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

QNAP TS-253E – shared storage with 2.5GbE

The QNAP TS-253E suits small businesses and branch teams that need central file storage and backup. Its two 2.5GbE ports offer faster network connections than standard 1GbE when the rest of your network supports them.

The essentials at a glance

Central storage with room for business use

QTS brings file storage and management together in one network device. Share files across Windows, Mac and Linux or Unix systems, and manage access rights for shared folders. The NAS supports up to 512 shared folders.

Both drive bays support hot-swapping. RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD are available, with online RAID expansion and migration supported. RAID 1 mirrors data across the two drives, while RAID 0 combines their capacity. Choose the setup that fits your priorities.

More network headroom and SSD caching

The two 2.5GbE ports support network rates up to 2,500 Mbit/s. This can help when several users access shared files, provided your network equipment also supports 2.5GbE. Two M.2 slots allow NVMe SSD caching to support demanding NAS applications.

Backup, snapshots and monitoring

Backup options include cloud storage, USB drives and iSCSI LUNs. You can also use snapshots to record data states and restore files or volumes to an earlier point. These tools support a layered backup approach, but snapshots are not a substitute for separate backups.

Dual HDMI outputs support direct display use, including surveillance monitoring and multimedia playback. Each output supports up to 4K resolution at 30Hz.

Included in the box

• External power adapter and AC cable
• LAN cable
• Drive tray key

Check before you order

• Confirm your network equipment supports 2.5GbE if you want to use the faster network link.
• Check that two drive bays suit your planned storage and RAID arrangement.
• Confirm your computers use a supported Windows, Mac or Linux operating system.
• Check whether your setup can make use of the two M.2 slots or HDMI outputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much storage is installed?

A: It includes two 4TB hard drives, giving 8TB of total installed capacity.

Q: Which RAID levels does it support?

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

Q: Can I connect a display directly?

A: Yes. It has two HDMI outputs, each supporting resolutions up to 4K at 30Hz.

Q: Does it support SSD caching?

A: Yes. Two M.2 slots support NVMe SSD caching.

A practical choice for shared business storage

We recommend the QNAP TS-253E for small businesses and branch offices that need centralised storage, backup options and 2.5GbE connectivity. Its two installed drives, RAID support and M.2 slots provide a capable foundation for shared files and business applications.