2-Bay QNAP TS-264-8G Intel Celeron 8GHz Quad Core

The TS-264 is powered by an Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) and features two 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and port bonding for a combined bandwidth of up to 5 Gbps. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen 3 slots, the TS-264 offers flexibility in expanding NAS functionality, allowing you to install a QM2 card for M.2 SSD caching or Edge TPU for AI image recognition, and various 10 GbE/5 GbE network cards. Equipped with 8 GB RAM for running lightweight VMs and containers, the TS-264 supports multi-cloud backup, cloud storage gateways, 4K HDMI output, and real-time transcoding, as well as expandable storage capacity and feature-rich applications to function as a cost-effective, reliable 2.5 GbE NAS.

2.5GbE connectivity
By setting up port bundling with the two integrated 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps can be achieved.

M.2 SSD caching
Two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots enable NVMe SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.

PCIe expandability
Install a PCIe Gen3 x2 card to expand the core functionality of the TS-264, including a Multi-Gig 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network card, a QM2 card, or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card.

License-free virtualized environment
Host multiple containerized apps to run a wide range of applications and services.

Supports auto-tiering
Qtier™ auto-tiering technology and SSD caching enable continuous storage optimization.

4K HDMI
4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding for a smooth large format multimedia experience.

High quad-core performance with up to 8 GB RAM
The TS-264 is equipped with an Intel Celeron N5105 / N5095 quad-core processor and supports up to 8 GB DDR4 memory, two 2.5 GbE ports, and SATA 6 Gb/s drives. The integrated Intel® AES-NI encryption engine also helps protect confidential data without compromising system performance.

Accelerate AI-powered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe expansion
The TS-264 is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots that enable SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.

Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storage
The TS-264 supports SSD caching and has two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factor
(sold separately) to enhance the overall performance of the NAS. Qtier™ technology can also be used to equip the TS-264 with auto-tiering, which helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.

Accelerate AI-powered image recognition with TPU
By using a Google Edge TPU for QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered image recognition engine), the TS-264 can perform extremely fast face and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze videos in real time for instant facial recognition.

SSD caching and auto-tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency
As SSD prices continue to fall and SSD capacity and performance continue to increase, businesses can easily leverage the strengths of SSDs. The TS-264 supports numerous SSD features that significantly maximize NAS performance while maintaining high cost-effectiveness.

SSD overprovisioning
(Overprovisioning)
You can add additional SSD overprovisioning (1%~60%) to avoid write amplification and improve the SSD“s random write speed and endurance. You can potentially achieve enterprise-grade SSD performance levels with affordable consumer SSDs!

SSD cache acceleration
Enables SSD caching to increase IOPS performance and reduce latency for the storage volume. This feature is ideal for IOPS-intensive applications such as databases and virtualization. The TS-264 also supports read-only caching to accelerate write-intensive applications.

Qtier for auto-tiering
Qtier technology controls auto-tiered storage, allowing data to be flexibly moved to high-performance SSDs and high-capacity HDDs based on access frequency to continuously optimize storage efficiency. I/O-aware Qtier can reserve cache-like storage space at the SSD level to handle fast, real-time I/O.

Optimize large file transfer and video editing with 2.5GbE
The TS-264 features two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) LAN ports, allowing you to use existing CAT5e cables to increase network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. The dual 2.5GbE ports also support port bonding for transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, improving the efficiency of bandwidth-intensive business applications such as large file transfers, fast backup/restore, and multimedia streaming and editing.

Future-proof IT infrastructure for high-speed networks
The TS-264 is ideally suited for QNAP“s managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to build fast, secure, and scalable network environments without exceeding your budget. QNAP also offers 2.5GbE/5GbE/10GbE PCIe cards and USB 5GbE adapters for Windows®/Linux® workstations, allowing you to easily build a high-speed network environment for productive team collaboration.

Increase productivity with multiple USB ports
With two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) port, you can quickly create backups and transfer large files to/from the TS-264. UPS and other compatible USB devices can also be connected to expand functionality and application potential.

Diverse I/O functions with PCIe expansion
The TS-264 features a PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot for installing various expansion cards to expand application potential.

Direct 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machine display
The TS-264 is equipped with Intel® UHD Graphics, which supports dual-channel hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K, which is particularly beneficial for video production/editing or industrial design applications that require high resolution and realistic colors, as well as intensive media storage, transmission, and display. By connecting the TS-264 to an HDMI display, you can directly view multimedia content stored on the NAS or use the TS-264 as a versatile workstation by directly outputting virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station.

Faster image recognition with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.
With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-264 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.

QuMagie Photo Management
User-friendly photo management solution with integrated AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.

QTS 5, fast, smooth and user-friendly!
The TS-264 comes standard with the QTS 5 operating system, which offers a new generation of usability with an updated system kernel, an optimized user interface and advanced security features.

Brighter. Smoother. You“ll love it.
As you navigate QTS 5, you“ll notice the attention to detail that ensures an excellent browsing experience. Enjoy optimized NAS usage, a comfortable visual design, and find your favorite applications faster.

First steps with the information sign
During initial installation, the information panel will guide you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for quick and easy setup.

Smooth and responsive user interface
Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, or opening and closing windows, every action runs much more smoothly. The search bar in the main menu also helps you quickly find the apps you want.

Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions
The TS-264 supports various apps to cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device contents for easy recovery when needed.

PC/Laptop backup
For Windows®, you can install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to a QNAP NAS. For macOS®, you only need to set up the built-in Time Machine to back up your data.

External backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from one TS-264 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy.

VM backup
Enjoy royalty-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and restore compression.

SaaS backup
Protect corporate cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS.

Cloud backup for NAS
Hybrid Backup Sync supports common cloud storages for backing up NAS data. VJBOD Cloud is particularly useful for backing up to object cloud storage, reducing bandwidth usage and backup time.

QuDedup technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time and storage costs while creating efficient multi-version backups.

Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats
The TS-264 supports block-based snapshots that record the system state at any point in time. This helps protect data that can be restored at any time, significantly reducing the ransomware threat.

Volume and LUN snapshots
Create snapshots in seconds and restore the entire volume/LUN to a specific point in time to prevent the loss of important data.

Instant recovery of snapshots
Snapshot contents can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS, or to cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.

Back up snapshots
Increase data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-264 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica), copying only the changes made. This saves time and bandwidth and can be performed manually or on a schedule.

All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-264, you can deploy multi-user environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. When used in conjunction with the Network & Virtual Switch app, which enhances interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources and simplify network deployment.

Virtualization Station
Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud virtual machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Enterprises can run multiple virtual server applications on a single NAS without the need for additional physical servers.

Container Station
Get familiar with lightweight virtualization technologies Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers, download applications from the integrated Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create numerous microservices.

Linux Station
Run Linux® applications (e.g., apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and access the Linux® desktop remotely via a web browser. The open source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.

Comprehensive security and permission settings
The TS-264 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, 2-step verification, and HTTPS connection, there are additional apps that ensure optimal protection of the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers.

myQNAPcloud secures remote access
myQNAPcloud enables convenient connection to the TS-264 over the internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens the SSL certificate keys to 2048 bits.

Simplified permission settings
The TS-264 supports comprehensive access rights settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP and Windows ACL to enable IT staff to efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.

QuFirewall protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filters to restrict access based on geographic locations for greater NAS network security.

Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) enables secure access to network resources and services on public networks. QVPN supports the creation of a VPN client, the use of the TS-264 as a VPN server, and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.

QuWAN SD-WAN
To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion, and remote work, QuWAN SD-WAN supports automatic multi-site VPN networking. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, enabling a secure multi-site network such as QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-264 that checks for vulnerabilities and provides recommendations for improving NAS security. It also integrates antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.

Malware Remover
Regularly scan your TS-264 with the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be removed immediately to ensure the security of your NAS data.

The best file storage and collaboration center
The TS-264 integrates comprehensive applications for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for optimized file sharing on Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, providing the smartest NAS solution for professional file management.

File Station
Manage, access, and share all files on the TS-264, and view snapshot files—all from your web browser. You can also easily connect remote NAS folders and cloud storage.

Qsync
Make every file uploaded to a TS-264 available to linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can synchronize shared folders and team folders for group file sharing, improving team project flexibility and collaboration.

Qsirch
QNAP“s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails using keywords, colors, and other search criteria. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archiving tasks based on your search criteria.

Qfiling
Automate your file organization ─ All you need to do is categorize your files and set up a schedule; Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling, which immediately moves filtered files to the recycle bin.

Intelligent monitoring solution for 24/7 security
QVR Elite is QNAP“s subscription-based intelligent surveillance solution that allows you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and greater scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on virtually any device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to create intelligent facial recognition for retail and door access systems using a QNAP NAS. You can set up dedicated, independent storage for surveillance data on the TS-264 and benefit from simplified camera management, storage allocation, camera live viewing, and playback.

Flexible and cost-effective storage expansion
QNAP offers easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-264 storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.

Installing QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-264 and manage NAS storage expansions with the easy-to-use Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Integrating cloud storage or remote file servers
Connect cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-264 while centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

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

Expand RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand the storage capacity of your NAS so it can grow with your business.

More productivity-enhancing applications
The TS-264 offers an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!

QuObjects
Run a powerful S3-compatible development environment on your TS-264 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to an on-premises QuObjects to reduce cloud storage costs.

Notification Center
Collects all system events, alerts, and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, so you are always informed about the status of your NAS.

Proxy server
By using a powerful TS-264 as a proxy server, online resources can be accessed efficiently, resulting in greater cost savings and productivity while increasing network security.

QmailAgent
The best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/restore and manage multiple email accounts in their original format with high security and data integrity.

Qcontactz
Manage all your contacts centrally, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information via CSV or vCard files and enjoy an always-available database of contact information.

QuFTP
The TS-264 can be used as an FTP server with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth control, and permission settings for efficient and secure transfer of large amounts of data. FTP client is also supported.

A health check for your hard drives
Hard drives are the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely critical. QNAP offers various methods and tools for monitoring hard drive health so you can make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.

SMART and bad block checking
If one of the SMART values is reported as abnormal or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.

DA Drive Analyzer
The DA Drive Analyzer uses ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives and helps you plan future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.

Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management
When you use supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is improved by providing you with practical prevention, intervention, and recovery options.