QNAP TS-233 NAS/storage server Tower ARM Cortex-A55 2 GB 0 TB QNAP QTS White

SKU
TS-233
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2 x 3.5", ARM 4-core Cortex-A55, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB Flash, LAN, 65 W, 100-240 V, 188.64 x 90.18 x 156.26 mm, 1.11 kg
  • Centralized multimedia management: Centrally store photos, music, and videos; easily browse, organize, and share multimedia files
  • AI-powered image recognition: With a built-in NPU (Neural network Processing Unit) processor, the TS-233 boosts performance for high-speed face and object recognition
  • Home entertainment center: Supports ARM NEON technology that accelerates video processing for a greater entertainment experience
  • Secure remote access: myQNAPcloud allows you to easily access, manage, and share NAS files via the Internet
  • Snapshot protection against Ransomware: Protect your files and data from accidental deletion and malware attacks by using advanced snapshot protection
  • Comprehensive security management: Serves as a secure private cloud and supports user account protection, IP blocking, 2-step verification, encryption access, and more
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Type NAS
Processor ARM
Ethernet ports 1
Storage drives installed No
SKU TS-233
EAN 4711103080597
Manufacturer QNAP
Availability In Stock
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Back up Windows®/Mac® files

For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.

Back up photos on mobile devices

Install Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.

Back up USB drives & external hard drives

Simply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.

TS-233
Build a personal private cloud & home multimedia center with a built-in NPU to boost AI-powered face recognition

TS-233
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandable

Minimalist design
The compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and essential design, and perfectly blends into your home or office. The design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without needing a screwdriver.

Effective cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-233 is small in size and remains high-performance, cool, and quiet with an effective cooling fan.

64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU NAS for everyday use and collaboration
Powered by a ARM® Cortex-A55 quad-core 2 GHz processor, built-in 2 GB RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, and supports two SATA 6Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 provides dependable read/write performance for running various home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x Faster face recognition.
With a built-in NPU (Neural network Processing Unit) processor, the TS-233 boosts QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) performance for high-speed face and object recognition.

QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!
The TS-233 comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard, providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.

Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.
When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.

Get started with the notice board
When performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.

Smooth and reactive user interface
Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.

An easy-to-use, all-in-one backup solution
The TS-233 can do many things, but at its heart is a complete backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device content, you can make data loss a thing of the past.

Back up Windows®/Mac® files
For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.

Back up photos on mobile devices
Install Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.

Back up USB drives & external hard drives
Simply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.

Back up Google Drive™
Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.

Back up NAS files to the cloud
Hybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage.

Back up NAS files to remote sites
With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily backup or sync files and data from the TS-233 to a remote QNAP NAS or server for multiplied data protection.

Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Centrally store and protect your huge multimedia collection
The TS-233 is your private personal cloud for your movies, videos, photos, and files that are securely at your fingertips anywhere and anytime.

Storage for music collections
Use Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.

Store high-resolution videos
Centrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.

Enhanced multimedia experience
The TS-233 supports ARM NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a greater entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA® devices and TVs using common media streaming devices including Roku®, Apple TV® (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV®.

Tips for a more productive workday
With a wide range of awesome apps, you can easily access files from various devices, instantly synchronize files with friends’ or colleague’s devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. You can also map the TS-233’s shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing NAS files easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.

File Station
Easily manage files stored in your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The Qfile companion mobile app also puts all your files at your fingertips, providing a complete personal cloud service that is accessible from anywhere!

Qsync
Qsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox®, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.

Qfiling
Save time organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.

Access your NAS from anywhere
The myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-233, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.

Protect your data with higher security
The TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings but is easy to set up and use. Besides IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are more apps that help ensure an optimal level of NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.

2-step verification
When activated, anyone who logs in to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after their username and password.

Advanced folder permissions
Easily manage folder permissions, specifying read, read/write, and deny access of individual users to each folder and subfolder.

QuFirewall protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-233 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.

