QNAP TS-1264U-RP 12-Bay Intel Rackmount NAS
Connected rack storage for everyday business workloads Build shared storage around the way your team works. QNAP TS-1264U-RP combines Intel Celeron processing with dual 2.5GbE networking, redundant power and a rack chassis designed for managed business data. It can support shared folders, scheduled backups and suitably resourced applications, while compatible PCIe adapters provide targeted upgrade paths. Choose drives and software around the workload, then keep independent backups and a tested recovery process alongside the hardware. Highlights Storage for shared business data Hot-swappable SATA HDD or SSD storage in a rack chassis. Snapshot and backup tools for supported storage configurations. Connected to the workload Dual 2.5GbE networking with optional PCIe upgrades. x86 processing for supported virtualisation and containers. A considered installation Redundant power supplies and optional RAIL-B02 mounting. Verified enclosure expansion with the required host connection. Key Features Choose drives for the complete workload The hot-swappable SATA bays accept compatible hard drives or SATA SSDs, allowing storage to be matched to shared files, backups or active application data. Select the exact drive model, firmware, sector format and endurance against the proposed RAID design. Internal bays are not SAS or U.2 NVMe bays. M.2 storage requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter rather than being included as a built-in slot. Build the network path around real access Two 2.5GbE ports provide a useful step beyond Gigabit Ethernet when the switch, clients and cabling support it. Faster networking requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter. Plan card fit and slot bandwidth alongside any storage adapter, and test the complete path with the actual file or backup workload. Aggregation does not automatically combine port speeds for every single transfer. Match memory and applications with care Use available memory to support the combined storage, backup and application workload. The factory memory is known, but upgradeability depends on the hardware revision. Serviceable-memory and older onboard-memory versions must not be treated as the same RAM-upgrade proposition. Supported virtual machines and containers also need the appropriate guest software, memory and processor headroom. Choose the storage operating system deliberately QTS supplies the familiar EXT4 environment, while compatible QuTS hero configurations provide ZFS data services. QuTS hero needs at least 8GB RAM; inline deduplication requires at least 16GB and benefits from more. Changing operating system requires a separate verified backup and storage reinitialisation. Select the OS around the required applications and data layout before loading production files. Keep recovery copies outside the appliance Snapshots can preserve earlier states of supported volumes or LUNs, while Hybrid Backup Sync coordinates copies to suitable remote, USB or cloud destinations. These functions address different recovery needs. RAID and snapshots on the same appliance do not protect against every theft, hardware event or compromised administrator account. Keep a protected independent backup and test that important data can be restored. Install with power, cooling and service access in mind RAIL-B02 is the verified optional appliance rail kit and is purchased separately. Confirm mounting depth, rack load, ventilation and rear cable clearance before installation. Redundant power supplies support selected supply faults when wired appropriately, but do not replace a suitable electrical design, UPS or recovery plan. Leave the drive and service areas accessible for maintenance. Summary TS-1264U-RP is a practical choice for organisations building managed rack storage around shared data, backup and supported applications. Match drives, memory and network resources to the actual workload, and expand through a verified host connection. Appropriate monitoring, protected recovery copies and a serviceable rack installation complete the design. Which drives fit the NAS?ExpandCollapse Use qualified SATA drives for the internal bays. Match the exact model, firmware, sector format and endurance to the proposed RAID and workload. Seagate IronWolf Pro is the recommended NAS HDD family here, subject to exact drive qualification; the recommendation does not automatically qualify every capacity or revision. Is 10GbE built in?ExpandCollapse No. Two 2.5GbE ports are built in; 10GbE requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter. Check the adapter, slot bandwidth, bracket and available space before combining network and storage upgrades. Can I upgrade memory?ExpandCollapse 8GB factory DDR4. Serviceable-memory revisions support up to 16GB using 2 × 8GB; older onboard-memory revisions are not upgradeable. Confirm the supplied hardware revision before ordering a RAM upgrade. How many cameras can it record?ExpandCollapse The QVR Surveillance QTS estimate is up to 105 channels under the stated 12-drive RAID 6 recording-only scenario. QVR Surveillance QTS recording-only estimate at 1080p H.264, 30 fps and 4.096 Mb/s per camera, with all stated SATA bays populated in RAID 6; no AI analysis or local playback. This is a planning estimate, not a certified fixed maximum. Drive performance, retention, network and concurrent workloads affect capacity. QVR Pro includes 8 recording channels on supported QTS. QVR Surveillance provides 2 base channels plus 6 after eligible registration, giving 8 total. Extra channels require the appropriate application licences and a validated recording design. Which rails and expansion units should I choose?ExpandCollapse RAIL-B02 is the verified optional appliance rail kit. The specifications list supported external enclosures, limits and required adapters/cables. Confirm rack depth, PCIe clearance and the complete supported configuration before purchase. Does RAID or redundant power replace a backup?ExpandCollapse No. RAID and redundant supplies address selected hardware faults. Keep a protected independent backup, suitable power protection and a tested recovery process for the complete application.
