Facing the increasing demand for data storage, sharing and multimedia processing, more and more users are looking for a NAS system with good performance and an affordable price tag. The Intel quad-core TS-251+ provides an uncompromising high-performance scalable storage solution for professional users. Powered by the intelligent QTS 4.2 operating system, the TS-251+ performs as an easy-to-use yet powerful NAS for data backup, file synchronization and sharing, remote access and multimedia applications, and is ideal for users to create a secure private cloud to access their data easily. The TS-251+ is powered by a 64-bit Intel Celeron quad-core 2.0GHz processor and has 2GB/8GB energy-efficient DDR3L RAM (upgradable to 8GB) and dual Gigabit LAN ports, delivering up to 225 MB/s read & write speeds with port trunking mode. The TS-251+ can also automatically increase the processor's clock rate from 2.0GHz to 2.42GHz when needed for CPU-intensive tasks. The TS-251+ supports AES 256-bit volume & folder encryption with transfer speeds of up to 205 MB/s, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive personal data stored in the TS-251+. Thanks to the intuitive user interface of QTS 4.2, your NAS experience is smarter, smoother and spectacular. Its modern flat design streamlines loading times, and the intelligent desktop allows you to quickly find desired functions, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency. QTS breaks the barriers of devices, platforms and geography to bring optimized cloud experiences to you, and incorporates more advanced features including volume/LUN snapshot, remote connection to public cloud services in File Station, multi-zone multimedia system, and more.
| General | |
| Model Name | TS-251+ |
| Description | The Virtualization Station transforms the TS-251+ into a 2-in-a-box NAS that can function as an all-in-one NAS and a virtualization platform that supports multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, VM backup & restoration, VM import/export, snapshot, Device Management for centrally managing VM, and enables desktop operations on web browsers. With the easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage all of the VMs created on the TS-251+ with minimal effort. You can also download VMs on demand from online VM markets and import them to the TS-251+ without any complex procedures. QNAP Container Station exclusively integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate multiple isolated Linux systems on the TS-251+ as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. It supports container import/export and permission settings, and features an informative dashboard and flexible user interface for you to manage multiple containers. You can experience the amazing Container Station and enjoy the playground of virtual containers with the TS-251+. Container Station also supports Online Document app, which allows you to directly view, edit and store files of various types anytime on your NAS, including Office documents, images and text files. QNAP's exclusive QvPC Technology consolidates a number of high-end technologies including VM integration, multimedia transcoding, HDMI output, cloud integration and NAS connection technologies, allowing users to operate the TS-251+ as a PC when they plug in a keyboard, mouse and HDMI monitor. With QvPC Technology, the TS-251+ is transformed into a cost-effective device with PC functionalities for users to directly access stored data, run multiple applications using Windows/Linux/UNIX/Android based VMs, surf the web, enjoy Full HD videos with Kodi, monitor surveillance live feeds from IP cameras in real time, and much more. |
| Warranty | 2 years limited warranty. |
| Product Type | Network Attached Storage |
| CPU | |
| Processor | Intel Celeron Dual-Core 2.0GHz |
| Processors (Max) | 1 (1) |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| RJ-45 Ports | 2 x RJ-45 |
| USB Port(s) | 2 x USB 3.0 ? 2 x USB 2.0 |
| HDMI Port(s) | 1 x HDMI |
| Network (Wired) | |
| Network Card | Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Network File Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSC |
| Network Transport Protocols | TCP/IP |
| Network Client Types | DHCP Client |
| System | |
| Management | Access Right Management: Batch users creation; Import/export users; User quota management; Local user access control for CIFS, AFP, FTP, and WebDAV; Application access control for Photo Station, Music Station, and Video Station; Subfolder permissions support for CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, and File Station; Subfolder permissions support for CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, and File Station ? Power Management: Wake on LAN; Internal hard drive standby mode; Scheduled power on/off; Automatic power on after power recovery; USB and network UPS support with SNMP management; System sleep mode (S3) |
| Security | K-lock security slot for theft prevention; Network access protection with auto-blocking: SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, AFP; CIFS host access control for shared folders; FIPS 140-2 validated AES 256-bit volume-based data encryption; AES 256-bit external drive encryption; Importable SSL certificate; Instant alert via E-mail, SMS, beep, and push notification service; 2-step verification |
| Backup Facilities | Remote replication server (over rsync) ? Real-time remote replication (RTRR) to another QNAP NAS or FTP server ? Works as both RTRR server & client with bandwidth control ? Real-time & scheduled backup ? Backup versioning for RTRR ? Snapshot support for RTRR/Rsync ? Encryption, compression, file filter, and transfer rate limitation ? Encrypted replication between QNAP NAS servers ? Desktop backup with QNAP NetBak Replicator for Windows ? Apple Time Machine backup support ? Data backup to multiple external storage devices ? Third party backup software support: Veeam backup & replication, Acronis True Image, Arcserve backup, emc retrospect, Symantec Backup Exec, etc |
| Supported Web Browsers | Google Chrome ? Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+ ? Mozilla Firefox 8+? Apple Safari 4+ |
| Language Selection | Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish |
| Operating System | Linux Embedded |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 ? Apple Mac OS X ? Linux and UNIX |
| Electrical | |
| Power Supply | External |
| Voltage/Power/Frequency | 100 to 240V AC / 18.1W / 50 to 60Hz |
| Electrical Power Available | 60W |
| Cooling System | 1 x quiet cooling fan (7 cm, 12V DC) |
| Environmental | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature 0 to 40?C - Humidity 5 to 95% |
| Noise Level (full operating mode) | 15.4dbA |
| Physical | |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Case Colour | Black |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| In The Box | TS-251+ ? 2 x Ethernet Cable ? Quick Installation Guide ? 6 x Flat Head Screws for 2.5 inch HDD ? 8 x Flat Head Screws for 3.5 inch HDD ? Power Cord ? Adaptor ? IR Remote Contro |
| Dimensions | 10.2cm (W) x 22.5cm (D) x 16.85cm (H) - Weight 1.28kg |
| LED Status Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2 |
| Enclosure type | Desktop |
| Memory | |
| Memory (Maximum) | 2GB (8GB) DDR3L |
| Flash Memory | 512MB |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA |
| Hard Disk | 8000GB (2 x 4000GB) |
| Maximum Enclosure Capacity | Number of Bays 2 |
| Storage: Included Array | |
| RAID Format | RAID Level 0, 1, JBOD |
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