QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS, Intel Celeron N5095, 8GB RAM, 8TB HDD, Dual 2.5GbE, Black and Gold

QNAP TS-264 – shared storage with dual 2.5GbE

We recommend the QNAP TS-264 for small businesses and teams that need central storage for files and backups. This QNAP TS-264 combines 8TB of installed storage with two 2.5GbE ports, helping connected devices move large files quickly on a suitable network.

The essentials at a glance

Faster transfers across your network

Each 2.5GbE port supports speeds up to 2.5Gbps when paired with suitable network equipment. The ports also support trunking, which can combine bandwidth for compatible network setups. This is useful for teams that regularly transfer large files or run backups across the network.

Choose a storage setup that suits your needs

The two installed 4TB HDDs provide 8TB of total drive capacity. You can configure them as RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD. RAID 1 mirrors data across both drives, while RAID 0 combines them for capacity and performance without drive redundancy. The NAS also supports online RAID migration and expansion.

Hot-swap bays make drive replacement more convenient, and snapshots let you restore data to an earlier point. The NAS also supports backup to USB drives and iSCSI LUNs.

Room to add speed and useful connections

Two M.2 slots support NVMe SSDs for caching or storage pools. A PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot gives you another way to expand the system with a compatible card. These upgrades are useful if your storage needs or network change over time.

For direct display, the HDMI 2.0 port supports 4K output. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 ports provide connections for transfers and compatible devices.

Included cables

• AC cable
• LAN cable

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your network equipment supports 2.5GbE to make use of the faster LAN ports.
• Check your RAID choice against your priorities for capacity and drive redundancy.
• Confirm you have compatible M.2 NVMe SSDs if you plan to add caching or an SSD pool.
• Check that an HDMI display is available if you plan to use direct video output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many drives are installed?

A: Two 4TB HDDs are installed, providing 8TB of total drive capacity.

Q: Can I replace a drive without powering down?

A: Yes. The two drive bays support hot-swapping.

Q: Which RAID levels does it support?

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

Q: Does it have an HDMI output?

A: Yes. It has one HDMI 2.0 port, with support for 4K output.

A practical fit for growing teams

We see the QNAP TS-264 as a strong choice for small and medium businesses that need shared storage, backup options and faster-than-gigabit networking. Its two drive bays, M.2 slots and PCIe expansion give you useful flexibility as your setup develops.