QNAP TS-264 2-Bay High-Performance NAS Enclosure

The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a two bay network attached storage enclosure that gives small offices, creative teams, and media lovers an easy way to protect files, share projects, and stream 4K content. Built around an Intel Celeron quad core processor and 8 GB of DDR4 memory, it handles everyday workloads such as file hosting, time-machine style backups, and video transcoding without slowing down.

Two 2.5 GbE ports sit on the back panel, and when you enable port trunking they can deliver up to 5 Gb/s of combined throughput. This extra bandwidth keeps multi-user environments responsive, even when several people are editing photos, pulling large documents, or streaming media at the same time.

The enclosure holds two 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA drives, so you can start small and expand storage later. Two M.2 NVMe slots let you add SSDs for cache acceleration, reducing latency for databases and frequently accessed files. A free PCIe slot accepts a 10 GbE card, a Wi-Fi adapter, or other QNAP expansion cards, letting you adapt the system as projects grow.

If you run a Plex server, manage a media library, or need a straightforward way to display surveillance footage on a monitor, the built-in GPU and 4K HDMI port make direct playback simple. Real-time transcoding helps older smart TVs and mobile devices play high-resolution videos smoothly.

Everything runs under the QTS operating system, which provides an intuitive browser interface, multi-cloud backup tools, containerized app support, and snapshot protection against accidental deletions or ransomware. The system sips power compared with a full workstation, so you can leave it on around the clock without worrying about energy costs.

• Intel Celeron quad core CPU with integrated GPU
• 8 GB DDR4 RAM installed
• Two 2.5 GbE network ports that can combine for 5 Gb/s bandwidth
• Two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching
• One PCIe slot for optional 10 GbE, Wi-Fi, or other expansion cards
• Two bays accept either 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA III drives
• 4K HDMI output with real-time video transcoding
• Ships with QTS 5.1.3 operating system