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QNAP TS-1264U-RP 12-Bay Intel Rackmount NAS
Description
Connected rack storage for everyday business workloads
Build shared storage around the way your team works. QNAP TS-1264U-RP combines Intel Celeron processing with dual 2.5GbE networking, redundant power and a rack chassis designed for managed business data. It can support shared folders, scheduled backups and suitably resourced applications, while compatible PCIe adapters provide targeted upgrade paths. Choose drives and software around the workload, then keep independent backups and a tested recovery process alongside the hardware.
Highlights
Storage for shared business data
- Hot-swappable SATA HDD or SSD storage in a rack chassis.
- Snapshot and backup tools for supported storage configurations.
Connected to the workload
- Dual 2.5GbE networking with optional PCIe upgrades.
- x86 processing for supported virtualisation and containers.
A considered installation
- Redundant power supplies and optional RAIL-B02 mounting.
- Verified enclosure expansion with the required host connection.
Key Features
Choose drives for the complete workload
The hot-swappable SATA bays accept compatible hard drives or SATA SSDs, allowing storage to be matched to shared files, backups or active application data. Select the exact drive model, firmware, sector format and endurance against the proposed RAID design. Internal bays are not SAS or U.2 NVMe bays. M.2 storage requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter rather than being included as a built-in slot.
Build the network path around real access
Two 2.5GbE ports provide a useful step beyond Gigabit Ethernet when the switch, clients and cabling support it. Faster networking requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter. Plan card fit and slot bandwidth alongside any storage adapter, and test the complete path with the actual file or backup workload. Aggregation does not automatically combine port speeds for every single transfer.
Match memory and applications with care
Use available memory to support the combined storage, backup and application workload. The factory memory is known, but upgradeability depends on the hardware revision. Serviceable-memory and older onboard-memory versions must not be treated as the same RAM-upgrade proposition. Supported virtual machines and containers also need the appropriate guest software, memory and processor headroom.
Choose the storage operating system deliberately
QTS supplies the familiar EXT4 environment, while compatible QuTS hero configurations provide ZFS data services. QuTS hero needs at least 8GB RAM; inline deduplication requires at least 16GB and benefits from more. Changing operating system requires a separate verified backup and storage reinitialisation. Select the OS around the required applications and data layout before loading production files.
Keep recovery copies outside the appliance
Snapshots can preserve earlier states of supported volumes or LUNs, while Hybrid Backup Sync coordinates copies to suitable remote, USB or cloud destinations. These functions address different recovery needs. RAID and snapshots on the same appliance do not protect against every theft, hardware event or compromised administrator account. Keep a protected independent backup and test that important data can be restored.
Install with power, cooling and service access in mind
RAIL-B02 is the verified optional appliance rail kit and is purchased separately. Confirm mounting depth, rack load, ventilation and rear cable clearance before installation. Redundant power supplies support selected supply faults when wired appropriately, but do not replace a suitable electrical design, UPS or recovery plan. Leave the drive and service areas accessible for maintenance.
Summary
TS-1264U-RP is a practical choice for organisations building managed rack storage around shared data, backup and supported applications. Match drives, memory and network resources to the actual workload, and expand through a verified host connection. Appropriate monitoring, protected recovery copies and a serviceable rack installation complete the design.
