QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS

The QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS is a high-performance network-attached storage solution designed for home users, small offices, and professionals who require fast file access, virtualization support, and reliable data protection. Powered by an Intel® Celeron® quad-core processor, the QNAP TS-264 delivers strong multitasking performance, advanced multimedia capabilities, and flexible expansion options in a compact desktop form factor.

Processor & Performance

• Intel® Celeron® N5095 quad-core / 4-thread processor
• Base frequency 2.0 GHz, burst up to 2.9 GHz
• Hardware-accelerated AES-NI encryption engine
• Optimized for virtualization, containers, and multimedia workloads

Memory

• 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM pre-installed
• 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
• Supports up to 16 GB DDR4 memory
• Dual-channel memory architecture for improved throughput

Drive Bays & Storage

• 2 x 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive bays
• Hot-swappable drive design
• Supports HDDs and SSDs
• RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Single Disk configurations

M.2 SSD Support

• 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots
• Supports NVMe SSDs
• Enables SSD caching or Qtier auto-tiering for performance acceleration

Networking

• 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports
• Supports link aggregation, port trunking, and failover
• Backward compatible with 1GbE and 100MbE networks

Expansion & Connectivity

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x PCIe Gen 3 expansion slot for network cards or QM expansion cards
• HDMI 2.0 output supporting up to 4K 60Hz

Multimedia Capabilities

• Intel® UHD Graphics
• Hardware transcoding for H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9
• HDMI direct output for media playback and monitoring
• Ideal for Plex, home theater, and surveillance use

Operating System & Software

• Powered by QTS operating system
• Supports Container Station and Virtualization Station
• Snapshot protection for volumes and LUNs
• Hybrid Backup Sync for local, remote, and cloud backups
• QNAP Security Counselor and QuFirewall for enhanced protection

Power & Form Factor

• Desktop tower design
• External power adapter
• Low-noise active cooling system
• Energy-efficient operation suitable for 24/7 use

Key Features

• Intel Celeron quad-core CPU with up to 2.9 GHz boost
• Dual 2.5GbE networking for faster data transfers
• Dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching or tiering
• 4K HDMI output with hardware transcoding
• PCIe expandability for future upgrades

Meta Description

QNAP TS-264 2-Bay NAS with Intel Celeron N5095, 8GB DDR4, dual 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe support, PCIe expansion, and 4K HDMI output—ideal for high-performance home and small office storage.

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