QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay NAS Enclosure
Overview :
Add convenience and peace of mind to your home or small office with the QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay NAS Enclosure providing external storage to back up your important files, photos, and other media. This entry-level NAS supports up to two sold 3.5/2.5″ SATA III drives and features a 2.5G Ethernet port in addition to its 1G port for connections to compatible high-speed network devices.
The power-efficient 2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core processor includes a built-in neural processor (NPU) that can boost the performance of AI tasks such as facial and object recognition. A convenient 1-touch copy button allows you to quickly back up flash drives through the front-facing USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port. You can also automatically upload media from your mobile devices. Secure your files with hardware-based encryption and a snapshot backup system. The TS-216G uses the QTS 5.1.3 operating system.
Reliable Performance
Powered by a 2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor and 4GB of memory, the TS-216G features 291 MB/s read and 288 MB/s write speeds in RAID 1 configuration through the 2.5G Ethernet port with 2.5″ SSDs installed.
NPU AI Acceleration
A built-in Neural network Processing Unit (NPU) speeds up AI tasks such as image recognition and object detection while reducing CPU workloads for optimized NAS performance. When uploading a large number of photos to the TS-216G, you will enjoy high-speed AI performance of photo processing brought by NPU.
Convenient Design
The hot-swappable drive bays enable you to easily remove and replace hard drives without interrupting system operations.
Access NAS Folders Locally
You can map your TS-216G NAS folders as a network drive on the computer and easily access it just like a local drive.
Connect from Anywhere
Open a browser, connect to your TS-216G, and you can access your NAS files through the File Station app. You can also mount cloud storage to File Station and manage all your files from a single place.
Hybrid Backup Sync
Backup, recover, and sync data to/from local storage, cloud services or remote servers that use RTRR, Rsync, FTP, WebDAV, and CIFS/SMB protocols.
USB Connectivity
Transfer files directly to the NAS by connecting flash drives and other compatible storage devices to the two 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports and rear USB-A 2.0 connectors.
Protect Your Data
Snapshots are an advanced backup method that records the current state of the system, allowing it to be restored back this state at any time. You can also use Windows Backup and Time Machine on Macs to automatically backup your files. Security measures such as a firewall, VPN, Security Center, and more to help keep your data and NAS system safe.
Sync Across Multiple Devices
You can access your files uploaded to the TS-216G with all your laptops, tablets, and phones, and enjoy the immediate synchronization. It’s also useful to improve productivity of workgroup collaboration!
Home and Workplace Surveillance
The TS-216G can perform as a professional surveillance system for your home and office security. Simply install the QVR Elite, a subscription-based smart surveillance software, along with its compatible 8000+ cameras. Then, you can monitor and playback surveillance footage using computers, browsers, and mobile phones, and get instant notifications when an event occurs.
Specification :
| Computing | |
| CPU | Quad-Core: Up to 2 GHz Cortex A55 |
| GPU | Mali G52 |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| RAM Configuration / Capacity | Onboard Only/Not Upgradeable |
| Drives | |
| RAID | Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / JBOD |
| General | |
| Number of Bays | 2x 2.5″/3.5″ |
| Maximum Capacity | With Drives Installed up to 22 TB |
| Inputs/Outputs | 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| 1x RJ45 2.5GbE | |
| 2x USB-A 2.0 | |
| 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | |
| Media Card Slots | No |
| PCI Expansion | No |
| Networking | |
| Link Aggregation and Failover Support | No |
| iSCSI Support | Yes: 256 LUN |
| Software | |
| Installed Operating System | QTS 5.1.3 |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.10 or Later |
| Windows 7 or Later | |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 or Later | |
| Ubuntu 14.4 or Later | |
| CentOS 7 or Later | |
| Linux | |
| UNIX | |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS |
| Security | |
| Encryption | Yes, 256-Bit AES |
| Security Features | Lockable Bay Door |
| VPN Connections | 100 (Client) |
| Electrical | |
| Input Power | 12 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 13.907 W (Typical) |
| 4.973 W (Standby) | |
| PSU | 1 x 65 W |
| Physical | |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 5 to 95% Humidity |
| Storage Conditions | -4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C |
| Cooling | 1x 120 mm Fan |
| Dimensions | 8.69 x 6.5 x 4.02″ / 22.07 x 16.5 x 10.21 cm |
| Weight | 3.2 lb / 1.5 kg |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 5.065 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.8 x 9.5 x 8.2″ |

