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QNAP TS-233 – 2-Bay NAS with 2 × WD Red Pro 16 TB (32 TB raw)
📌 General presentation
The QNAP TS-233 is a compact, high-performance 2-bay NAS for home users, freelancers and small teams.
It features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz CPU and 2 GB DDR4 RAM (non-expandable).
The system is safeguarded by 4 GB dual-boot flash, enhancing reliability.
This bundle includes 2 × WD Red Pro 16 TB CMR (WD161KFBX), NASware 3.0 certified, built for 24/7 NAS use: 7200 RPM, 512 MB cache, 300 TB/yr workload, 1 M h MTBF, 5-year warranty.
The TS-233 provides 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s bays, 1 × 1 GbE port and 3 × USB (2 × USB 2.0 + 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1).
An integrated NPU accelerates AI tasks (face/object recognition via QuMagie).
It supports RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD and delivers around 114 MB/s read and 103 MB/s write.
AES-256 hardware encryption protects data with minimal overhead.
Power: ~10.8 W active / ~3.4 W idle – quiet operation.
Runs QTS 5: backup, private cloud, multimedia, sync and containerized apps.
Warranty: NAS 2 years (QNAP) / Drives 5 years (WD Red Pro).
🔧 Key features
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CPU: ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz
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RAM: 2 GB DDR4 (non-expandable)
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Flash: 4 GB eMMC dual-boot
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Storage: 2 × WD Red Pro 16 TB CMR (WD161KFBX), 7200 RPM, 512 MB cache
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Capacity: 32 TB raw (≈ 29 TB usable in RAID 1)
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Network: 1 × 1 GbE RJ45
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USB: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 2 × USB 2.0
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Cooling: 1 × 80 mm fan
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Dimensions: 188.6 × 90.2 × 156.3 mm – Weight: ≈ 1.1 kg
🔐 Security & reliability
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AES-256 hardware encryption, Snapshots, Hybrid Backup Sync
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RAID 0 / 1 / JBOD, NASware 3.0 (drives)
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MFA, alerts, access controls, myQNAPcloud
💼 Recommended uses
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Multi-device backup and personal cloud
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High-reliability photo/video archiving
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Plex / DLNA media server
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Professional storage for freelancers and small offices
📦 Box contents
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1 × QNAP TS-233
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2 × WD Red Pro 16 TB (pre-installed and tested)
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1 × 65 W power adapter + cable
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1 × RJ45 Ethernet cable
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3.5″ screws
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Quick installation guide
- Model
- QNAP TS-233
- CPU type
- ARM Cortex A55
- Number of CPU sockets
- 1
- Number of Cores / Threads
- 4C / 4T
- CPU frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Memory capacity
- 2GB
- Memory type
- DDR4 non-ECC
- Number of memory slots
- 0 Slot
- Maximum memory capacity
- 2GB
- Hardware Encryption Engine (AES-NI)
- Non
- Number of disk bays
- 2
- Maximum number of disk bays with extension
- 2
- M.2 drive slot
- No
- Compatible disc type
- 2.5" SATA SSD
3.5" SATA HDD - Hotswap disk
- Oui
- Installed disk capacity
- 32TB
- Disk model installed
- WD RED PRO
- Disk interface
- Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
- Supported RAID type
- JBOD
RAID 0
RAID 1
SHR - Supported file system
- BTRFS
EXT3
EXT4
FAT
HFS+
NTFS - Number of expansion ports
- None
- Scalable
- No
- PCIe Expansion
- None
- Number of USB Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1*
2 x USB 2.0 - Number of network ports
- 1 x 1GbE (RJ45)
- Size (Height x Width x Depth)
- 165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
- Weight
- 1.11 kg
- Sound level
- Not disclosed
- Mains input voltage
- 100V to 240V AC
- Power frequency
- 50/60Hz, single phase
- Color
- Black
White - Brand
- Qnap
TS-233WDREDPRO32TB
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TS-233WDREDPRO32TB
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