximum number of volume: 128 ¦ Maximum volume size: 250 TB ¦ Maximum pool size: 308 TB ¦ Maximum LUN size: 250 TB ¦ Maximum number of targets LUN: 256 ¦ Minimum snapshot interval: 5 min ¦ Maximum FTP connection: 1024 ¦ Local user account: 4096 ¦ Local group account: 512 ¦ Domain user/group account: 200000 ¦ Log recording: 3000 events per second ¦ Virtual hosts: 32 |
Encryption Algorithm | SSL, TLS, TLS 1.0, FIPS 140-2, 256-bit AES, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2, AES-NI, TLS 1.3 |
General |
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Device Type | NAS server |
Host Connectivity | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Total Storage Capacity | 0 GB |
Installed Devices / Modules Qty | 0 (installed) / 2 (max) |
Width | 10.2 cm |
Depth | 22.5 cm |
Height | 16.85 cm |
Weight | 1.28 kg () |
Built-in Devices | Led panel |
Localisation | Danish, Hungarian, Czech, Thai, Chinese (traditional), Brazilian Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Romanian, Japanese, Korean |
Processor / Memory |
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Processors Installed | 1 x Intel Celeron J6412 |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core |
Max Supported Qty | 1 |
Max Turbo Speed | 2.6 GHz |
RAM | 8 GB (installed) / 8 GB (supported) |
Flash Memory Installed | 4 GB |
Storage Controller |
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Type | RAID |
Interface Type | SATA 6Gb/s |
RAID Level | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60 |
Expansion / Connectivity |
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Expansion Bays | 2 (total) / 2 (free) x hot-swap - 2.5" / 3.5" |
Expansion Slots | 2 (total) / 0 (free) x M.2 2280 |
Interfaces | 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - RJ-45 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 - Type A ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Type A ¦ 2 x HDMI output |
Miscellaneous |
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Cables Included | 1 x network cable |
Features | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), built-in firewall, Secure Erase, Smart Fan, 70mm cooling fan |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot |
Compliant Standards | FIPS 140-2 |
Included Accessories | Power cable |
Power |
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Power Device | External power adapter |
Voltage Required | AC 100-240 V |
Power Consumption Operational | 18.09 Watt |
Power Provided | 65 Watt |
Software / System Requirements |
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Storage Operating System | QNAP QTS 5.0.0 |
Software Included | McAfee AntiVirus, Windows Update Agent, vSphere plug-in for VMware, QNAP Virtualization Station, IronWolf Health Management |
OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, IBM AIX 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Apple MacOS X 10.10 or later, CentOS 7.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, SuSE Linux 12 or later, Oracle Solaris 10 or later, QNAP QVR Pro, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, Ubuntu Linux 14.4 (64-bit), QNAP QVR Elite |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping) |
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Shipping Weight | 2.32 kg |
Environmental Parameters |
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Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% RH (non-condensing) |
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