TS-231KN/AHigh-performance quad-core NAS for reliable home and personal cloud storageN/AN/APowered by quad-core 1.7 GHz processor the TS-231K provides 2 drive bays storage space to securely store your important files and data while allowing you to easily share files with family and friends. Featuring a compact pure white minimalist design the TS-231K can easily integrate with any home dcor and takes up very little space. The TS-231K comes with lockable drive trays ensuring the drives will not be accidentally removed or fall out and cause data loss. The TS-231K provides comprehensive local off-site and cloud backup and secure Snapshot technology to help create a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan. In the event of a system crash or accidental file deletion you can quickly restore the system to its normal state.N/AN/AQuad-core CPU drives higher performanceN/AThe TS-231K is powered by a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU that features more CPU cores to enhance system performance. With 1 GB RAM two Gigabit LAN ports and SATA 6 Gb/s drives the TS-231K delivers high performance while also maintaining data security. The TS-231K also features USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports allowing you to transfer large media files between the NAS and your devices. The USB port on the front panel supports one touch copy making it convenient for you to backup data on your external device to a NAS or vice versa with just one click.N/AN/AEasily Create a High-speed Network EnvironmentN/AYou can use QNAP USB 3.2 Gen 1 on 5GbE adapters (QNA-UC5G1T) with the TS-231K or your computer. By connecting the NAS and PC through the 5GbE adapters you can create a 5GbE network connectivity for nearly 300 MB/s transfer speed.N/AN/ABoost productivity with QNAP applicationsN/AQNAP File Station provides centralized file management allowing you to view and manage files on your TS-231K and other storage sources or external devices which allows you to easily share files with family and friends through email social media or share link. You can also use Qfile mobile app to access NAS files from a mobile device.N/AN/AFile StationN/AFile Station allows you manage files stored on your QNAP NAS in your cloud space or from USB card reader and mobile devices. You can easily access all your data from a single application.N/AN/AQfileN/AQfile mobile app allows you to access NAS files from a mobile device anytime anywhere while uploading and backing up files on your phone to a NAS.N/AN/AProtects your sensitive data with file encryptionN/AWhen sharing sensitive or confidential files on your TS-231K you can enhance data security with File Station by encrypting files into .qenc files and set a password. The file recipients need to download and install QENC Decrypter on their computers and enter the correct password to decrypt view and use encrypted .qenc files.N/AN/AProtect data against malware with SnapshotsN/ASnapshots help protect your data by fully recording the NAS system status and metadata. If a file is accidentally deleted or modified you can use snapshots from the Storage & Snapshots Manager or the File Station to quickly restore files to its previously-recorded state. QNAP snapshots are block-based and only record changed data. Not only does this save storage space but it also reduces time required to back up and restore data. The TS-231K supports up to 16 snapshots per volume/LUN and up to 32 snapshots in total.N/AN/AMulti-point file backup access and syncN/AHBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) consolidates data backup recovery and synchronization allowing you to easily backup or sync data to another QNAP NAS and remote server or cloud storage (e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive) to build a reliable disaster recovery solution. Qsync turns the TS-231K into a secure high-capacity data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-231K will be made available for all linked devices such as computers laptops and mobile devices. You can also sync shared folders or create team folders to enhance team collaboration.N/AN/AWindows/ Mac computer file backupN/AQNAP NAS provides a simple solution for backing up/restoring laptops and desktops. You can use QNAP NetBak Replicator to backup files on Windows computers including Outlook Email archive. The NAS also supports Time Machine on Mac devices enabling easy fast and convenient data backup.N/AN/AGreater multimedia enjoymentN/AThe TS-231K comes with a wide range of media applications including Photo Station Video Station and Music Station allowing you to easily manage and view your media files. You can also download Plex Media Server to turn your TS-231K into a multimedia server.N/AN/APhoto StationN/AFeatures intuitive interface for you to arrange your photos by drag and drop. You can set access permission and can easily share photos to social media. By installing Qfile or Qphoto mobile apps on your mobile device you can quickly upload your phone photos to TS-231K.N/AN/AVideo StationN/AA management tool for you to easily manage the videos on the TS-231K according to different categories from a single interface. You can stream videos through DLNA Apple TV (via Qmedia) and Chromecast* to different devices.N/AN/AMusic StationN/AAllows you to organize all your song collections by category and automatically retrieves album covers making it easy for you to customize playlists and play songs anytime and anywhere from the web-based interface. Music Station also provides Internet radio service for you to listen to any global Internet radio program.N/AN/APlex Media ServerN/AInstall Plex Media Server on the TS-231K and stream media files on your NAS to Roku Apple TV (via Qmedia) Google Chromecast Amazon Fire TV for you to enjoy files on your mobile phones tablets DLNA devices or on a TV.N/AN/AEasy Photo Management with QuMagie-Enabled AI Automated Photo CategorizationN/AQuMagie brings you a brand-new photo management experience. By integrating an AI deep-learning algorithm QuMagie enables facial recognition object identification and geography tagging of photos on your NAS. Similar photos are grouped together in the AI Albums (i.e. People Things and Places). Other useful features include a built-in timeline scroll customizable folder covers and a powerful search tool providing you with the ultimate photo management and sharing solution.N/AN/AComprehensive surveillance solution for 24/7 securityN/ASurveillance Station features a user-friendly interface supports over 3000 compatible IP cameras and provides expandable IP camera channel licenses allowing you to build a comprehensive surveillance system for real-time monitoring video and audio recording and playback. You can use the Vmobile app on your mobile devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere. You can also use QUSBCam2 App to add USB cameras into the Surveillance Station to view real-time images store recordings for playback allowing you to build a surveillance system on minimum budget.N/AN/AFlexible and economical storage expansionN/AQNAP provides easy storage capacity expansion solutions. Here are several ways to expand your TS-231K storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth:N/AN/AUpgrade RAID CapacityN/AHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your QNAP NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.N/AN/AAttach Expansion Enclosures*N/AConnect two RAID expansion enclosures (TR-004 or TR-002) or one USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD (TL-D800C) and use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion.N/AN/AMigrate to a New NASN/AInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.