QNAP TS-264 NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N5095 8 GB 0 TB QNAP QTS Black, Gold

The TS-264 is equipped with an Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) and features two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and port trunking for a combined bandwidth of up to 5 Gbps. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen 3 slots, the TS-264 offers flexibility in extending NAS functionality, allowing you to install a QM2 card for M.2 SSD caching or Edge TPU for AI image recognition and various 10GbE/5GbE network cards. The TS-264 comes with 8 GB RAM for running light VMs and containers and supports multi-cloud backup, cloud storage gateways, 4K HDMI output, and real-time transcoding, as well as expandable storage capacity and feature-rich applications to function as a cost-effective, reliable 2.5GbE NAS.

2.5GbE Connectivity
By setting up port trunking with the two integrated 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps can be achieved.

M.2 SSD Caching
Two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots enable NVMe SSD caching or SSD storage pools for enhanced performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.

PCIe Expandability
Install a PCIe Gen3 x2 card to expand the core functionality of the TS-264, including a multi-gig 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network card, a QM2 card, or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card.

License-Free Virtualized Environment
Host multiple containerized apps to run a wide range of applications and services.

Supports Auto-Tiering
Qtier™ auto-tiering technology and SSD caching enable continuous storage optimization.

4K HDMI
4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding for a smooth large-format multimedia experience.

High Quad-Core Performance with up to 8 GB RAM
The TS-264 is equipped with an Intel Celeron N5105 / N5095 quad-core processor and supports up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM, two 2.5GbE ports, and SATA 6 Gb/s drives. The integrated Intel® AES-NI encryption engine also helps protect sensitive data without compromising system performance.

Accelerate AI-Powered Image Recognition and Caching with TPU and PCIe Expansion
The TS-264 is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for enhanced performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.

Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for Cache Acceleration or Efficient Tiered Storage
The TS-264 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factor
(sold separately) to increase overall NAS performance. Qtier™ technology can also be used to equip the TS-264 with auto-tiering, which helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.

Accelerate AI-Powered Image Recognition with TPU
By using a Google Edge TPU for QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), the TS-264 can perform extremely fast facial and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze videos in real-time for instant facial recognition.

SSD Caching and Auto-Tiering Enable 24/7 Optimized Storage Efficiency
As SSD prices continue to fall and SSD capacity and performance continue to rise, businesses can easily leverage the strengths of SSDs. The TS-264 supports numerous SSD features that significantly maximize NAS performance with high cost-efficiency.

SSD Overprovisioning
(Overprovisioning)
You can add additional SSD overprovisioning (1% ~ 60%) to avoid write amplification and improve the random write speed and endurance of the SSD. You can potentially achieve enterprise-level SSD performance with affordable consumer SSDs!

SSD Cache Acceleration
Enables SSD caching to boost IOPS performance and reduce latency for the storage volume. This feature is perfect for IOPS-intensive applications such as databases and virtualization. The TS-264 also supports read-only cache to accelerate write-intensive applications.

Qtier for Auto-Tiering
Qtier technology manages auto-tiered storage; depending on access frequency, data can be flexibly moved between high-performance SSDs and high-capacity HDDs to continuously optimize storage efficiency. I/O-Aware Qtier can reserve a cache-like storage space at the SSD layer to handle fast I/O in real time.

Optimize Large File Transfers and Video Editing with 2.5GbE
The TS-264 features two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) LAN ports, allowing you to use existing CAT5e cables to increase network speed from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. The dual 2.5GbE ports also support port trunking for transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, improving the efficiency of bandwidth-intensive business applications such as large file transfers, fast backup/restore, and multimedia streaming and editing.

Future-Proof IT Infrastructure for High-Speed Networks
The TS-264 is ideally matched with QNAP's managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to build fast, secure, and scalable network environments without exceeding the budget. QNAP also offers 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB-5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, with which you can easily set up a high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.

Boost Productivity with Multiple USB Ports
With two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 (480Mbps) port, you can quickly create backups and transfer large files to/from the TS-264. UPS and other compatible USB devices can also be connected to expand functionality and application potential.

Diverse I/O Capabilities with PCIe Expansion
The TS-264 features one PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot for installing various expansion cards to extend application potential.

Direct 4K HDMI Output for Multimedia and Virtual Machine Display
The TS-264 is equipped with Intel® UHD Graphics, which supports dual-channel hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K, which particularly benefits video production/editing or industrial design applications that rely on high resolution and realistic colors, as well as intensive storage, transfer, and display of media. By connecting the TS-264 to an HDMI display, you can directly watch multimedia content stored on the NAS or use the TS-264 as a versatile workstation by directly outputting virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station.

Faster Image Recognition with Integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI Engine.
With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-264 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.

QuMagie Photo Management
User-friendly photo management solution with integrated AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.

QTS 5, Fast, Smooth, and User-Friendly!
The TS-264 comes standard with the QTS 5 operating system, which offers a new generation of user-friendliness with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.