Host container applications
If you are curious about Docker or are a hobbyist developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker® lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run all kinds of self-contained applications. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully-configured applications, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.

Besides Container Station, more apps (including tools for backup/sync, content management, communications, download, and entertainment) are available from the App Center. Simply click and install on-demand to further extend the functionality of your TS-233.

Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-233, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-233 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your files and multimedia collections.

More productivity-boosting applications
The TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QmailAgent
Centralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.

Qcontactz
Centrally manage all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files, and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.

Qmiix
An Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that enables you to connect apps and devices with QNAP NAS for automating daily tasks for greater productivity.
Storage
Total installed storage capacity0 TB
Online RAID migrationYes
Online RAID expansionYes
Disk roamingYes
Bad block scanYes
Storage drives installedNo
Installed storage drive typeNo
Number of storage drives installed0
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported2
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Hot-swap drive baysYes
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, exFAT, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
RAID rebuildYes
System drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor frequency2 GHz
Processor familyARM
Processor modelCortex-A55
Processor cores4
Number of processors supported1
Memory
Internal memory2 GB
Maximum RAM supported2 GB
Flash memory4000 MB
Network
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Yes
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Supported network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
Jumbo frames supportYes
iSCSI supportYes
DHCP serverYes
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Hard drive
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, exFAT, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
RAID levels0, 1, JBOD
Design
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter8 cm
Product colourWhite
Number of fans1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
Technical details
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Product colourWhite
Multilingual supportYes
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
BuzzerYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Performance
Built-in FTP serverYes
System logYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYes
Hot spareYes
Disk scanYes
Browser supportedApple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
On/off switchYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Web-based managementYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, TTLS
Reset buttonYes
Operating system version5.0.0
Operating system installedQNAP QTS
Multilingual supportYes
BuzzerYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
USB copy functionYes
Remote administrationPPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt
Cooling
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter8 cm
Fan voltage12 V
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Security
Security algorithms256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, TTLS
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operating system version5.0.0
Operating system installedQNAP QTS
Management features
On/off switchYes
Web-based managementYes
Reset buttonYes
Power
Power supply locationExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity65 W
Fan voltage12 V
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)10.81 W
Power consumption (sleep)3.43 W
Number of power supply units1
External power adapterYes
Weight & dimensions
Width90.2 mm
Depth156.3 mm
Height188.6 mm
Weight1.11 kg
Package weight1.95 kg
Packaging content
External power adapterYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Power cables quantity1
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84714100
Packaging data
Package weight1.95 kg
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)

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TS-233
Build a personal private cloud & home multimedia center with a built-in NPU to boost AI-powered face recognition

TS-233
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandable

Minimalist design
The compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and essential design, and perfectly blends into your home or office. The design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without needing a screwdriver.

Effective cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-233 is small in size and remains high-performance, cool, and quiet with an effective cooling fan.

64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU NAS for everyday use and collaboration
Powered by a ARM® Cortex-A55 quad-core 2 GHz processor, built-in 2 GB RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, and supports two SATA 6Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 provides dependable read/write performance for running various home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x Faster face recognition.
With a built-in NPU (Neural network Processing Unit) processor, the TS-233 boosts QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) performance for high-speed face and object recognition.

QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!
The TS-233 comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard, providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features.

Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.
When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.

Get started with the notice board
When performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.

Smooth and reactive user interface
Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.

An easy-to-use, all-in-one backup solution
The TS-233 can do many things, but at its heart is a complete backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device content, you can make data loss a thing of the past.

Back up Windows®/Mac® files
For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.

Back up photos on mobile devices
Install Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.

Back up USB drives & external hard drives
Simply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.

Back up Google Drive™
Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.

Back up NAS files to the cloud
Hybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage.

Back up NAS files to remote sites
With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily backup or sync files and data from the TS-233 to a remote QNAP NAS or server for multiplied data protection.

Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Centrally store and protect your huge multimedia collection
The TS-233 is your private personal cloud for your movies, videos, photos, and files that are securely at your fingertips anywhere and anytime.

Storage for music collections
Use Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.

Store high-resolution videos
Centrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.

Enhanced multimedia experience
The TS-233 supports ARM NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a greater entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA® devices and TVs using common media streaming devices including Roku®, Apple TV® (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV®.

Tips for a more productive workday
With a wide range of awesome apps, you can easily access files from various devices, instantly synchronize files with friends’ or colleague’s devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. You can also map the TS-233’s shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing NAS files easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.

File Station
Easily manage files stored in your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The Qfile companion mobile app also puts all your files at your fingertips, providing a complete personal cloud service that is accessible from anywhere!

Qsync
Qsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox®, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.

Qfiling
Save time organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.

Access your NAS from anywhere
The myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-233, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.

Protect your data with higher security
The TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings but is easy to set up and use. Besides IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are more apps that help ensure an optimal level of NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.

2-step verification
When activated, anyone who logs in to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after their username and password.

Advanced folder permissions
Easily manage folder permissions, specifying read, read/write, and deny access of individual users to each folder and subfolder.

QuFirewall protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-233 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.

Host container applications
If you are curious about Docker or are a hobbyist developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker® lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run all kinds of self-contained applications. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully-configured applications, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.

Besides Container Station, more apps (including tools for backup/sync, content management, communications, download, and entertainment) are available from the App Center. Simply click and install on-demand to further extend the functionality of your TS-233.

Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-233, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-233 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.

Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your files and multimedia collections.

More productivity-boosting applications
The TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QmailAgent
Centralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.

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Access from any device
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Save storage space
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Sync across locations
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Data protection
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Automatic media backup
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Protection against cyberattacks
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Wide compatibility
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Universal access
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Near-continuous protection
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Sharing made safer and easier
Securely share media with colleagues or clients while leveraging privacy-focused options for your peace of mind. Collaborate with selected users on a folder-based media library by creating a Shared Space.

Automated media backup
Automatically upload photos and videos taken on your mobile device to your private cloud with Synology Photos or Synology Drive.

Protection against cyberattacks
Leverage Synology Drive to protect data from ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled backup of your PC folders.

Wide compatibility
Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your premises secure.

Universal access
Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.
TS-216G
The most affordable 2-bay 2.5GbE QNAP NAS. Your most reliable file management center.

Designed for home and small office users, the 2-bay 2.5GbE NAS TS-216G achieves high performance and smart management as an efficient and reliable file storage. You can not only enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization with multiple devices, but also run productivity tools and multimedia applications to streamline your workflows and data management.

Store, auto-organize, and smartly manage your photos
Backing up mobile photos to the TS-216G is extremely easy with the Auto Upload function of QNAP’s mobile apps (Qfile Pro or QuMagie Mobile) and helps free up your phone capacity! And thanks to the AI-powered QuMagie photo albums that automatically organizes your photos, it is effortless to manage thousands of photos.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x faster face recognition
NPU (Neural-network Processing Unit), designed to speed up AI tasks, not only accelerates image recognition and object detection but also reduces CPU workloads for optimized NAS performance when fulfilling AI-driven requests. When uploading a large number of photos to the TS-216G, you will enjoy high-speed AI performance of photo processing brought by NPU.

64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM
Equipped with ARM® quad-core power and 4GB RAM for multitasking, and built-in GPU for enhanced video conversion and transcoding, the TS-216G satisfies file storage, media streaming, and video surveillance applications demanded from home and small offices.

Less is more
The TS-216G features an elaborate but handy design. The hot-swappable drive bays enable you to easily remove/replace hard drives without interrupting system operations.

Central management of all your files
Access NAS folders as if they are local folders: You can map your TS-216G NAS folders as a network drive on the computer and easily access it just like a local drive.

Connect from anywhere via Internet: Open a browser, connect to your TS-216G, and you can access your NAS files through File Station. You can also mount cloud storage to File Station and manage all your files from a single place.

