QNAP TS-253E TS-x53E Series 2-Bay Tower NAS
2-bay desktop NAS, Intel Celeron J6412 4C 2.0GHz, burst 2.6GHz, onboard 8GB RAM, 2 x HDMI 1.4b, 2x M.2 2280 PCIe slots, 2x 2.5GbE, 2x...
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2-bay desktop NAS, Intel Celeron J6412 4C 2.0GHz, burst 2.6GHz, onboard 8GB RAM, 2 x HDMI 1.4b, 2x M.2 2280 PCIe slots, 2x 2.5GbE, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A, 2x USB 2.0, long term supply up to 2029
The TS-253E features 2.5GbE connectivity, 8GB RAM, and M.2 slots for NVMe SSD caching to deliver high performance for applications such as surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers or backup servers. Dual HDMI outputs also provide direct multimedia playback and robust surveillance monitoring. QNAP will provide long-term availability and support for the TS-253E, providing a great choice for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations.
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Dual 2.5GbE ports
2.5 times faster network speed with existing CAT5e cables; supports port trunking to deliver up to 5Gbps.
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Dual M.2 2280 PCIe slots
Attain greater NAS performance by installing M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (sold separately) or Edge TPU.
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8GB RAM onboard
System performance and multitasking is optimized with 8GB RAM.
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Long-term model
The TS-253E will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period, up to 2029.
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Dual HDMI output
The dual-screen extension can be used for surveillance or 4K high-resolution video playback.
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Expand storage capacity
Supports USB expansion enclosures (see the compatibility list).
Long-term availability
The TS-253E is powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 processor and will be available and supported for an extended period. This long-term availability makes the TS-253E an ideal choice for MSP, SI, and other IT-related businesses requiring matching NAS models for long-term projects.
24/7 surveillance solution for stores and branch offices
The TS-253E is a one-stop surveillance solution for centrally recording/managing multiple cameras and surveillance servers based in your offices, stores, and other working spaces.
Record/monitor your environment
QVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution, allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-253E and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback.
Centrally manage up to 32 surveillance servers
If your business requires simultaneously managing multiple recording servers, then install QVR Center on the TS-253E. With QVR Center you can manage up to 32 surveillance servers and 10,000+ cameras with an easy-to-use interface.
Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5GbE switch
Upgrading your network shouldn’t break the bank, and 2.5GbE connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1GbE. QNAP offers 2.5GbE switches that supports Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ and allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS, assisting organizations in implementing high-speed, secure and scalable network environments without going over budget.
Dual 4K HDMI outputs for surveillance monitoring or multimedia display
The TS-253E supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The dual HDMI outputs support up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @30Hz, providing great benefits for applications like surveillance, video production/editing, industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color realism as well as intensive media storage, transfer and display.
*Note: The TS-253E’s hardware provides H.264 hardware decoding, encoding and transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available bandwidth.
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Floating Point Unit | ✔ |
| Encryption Engine | (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | ✔ |
| System Memory | 8 GB on board (non-expandable) |
| Maximum Memory | 8GB |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives |
| 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives | |
| Hot-swappable | ✔ |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | ✔ |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | ✔ |
| Jumbo Frame | ✔ |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-A |
| HDMI Output | 2 x HDMI 1.4b ( up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz ) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 168.5 × 102 × 225 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 1.28 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 2.32 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 60W/65W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 20.943 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 24.238 W |
| Fan | 1 x 70mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | ✔ |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1500 |