Qnap 2-Bay HS-264 Silent Set-Top NAS Powered by Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz Processor

Qnap Systems, Inc. introduced the 2-bay HS-264 Silent NAS powered by an Intel Corp.’s Celeron N5105 quad-core processor.

Featuring dual-port 2.5GbE networking, dual 4K HDMI output, 4K media streaming/transcoding, and install-on-demand apps, the HS-264 pairs NAS functionality with a multimedia-focused experience.

It supports 2×2.5-inch/3.5-inch 6Gb SATA HDDs or SSDs and has 8GB memory (not expandable). With two 2.5GbE (2.5Gb/s,1Gb/s,100Mb/s ports, it has high bandwidth potential for fast backup, sharing and streaming – supporting up to 5Gb/s under port trunking. Two HDMI output and 2xUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports allow connecting to multiple audio/video devices or expansion units, while Intel AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption ensures the confidentiality of files and data without impacting system performance.

“The new HS-264 continues the lineage of Qnap’s unique silent and fanless NAS series, which combines the strengths of a traditional NAS with a modern set-top box design” said Stanley Huang, product manager. “With network streaming and dual HDMI output, multimedia can be enjoyed throughout the house on various devices in 4K quality. An assortment of rich apps for multimedia, backup and storage are also available, making the HS-264 an incredible choice for home users.”

The HS-264 includes multimedia applications. Users can access, store, and manage their photos, videos, and audio files with QuMagie, Video Station, and Music Station. The HS-264 also supports Plex multimedia streaming, or streaming to Android TV, Apple TV, mobile devices, and DLNA devices. Users can also take hands-on control of the HS-264 with the firm’s RM-IR004 remote control.

Key Specs:
HS-264-8G: Set-top model, 2xhot-swappable 3.5-inch 6Gb SATA drive bays, Celeron N5105 quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 8GB memory (not expandable), 2x 2.5GbE ports, 2xHDMI output, and 2xUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

Resources:
HS-264 slides (PDF)
Video: HS-264: Silent and lightweight home NAS for multimedia streaming with dual HDMI 2.0 4K output