2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS

QNAP TS-262A-4G

The QNAP TS-262A-4G is a high-capacity private cloud and backup hub with a 2.5GbE network port, an Intel® Celeron® N5095 quad-core processor, 4GB DDR4 memory, dual M.2 NVMe slots and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity.

Important: The system is supplied without hard drives. Supported drives must be purchased separately, and usable capacity depends on the selected drives and RAID configuration.

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

The TS-262A-4G is a two-bay tower NAS designed for backup, remote access, file synchronisation, sharing, multimedia and surveillance. It includes 16GB of free myQNAPcloud cloud space and runs the user-friendly QTS NAS operating system.

2.5GbEOne 2.5GbE port for faster transfers and backups

4-CoreIntel® Celeron® N5095, burst up to 2.9GHz

4GB DDR4Installed memory, expandable up to 16GB

2 × M.2M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots for SSD storage or cache

Simple Storage for Home and Small Office Use

A private storage hub for backup, access, synchronisation and sharing.

The TS-262A helps centralise photos and files while supporting remote access from anywhere. Its sliding cover allows tool-free hard drive installation, and the SATA drive bays are hot-swappable for easier maintenance.

QTS provides an intuitive environment for backing up, accessing and sharing data. The TS-262A was also named a winner of the TWICE VIP Awards 2026.

Performance, Networking and Expansion

Quad-core processing, 2.5GbE networking and SSD acceleration support everyday multitasking.

Intel® Quad-Core Processing

The Intel® Celeron® N5095 four-core processor bursts up to 2.9GHz. The installed 4GB DDR4 memory can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB.

2.5GbE Connectivity

A single 2.5GbE port supports 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M network speeds for file transfers, backups and daily multitasking.

AES-NI Encryption

The AES-NI hardware encryption engine helps protect file contents while maintaining encrypted data access performance.

GPU-Accelerated Transcoding

Intel® UHD Graphics provides hardware-accelerated video decoding and transcoding for smoother playback, including over mobile networks.

Dual M.2 NVMe Slots

Install M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs to create SSD storage volumes, enable cache acceleration or use Qtier auto-tiering without occupying the two HDD bays.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Backup

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports provide up to 10Gbps connectivity. The One-Touch Copy button supports quick external drive backups.

Tested 2.5GbE File Transfer Performance

QNAP laboratory results using one 2.5GbE connection.

295MB/sSMB sequential download and upload, 1MB files

295MB/sSMB sequential download and upload with encryption, 1MB files

Performance note: Tested in QNAP laboratories. Performance may vary according to the actual environment.

Test environment: TS-262A running QTS 5.2; two Samsung 860 PRO 512GB SATA drives in RAID 1; Windows Server 2019 client with AMD EPYC 7302P 3.0GHz, 128GB RAM and Intel i210 NIC.

Private Photo Backup and AI-Powered File Search

Keep full-resolution files on your own NAS and organise them with supplied QNAP applications.

Mobile Photo Backup

Back up full-resolution photos, including RAW files, without compression or image-quality degradation. Storage remains on your own NAS without a storage subscription.

QuMagie Photo Management

Centralise photos, create smart albums and support automatic mobile backup for easier photo management.

Semantic Image Search

Use natural descriptions, such as “a dog playing on the beach”, to search for desired images.

Qsirch Full-Text Search

Search by file name, content, title, metadata, email title and body text, file path and more.

Image and OCR Search

Search images by colour or object, while AI OCR recognises text contained within images.

Document Preview and Analytics

Preview relevant document passages and review storage utilisation and file distribution through charts and analytics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the QNAP TS-262A-4G.

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

No. The system is supplied without hard drives. Compatible drives must be purchased separately.

How much memory is installed?

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

Does the TS-262A support 2.5GbE?

Yes. It includes one 2.5GbE port that is backward compatible with 1G, 100M and 10M connections.

Can M.2 SSDs be used without occupying the hard drive bays?

Yes. The NAS 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.

What USB connectivity is included?

The TS-262A includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 ports. It also provides a USB copy button for One-Touch Copy backups.

What is the standard warranty?

The supplied datasheet lists a three-year standard warranty.

M.2 SSD note: Installing M.2 SSD heatsinks is recommended to enhance SSD stability and lifespan. When a top heatsink is used, the recommended maximum dimensions are less than 68 × 20 × 10mm (L × W × H).

Memory note: Use QNAP memory modules with identical specifications and follow the hardware user manual. Unsupported memory may reduce performance, cause errors or prevent the operating system from starting.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Designs and specifications may change without notice.

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QNAP TS-262A-4G Specifications

Review the processor, memory, storage, networking, connectivity and environmental specifications.

Specification	Details
Processor and Memory
CPU	Intel® Celeron® N5095 4-core/4-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 x1When a top heatsink is installed, recommended dimensions are less than 68 × 20 × 10mm (L × W × H).
SSD Cache Acceleration	Supported
Networking
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1 × 2.5GbE port (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
Jumbo Frame	Yes
USB and Controls
USB 2.0 Ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports	2 × Type-A, 10Gbps
Buttons	Power, USB copy, reset
Physical Specifications
Form Factor	Tower
LED Indicators	Power/status, LAN, USB, HDD1–2
Kensington Security Slot	Yes
System Warning	Buzzer
Power and Environment
Power Supply Unit	48W adapter, 100–240V
Operating Temperature	0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Relative Humidity	5–95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)
Warranty and Connections
Standard Warranty	3 years
Maximum Concurrent CIFS Connections	1,500 with maximum memory installed

Memory installation note: Use QNAP memory modules with identical specifications and refer to the hardware user manual. Unsupported memory may degrade performance, cause errors or prevent the operating system from starting.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Designs and specifications may change without notice.