QNAP TS-1655-8G 16-Bay NAS Intel Atom C5125 8-core/8-thread 2.8GHz processor

Balance performance and cost with hybrid storage. Designed for diverse enterprise IT environments, the high-performance TS-1655 features twelve 3.5-inch SATA drive bays (for HDDs) and four 2.5-inch SATA drive bays (for SSDs) with 2.5GbE high-speed connections. Powered by a powerful 8-core Intel processor, the TS-1655 is a secure, scalable, and complete storage solution for cross-team file sharing, collaboration, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, and intensive data transfer. The TS-1655 will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period (until 2027), making it ideal for businesses looking to deploy compatible NAS models across multiple locations.

Eight cores with up to 2.8 GHz, Intel® QuickAssist technology and up to 128 GB of RAM
The TS-1655 utilizes the Intel® Atom® C5125 8-core processor (turbo up to 2.8 GHz), which supports Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT), offloading computationally intensive compression and improving IPsec/SSL cryptographic performance. The TS-1655 is equipped with four UDIMM DDR4 slots (8 GB pre-installed), expandable to 128 GB for heavier workloads. Error-correcting code memory is also supported, providing server-level performance and reliability as a cost-effective NAS solution for demanding enterprise IT environments.

Affordable, faster 2.5 GbE meets today“s high bandwidth requirements.
With two native 2.5 GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backward compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-1655 enables a network speed upgrade from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit using existing CAT5e cabling. Port trunking and failover support also meet the bandwidth and reliability requirements of applications such as virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restore, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5 GbE/10 GbE switches that help businesses implement fast, secure, and scalable network environments without exceeding their budget.

M.2 slots for SSD caching and accelerated AI-powered image recognition
The TS-1655 is equipped with two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots, which allow the installation of NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSDs with 2280 form factor or Edge TPU (sold separately) to increase NAS performance.
SSD caching
Configure SSD caching with M.2 SSDs to achieve optimal I/O and lower latency without occupying 3.5-inch drive bays.
Auto-tiering
Qtier™ technology enables the TS-1655 to auto-tier to continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.
Faster image recognition with Edge TPU
The Coral M.2 accelerator with Edge TPU offers an affordable solution for utilizing AI acceleration for faster image recognition in your NAS applications.

5/10/25GbE network cards
Enables lightning-fast data throughput for bandwidth-intensive tasks (virtualization, large-scale data transfer, fast backup/restore).
QM2 map
Adds NAS M.2 SSD caching or 2.5 GbE/10 GbE connectivity to optimize performance and bandwidth.
SAS/SATA storage expansion cards
Designed for connecting the NAS to SAS 12 Gb/s or SATA 6 Gb/s expansion units for storage capacity in the petabyte range.

Direct 2.5 GbE connectivity for up to 14 PCs/workstations
Your team needs a high-speed environment and a productivity boost, and the TS-1655 delivers with two 2.5 GbE ports. By installing three 4-port PCIe network cards (QXG-2G4T-I225), the TS-1655 can be directly connected to up to 14 PCs/workstations – no switch required – for faster transfer/backup of large files, video editing, and much more.

Comprehensive solutions for backup and disaster recovery
The TS-1655 supports various apps to cover all your backup needs. Practice secure 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 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-1655 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to meet your 3-2-1 backup strategy.
VM backup
Enjoy a license-free VMware® and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and recovery compression.
SaaS backup
Protect company cloud data by backing up/synchronizing 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 services for backing up NAS data. For backing up to object-based cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is particularly useful for 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 backups of multiple versions.

Snapshots with multiple versions mitigate ransomware threats.
The TS-1655 supports block-based snapshots, which record the system“s state at any given point in time. This helps protect data that can be restored at any time, significantly reducing the threat of ransomware.
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 restoration of snapshots
Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.
Save snapshots
Multiply your data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots on the TS-1655 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This can save time and bandwidth and can be performed manually or on a schedule.

