QNAP TS-364-8G-US 3-Bay 2.5GbE Desktop NAS

Name: QNAP TS-364-8G-US 3-Bay 2.5GbE Desktop NAS
Brand: QNAP
SKU: TS-364-8G

Overview

The QNAP TS-364-8G is a 3-bay desktop NAS built around an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 quad-core processor clocked up to 2.9 GHz and paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM. This hardware combination gives it enough processing headroom to handle not just basic file storage and sharing, but also 4K H.264 hardware transcoding, virtual machine hosting, and containerized applications. The three 3.5-inch SATA bays accept standard hard drives for bulk storage, while two internal M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD slots can be configured as SSD cache volumes to accelerate frequently accessed data or as dedicated SSD storage pools for latency-sensitive workloads.

Networking is handled by a 2.5GbE port that supports 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds, providing a meaningful throughput upgrade over traditional gigabit NAS devices when paired with a compatible switch or direct connection. Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports deliver up to 10Gb/s transfer speeds for connecting external drives or expansion enclosures, making it easy to quickly ingest or back up large media libraries. On the software side, QNAP's QTS operating system includes built-in snapshot technology for creating point-in-time data copies, providing an effective disaster recovery and ransomware protection strategy. The TS-364 also supports Qtier automated storage tiering, which intelligently moves data between SSDs and HDDs based on access frequency to optimize both performance and capacity utilization.

Key Features

4-Core and 4-Thread Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 processor burst up to 2.9 GHz and 8GB DDR4 RAM

Dual M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD slots enable cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance.

2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) port accelerates file sharing across teams and devices or gaming storage applications

Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (type-A) with up to 10Gb/s transfer speeds, allowing compatibility with newer, faster USB drives/expansion enclosures for transferring large media files

4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding for smooth big screen multimedia experience

Specifications

Processor

Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 Quad-Core (burst up to 2.9 GHz)

Memory

8GB DDR4

Drive Bays

3 x 3.5-inch SATA (3Gb/s, 6Gb/s)

M.2 Slots

2 x M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD

Ethernet

1 x 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M)

USB

Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gb/s)

Hardware Transcoding

4K H.264 Decode and Real-Time Transcode

Data Protection

Snapshot-Based Ransomware Protection

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

2.5GbE networking delivers significantly faster file transfers than standard gigabit NAS units
Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots allow SSD caching or all-flash storage pools without using drive bays
Intel quad-core processor with 8GB RAM handles virtualization, transcoding, and multiple simultaneous users
Built-in snapshot and ransomware protection features safeguard data without extra software
Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at 10Gb/s enable fast external drive backups and expansion

👎 Cons

Only three drive bays limits maximum raw storage capacity compared to 4-bay or larger NAS units
Single 2.5GbE port means no link aggregation without adding a network expansion card
Fan noise may be noticeable in quiet home environments during sustained disk activity
QNAP's QTS operating system has a steeper learning curve than some competing NAS platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hard drives can the QNAP TS-364 hold?

It supports three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives in its main bays, plus two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSDs in dedicated internal slots for cache acceleration or SSD storage pools.

Can the TS-364 be used as a media server for 4K video?

Yes, the Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 processor supports 4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, so you can stream 4K content to TVs and devices on your network.

Does this NAS support ransomware protection?

Yes, QNAP's built-in snapshot technology lets you create point-in-time copies of your data that can be used for disaster recovery, including protection against ransomware by restoring to a clean snapshot.

Can I upgrade the RAM in the TS-364?

The unit ships with 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Refer to QNAP's compatibility documentation for supported memory upgrade options for this specific model.

What is the benefit of the 2.5GbE Ethernet port?

The 2.5GbE port provides 2.5 times the throughput of standard gigabit Ethernet, reaching up to 295 MB/s, which significantly speeds up large file transfers and multi-user access compared to a 1GbE connection.