QNAP TS-233 ARM Cortex-A55 2GB RAM 2 Bay NAS Server - SSD HDD Support, AES-NI Encryption

QNAP TS-233 ARM Cortex-A55 2GB RAM 2 Bay NAS Server - SSD HDD Support, AES-NI Encryption

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TS-233Build a personal private cloud & home multimedia center with a built-in NPU to boost AI-powered face recognitionTS-233ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandableMinimalist designThe compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and essential design, and perfectly blends into your home or office. The design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without needing a screwdriver.Effective cooling fan for heat flowThe TS-233 is small in size and remains high-performance, cool, and quiet with an effective cooling fan.64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU NAS for everyday use and collaborationPowered by a ARM® Cortex-A55 quad-core 2 GHz processor, built-in 2 GB RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, and supports two SATA 6Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 provides dependable read/write performance for running various home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 6x Faster face recognition.With a built-in NPU (Neural network Processing Unit) processor, the TS-233 boosts QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) performance for high-speed face and object recognition.QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!The TS-233 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.Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.When 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.Get started with the notice boardWhen 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.Smooth and reactive user interfaceWhether 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.An easy-to-use, all-in-one backup solutionThe TS-233 can do many things, but at its heart is a complete backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device content, you can make data loss a thing of the past.Back up Windows®/Mac® filesFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.Back up photos on mobile devicesInstall Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.Back up USB drives & external hard drivesSimply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.Back up Google Drive™Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.Back up NAS files to the cloudHybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage.Back up NAS files to remote sitesWith Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily backup or sync files and data from the TS-233 to a remote QNAP NAS or server for multiplied data protection.Protect your data from ransomware threats with SnapshotsSnapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Centrally store and protect your huge multimedia collectionThe TS-233 is your private personal cloud for your movies, videos, photos, and files that are securely at your fingertips anywhere and anytime.Storage for music collectionsUse Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.Store high-resolution videosCentrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.Enhanced multimedia experienceThe TS-233 supports ARM NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a greater entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA® devices and TVs using common media streaming devices including Roku®, Apple TV® (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV®.Tips for a more productive workdayWith a wide range of awesome apps, you can easily access files from various devices, instantly synchronize files with friends’ or colleague’s devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. You can also map the TS-233’s shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing NAS files easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.File StationEasily manage files stored in your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The Qfile companion mobile app also puts all your files at your fingertips, providing a complete personal cloud service that is accessible from anywhere!QsyncQsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox®, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.QfilingSave time organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.Access your NAS from anywhereThe myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-233, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.Protect your data with higher securityThe TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings but is easy to set up and use. Besides IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are more apps that help ensure an optimal level of NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.2-step verificationWhen activated, anyone who logs in to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after their username and password.Advanced folder permissionsEasily manage folder permissions, specifying read, read/write, and deny access of individual users to each folder and subfolder.QuFirewall protectionSupports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.Superior security with QVPNA virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to network resources and services across public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server, and WireGuard® VPN service with an easy-to-use interface for setting up a secure connection.Security CounselorA security portal for the TS-233 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations for enhancing NAS security. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.Host container applicationsIf you are curious about Docker or are a hobbyist developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker® lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run all kinds of self-contained applications. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully-configured applications, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.Besides Container Station, more apps (including tools for backup/sync, content management, communications, download, and entertainment) are available from the App Center. Simply click and install on-demand to further extend the functionality of your TS-233.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-233, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-233 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.Migrate to a new NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Upgrade RAID capacityHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your files and multimedia collections.More productivity-boosting applicationsThe TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential!QmailAgentCentralize multiple email accounts and protect your data by using secondary backup, making managing and backing up emails absolutely easy.QcontactzCentrally 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.QmiixAn Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that enables you to connect apps and devices with QNAP NAS for automating daily tasks for greater productivity.

Specifications

Storage drive interface Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported 2.5,3.5"
System drive sizes supported 2.5,3.5"
RAID support Yes
RAID levels 0, 1, JBOD
Online RAID migration Yes
Online RAID expansion Yes
RAID rebuild Yes
Hot-swap drive bays Yes
Supported file systems FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drives installed No
Total installed storage capacity 0 TB
Number of storage drives supported 2
Installed storage drive type No
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Bad block scan Yes
Disk roaming Yes
Processor family ARM
Processor model Cortex-A55
Processor frequency 2 GHz
Processor cores 4
Number of processors supported 1
Internal memory 2 GB
Maximum RAM supported 2 GB
Flash memory 4000 MB
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
DHCP server Yes
Jumbo frames support Yes
iSCSI support Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Supported network protocols IPv4, IPv6
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Yes
USB port Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Chassis type Tower
Cooling type Active
Product colour White
Number of fans 1 fan(s)
Fan diameter 8 cm
LED indicators HDD, LAN, Status, USB
Type NAS
Device class Home & Home Office
Backup function Yes
Backup features Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Buzzer Yes
Multilingual support Yes
Web-based management Yes
Remote administration PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt
Security algorithms 256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, TTLS
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
Reset button Yes
On/off switch Yes
Built-in FTP server Yes
Browser supported Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
System log Yes
Hot spare Yes
Disk scan Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Yes
USB copy function Yes
Operating system installed QNAP QTS
Operating system version 5.0.0
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported Yes
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Power supply location External
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 65 W
Number of power supply units 1
Power consumption (typical) 10.81 W
Power consumption (sleep) 3.43 W
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage 12 V
Width 90 mm
Depth 156 mm
Height 188 mm
Weight 1.11 kg
Package width 222 mm
Package depth 100 mm
Package height 265 mm
Package weight 1.95 kg
External power adapter Yes
Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Power cables quantity 1
Package type Box
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 70 °C
Harmonized System (HS) code 84714100
Warranty period 2 year(s)

Full specifications

Marque QNAP
Référence fabricant ts233
EAN 4711103080597

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