QNAP TS-253E 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS | 8GB RAM

High-Performance 2.5GbE NAS for Small Business and Surveillance

The QNAP TS-253E is a powerful 2-bay NAS designed for small businesses, surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers, and backup servers. Featuring dual 2.5GbE connectivity, 8GB RAM, and M.2 slots for NVMe SSD caching, this NAS delivers exceptional performance for demanding applications. Dual HDMI outputs provide direct 4K multimedia playback and robust surveillance monitoring, making it a versatile solution for any business environment.

Dual 2.5GbE Ports for Blazing-Fast Network Speeds

The QNAP TS-253E features two 2.5GbE ports that deliver 2.5 times faster network speed with existing CAT5e cables. Supports port trunking to deliver up to 5Gbps combined bandwidth, ensuring smooth data transfers, backups, and multimedia streaming.

Intel Celeron J6412 Quad-Core Processor

Powered by an Intel Celeron J6412 4-core/4-thread processor with burst speeds up to 2.6 GHz, the QNAP TS-253E delivers robust performance for multitasking, virtualization, and surveillance applications. Hardware-accelerated transcoding ensures smooth media streaming and playback.

8GB RAM with Upgradeable Memory

QNAP TS-253E comes with 8GB SODIMM DDR4 RAM onboard, upgradeable to 16GB (2 x 8GB) for enhanced multitasking and virtual machine performance. The memory capacity ensures smooth operation of multiple applications simultaneously.

Dual M.2 NVMe SSD Slots for Caching

Install two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (sold separately) for SSD cache acceleration, significantly boosting NAS performance for random read/write operations. Also supports Edge TPU for AI acceleration.

Dual HDMI Output for 4K Playback and Surveillance

Two HDMI 1.4b outputs support up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz resolution, enabling dual-screen extension for surveillance monitoring or 4K high-resolution video playback. Ideal for direct multimedia output and security system displays.

Long-Term Model Availability

QNAP will provide long-term availability and support for the QNAP TS-253E, making it an excellent choice for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations. Supported through 2029.

Flexible Operating System Options

The QNAP TS-253E uses the QTS operating system by default. You can switch to QuTS hero OS for benefits such as ZFS data integrity and WORM technology to prevent data tampering (supported from QTS 5.2.1).

Key Features at a Glance:

• Dual 2.5GbE Ports: 2.5G/1G/100M/10M with port trunking up to 5Gbps

• Intel Celeron J6412: 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz

• 8GB DDR4 RAM: Onboard SODIMM, upgradeable to 16GB (2 x 8GB)

• Dual M.2 NVMe Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 for SSD caching or Edge TPU

• Dual HDMI Output: 2 x HDMI 1.4b (4K @ 30Hz) for surveillance and media playback

• 2 Drive Bays: Hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s (supports HDD & SSD)

• USB Connectivity: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0

• AES-NI Encryption: Hardware-accelerated encryption for data security

• Hardware Transcoding: Smooth media streaming and playback

• Long-Term Support: Available and supported through 2029

• QTS & QuTS hero: Flexible OS options for different use cases

• Expandable Storage: Supports USB expansion enclosures

• Low Power Consumption: 20.943W standby, 24.238W typical

• Quiet Cooling: 1 x 70mm fan with temperature-controlled operation

• 3-Year Warranty: Standard warranty for peace of mind