Powered by an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9GHz) the TS-264 features two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and Port Trunking for up to 5Gbps combined bandwidth. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 and PCIe Gen 3 slots the TS-264 provides flexibility in extending 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. The TS-264 comes with 8 GB RAM for running light VMs and Containers and supports multi-cloud backup cloud storage gateways 4K HDMI output and real-time transcoding alongside expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps to perform as a cost-efficient reliable 2.5GbE NAS.N/AN/A2.5GbE connectivityN/AUp to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be achieved by setting port trunking with the two built-in 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) ports.N/AN/AM.2 SSD cachingN/ADual M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots enable NVMe SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.N/AN/APCIe expandabilityN/AInstall a PCIe Gen3 x2 card to expand the core functionality of the TS-264 including a Multi-Gig 10GbE/5GbE/2.5GbE network card a QM2 card or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card.N/AN/ALicense-free virtualized environmentN/AHost multiple containerized apps to run a wide range of applications and services.N/AN/ADrives Auto-TieringN/AQtier auto-tiering technology and SSD caching enable constant storage optimization.N/AN/A4K HDMIN/A4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding for smooth big screen multimedia experience.N/AN/AQuad-core high performance and up to 8 GB RAMN/AThe TS-264 is powered by 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 confidential data without impacting system performance.N/AN/AAccelerate AIpowered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe expansionN/AThe TS-264 has two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.N/AN/AInstall M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storageN/AThe TS-264 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDsN/Awith 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting overall NAS performance. Qtier technology can also be used to empower the TS-264 with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.N/AN/AAccelerate AIpowered image recognition with TPUN/ABy leveraging a Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) the TS-264 can perform high-speed 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 real-time video for instant facial recognition.N/AN/ASSD caching and auto-tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiencyN/AWhile SSD prices continue to fall and SSD capacity and performance continue to increase organizations can easily take advantage of SSD strengths. The TS-264 supports numerous SSD-aware features that significantly maximize NAS performance with high cost-effectiveness.N/AN/ASSD over-provisioningN/A(Over-provisioning)N/AYou can add additional SSD over-provisioning (1% ~60%) to avoid write amplification and improve SSD random write speeds and endurance. You can potentially attain enterprise-grade SSD performance levels from affordable consumer SSDs!N/AN/ASSD cache accelerationN/AEnables SSD caching for increasing IOPS performance and reducing latency for storage volume. This feature is perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including databases and virtualization. The TS-264 also supports write-only cache to boost write-intensive applications.N/AN/AQtier for auto-tieringN/AQtier technology drives auto-tiered storage with continuous data optimization across high-performance SSDs and high-capacity HDDs based on access frequency. I/O-Aware Qtier can reserve a cache-like space in the SSD tiered to handle burst I/O in real time.N/AN/AStreamline large file transfers and video editing with 2.5GbEN/AThe TS-264 comes with two 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M) LAN ports that allow you to use existing CAT5e cables to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit. The dual 2.5GbE ports also support Port Trunking for up to 5 Gbps transmission speeds improving the efficiency of bandwidth-hungry business applications such as large file transfers fast backup/restore and multimedia transfer & editing.N/AN/AFuture-proof your IT infrastructure for high-speed networksN/AThe TS-264 is ideally matched with QNAPs managed and unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to form high-speed secure and scalable network environments without going over budget. QNAP also provide 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.N/AN/AEnhance productivity with multiple USB portsN/AWith two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports and two USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports you can quickly backup and transfer large files to/from the TS-264. UPS and other compatible USB devices can also be connected for greater functionality and application potential.N/AN/AAbundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionN/AThe TS-264 has one PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot that allow for installing various expansion cards for expanding application potential.N/AN/ADirect 4K HDMI output for multimedia and virtual machine displayN/AThe TS-264 features Intel UHD Graphics that supports dual-channel hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K providing great benefits for applications like video production/editing or industrial design that demands high resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage transfer and display. By connecting the TS-264 to an HDMI display you can directly watch multimedia content saved on the NAS or use the TS-264 as a versatile workstation by directly outputting virtual machines from Virtualization Station or Ubuntu Linux Station.N/AN/AFaster image identification with integrated Intel OpenVINO AI engine.N/AWith integrated Intel OpenVINO AI computing resources the TS-264 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.N/AN/AQuMagie photo managementN/AEasy-to-use photo management solution that integrates AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.N/AN/AQTS 5 Fast smooth and easy-to-use!N/AThe TS-264 comes with the QTS 5 operating system as standard providing a next-generation usage experience with an updated system kernel optimized user interface and advanced security features.N/AN/ABrighter. Smoother. Youll like it.N/AWhen navigating QTS 5 you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience comfortable visual design and find your favorite apps quicker.N/AN/AGet started with the notice boardN/AWhen performing first-time installation the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.N/AN/ASmooth and reactive user interfaceN/AWhether clicking buttons switching between apps expanding/collapsing windows every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.N/AN/AComprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutionN/AThe TS-264 supports various apps that cover all your backup needs. Practice safe IT habits by regularly backing up files and device content allowing them to be easily restored when needed.N/AN/APC/Laptop backupN/AFor Windows install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to QNAP NAS. In macOS just set up the built-in Time Machine to secure your data.N/AN/ARemote backup for NASN/AHybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-264 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to fulfill your 3-2-1 backup strategy. N/AN/AVM backupN/AEnjoy license-free VMware and Hyper-V VM backup with source-side incremental backup global deduplication and recovery compression.N/AN/ASaaS backupN/ASafeguard enterprise cloud data by backing up/syncing files emails calendars and contacts from Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 to the NAS.N/AN/ACloud backup for NASN/AHybrid 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 and backup time.N/AN/AQuDedup technologyN/AHybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data helping to save time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.N/AN/AMulti-version snapshots mitigate ransomware threatsN/AThe TS-264 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.N/AN/AVolume and LUN snapshotsN/ATake snapshots in seconds and revert the entire volume/LUN back to a specific point in time to prevent loss of important data.N/AN/AInstantly restore snapshotsN/ASnapshot 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 and restore snapshots from the client side.N/AN/ABack up snapshotsN/AMultiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-264 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This helps save time & bandwidth and can be run manually or on a scheduled basis.N/AN/AAll-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containersN/ABy running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-264 you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Coupled with the Network & Virtual Switch app that boosts interoperability between virtual machines containers QNAP NAS and other physical devices on the network you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment.N/AN/AVirtualization StationN/ARun multiple Windows Linux UNIX Android and QuTScloud virtual machines and 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.N/AN/AConainer StationN/AExperience Docker LXD and Kata Containers lightweight virtualization technologies download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry import/export containers and create abundant microservices.N/AN/ALinux StationN/ARun Linux applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development.N/AN/AComprehensive security and privilege settingsN/AThe TS-264 is loaded with flexible privilege settings and security measures. Besides IP blocking 2-step verification HTTPS connection there are more apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.N/AN/AmyQNAPcloud secures remote accessN/AmyQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-264 through the Internet without any complex DDNS settings. To ensure your remote access service is secure myQNAPcloud strengthens keys on SSL Certificates to 2048-bits.N/AN/ASimplified privilege settingsN/AThe TS-264 supports comprehensive access right settings for shared folders Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS) LDAP and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.N/AN/AQuFirewall protectionN/ASupports IPv6 firewall access lists and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security. N/AN/ASuperior security with QVPNN/AA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client using the TS-264 as a VPN server and WireGuard VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.N/AN/AQuWAN SD-WANN/ATo facilitate digital transformation multi-site expansion and remote working QuWAN SD-WAN helps automatically mesh multi-site VPN. It features IPsec encryption and cloud-centric management allowing secure multi-site network including QNAP NAS and VMware ESXi platforms.N/AN/ASecurity CounselorN/AA security portal for the TS-264 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.N/AN/AMalware RemoverN/ARegularly scan your TS-264 using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected they will be immediately removed to ensure NAS data security.N/AN/AThe best file storage and collaboration centerN/AThe TS-264 integrates rich apps for storing managing synchronizing searching and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS AFP and NFS protocols for streamlined file sharing across Windows Mac and Linux/UNIX and provides the smartest NAS solution for professionally managing your files.N/AN/AFile StationN/AManage access and share all the files in the TS-264 and view snapshots files all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage.N/AN/AQsyncN/AMake 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 enhance the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.N/AN/AQsirchN/AQNAPs powerful Google-like search tool helps you quickly find images music videos documents and emails by keywords color and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archival tasks based on your search criteria.N/AN/AQfilingN/AAutomate your file organization all you need to do is categorize files set a schedule and Qfiling will do the rest. Qfiling also enables smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.N/AN/ASmart surveillance solution for 24/7 securityN/AQVR Elite is QNAPs subscription-based smart surveillance solution allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and 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 and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-264 and enjoy simplified camera management storage space allocation camera live viewing and playback. N/AN/AFlexible and economical storage expansionN/AQNAP provides easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand your TS-264 storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth.N/AN/AAttach QNAP expansion enclosuresN/AConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-264 and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.N/AN/AMount cloud storage or remote file serversN/AMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-264 while also centrally managing files on the NAS cloud storage and remote devices.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.N/AN/AUpgrade RAID capacityN/AHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your business.N/AN/AMore productivity-boosting applicationsN/AThe TS-264 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!N/AN/AQuObjectsN/ARun a high-performance 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 save cloud storage costs.N/AN/ANotification CenterN/AConsolidates all system events alerts and notifications for smooth and easy NAS management keeping you always informed of your NAS status.N/AN/AProxy ServerN/ABy using a high-capacity TS-264 as a proxy server online resources can be efficiently accessed with greater cost-savings and productivity while network security is also enhanced at the same time.N/AN/AQmailAgentN/AThe best email backup solution that allows you to easily backup/recover and manage multiple email accounts in their native format with strong security and data integrity.N/AN/AQcontactzN/ACentrally manage all your contacts import contacts from Google import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files and enjoy an always-online database of contact information.N/AN/AQuFTPN/AThe TS-264 can perform as an FTP server featuring SSL/TLS encryption QoS bandwidth controls and permission settings for efficiently and securely transferring large amounts of data. FTP Client is also supported.N/AN/AA health check for your hard drivesN/AHard drives are at the heart of your NAS and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP provides various methods and tools to help you monitor hard drive health ensuring that you can take proactive decisions to safeguard your data and files.N/AN/AS.M.A.R.T. and back block scanningN/AIf any of the S.M.A.R.T. values are reported as abnormal or bad blocks are detected you can take early action and replace drives before potential data loss occurs.N/AN/ADA Drive AnalyzerN/AThe 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 and data loss.N/AN/ASeagate IronWolf Health ManagementN/AWhen using supported IronWolf or IronWolf Pro hard drives overall system reliability is improved by providing you with actionable prevention intervention and recovery options.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A