QNAP TS-253B-4G

QNAP, producers of smart data storage solutions continue to deliver great equipment with above-average performance at an affordable price. The TS-235B comes with a reliable Intel processor, which is a guarantee of stability, and four crore that will deliver excellent performance. The variable storage space can be easily scaled and expanded with a pair of 2.5" or 3.5" drives. All this means is that you get an easy to use and yet secure and reliable storage suitable for data backup, file synchronisation and sharing, remote access and multimedia applications.

Key features

• Support for Linux operating system with direct output to HDMI
• Dual HDMI output to switch between duplicate and extended desktop options
• AES-NI hardware accelerated encryption
• OLED panel with two capacitive touch keys
• Re-encrypting videos both on-the-fly and offline
• Quickly search files using natural real-time search with Qsirch
• Unified storage solution for NAS and iSCSI-SAN for virtualisation
• Intuitive and modern QTS operating system
• Support for DLNA's multimedia library
• PCIe expansion card slot

Effective multi-tasking operation

The basis of the system is the quad-core 1.5GHz Intel Celeron processor, made with 14nm technology. If needed, for example at peak times, the value will increase to 2.3GHz, so you can smoothly overcome any fluctuations. The processor works with the economical 4GB DDR3L operating memory in SO-DIMM, known from laptops. Network performance is handled by a pair of Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that can be used in port merge mode. Disk controller supports RAID 1.0 and JBOD with AES-NI hardware encryption of up to 225MB/s, for both NAS and shared folders. This improves system performance and security.

Ready for the IoT era

Dual QTS-Linux systems on this device use modern QNAP virtualisation technologies. Advanced architecture allows you to download many applications from the QTS App Centre as well as develop or use IoT packages for Linux and view them through the HDMI output. Connect your keyboard, mouse, and HDMI monitor to the TS-253B Linux Station and use it as if you were working on your PC. It can also be run as a remote desktop for instant management through a web browser.

Great for multimedia

Through the HDMI interface, you can connect a NAS to any viewer, projector or home cinema, and enjoy high-definition multimedia content with 7.1 sound. Watch videos on YouTube or browse the web. It features an infrared remote with an intelligent function to program frequently used functions and buttons. The device also supports Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.

Simple and effective QTS 4.3 interface

Intuitive and easy to use smart home storage is the idea behind the modern QTS 4.3 system. Its advanced flat concept optimises load time and the intelligent desktop allows you to quickly search for desired features, create desktop shortcuts, or monitor critical system information in real time. However, you do not have to settle for just one system, due to the virtualisation support, your NAS can be even more widespread. Create virtual machines, back up, restore, and all in the web interface.

Wide possibilities

This data storage device also includes other advanced features, such as the ability to host www servers, FTP servers or VPNs with L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN, or PPTP support. A further plus is the possibility of using it as a professional surveillance solution 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Karaoke lovers will delight in a pair of 6.3mm connectors for connecting up to two dynamic microphones.