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QNAP TS-253D-4G NAS 4TB IronWolf Drives
4K8GB DDR4PCIe Gen2
Harness the Power of 2.5GbE Networking with a Feature-Rich NAS Solution The QNAP TS-253D-4G-24R-US 2-Bay NAS delivers high-performance storage and versatile functionality for both home and business environments. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, 2.5GbE connectivity, and pr...
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Overview
Harness the Power of 2.5GbE Networking with a Feature-Rich NAS Solution
The QNAP TS-253D-4G-24R-US 2-Bay NAS delivers high-performance storage and versatile functionality for both home and business environments. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, 2.5GbE connectivity, and preconfigured Seagate IronWolf drives in RAID 1, this NAS provides fast data transfer speeds, reliable data protection, and a wide range of applications to enhance your digital lifestyle.
Specifications:
- Model: TS-253D-4G-24R-US
- Number of Bays: 2
- Processor: Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DDR4
- Drives: 4TB (Preconfigured RAID 1 Seagate IronWolf Drives)
- Connectivity: 2.5GbE Ports
Key Features
4TB Seagate Iron Wolf Drives Pre-Installed and Pre-Configured with RAID 1
2 X 2.5GbE
1 x PCIe Gen2 x4 slot for 10GbE/5GbE/1GbE or QM2 M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD adapter
8GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM (1 x 4GB, 2 slots, max 8GB)
4K media playback and hardware transcoding
Specifications
Storage Capacity
4TB (usable with RAID 1)
Drives Included
2 x 4TB Seagate IronWolf
RAID Configuration
RAID 1 (Pre-configured)
Ethernet Ports
2 x 2.5GbE
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe Gen2 x4
RAM
8GB DDR4 SODIMM
Max RAM
8GB
Media Support
4K media playback and hardware transcoding
Frequently Asked Questions
How does RAID 1 benefit the QNAP TS-253D-4G NAS?
RAID 1 configuration mirrors data across the two 4TB Seagate IronWolf drives, providing data redundancy, meaning if one drive fails, your data is still safe on the other.
Can I upgrade the RAM in the QNAP TS-253D-4G beyond 8GB?
The product features state "8GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM (1 x 4GB, 2 slots, max 8GB)", indicating that while it may come with one 4GB module, the total maximum RAM supported for this specific model is 8GB, suggesting the title value is the max.
What are the benefits of the 2.5GbE ports?
The 2.5GbE ports provide significantly faster network speeds compared to standard Gigabit Ethernet, enhancing data transfer rates for large files and improving overall network efficiency.
Can I replace the pre-installed Seagate IronWolf drives with larger ones in the future?
Yes, it is generally possible to replace the pre-installed drives with larger compatible drives, but you would need to consult QNAP's compatibility list and follow proper drive migration procedures.
Does this NAS support virtual machines?
With 8GB of DDR4 RAM and expansion capabilities, the QNAP TS-253D-4G is capable of running virtual machines, though performance will depend on the specific VM requirements and other running services.
What kind of expansion cards can be used in the PCIe Gen2 x4 slot?
The PCIe Gen2 x4 slot supports various expansion cards, including 10GbE/5GbE/1GbE network adapters for higher network speeds or QM2 M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD adapters for adding SSD caching or storage.
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