QNAP TS-233 2-Bay NAS, 4-Core 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55, 2GB RAM, Diskless, White

QNAP TS-233 – A private cloud for home and small office

The QNAP TS-233 suits households and small offices that want shared storage and centralised backups. Its two drive bays let us build a flexible NAS around the HDDs or SSDs we choose.

Key specifications at a glance

Choose a storage setup that fits

This is a diskless NAS, so we can select and install two compatible SATA drives to suit our capacity needs. The bays support hot-swapping, while online RAID migration and expansion help make future storage changes easier.

RAID 1 can keep mirrored copies across two drives. RAID 0 combines the drives, while JBOD presents them as a combined storage pool. RAID is not a substitute for a separate backup.

Keep files accessible across devices

The Gigabit Ethernet port connects the NAS to a home or office network. QTS provides browser-based management, and the NAS supports access from Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

Backup options include USB drives, cloud services and iSCSI LUNs. A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port and two USB 2.0 ports provide connections for compatible USB devices. QTS also supports snapshots, which can help restore data to an earlier state.

Make use of QTS tools

QTS 5 includes tools for file management, synchronisation and backup. The built-in NPU supports on-device AI features, including face and object recognition through QNAP AI Core.

The system also supports 256-bit AES encryption and access control lists. These features help us manage access to files and protect stored data.

Check before ordering

• Confirm you have two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs for installation.
• Check that your network has an available Ethernet connection.
• Confirm that 2GB of non-expandable memory suits the NAS applications you plan to use.
• Check that your preferred browser is Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox for web-based management.

In the box

• External power adapter
• AC cable
• LAN cable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the TS-233 include storage drives?

A: No. It is diskless and supports up to two SATA HDDs or SSDs.

Q: Which RAID levels does it support?

A: It supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD.

Q: Can I expand the memory?

A: No. It has 2GB of RAM, and the memory is not expandable.

Q: How many Ethernet ports does it have?

A: It has one RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port.

A practical home and office NAS

We recommend the QNAP TS-233 for buyers who want a compact, two-drive NAS for shared files, backups and personal cloud storage. Its QTS tools and flexible drive options make it a useful starting point. The QNAP TS-233 includes a two-year warranty.