QNAP TS-253E 2-Bay Tower NAS, Intel Celeron J6412, 8GB RAM, 4TB (2 x 2TB HDD), 2.5GbE, Black

QNAP TS-253E – Centralise business files and backups

The QNAP TS-253E suits small businesses, branch offices and IT teams that need shared storage, backup and surveillance management. It arrives with 4TB across two hard drives and dual 2.5GbE networking for fast access on a compatible network.

Essential details at a glance

Faster access for shared work

Both Ethernet ports support speeds up to 2.5GbE. This can help teams move files more quickly when their network equipment also supports 2.5GbE. The NAS also supports jumbo frames and iSCSI for business network use.

The Intel Celeron J6412 processor has four cores and a boost frequency of up to 2.6GHz. Its 8GB of memory is already at the 8GB maximum, so there is no memory headroom for an upgrade.

Flexible storage and recovery options

The two installed hard drives provide 4TB of total storage. Choose RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD to suit your storage setup. The NAS supports online RAID migration and expansion, plus hot-swap bays for drive changes.

Two M.2 slots support SSD caching. QTS also includes snapshots, which let you restore data to an earlier point. Backup options include USB drives, cloud storage and iSCSI LUNs. For business continuity, Hybrid Backup Sync can back up data to another QNAP NAS or a remote server.

Useful for branch offices and surveillance

QNAP positions this model for file, backup and surveillance server tasks. Its QTS software supports shared-folder permissions, access control lists and up to 512 shared folders. Businesses can also use QNAP surveillance applications to manage recording and monitoring workflows.

The tower measures 102 × 225 × 168.5mm and has one active-cooling fan. It includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports and one HDMI port.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your network equipment supports 2.5GbE if you want to use the faster connection.
• Check that two drive bays suit your planned capacity and RAID arrangement.
• Confirm that the NAS’s 8GB memory maximum fits your intended applications.
• Check that QTS features such as snapshots, iSCSI or surveillance management match your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much storage is installed?

A: It includes two 2TB hard drives, giving 4TB of installed storage.

Q: Which RAID modes does it support?

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

Q: Are the drive bays hot-swappable?

A: Yes. Both drive bays support hot swapping.

Q: Can I upgrade the memory?

A: The NAS has 8GB installed, which is also its maximum supported memory.

A capable fit for compact business storage

We recommend the QNAP TS-253E for small teams and branch offices that need central file storage, backup options and business-focused NAS features in a two-bay tower. Its included drives, 2.5GbE networking and snapshot support make it a practical base for those workloads.