Brighter. Smoother. You'll like it.
When navigating QTS 5, you'll notice the attention to detail that ensures an excellent browsing experience. Enjoy optimized NAS usage, a comfortable visual design, and find your favorite applications faster.

Getting Started with the Hint Board
During the initial installation, the hint board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.

Smooth and Responsive User Interface
Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, or opening and closing windows - every action is significantly smoother. The search bar in the main menu also helps to quickly find desired apps.

Comprehensive Solutions for Backup and Disaster Recovery
The TS-264 supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content so they can be easily restored when needed.

PC/Laptop Backup
For Windows®, you can install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to a QNAP NAS. For macOS®, you only need to set up the integrated Time Machine to back up your data.

External Backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from one TS-264 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to meet 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 restoration compression.

SaaS Backup
Protect business 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 popular cloud storage for backing up NAS data. For backing up to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is particularly useful for reducing bandwidth usage and backup time.

QuDedup Technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, which helps save time and storage costs while creating efficient multi-version backups.

Multi-Version Snapshots Mitigate Ransomware Threats
The TS-264 supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any point in time. This helps protect data that can be restored at any time, significantly mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Volume and LUN Snapshots
Create snapshots in seconds and restore the entire volume/LUN to a specific point in time to prevent the loss of important data.

Instant Snapshot Recovery
Snapshot contents can be quickly restored on a local NAS, or on a folder/file basis on a local/remote NAS or in 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-264 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This can save time and bandwidth and can be done manually or on a schedule.

All-in-One Solution for Hosting Virtual Machines and Containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-264, you can deploy multi-user environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. In conjunction with the Network & Virtual Switch App, which improves interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources and simplify network deployment.

Virtualization Station
Run multiple virtual Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run multiple virtual server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.

Container Station
Familiarize yourself with the lean virtualization technologies Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers, download applications from the integrated Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create numerous microservices.

Linux Station
Run Linux® applications (e.g., apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and access the Linux® desktop remotely via a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for developing the Internet of Things.

Comprehensive Security and Permission Settings
The TS-264 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, 2-step verification, and HTTPS connection, there are other apps that ensure optimal protection of the NAS from threats such as malware and hackers.

myQNAPcloud Secures Remote Access
myQNAPcloud enables convenient connection to the TS-264 over the Internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens the keys of SSL certificates to 2048 bits.

Simplified Permission Settings
The TS-264 supports comprehensive access rights settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL, enabling IT staff to 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 increased NAS network security.

Superior Security with QVPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables secure access to network resources and services over public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-264 as a VPN server, and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.

QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion, and remote work, QuWAN SD-WAN supports automatic multi-site VPN networking. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, enabling a secure network with multiple sites such as QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-264 that checks for vulnerabilities and provides recommendations to improve NAS security. It also integrates antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.

Malware Remover
Scan your TS-264 regularly with the latest malware definitions. In case infected files are detected, they are immediately removed to ensure the security of NAS data.

The Best File Storage and Collaboration Center
The TS-264 integrates extensive applications for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for optimized file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® and offers the most intelligent NAS solution for professional file management.

File Station
Manage all files on the TS-264, access and share them, and view snapshot files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.

Qsync
Make every file uploaded to a TS-264 available to linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can synchronize shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to improve 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, colors, and other search criteria. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archiving tasks based on your search criteria.

Qfiling
Automate your file organization ─ You simply need to categorize your files and set a schedule, and Qfiling does the rest. Qfiling also enables intelligent recycling, which immediately moves filtered files to the recycle bin.

Intelligent Surveillance Solution for 24/7 Security
QVR Elite is QNAP's subscription-based intelligent surveillance solution that makes it easy to build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on virtually any device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to create intelligent facial recognition for retail and door access systems with a QNAP NAS. You can set up dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-264 and benefit from simplified camera management, storage space allocation, live camera view, and playback.

Flexible and Cost-Effective Storage Expansion
QNAP offers easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are different ways to expand your TS-264 storage as needed to cope with data and business growth.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Attach expansion enclosures to the TS-264 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 TS-264’s capacity while 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 your existing data and configurations.

Expand RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.

More productivity applications
The TS-264 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QuObjects
Run a high-performance S3-compatible development environment on your TS-264 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premise QuObjects to reduce cloud storage costs.

Notification Center
Consolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.

Proxy Server
By leveraging a powerful TS-264 as a proxy server, online resources can be efficiently accessed, resulting in greater cost-savings and productivity while also enhancing network security.

QmailAgent
The best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/restore and manage multiple email accounts in their original format with high security and data integrity.

Qcontactz
Centrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information via CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.

QuFTP
The TS-264 can be an FTP server with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.

A health check for your hard drives
Hard 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, so you can make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.

S.M.A.R.T. and Bad Block Scan
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.