Which drives fit the NAS?
Use qualified SATA drives for the internal bays. Match the exact model, firmware, sector format and endurance to the proposed RAID and workload. Seagate IronWolf Pro is the recommended NAS HDD family here, subject to exact drive qualification; the recommendation does not automatically qualify every capacity or revision.
Is 10GbE built in?
No. Two 2.5GbE ports are built in; 10GbE requires a compatible optional PCIe adapter. Check the adapter, slot bandwidth, bracket and available space before combining network and storage upgrades.
Can I upgrade memory?
8GB factory DDR4. Serviceable-memory revisions support up to 16GB using 2 × 8GB; older onboard-memory revisions are not upgradeable. Confirm the supplied hardware revision before ordering a RAM upgrade.
How many cameras can it record?
The QVR Surveillance QTS estimate is up to 105 channels under the stated 12-drive RAID 6 recording-only scenario. QVR Surveillance QTS recording-only estimate at 1080p H.264, 30 fps and 4.096 Mb/s per camera, with all stated SATA bays populated in RAID 6; no AI analysis or local playback. This is a planning estimate, not a certified fixed maximum. Drive performance, retention, network and concurrent workloads affect capacity. QVR Pro includes 8 recording channels on supported QTS. QVR Surveillance provides 2 base channels plus 6 after eligible registration, giving 8 total. Extra channels require the appropriate application licences and a validated recording design.
Which rails and expansion units should I choose?
RAIL-B02 is the verified optional appliance rail kit. The specifications list supported external enclosures, limits and required adapters/cables. Confirm rack depth, PCIe clearance and the complete supported configuration before purchase.
Does RAID or redundant power replace a backup?
No. RAID and redundant supplies address selected hardware faults. Keep a protected independent backup, suitable power protection and a tested recovery process for the complete application.
Specs
QNAP TS-1264U-RP 12-Bay Intel Rackmount NAS
The QNAP TS-1264U-RP combines Intel Celeron processing and dual 2.5GbE networking with hot-swappable SATA bays and redundant power supplies. It provides a managed platform for shared business data, backup services and supported applications. PCIe expansion and compatible external enclosures offer additional flexibility. Select the drive arrangement, memory, network path and recovery design together, and check the required optional rails and accessories before installing the system in a server rack.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware and connectivity | |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N5095; 4 cores/4 threads; up to 2.9GHz; x86-64; AES-NI; Intel UHD Graphics. |
| Factory memory | 8GB DDR4; memory upgradeability depends on the supplied hardware revision. |
| Memory expansion | 8GB factory DDR4. Serviceable-memory revisions support up to 16GB using 2 × 8GB; older onboard-memory revisions are not upgradeable. Confirm the supplied hardware revision before ordering a RAM upgrade. |
| System flash | 4GB with dual-boot OS protection. |
| Drive bays | 12 × SATA 6Gb/s bays for compatible 3.5-inch HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs; hot-swappable. No direct SAS or U.2 NVMe support. |
| M.2 storage | Optional compatible QM2/PCIe adapter required; no built-in M.2 slot. M.2 SSD hot-swap is not supported. |
| Network interfaces | 2 × 2.5GBASE-T RJ45 built in; compatible faster network adapters are optional via PCIe. |
| PCIe expansion | 1 × PCIe Gen3 x2; maximum published card dimensions 160 × 68.9 × 28.76mm. Verify bracket and clearance. |
| USB interfaces | 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gb/s plus 2 × USB 2.0 480Mb/s. |
| Display output | HDMI 1.4b output for supported applications and displays. |
| Storage and software | |
| Operating system | QTS with EXT4 supplied; QuTS hero with ZFS is supported as an alternative. QuTS hero requires at least 8GB RAM. Switching OS requires backup and storage reinitialisation. |
| RAID | QTS Single, JBOD and RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 where minimum drive counts are met. Applicable QuTS hero ZFS triple-mirror/triple-parity layouts are also supported. |
