QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS, Intel Celeron N5095 Quad-Core 2.9GHz, 8GB RAM, Diskless, Dual 2.5GbE, Black/Gold

QNAP TS-264 – flexible two-drive network storage

The QNAP TS-264 suits home users and small teams who want central file storage, backups and room to expand. Its quad-core processor, 8GB of memory and dual 2.5GbE ports support responsive file access and demanding everyday tasks.

The essentials for your setup

Build storage around your needs

This NAS arrives without storage drives, so you can choose compatible SATA III HDDs or SSDs to suit your capacity and budget. Its two hot-swap bays make drive changes easier, while RAID 1 can keep a mirrored copy across both drives. RAID 0 and JBOD are also supported.

The two M.2 slots support NVMe SSDs for caching or storage pools. An additional PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot lets you expand functionality with a compatible card. These options give you flexibility as your storage or network needs change.

Move large files across a faster network

Each 2.5GbE port supports 2.5G, 1G and 100M connections. With port trunking configured, the two ports can provide up to 5Gbps combined bandwidth. This can help speed up large transfers and backups when the rest of your network supports the required speeds.

Useful tools for work and media

QNAP QTS includes backup, snapshots and access-right management. You can also run containerised applications and light virtual machines. For direct display, the HDMI 2.0 port supports 4K output, with Intel UHD Graphics handling hardware decoding and real-time transcoding.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm you have compatible SATA III drives ready, as this NAS is diskless.
• Check that your network equipment supports 2.5GbE to benefit from faster connections.
• Confirm any M.2 SSDs or PCIe expansion cards suit your intended use.
• Check that your chosen RAID level matches your storage and data-protection needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the QNAP TS-264 include hard drives?

A: No. It is diskless and has two bays for compatible 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs.

Q: Which RAID levels does it support?

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

Q: How many network ports does it have?

A: It has two 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports, which support port trunking for up to 5Gbps combined bandwidth.

Q: What is included in the box?

A: The box includes an external power adapter, AC and LAN cables, and a quick installation guide.

A strong fit for expandable home storage

Choose the QNAP TS-264 if you want a capable two-bay NAS with faster-than-gigabit networking and options for SSD caching or PCIe expansion. It includes a three-year warranty.