QNAP TS-253E-8G – 2-Bay NAS (No Drives, 8 GB RAM, 2× 2.5 GbE, NVMe, HDMI 4K)

QNAP TS-253E-8G – 2-Bay NAS (No Drives, 8 GB RAM)

📌 Overview

The QNAP TS-253E-8G is a 2-bay NAS enclosure without drives, designed for professionals and advanced users.
Powered by an Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core CPU (up to 2.6 GHz), 8 GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5 GbE ports, and dual M.2 NVMe slots, it delivers outstanding performance and security.
With two HDMI 4K outputs and AES-NI hardware encryption, it offers a reliable and secure solution for SMBs and hybrid work environments.

⚙️ Main Specifications

• CPU: Intel Celeron J6412 – Quad-core (2.0 GHz → 2.6 GHz burst)

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 (SO-DIMM, upgradable to 16 GB)

• Drive Bays: 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s (3.5″ / 2.5″ HDD or SSD)

• M.2 Slots: 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2

• Network Ports: 2 × RJ-45 2.5 GbE (link aggregation up to 5 Gb/s)

• USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) + 2 × USB 2.0

• HDMI: 2 × HDMI 1.4b (4K 30 Hz)

• Encryption: AES-NI hardware encryption

• RAID Levels: JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1

• File System: EXT4, Btrfs

• Dimensions / Weight: 168.5 × 102 × 225 mm / 2.57 kg

• Warranty: 3 years (extendable to 5 years via QNAP)

🔐 Security and Performance

• AES-NI encryption for fast and secure data transfers

• Dual 2.5 GbE ports with link aggregation up to 5 Gb/s

• NVMe SSD cache support for faster access and lower latency

• QTS 5 OS with enhanced security and modern interface

• Compatible with Virtualization Station, Container Station, and QVR Elite

🧠 Recommended Uses

• Centralized file sharing and backup for SMBs

• 4K media server via HDMI and Plex

• Surveillance NAS (QVR Elite / Pro)

• Virtual machines and container testing

• Hybrid backup and multi-site synchronization with HBS 3 (QNAP Hybrid Backup Sync)

📦 Box Contents

• 1 × QNAP TS-253E-8G NAS (No Drives)

• 1 × Power adapter + cable

• 1 × RJ-45 CAT5e cable

• 1 × HDD/SSD mounting screw kit

• 1 × Quick installation guide