QNAP TS-262 NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Gold, White N4505

QNAP TS-262
Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, Supported storage drive interfaces: Serial ATA III, Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5"
Processor family: Intel® Celeron®, Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor model: N4505
Internal memory: 4 GB, Maximum RAM supported: 4 GB, Flash memory: 4000 MB
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, Supported network protocols: IPv4, IPv6
Chassis type: Tower, Cooling type: Active, Product colour: Gold, WhiteA fast and vast private cloud storage with a range of multimedia and file management applications, the TS-262 is ideal for home users to maximize their digital lifestyle. Files, data and multimedia saved on the TS-262 can be accessed from all your connected devices, including phones, computers and smart TVs. A 2.5GbE port and HDMI 2.0 port come as standard, allowing you to enjoy lag-free multimedia streaming throughout your home and directly on your TV. The TS-262 can be geared up to fit future needs, supporting two M.2 PCIe slots for Qtier auto-tiering storage technology, and can be easily expanded to fit growing data needs. The TS-262 also supports Edge TPU, allowing you to easily organize your photos based on facial and object recognition with the QuMagie app.2.5GbE portImmediately multiply your network speed by 2.5 times while using existing CAT5e cables.HDMI port4K media playback and real-time transcoding; directly watch videos using HDMI 2.0 (4K @60Hz) output.AI-powered image recognitionSupports Edge TPU (optional purchase) for supercharged AI-powered image recognition.Dual M.2 PCIe slotsAttain greater NAS performance by installing M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (sold separately).PCIe slotInstall a PCIe Gen3 x2 card to expand the core functionality of the TS-262, including a Multi-Gig 10GbE/5GbE network card, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) card, or a Wi-Fi 6 network card.Expand storage capacityFlexibly scale your total storage capacity by connecting USB expansion enclosures (please see the compatibility list).Upgrade your home network to 2.5GbEWi-Fi 6 and 5G are becoming the new normal for networking, and there’s no reason why your home wired network shouldn’t also get a boost. The TS-262 comes with single 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN port which supports existing CAT5e cables. If your computers don’t have 2.5GbE ports, you can use QNAP’s USB 3.2 Gen 1 to 5GbE adapter (model name QNA-UC5G1T) to take advantage of the huge speed increase that 2.5GbE provides over standard Gigabit Ethernet. QNAP also provide affordable 2.5GbE switches and other adapters for you to take full advantage of the TS-262’s 2.5GbE connectivity.Intel dual-core processor burst up to 2.9 GHzThe TS-262 is powered by an Intel® Celeron® N4505 dual-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz), and supports SATA 6 Gb/s drives. The Intel® AES-NI encryption engine boosts encryption performance while also maintaining the security of your NAS data. You can flexibly install NVMe SSDs in the M.2 PCIe slots for cache acceleration to maximize network and storage performance for data-intensive applications or enable Qtier for auto-tiered storage for higher storage efficiency.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe expansionThe TS-262 has two M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, enabling SSD caching or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition.Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storageThe TS-262 supports SSD caching and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDswith 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting overall NAS performance. Qtier™ technology can also be used to empower the TS-262 with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices.Accelerate AI–powered image recognition with TPUBy leveraging a Google Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), the TS-262 can perform high-speed face and object recognition. Google Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze real-time video for instant facial recognition.SSD caching and auto-tiering enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiencyWhile SSD prices continue to fall, and SSD capacity and performance continue to increase, organizations can easily take advantage of SSD strengths. The TS-262 supports numerous SSD-aware features that significantly maximize NAS performance with high cost-effectiveness.SSD over-provisioning(Over-provisioning)You can add additional SSD over-provisioning (1% ~60%) to avoid write amplification and improve SSD random write speeds and endurance. You can potentially attain enterprise-grade SSD performance levels from affordable consumer SSDs!SSD cache accelerationEnables SSD caching for increasing IOPS performance and reducing latency for storage volume. This feature is perfect for IOPS-demanding applications including databases and virtualization. The TS-262 also supports write-only cache to boost write-intensive applications.Qtier for auto-tieringQtier technology drives auto-tiered storage with continuous data optimization across high-performance SSDs and high-capacity HDDs based on access frequency. I/O-Aware Qtier can reserve a cache-like space in the SSD tiered to handle burst I/O in real time.Direct 4K HDMI output for multimediaThe TS-262 supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The HDMI 2.0 output supports up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @60Hz, allowing you to directly enjoy high-res videos on a TV or monitor.Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources, the TS-262 accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application.QuMagie photo managementEasy-to-use photo management solution that integrates AI image recognition and intelligent classification for your collection.Abundant I/O capabilities with PCIe expansionThe TS-262 has a PCIe Gen3 x2 slot that allows for installing a expansion card to expand the TS-262‘s potential.QTS 5. Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use!The TS-262 supports the cutting-edge QTS 5, which builds upon its solid foundations with a smoother user interface and much more!Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it.When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.Get started with the notice boardWhen performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.Smooth and reactive user interfaceWhether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps.The best storage for your high-resolution multimedia filesHigh-resolution RAW files eat up phone storage so quickly. Whether you are a photographer enthusiastic, YouTuber, or professional photo/video editors, use the TS-262 with high-capacity hard drives to alleviate your storage anxiety and organize files efficiently as the best storage center.RAID protectionRAID redundancy protects data against hard drive failure. By dedicating some drives to redundancy, if a drive fails you can simply replace it with a new drive and avoid data loss.Storage for massive photosThe AI-powered QuMagie with intelligent face and object recognition brings you the ultimate photo management and sharing solution. Includes timeline scrolling, customizable folder covers, iOS® Live Photo display, a powerful search tool, and more.10x faster image recognition with Edge TPUAffordably leverage the Edge TPU to empower QuMagie for quickly processing thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification.Storage for music collectionsUse Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with lyrics, and share albums, playlists or folders with friends and family. You can also put tons of music right in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.Store high-resolution videosCentrally collect GoPro diaries, videos of your family, friends, and pets in Video Station, and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.Stream all your media to every device in the houseThe TS-262 is a complete multimedia center, allowing fast and easy streaming for photos, music and video to TVs, computers and mobile devices.Plex multimedia streamingBy installing Plex® Media Server from the App Center, you can stream media files stored on the TS-262 to mobiles and media streaming devices (including DLNA®, Roku®, Amazon Fire TV® and Google Chromecast™).Stream to Android TV™ or Apple TV®Qmedia is QNAP’s exclusive streaming app, allowing streaming audio, photos, and videos from the TS-262 to Android TV™, Apple TV® (via Qmedia) or set-top boxes.Connect to a TV or Monitor with HDMIWith HDMI output, the TS-262 allows you to directly enjoy multimedia content, use web browsers, manage your NAS, or watch recorded surveillance footage or live feeds on your NAS.HybridDesk StationYour TS-262 not only provides storage for your multimedia, but it can also be used as a Home Theater PC! Connect the TS-262 to an TV or A/V Receiver with HDMI, install HybridDesk Station, and easily watch movies or play music using the QNAP remote control (sold separately) or the Qremote mobile app.Use your NAS as a PCSimply connect a keyboard, mouse, and HDMI display to the TS-262 to use it as a PC - directly accessing your NAS files and services, and browsing the Internet with Google Chrome™ and Firefox® are just that easy.Monitor surveillance videosUse the QVR Pro Client on HybridDesk Station to monitor live views and play recorded footage. You can also switch between different channels to view from different angles for greater coverage.Ultimate visual experience with 4K HDMI outputThe TS-262 has an HDMI 2.0 port which supports 4K (3840 x 2160) 60Hz output.An easy-to-use, all-in-one backup solutionThe TS-262 can do many things, but at its heart is a complete backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device content, you can make data loss a thing of the past.Back up Windows®/Mac® filesFor Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-262. In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS.Back up photos on mobile devicesInstall Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-262 as soon as they are taken.Back up Google Drive™Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-262, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.Back up NAS files to the cloudHybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage.Back up WordPress sitesEnjoy efficient WordPress backup/restore and site migration by leveraging the user-friendly Multi-Application Recovery Service (MARS), and easily batch backup WordPress files and database to the TS-262 with backup scheduling.Protect your data from ransomware threats with SnapshotsSnapshots are an advanced backup method and are normally reserved for high-end business NAS. QNAP provides snapshots as standard for all NAS – including the TS-262. Snapshots work by recording the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time - greatly helping in mitigating the threat of ransomware.Tips for a more productive workdayWith a wide range of awesome apps, you can easily access files from various devices, instantly synchronize files with friends’ or colleague’s devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. You can also map the TS-262’s shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing NAS files easy and intuitive. The TS-262 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.File StationEasily manage files stored in your TS-262 using the web-based File Station. The Qfile companion mobile app also puts all your files at your fingertips, providing a complete personal cloud service that is accessible from anywhere!QsyncQsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox®, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.QsirchQNAP’s powerful, Google™-like search tool helps you quickly find images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions.QfilingSave time organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply categorize your files, set a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.Access your NAS from anywhereThe myQNAPcloud service enables quick and easy remote access to your TS-262, allowing you to be always connected without needing to configure complex network settings. With myQNAPcloud Link you are provided with a unique domain name for your TS-262, and will automatically connect using the best method based on your network environment.Easily build a wallet-friendly home surveillance system!With the subscription-based QVR Elite smart surveillance solution you only pay for the channel licenses you need, allowing you to affordably safeguard your property. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-262 and enjoy simplified camera management, storage space allocation, camera live viewing and playback. Recordings are saved as MP4 files for playback on nearly every device. You can also use USB webcams as network cameras with the QUSBCam2 app, and remotely monitor your surveillance feeds at any time with the QVR Pro Client companion mobile app.Flexible and economical storage expansionQNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity.Attach QNAP expansion enclosuresConnect expansion enclosures to the TS-262, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.Mount cloud storage or remote file serversMount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-262 while also centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.Migrate to a new NASInstall your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.Upgrade RAID capacityHot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your NAS capacity so it can grow with your files and multimedia collections.