All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers
Running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-1655 allows you to deploy multi-user environments and applications, increasing management efficiency and reducing hardware costs. Combined 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 virtual Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Android™, and QuTScloud machines and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run multiple virtual server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers.
Container Station
Familiarize yourself with the 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 developing the Internet of Things.
Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
By installing an SR-IOV-compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-1655, you can directly allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card to the VMs, increasing network efficiency and reducing CPU overhead.
QuTScloud Virtual NAS
QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Businesses can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors such as Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™ to gain advanced NAS functionality without requiring additional NAS hardware.

Comprehensive security and permission settings
The TS-1655 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, two-step verification, and HTTPS connectivity, there are other apps that ensure optimal protection of the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers.
myQNAPcloud secures remote access
myQNAPcloud enables a convenient connection to the TS-1655 over the internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens SSL certificate keys to 2048 bits.
Simplified permission settings
The TS-1655 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 location for enhanced 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-1655 as a VPN server, and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.
Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-1655 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-1655 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 the best collaboration center
The TS-1655 integrates comprehensive applications for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for optimized file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, providing the most intelligent NAS solution for professional file management.
File Station
Manage, access, and share all files on the TS-1655, and view snapshot files – all through your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.
Qsync
Make every file uploaded to a TS-1655 available to linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can synchronize shared folders and team folders for group file sharing, improving the flexibility of team projects 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 automated archiving tasks based on your search criteria.
Qfiling
Automate your file organization – simply categorize your files and set a schedule; Qfiling will take care of the rest. Qfiling also enables intelligent recycling, which immediately moves filtered files to the trash.

Building a cost-effective Fibre Channel SAN environment
Common Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) devices are often expensive. By installing QNAP dual-port 16 Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards in the TS-1655, you have more budget-friendly options for adding a NAS to a SAN environment. The iSCSI and Fibre Channel app allows you to define a Fibre Channel target. Furthermore, LUN masking and port binding provide an additional layer of security for your data.

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 total cost of ownership (TCO) and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, enabling playback on virtually any device. QVR Elite also integrates with 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 space for surveillance data on the TS-1655 and benefit from simplified camera management, storage allocation, live camera viewing, and playback.

Flexible and cost-effective storage expansion
QNAP offers easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several options to expand your TS-1655 storage as needed to handle data and business growth.
Installing a QNAP expansion enclosure
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-1655 and manage NAS storage expansions with the user-friendly 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-1655 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 for higher-capacity drives to expand your NAS“s storage capacity so it can grow with your business.

More productivity-enhancing applications
The TS-1655 offers an App Center that contains feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!
QuMagic
An AI-powered photo management application that supports automatic photo categorization with AI albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tools for the ultimate solution to manage and share photos.
QuObjects
Run a powerful S3-compatible development environment on your TS-1655 to streamline 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, warnings and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management, so you are always informed about the status of your NAS.
Qmiix
An Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that allows you to connect applications and devices to the QNAP NAS to automate daily tasks and increase productivity.
QmailAgent
The best email backup solution that allows you to easily back up/restore and manage multiple email accounts in their original format with high security and data integrity.
QuFTP
The TS-1655 can be used as an FTP server with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth control, and permission settings for the efficient and secure transfer of large amounts of data. An 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 crucial. QNAP offers various methods and tools for monitoring hard drive health, enabling you to make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.
SMART and checking for faulty 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
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
Using supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives improves overall system reliability by providing practical prevention, intervention, and recovery options.

Switch to the QuTS hero operating system for optimal data integrity and reliability
The TS-1655 also supports QuTS hero – QNAP“s ZFS-based NAS operating system. QuTS hero offers end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (inline data deduplication, compression, and compaction), and much more, utilizing additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment for protecting business data.
QTS
Suitable for demanding tasks, cross-team file synchronization, and hybrid HDD/SSD storage applications.
QuTS hero
Offers highly reliable data backup and data reduction and is optimized for SSD-based applications.