2-bay private cloud and backup NAS

QNAP TS-262A-4G 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS with Dual M.2

A diskless two-bay NAS with an Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core processor, 4GB DDR4 memory, one 2.5GbE port, dual M.2 NVMe slots and two 10Gbps USB ports.

2 drive bays2.5GbE4GB DDR43-year manufacturer warranty

What is the TS-262A-4G?

The TS-262A-4G is a diskless two-bay tower NAS for backup, remote access, file synchronisation, sharing, multimedia and surveillance. It uses an Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core processor, includes 4GB DDR4 memory and provides dual M.2 NVMe slots plus 2.5GbE networking.

2 baysHot-swappable SATA storage

2.5GbEOne multi-gigabit network port

2 × M.2PCIe Gen 3 x1 NVMe slots

10Gbps USBTwo Type-A ports

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Private cloud, backup and file management

The TS-262A centralises photos, documents and shared files for backup, remote access, synchronisation and collaboration. The supplied information lists 16GB of free myQNAPcloud cloud space and the QTS operating system.

Tool-free drive installation supports easier setup and maintenance.
Hot-swappable SATA bays support compatible 3.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid state drives.
Applications listed in the source include multimedia management and surveillance.

Quad-core performance, M.2 expansion and USB backup

The Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core processor bursts up to 2.9GHz and includes Intel® UHD Graphics for hardware-accelerated video decoding and transcoding. The installed 4GB DDR4 memory can be expanded to 16GB.

Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots can be used for SSD storage volumes, cache acceleration or Qtier auto-tiering.
Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports provide up to 10Gbps connectivity.
The USB Copy button supports One-Touch Copy backups to or from an external drive.

Photo management, semantic search and supplied performance

The supplied applications include mobile photo backup, QuMagie photo management, Qsirch full-text search, semantic image search, OCR and document preview functions.

295MB/sSMB sequential download and upload over one 2.5GbE connection

295MB/sEncrypted SMB sequential download and upload over one 2.5GbE connection

Performance figures were tested in QNAP laboratories with the stated test environment and may vary in actual use.

Important buying and installation notes

The NAS is supplied without hard drives; usable capacity depends on the selected drives and RAID configuration.
SATA drive bays are hot-swappable, but M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable.
When a top M.2 heatsink is installed, the supplied recommendation is less than 68 × 20 × 10mm.
Use compatible memory modules with matching specifications and follow the hardware user manual.

Frequently asked questions

What is the QNAP TS-262A-4G?

It is a diskless two-bay NAS for backup, remote access, file synchronisation, sharing, multimedia and surveillance.

Does the TS-262A-4G include hard drives?

No. The NAS is supplied without hard drives, so compatible drives must be purchased separately.

Which processor is installed?

The detailed supplied description and specifications identify an Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core, four-thread processor with burst speeds up to 2.9GHz.

How much memory is installed and can it be upgraded?

It includes 4GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 16GB using two 8GB modules.

Which network port is included?

It has one 2.5GbE port supporting 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M connections.

Does the TS-262A support M.2 NVMe SSDs?

Yes. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots for SSD storage volumes, cache acceleration or Qtier auto-tiering.

Are the drives hot-swappable?

The two SATA drive bays are hot-swappable. M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable.

Which USB ports are included?

It includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports at 10Gbps and two USB 2.0 ports.

Can the NAS back up photos without compression?

The supplied information states that full-resolution photos, including RAW files, can be backed up without compression or image-quality degradation.

Which search functions are listed?

The source lists semantic image search, Qsirch full-text search, image and object search, OCR and document preview functions.

What performance was reported over 2.5GbE?

QNAP laboratory results list 295MB/s SMB sequential download and upload, including with encryption, in the stated test environment.

What warranty applies to the TS-262A-4G?

The supplied specifications list a three-year QNAP manufacturer warranty.

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Features and highlights

Key capabilities below are organised from the supplied product information for TS-262A-4G.

Intel® four-core processor

The detailed source identifies a Celeron® N5095 four-core, four-thread processor with burst speeds up to 2.9GHz.

2.5GbE connectivity

One multi-gigabit port supports 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M network speeds.

Expandable DDR4 memory

The NAS includes 4GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 16GB.

Dual M.2 NVMe slots

Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots support SSD volumes, caching or Qtier auto-tiering.

10Gbps USB backup

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a USB Copy button support external backup workflows.

AI-assisted file discovery

The supplied applications include semantic image search, OCR, QuMagie and Qsirch.

Important: The source Name calls the processor dual-core, while the detailed description and specification table identify four cores and four threads. The customer-facing technical content follows the detailed specification and the difference is recorded for review.

Technical specifications

Specifications below are organised from the supplied QNAP product information for TS-262A-4G.

Processor and memory

CPU	Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core/four-thread processor, burst up to 2.9GHz
CPU architecture	64-bit x86
Graphics processor	Intel® UHD Graphics
Encryption engine	Yes (AES-NI)
Hardware-accelerated transcoding	Yes
System memory	4GB SODIMM DDR4
Maximum memory	16GB (2 × 8GB)
Memory slots	2 × SODIMM DDR4

Storage

Drive bays	2 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/sThe system is supplied without HDDs.
Drive compatibility	3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives; 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives
Hot-swappable	YesNot supported for M.2 SSDs.
M.2 slots	2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1With a top heatsink installed, recommended dimensions are less than 68 × 20 × 10mm.
SSD cache acceleration	Supported

Networking

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1 × 2.5GbE port (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
Jumbo Frame	Yes
Maximum concurrent CIFS connections	1,500 with maximum memory installed

USB and controls

USB 2.0 ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports	2 × Type-A, 10Gbps
Buttons	Power, USB copy, reset
LED indicators	Power/status, LAN, USB, HDD12
Kensington security slot	Yes
System warning	Buzzer

Physical and environment

Form factor	Tower
Power supply unit	48W adapter, 100240V
Operating temperature	040°C (32104°F)
Storage temperature	-2070°C (-4158°F)
Relative humidity	595% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)

Supplied performance

SMB sequential download	295MB/s over one 2.5GbE connection
SMB sequential upload	295MB/s over one 2.5GbE connection
Encrypted SMB sequential download	295MB/s over one 2.5GbE connection
Encrypted SMB sequential upload	295MB/s over one 2.5GbE connection
Performance note	Tested in QNAP laboratories; results may vary by environment

Warranty

Standard warranty	3 years

SKU	TS-262A-4G
Model #	TS-262A
Brand	QNAP
Shipping Weight	2.6000kg
Shipping Width	0.280m
Shipping Height	0.200m
Shipping Length	0.310m

3 YearsQNAP manufacturer warranty

3-year QNAP manufacturer warranty

The supplied specifications list a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty for the QNAP TS-262A-4G.

Warranty coverage, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAPs applicable warranty terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.