{"product_id":"qnap-ts-ai642","title":"QNAP TS-AI642 6-Bay AI Tower NAS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-ts-ai642-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-ts-ai642-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Its six SATA bays, 2.5GbE connection and PCIe expansion slot make it a practical foundation for photo libraries, file archives and carefully specified surveillance deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAI-Assisted Organisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated NPU for supported QNAP image and recognition applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuMagie photo classification and Qsirch OCR capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.5GbE port plus two Gigabit Ethernet ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe Gen 3x2 expansion for verified supported adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix hot-swappable SATA drive bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQTS snapshots, shared files and backup applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind Useful Images Faster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQNAP AI Core uses the NPU to accelerate supported recognition tasks in applications such as QuMagie. Qsirch can use supported OCR functions to help locate text within images. The benefit is a searchable collection rather than an unmanaged folder of files, with performance depending on the application and the source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate Recording From Analytics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera recording, facial recognition and people counting are different workloads. QVR recording licences do not automatically include every analytics entitlement, and the 6 TOPS NPU rating is not a recording-channel guarantee. Confirm the intended QVR app, compatible cameras, analytics licences and workload before deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect the Working Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the built-in 2.5GbE port with suitable network equipment for faster shared access, while the two Gigabit ports give additional network options. Supported 5GbE or 10GbE adapters are optional upgrades, not included network ports. The PCIe slot is also shared with alternative expansion-card choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the Recovery Copy Independent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigure a suitable RAID group for drive redundancy, retain snapshots for recovery points and use Hybrid Backup Sync for another backup destination. An independent current backup remains necessary for important files. RAID cannot prevent every deletion, ransomware event or enclosure failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan the Whole Storage Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bays accept verified compatible SATA HDDs or SSDs. USB and selected SATA JBOD expansion units offer additional storage routes, subject to their host-card, cable and firmware requirements. Choose storage and expansion hardware from the compatibility list rather than assuming every QNAP accessory fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the TS-AI642 when shared files and supported on-device image intelligence belong in one compact tower. Its fixed memory and ARM architecture suit a defined application design; check ARM container compatibility and do not select it as a Windows virtual-machine host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre Drives Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a diskless NAS. 6 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb\/s bays; compatible 3.5-inch\/2.5-inch SATA HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. Choose the exact drive and firmware from QNAP’s compatibility list, and plan usable capacity after RAID and system overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Network Connections Are Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 × 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45; 5GbE\/10GbE requires a supported optional adapter. Interface speed does not guarantee file-transfer speed; clients, switches, cabling, drives and competing workloads all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Expansion Units Can I Use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eup to 1 × TL-D800C, TL-R1200C-RP; up to 2 × TR-002, TR-004, TR-004U. up to 1 × TL-D400S, TL-D800S, TL-D1600S, TL-R400S, TL-R1200S-RP. SATA units require the matching QXP host controller and SFF-8088 cabling. Counts are per enclosure type, not additive when mixing. Cards, cables, enclosure and drives are separate; validate NAS, slot, BIOS and OS together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow Many Cameras Can It Record?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eQNAP’s QTS recording-only selector estimates 44 QVR Surveillance channels with the installed 8 GB memory and six SATA drives in RAID 6. The test scenario is 1080p, H.264,30fps and 4.096Mb\/s per camera, without playback or AI analytics. This is a planning estimate, not a tested or guaranteed maximum. QVR Surveillance includes 2 channels plus 6 after registration; compatible paid licences are required above 8. QVR Pro separately includes 8 channels on supported QTS installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan It Run Virtual Machines?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt supports compatible ARM containers through Container Station. It is not an x86 Virtualization Station host. The NPU accelerates supported image-recognition applications; it does not turn every recording stream into an AI analytics channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-ts-ai642-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes RAID Replace a Backup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RAID can provide drive redundancy when configured correctly, but it cannot prevent every deletion, malware event, theft or enclosure failure. Keep an independent current backup and test that important files can be restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41423845851195,"sku":"TS-AI642-8G","price":1258.15,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/products\/qnap-ts-ai642-6-bay-tower-nas-909377.png?v=1691828033","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/ja\/products\/qnap-ts-ai642","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}