TS-253 E Dual 2.5 Gb E, 8GB RAM, & long-term availability The TS-253E features 2.5 Gb E connectivity, 8GB RAM, & M.2 slots for NVMe SSD caching to deliver high performance for applications such as surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers or backup servers. Dual HDMI outputs also provide direct multimedia playback & robust surveillance monitoring. QNAP will provide long-term availability & support for the TS-253E, providing a great choice for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations. Intel quad-core processor burst up to 2.6 GHz with AES-NI encryption Processor Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.6 G Hz) RAM Onboard 8GB (non-expandable) Encryption The Intel AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while maintaining the confidentiality of NAS data. USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 • 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Long-term availability The TS-253E is powered by an Intel Celeron J6412 processor & will be available & supported for an extended period. This long-term availability makes the TS-253E an ideal choice for MSP, SI, & other IT-related businesses requiring matching NAS models for long-term projects.24/7 surveillance solution for stores & branch offices The TS-253E is a one-stop surveillance solution for centrally recording/managing multiple cameras & surveillance servers based in your offices, stores, & other working spaces. Record/monitor your environment QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO & higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail & door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-253E & enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing & playback. Centrally manage up to 32 surveillance servers If your business requires simultaneously managing multiple recording servers, then install QVR Center on the TS-253E. With QVR Center you can manage up to 32 surveillance servers & 10, 000+ cameras with an easy-to-use interface. Faster image identification with integrated Intel Open VINO™ AI engine. With integrated Intel Open VINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-253E accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the Qu Magie application. Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5 Gb E switch Upgrading your network shouldn’t break the bank, & 2.5 Gb E connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1 Gb E. QNAP offers 2.5 Gb E switches that supports Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ & means that you can use existing CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers & NAS, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure & scalable network environments without going over budget. Dual 4K HDMI outputs for surveillance monitoring or multimedia display The TS-253E supports hardware decoding & real-time transcoding*. The dual HDMI outputs support up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @30 Hz, providing great benefits for applications like surveillance, video production/editing, industrial design & professional photography that demand on-image resolution & color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer & display. Comprehensive backup & disaster recovery solution The TS-253E supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files & device content, allowing them to be easily restored when needed. PC/ Laptop backup For Windows, install Net Bak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In mac OS, just set up the built-in Time Machine to secure your data. Remote backup for NAS Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-253E to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy. VM backup Enjoy license-free VMware & Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, & recovery compression. Saa S backup Safeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files, emails, calendars, & contacts from Google™ Workspace & Microsoft Office 365 to the NAS. Cloud backup for NAS Hybrid Backup Sync supports mainstream cloud storage for NAS data backup. For backup to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is especially useful to reduce bandwidth usage & backup time. Qu Dedup technology Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source & then backs up the deduplicated data, helping to save time & storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups. Word Press backup Enjoy efficient Word Press backup/restore & site migration by leveraging the user-friendly Multi-Application Recovery Service (MARS), & easily batch backup Word Press files & database to the TS-253E with backup scheduling. Multi-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threats The TS-253E supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any time. It helps protect data, which can be restored back to a specific point of time, greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware. Volume & LUN snapshots Take snapshots in seconds & revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data. Instantly restore snapshots Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS, or restored on a folder/file basis to a local/remote NAS or cloud storage. You can also conveniently view & restore snapshots from the client side. Back up snapshots Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-253E to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth, & can be run manually or on a scheduled basis. All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines & containers By running multiple virtual machines & containers on the TS-253E, you can deploy multi-tenant environments & applications to increase management efficiency & save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, QNAP NAS, & other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical & virtual network resources to simplify network deployment. Virtualization Station Run multiple Windows, Linux, UNIX, Android™, & Qu T Scloud virtual machines & access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without needing additional physical servers. Conainer Station Experience Docker, LXD, & Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies, download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry, import/export containers, & create abundant microservices. Linux Station Run Linux applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS & remotely access the Linux desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development. Comprehensive security & privilege settings The TS-253E is loaded with flexible privilege settings & security measures. Besides IP blocking, 2-step verification, HTTPS connection, there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware & hackers. my QNAPcloud secures remote access my QNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-253E through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure, my QNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits. Simplified privilege settings The TS-253E supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, & Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts & access rights for multiple NAS systems. Qu Firewall protection Supports IPv 6, firewall access lists, & Geo IP 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 & services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-253E as a VPN server, & Wire Guard VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection. Qu WAN SD-WAN To facilitate digital transformation, multi-site expansion & remote working, Qu WAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption & cloud-centric management, allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS & VMware ESXi platforms. Security Counselor A security portal for the TS-253E to check for weaknesses & offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus & anti-malware scanning software. Malware Remover Regularly scan your TS-253E using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security. Team Viewer remote access Team Viewer app enables remote management & connectivity to multiple NAS devices from Windows PCs with an unparalleled level of safety, while increasing IT efficiency & end user productivity. The best file storage & collaboration center The TS-253E integrates rich apps for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, & archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, & NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows, Mac, & Linux/UNIX, & provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files. File Station Manage, access, & share all the files in the TS-253E & view snapshots files – all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders & cloud storage. Qsync Make any file uploaded to a TS-253E available to linked devices, such as computers, laptops & mobile devices. You can sync shared folders & team folders for group file sharing to enhance the flexibility of team projects & collaboration. Qsirch QNAP’s powerful, Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, & emails by keywords, color, & more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria. Qfiling Automate your file organization &9472; all you need to do is categorize files, set a schedule, & Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin. Flexible & economical storage expansion QNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-253E storage as needed to accommodate data & business growth. Attach QNAP expansion enclosures Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-253E, & 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-253E while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, & remote devices. Migrate to a new NAS Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS & retain all your existing data & configurations. Upgrade RAID capacity Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.A health check for your hard drives Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, & ensuring their long-term health & reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods & tools to help you monitor hard drive health, ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data & files. S.M.A.R.T. & back block scanning If any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take early action & replace drives before potential data loss occurs. DA Drive Analyzer The DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the expected lifespan of drives, assisting you in planning future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime & data loss. Seagate Iron Wolf™ Health Management When using supported Iron Wolf™ or Iron Wolf Pro™ hard drives, overall system reliability is enhanced by providing you with actionable prevention, intervention, & recovery options.