QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay 2.5GbE Tower NAS

A Private Home for Files, Photos and Everyday Backups The QNAP TS-216G brings shared files, photo organisation and backup into a compact two-bay desktop NAS. Its quad-core ARM processor, onboard memory and dedicated neural processing unit support everyday storage tasks and AI-assisted photo recognition, while a 2.5GbE connection provides room to move beyond a conventional Gigabit network. Keep household photos and working documents together without tying access to a single computer. QTS combines browser-based administration, shared folders and a choice of backup applications, so you can organise access and retain a separate recovery copy as the collection grows. Highlights Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor with a neural processing unit One 2.5GbE port plus a separate Gigabit Ethernet connection Two SATA drive bays for compatible NAS HDDs or SATA SSDs QTS file sharing, snapshots, Hybrid Backup Sync and QuMagie photo management Key Features A More Useful Personal Storage Hub Share folders across Windows, macOS and Linux devices, set user permissions and access files through File Station. The compact tower suits a desk or home office where a full server would add unnecessary size and administration. Find the Moments That Matter QuMagie brings photos into a searchable library with AI-assisted recognition of people and objects. The onboard NPU accelerates supported recognition tasks; the available functions depend on the installed application and its requirements. Build a Recovery Routine Use compatible drives with RAID 1 for drive redundancy, then add snapshots and Hybrid Backup Sync for versioned recovery and another backup destination. RAID protects against a drive fault within its limits; it does not replace an independent backup against deletion, theft or ransomware. Connect and Grow Carefully A 2.5GbE-capable switch and client can make better use of the faster network port. Supported USB expansion enclosures include TL-D800C, TL-R1200C-RP, TR-002, TR-004 and TR-004U, with one enclosure listed per type. Expansion storage has its own configuration and compatibility requirements. Summary Choose the TS-216G for a compact shared-file and photo NAS with faster-than-Gigabit connectivity and practical backup tools. It is a diskless ARM system for everyday storage and supported containers, rather than an x86 virtual-machine host. Select compatible drives and an independent backup destination as part of the complete setup. Frequently Asked Questions Are Drives Included?ExpandCollapse No. This is a diskless NAS. Choose compatible 3.5-inch SATA NAS hard drives or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. Usable capacity depends on the drive arrangement, RAID and system overhead. Can the Memory or Network Ports Be Upgraded?ExpandCollapse 4 GB onboard, non-expandable; some memory reserved for graphics. The listed network interfaces are built in, and the NAS has no internal PCIe expansion slot. Choose the model whose built-in connections match the intended network. Which Expansion Enclosures Are Compatible?ExpandCollapse up to 1 × TL-D800C, TL-R1200C-RP, TR-002, TR-004, TR-004U. Counts are per enclosure type, not additive when mixing. Compatible USB cable and supported firmware required. Expansion storage is configured separately and cannot be used to extend an existing internal NAS storage pool. How Many Surveillance Cameras Can It Record?ExpandCollapse QVR Pro includes 8 camera channels on supported QTS installations. QVR Surveillance starts with 2 channels and offers 6 more after registration. QNAP’s recording-only selector estimates 44 QVR Surveillance channels for this 4 GB configuration at 1080p, H.264,30 fps and 4.096 Mb/s per camera with two-drive RAID 1. This is a low-confidence ARM estimate, not a tested or guaranteed maximum; higher resolution, playback, analytics and other tasks reduce capacity. Paid compatible QVR Surveillance channel licences are required above 8. Confirm the intended camera design and application support before purchase. Can It Run Virtual Machines?ExpandCollapse It supports compatible ARM containers through Container Station. It is not an x86 Virtualization Station host, so do not choose it for Windows virtual machines. Check the application image’s ARM compatibility and memory needs. Does RAID Replace a Backup?ExpandCollapse No. RAID can provide drive redundancy when correctly configured, but it cannot prevent every deletion, theft, ransomware incident or enclosure failure. Keep a separate current backup and test that important files can be restored. 더 보기