{"product_id":"qnap-hs-264","title":"QNAP HS-264 2-Bay 2.5GbE Fanless Multimedia NAS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-hs-264-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-hs-264-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Dual 2.5GbE ports handle shared files, while two HDMI2.0 outputs connect supported local display applications at up to 4K 60 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose compatible NAS hard drives for capacity or SATA SSDs for a quieter all-flash arrangement. The fanless chassis removes the cooling fan, but mechanical hard drives can still be heard. QTS keeps file sharing, media organisation and backup tasks within one managed storage system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile, fanless enclosure with two SATA drive bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor and fixed 8 GB memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 2.5GbE ports and two USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo HDMI2.0 outputs supporting up to 4K 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Considered Fit for Shared Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set-top design sits comfortably alongside audiovisual equipment without the height of a tower NAS. Keep ventilation clear and stay within the rated 0–35 °C operating range. SSDs are the better option when minimising drive noise is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedia and Files on Your Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse QTS media applications and supported HDMI applications for local playback, or share a media library across the network. Playback support depends on the application, display, codec and content protection; an HDMI specification alone does not guarantee every streaming service will play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual 2.5GbE for the Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect suitable clients and switches to make use of the two 2.5GbE interfaces. The HS-264 does not include 10GbE or a PCIe expansion slot, so select it for its compact media and shared-storage role rather than a future internal 10GbE upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Recovery Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAID 1 can maintain storage access after one drive fails, while snapshots and Hybrid Backup Sync add recovery options. A separate current backup remains necessary. Supported USB expansion families include TL-D800C, TL-R1200C-RP, TR-002, TR-004 and TR-004U, within QNAP’s model-specific limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HS-264 combines a discreet form factor, fanless cooling and dual HDMI connectivity with QNAP file and backup tools. It suits a shared media library or quiet working area when its fixed memory, network ports and drive choices match the intended workload.\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-hs-264-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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-hs-264-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan the Memory or Network Ports Be Upgraded?\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\u003e8 GB, non-expandable. The listed network interfaces are built in, and the NAS has no internal PCIe expansion slot. The HS-264 has dual 2.5GbE, not 10GbE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-hs-264-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Expansion Enclosures Are Compatible?\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 2 × 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-hs-264-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eHow Many Surveillance 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\u003eQVR 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 57 QVR Surveillance channels for this 8 GB configuration at 1080p, H.264,30 fps and 4.096 Mb\/s per camera with two-drive RAID 1. This is a memory-tier 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-hs-264-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan It Run Containers and 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\u003eQTS supports Container Station and Virtualization Station on this x86 model. The fixed 8 GB memory is shared with storage and other services, so use suitably sized workloads. Supported applications and operating-system requirements should be checked before deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-hs-264-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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41918874484795,"sku":"HS-264-8G","price":1120.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/qnap-hs-264-2-bay-25gbe10gbe-hdmi-fanless-silent-nasbook-557521.png?v=1734602913","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/products\/qnap-hs-264","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}