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

The TS-264 is equipped with an Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) and features two 2.5 GbE RJ45 connectors and port trunking 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 10GbE/5GbE network cards . Equipped with 8GB 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 deliver as a cost-effective, reliable 2.5GbE to act as a NAS.

2.5GbE connectivity
By setting up port trunking with the two built-in 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 TS-264's core functionality, including a multi-gig 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network card, a QM2 card, or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card.

Royalty-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 constant 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 2.5GbE ports and SATA 6 Gb/s drives. The integrated Intel® AES-NI encryption engine also helps protect sensitive data without impacting system performance.

Accelerate AI-powered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe extension
The TS-264 is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots that enable SSD caching or SSD storage pools for enhanced 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 increase 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-assisted engine for image recognition), 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 face 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 SSD's strengths. The TS-264 supports numerous SSD functions, which significantly maximize NAS performance with high cost efficiency.

SSD overprovisioning
(over-provisioning)
You can add additional SSD over-provisioning (1%~60%) to avoid write amplification and improve SSD 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 perfect for IOPS-intensive applications such as databases and virtualization. The TS-264 also supports read-only caching to speed up write-intensive applications.

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

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

Future-proof IT infrastructure for high-speed networks
The TS-264 is ideally matched to QNAP's managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to build fast, secure and scalable network environments without breaking the budget. QNAP also provides 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 (10Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 (480Mbps) port, you can quickly back up 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.

Versatile I/O capabilities 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 that 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 onboard Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-264 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core mainly works with the QuMagie application.

QuMagie photo management
Easy-to-use photo management solution with built-in AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.

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

Brighter. smoother. You will like it.
As you navigate QTS 5, you'll notice the attention to detail that makes for an excellent browsing experience. Enjoy optimized NAS usage, comfortable visual design and find your favorite applications faster.

First steps with the information sign
For the first time installation, the information panel will guide you through the setup process. Just 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 to find desired apps quickly.

Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions
The TS-264 supports various apps covering all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content so they can be easily restored 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 integrated Time Machine to back up your data.

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

VM Backup
Enjoy license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery 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 popular cloud storage for backing up NAS data. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage and backup time.

QuDedup technology
Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, helping save time and storage costs while efficiently backing up multiple versions.

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

Volume and LUN snapshots
Create snapshots in seconds and roll back the entire volume/LUN to a specific point in time to prevent critical data loss.

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

Backup snapshots
Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in TS-264 to remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This can save time and bandwidth and can be done 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. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app, which improves 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 through a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run multiple virtual server applications on a single NAS without requiring additional physical servers.

container station
Explore lightweight Docker®, LXD, and Kata Containers virtualization technologies, download applications from the built-in Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and build a variety of 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 developing the Internet of Things.

Comprehensive security and permission settings
The TS-264 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP lock, 2-step verification and HTTPS connection, there are other 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 keys of SSL certificates 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 higher NAS network security.

Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) provides secure access to network resources and services on public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using 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 multi-site VPN auto-networking. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management, enabling secure multi-site network like QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.

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

Malware Remover
Scan your TS-264 regularly with the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they are removed immediately to ensure NAS data safety.

The best file storage and collaboration hub
The TS-264 integrates extensive 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® and offers the smartest NAS solution to manage your files professionally.

FileStation
Manage, access and share all files in the TS-264 and view snapshot files - all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.

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

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

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

Smart surveillance 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 higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on almost any device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to create intelligent face recognition for retail and door entry systems with a QNAP NAS. You can set up a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-264 and benefit from simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live view and playback.

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

Attach QNAP expansion housing
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
Integrate 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 keep your existing data and configurations.

Expand RAID capacity
Hot-swap smaller-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 contains 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
Gathers all system events, alerts and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, so you are always aware of the status of your NAS.

proxy server
By using a high-performance TS-264 as a proxy server, online resources can be accessed efficiently, resulting in greater cost savings and productivity while enhancing 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
Centrally manage all your contacts, 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 act as an FTP server with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth control, and permissions settings for transferring large amounts of data efficiently and securely. 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 provides various hard drive health monitoring methods and tools to help you make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.

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

DA Drive Analyzer
DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict expected drive lifespan and helps you plan future drive swaps to protect against NAS downtime and data loss.

Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management
Using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives improves overall system reliability by providing you with viable prevention, intervention, and recovery options.