Comprehensive and high-speed backup
With a complete backup solution and 2.5GbE connectivity in the TS-216G, you can efficiently back up files from your phones and computers and make data loss a thing of the past.

Protect your data from ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-216G. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Protect your data from malware
The TS-216G provides powerful security measures including firewall, VPN, Security Center, and more to help keep your data and NAS system safe and sound.

QuFirewall
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

QVPN Service
Supports creating a VPN client, using TS-216G as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Center
A security portal for the TS-216G that proactively detects NAS status, unusual file activity and potential security threats – offering instant protective measures against vulnerabilities to safeguard your system and data.

Sync across multiple devices
You can access your files uploaded to the TS-216G with all your laptops, tablets and phones, and enjoy the immediate synchronization. It’s also useful to improve productivity of workgroup collaboration!

Home and workplace surveillance made easy
The TS-216G can perform as a professional surveillance system for your home and office security – simply install the easy-to-use QVR Elite, a subscription-based smart surveillance software, along with its compatible 8,000+ cameras. Then, you can monitor and playback surveillance footage using computers, browsers, and mobile phones, and get instant notifications when an event occurs.
Productivity in the private cloud
DS124 is designed for professionals to share, sync, and work together more efficiently.

Anytime, anywhere access
Access, manage, and share your files and media from anywhere with Synology Drive. Available on PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS, or any device equipped with a browser.

Intelligent backup and syncing
Safeguard against ransomware attacks or accidental deletion with real-time or scheduled folder backups. Reduce local storage use with on-demand sync, only downloading files as needed.

Seamless cloud syncing
Synchronize files between your DS124 and public cloud services using Synology Cloud Sync. Retain local backup copies of data stored on Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and more, and ensure data ownership.

Sync up with teams, even at the edge
Automatically keep data synchronized between Synology systems in different locations with Synology Drive ShareSync to improve cross-site workflows.

Store, share, and protect
Use your DS124 to manage all your documents, photos, and other files, or protect your physical assets with professional video surveillance.

Photo management
Manage your photo collection
Organize your photos and videos with smart and intuitive features. Browse automatically generated albums using facial recognition, geolocation, tags, and more.

Sharing made safer and easier
Securely share media with others while leveraging enhanced privacy features for greater peace of mind. Create a Shared Space to work together with invitees using a folder-based media library.

Video surveillance
Wide compatibility
Choose from over 8,300 IP cameras or ONVIF devices compatible with Synology Surveillance Station to keep your premises secure.

Universal access
Watch live camera streams through web browsers, desktop clients, or mobile apps. Get notified of events and take immediate action.

Add an extra layer of protection
Perform full Synology system backups
Back up your entire Synology device, including system settings and applications, or select specific folders. Transfer all backup data to multiple destinations using Hyper Backup.

Keep your data safe with snapshots
Take your data protection to the next level by creating automatic point-in-time snapshots of shared folders that can be copied off-site and rapidly restored using Snapshot Replication.
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2 x 3.5", ARM 4-core Cortex-A55, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB Flash, LAN, 65 W, 100-240 V, 188.64 x 90.18 x 156.26 mm, 1.11 kg
Realtek RTD1619B, 2 GB DDR4, Drive Bays x 2, RJ-45 1GbE, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, 165 mm x 108 mm x 232.7 mm, 1.28 kg
4 TB, 1 GB DDR4, 1 x 1GbE RJ-45, 148.0 x 62.6 x 196.3mm, 820g, 36 W
4-core 1.7 GHz, 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC, Realtek RTD1619B, 3.5"/2.5", 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm, 0.88 kg
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz, Mali-G52, 2x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 165 x 102 x 220.6 mm
Realtek RTD1619B, 1 GB DDR4, 2 x USB 3.2, 166 x 71 x 224 mm, 0.7 kg, 1 x 1GbE RJ-45, 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz + 1 x Synology Plus HAT3300 4 TB
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