Qnap TS-x53B Series NAS With 2, 4 or 6 Bays

Qnap Systems, Inc. launched the TS-x53B series NAS (available in two-bay, four-bay and six-bay) with a PCIe expansion slot to meet the growing performance and functional demands from SMB and SOHO users.

“The TS-x53B is the first NAS in its class to provide PCIe expansion, which provides fantastic long-term potential for the NAS to be upgraded to include features such as SSD caching and 10GbE connectivity,” said Jason Hsu, product manager, Qnap. “For users who seek high productivity and smart workflows, the TS-x53B series offers a compelling choice in big features.”

TS-x53B series NAS models

PCIe slot allows for adding QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE LAN adapters

Powered by the 14nm Celeron J3455 quad-core 1.5GHz processor (burst up to 2.3GHz), dual-channel 4/8GB DDR3L RAM (upgradable to 8GB), 6Gb SATA drive support with integrated dual GbE LAN ports, the TS-x53B series delivers up to 224MB/s read and write speeds while also maintaining the same outstanding performance with AES-NI accelerated encryption.

QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE LAN adapter
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The PCIe slot allows for adding the company’s QM2 M.2 SSD/10GbE LAN adapters to enhance NAS performance while adding 10GbE 10GBASE-T LAN connectivity. Coupled with SSD caching or Qtier auto-tiering technology, the TS-x53B helps achieve optimum storage utilization. Alternatively, users can install a 10GbE 10GBASE-T/SFP+ adapter, a USB 3.1 10Gb/s adapter, or a wireless adapter for using the WirelessAP Station App to meet diversified application demands.

Featuring a new design with a sliding cover, the TS-x53B series has an OLED panel with dual-capacitive buttons and HDD bays with tool-less installation, allowing users to install, monitor and manage the NAS. Featuring a USB Type-C QuickAccess port, a SD memory card slot, and a front USB 3.0 port with copy button, transferring files to a NAS has never been easier. The integrated speaker allows for audio alerts and playback while a 3.5mm audio jack allows for the TS-x53B to be connected to dedicated speakers. The dual HDMI output support up to 4K 30Hz display and the included remote control allows for easy navigation.

Powered by the latest QTS 4.3 OS, the TS-x53B provides applications for everyday tasks from the built-in App Center. With IFTTT Agent and Qfiling, it helps automates common tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity. Cinema28 allows for managing connected media devices from a single platform. Qsync and Hybrid Backup Sync make file sharing and syncing across devices more easily. QmailAgent and Qcontactz allow management of multiple email accounts and contact information. Qsirch provides full-text search for users to quickly find files needed. Surveillance Station offers four free IP camera channels (up to 40 channels by purchasing additional licenses). QVR Pro (Beta) integrates video surveillance features into QTS, providing user-defined recording storage space, cross-platform client tools, camera controls, and intelligent storage management functions.

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The QTS-Linux dual systems TS-x53B series also allows users to develop or utilize IoT packages for Linux and display them using HDMI output. Users can also host VMs and containers on the TS-x53B through Virtualization Station and Container Station. Storage space can be flexibly expanded using eight-bay UX-800P or five-bay UX-500P expansion units or with VJBOD technology that allows the unused space of a company’s NAS to expand the capacity of other firm’ NAS.

Key specifications:

• TS-253B-4G/8G: Two-bay, 4/8GB DDR3L RAM

• TS-453B-4G/8G: Four-bay, 4/8GB DDR3L RAM

• TS-653B-4G/8G: Six-bay, 4/8GB DDR3L RAM

TS-x53B series NAS architecture
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Tower model; quad-core Celeron J3455 1.5GHz processor (burst up to 2.3GHz), dual-channel DDR3L SODIMM RAM (user upgradable to 8GB); hot-swappable 2.5”/3.5” 6Gb SATA HDD/SSD; 2xGbE LAN ports; 2xHDMI v1.4b, up to 4K UHD; 5xUSB 3.0 Type-A ports; 1xUSB-C QuickAccess port; 1xPCIe Gen2x2 slot; 1xSDXC slot; 1xUSB-copy button; 0.96” OLED display with touch-sensitive buttons, 1xspeaker, 2×3.5mm microphone jacks (supporting dynamic microphones); 1×3.5mm line out audio jack.

The TS-x53B series is available.

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