QNAP TS-253E 2-Bay NAS Tower, Intel Celeron J6412, 8GB RAM, Dual 2.5GbE, Diskless, Black

QNAP TS-253E – fast dual 2.5GbE storage

The QNAP TS-253E suits small businesses that need central file storage, backup and surveillance recording. Dual 2.5GbE ports provide faster network connections than standard 1GbE when your network supports them.

Core hardware at a glance

Build storage around your needs

Fit two 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs to create your storage pool. The NAS also has two M.2 slots for compatible drives. RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD are supported, with online RAID migration and expansion.

The drive bays support hot-swapping, which can simplify drive replacement. Because the unit is diskless, choose and install your own drives before storing files.

Faster network access for teams

Two 2.5GbE ports support link speeds up to 2,500Mbit/s per port. This can help when several users access shared files, or when you move large files across a compatible network. The NAS also supports iSCSI for storage services.

Connect displays and manage workloads

The Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core processor runs at 2GHz and boosts up to 2.6GHz. Dual HDMI outputs support direct display, including surveillance monitoring and multimedia playback. QNAP also states support for hardware decoding and real-time transcoding.

QTS includes tools for backups, snapshots and file sharing. You can back up to USB drives, cloud storage or iSCSI LUNs. Snapshots can help restore data to an earlier point if files are changed or deleted.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your chosen drives are 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs.
• Check that your network equipment supports 2.5GbE for multi-gigabit connections.
• Confirm that 8GB of non-expandable memory suits your intended applications.
• Check that your display connections suit the NAS’s dual HDMI outputs.

In the box

• External power adapter
• AC and RJ-45 cables
• Drive-tray key
• 16 screws

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this NAS include hard drives?

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

Q: Can I upgrade the memory?

A: No. It has 8GB of onboard memory, which is also the maximum supported.

Q: Which RAID levels does it support?

A: It supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD, plus online RAID migration and expansion.

Q: What warranty does it include?

A: It includes a three-year warranty.

A practical fit for small-business storage

We recommend the QNAP TS-253E for businesses that want a compact, two-bay NAS with faster-than-gigabit networking, backup tools and display outputs. Add compatible drives to suit your capacity needs, and use its 2.5GbE ports with a suitable network for faster file access.