| RAID groups | New parity RAID groups/subgroups are limited to 16 drives where applicable; use a supported multiple-group layout for a larger expansion design. |
| Snapshots | QTS volume/LUN snapshots, retention and supported replication; QuTS hero shared-folder/LUN snapshot functions depend on OS and resources. |
| Backup and sync | Hybrid Backup Sync for supported local, remote and cloud destinations; Qsync and supported client backup functions. Cloud storage and third-party services may need separate subscriptions. |
| File sharing and access | SMB, NFS, FTP/SFTP, directory integration, shared-folder permissions and encrypted connections. |
| Accounts and shared folders | QTS up to 4,096 local users, 512 groups and 512 shared folders; actual workload limits and OS-specific limits apply. |
| iSCSI storage | QTS thick/thin file-based and block-based LUNs; supported snapshots, host integration and multipath depend on the complete configuration. |
| Applications | Virtualization Station and Container Station for supported guests/images, subject to application availability and sufficient CPU/RAM. |
| Concurrent SMB connections | Up to 1,500 with maximum memory; this is not a factory-configuration workload guarantee. |
| Surveillance | |
| Included camera channels | QVR Pro includes 8 recording channels on supported QTS. QVR Surveillance provides 2 base channels plus 6 after eligible registration, giving 8 total. Extra channels require the appropriate application licences and a validated recording design. |
| Recording capacity | QVR Surveillance QTS planning estimate up to 105 recording channels with the stated factory-memory configuration and 12-drive RAID 6 scenario. |
| Capacity conditions | QVR Surveillance QTS recording-only estimate at 1080p H.264, 30 fps and 4.096 Mb/s per camera, with all stated SATA bays populated in RAID 6; no AI analysis or local playback. This is a planning estimate, not a certified fixed maximum. Drive performance, retention, network and concurrent workloads affect capacity. |
| Application distinction | QVR Pro and QVR Surveillance are separate applications with different licensing and supported limits. The QTS estimate is not a QuTS hero capacity promise; verify the selected application, OS and extra-channel support before deployment. |
| Compatible expansion | |
| USB enclosures | Up to 2 × TL-D800C or TL-R1200C-RP; up to 2 × TR-002, TR-004 or TR-004U. TR hardware RAID enclosures use separate pools/volumes and cannot expand the internal RAID group. |
| SATA enclosures | Up to 1 × TL-D400S, TL-D800S, TL-D1600S, TL-R400S or TL-R1200S-RP. A matching QXP SATA HBA and enclosure-specific SFF-8088/SFF-8644 cables are required; verify card fit and available PCIe lanes. |
| USB4 enclosures | Up to 2 × TL-D810TC4 or TL-R1210TC4-RP with optional QXP-40G2UC, supported BIOS/firmware and a direct USB4 cable. The built-in USB ports alone do not provide USB4; host PCIe bandwidth can limit transfer speed. |
| Expansion planning | Limits apply per supported expansion type and are not additive. Verify host-card compatibility, bracket/slot clearance, BIOS/firmware, memory and exact cable requirements. Expansion does not change the interface accepted by internal drive bays. |
| Physical and electrical | |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount. |
| Dimensions H × W × D | 88.6 × 432 × 370.7mm current chassis dimensions; allow rack ears, connectors and service clearance. |
| Weight | Current manufacturer net 10.64kg; gross 14.01kg; supplied hardware/pack revision may vary. |
| Power | 2 × 300W redundant supplies; AC 100–240V. |
| Typical consumption | 70.913W operating; 37.854W standby under the manufacturer fully populated test configuration; actual use varies. |
| Cooling | 2 × 80mm system fans. |
| Environment | Operating 0–40°C; storage −20–70°C; 5–95% non-condensing relative humidity, wet-bulb 27°C. |
| Warranty | 3 years. |
| Rails and package | RAIL-B02 is optional and purchased separately. Package includes NAS, 2 power cords, Ethernet cable, drive-mounting hardware and quick installation guide. Drives, rail kit and optional cards are not included. |
Add-ons
NASCare Extended Warranty with Loaner Unit for 9-12 Bays
QNAP Rail Kit C01/B01/B02/A02-90/A03-57/E02/E03/S01/S02
