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.TS-253E-8GIntel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz, 8 GB on board (non-expandable)Intel quad-core processor burst up to 2.6 GHz with AES-NI encryptionLong-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.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.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.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.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.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.
| Storage | |
| Storage drives installed: |  |
| Total installed storage capacity: | 6 TB |
| Number of storage drives installed: | 1 |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 2 |
| Installed storage drive type: | HDD |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| Storage drive capacity: | 6000 GB |
| Storage drive interface: | Serial ATA III |
| RAID support: | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | Serial ATA III |
| Storage drive sizes supported: | 2.5,3.5,M.2 |
| Number of M.2 (M & B) slots: | 2 |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, JBOD |
| Online RAID migration: | |
| Online RAID expansion: | |
| RAID rebuild: | |
| Hot-swap drive bays: | |
| Supported file systems: | FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4 |
| Disk roaming: | |
| Processor | |
| Processor family: | Intel® Celeron® |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor model: | J6412 |
| Processor frequency: | 2 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency: | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor cores: | 4 |
| Processor threads: | 4 |
| Processor cache: | 1.5 MB |
| On-board graphics card model: | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory: | 8 GB |
| Maximum RAM supported: | 8 GB |
| Flash memory: | 4000 MB |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| DHCP client: | |
| DHCP server: | |
| Jumbo frames support: | |
| iSCSI support: | |
| Wake-on-LAN ready: | |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS): | |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 2 |
| USB port: | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 2 |
| HDMI version: | 1.4b |
| Concurrent connections: | 1500 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type: | Tower |
| Cooling type: | Active |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Number of fans: | 1 fan(s) |
| Fan diameter: | 7 cm |
| Drive bay locking: | |
| LED indicators: | HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB |
| Cable lock slot: | |
| Cable lock slot type: | Kensington |
| Performance | |
| Type: | NAS |
| Device class: | Home & Home Office |
| Backup function: | |
| Backup features: | Cloud, iSCSI LUN |
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| Multilingual support: | |
| Snapshot: | |
| Management protocols: | SNMP V2/V3 |
| Share folder access right management: | |
| Security algorithms: | 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH |
| Access Control List (ACL): | |
| Reset button: | |
| On/off switch: | |
| Built-in FTP server: | |
| Browser supported: | Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox |
| System log: | |
| Hot spare: | |
| Password authentication: | |
| Disk scan: | |
| S.M.A.R.T. support: | |
| USB copy function: | |
| Software | |
| Operating system installed: | QNAP Turbo System |
| Operating system version: | 5.0.1 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Linux operating systems supported: | |
| Mac operating systems supported: | |
| Server operating systems supported: | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Power | |
| Power supply location: | External |
| Power consumption (typical): | 18.09 W |
| Power consumption (HDD standby): | 10.56 W |
| AC input voltage: | 100 - 240 V |
| Fan voltage: | 12 V |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 102 mm |
| Depth: | 225 mm |
| Height: | 168.5 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| External power adapter: | |
| Cables included: | AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Power cables quantity: | 1 |
| Number of screws: | 16 |
| Drive tray key included: | |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -20 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
