Intel® four-core processing
The Celeron® J6412 is identified at 2.0GHz and provides four cores and four threads with burst speeds up to 2.6GHz.
QNAP TS-253E-8G 2-bay desktop NAS, 4CORE 2.0GHz, onboard 8GB RAM, 2 x HDMI 1.4b, 2x M.2 2280 PCIe slots, 2x 2.5GbE, 2x USB 3.2
Model # TS-253E-8G
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SKU: TS-253E-8G
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QNAP TS-253E-8G 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS with Dual M.2 and HDMI
A compact two-bay tower NAS with an Intel® Celeron® J6412 four-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 2280 PCIe slots and dual HDMI outputs.
2 drive baysDual 2.5GbE8GB DDR43-year manufacturer warranty
What is the TS-253E-8G?
The TS-253E-8G is a diskless two-bay NAS designed for applications including surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers and backup servers. It combines a four-core Intel® Celeron® J6412 processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, dual M.2 NVMe slots and dual HDMI 1.4b outputs.
2 bays3.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD
2 × 2.5GbEMulti-gigabit network ports
2 × M.2PCIe Gen 3 x2 NVMe slots
2 × HDMIUp to 4K at 30Hz
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Processor, memory and storage acceleration
The Intel® Celeron® J6412 four-core, four-thread processor is identified at 2.0GHz in the supplied product name and supports burst speeds up to 2.6GHz. It includes Intel® UHD Graphics. The supplied configuration includes 8GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports a maximum of 16GB across two memory slots.
- Two hot-swappable SATA drive bays support 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives.
- Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots support compatible NVMe SSDs for SSD cache acceleration.
- The supplied information also lists support for Edge TPU installation in the M.2 slots.
High-speed networking, USB and direct display
Two 2.5GbE ports support 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M connections. The supplied product information states that port trunking can provide up to 5Gbps combined bandwidth.
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports provide 10Gbps connectivity.
- Two HDMI 1.4b outputs support up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz.
- Dual-screen output can support surveillance monitoring or high-resolution video playback.
QTS, QuTS hero and deployment consistency
The TS-253E uses QTS by default. The supplied information states that switching to QuTS hero is supported from QTS 5.2.1, adding ZFS data-integrity and WORM functions.
- QNAP states that the TS-253E is intended to remain available and supported for an extended period, up to 2029.
- Compatible USB expansion enclosures can be used to increase storage capacity.
- The supplied application examples include surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers and backup servers.
Important buying and deployment notes
- The system is supplied without hard drives; compatible drives are purchased separately.
- SATA drive bays are hot-swappable, but M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable.
- Check M.2 SSD and expansion-enclosure compatibility before purchase.
- Use memory modules with matching specifications and follow the hardware user manual.
Frequently asked questions
What is the QNAP TS-253E-8G?
It is a diskless two-bay NAS with an Intel® Celeron® J6412 four-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and dual HDMI outputs.
Does the TS-253E-8G include hard drives?
No. The system is supplied without hard drives, so compatible drives must be purchased separately.
How many drive bays does it have?
It has two 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays supporting 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives.
Which processor is installed?
It uses an Intel® Celeron® J6412 four-core, four-thread processor identified at 2.0GHz, with burst speeds up to 2.6GHz.
How much memory is installed and what is the maximum?
The supplied configuration includes 8GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 16GB across two SODIMM slots.
Which network ports are included?
It includes two 2.5GbE ports supporting 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M network speeds.
Does the TS-253E-8G support M.2 NVMe SSDs?
Yes. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots for compatible NVMe SSDs and supports SSD cache acceleration.
Are the drives hot-swappable?
The two SATA drive bays are hot-swappable. M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable.
What HDMI outputs are provided?
It includes two HDMI 1.4b outputs supporting resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz.
Which USB ports are included?
It provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports at 10Gbps and two USB 2.0 ports.
Can the TS-253E-8G run QuTS hero?
Yes. It uses QTS by default, and the supplied information states that switching to QuTS hero is supported from QTS 5.2.1.
What warranty applies to the TS-253E-8G?
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-253E-8G.
Dual 2.5GbE networking
Two multi-gigabit ports support 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M connections.
8GB DDR4 configuration
The NAS includes 8GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports up to 16GB.
Dual M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots support compatible NVMe SSDs and SSD caching.
Dual 4K HDMI outputs
Two HDMI 1.4b ports support up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz.
QTS and QuTS hero options
QTS is the default system, with switching to QuTS hero supported from QTS 5.2.1.
Important: The system is diskless. Compatible drives, M.2 SSDs and expansion devices are purchased separately and should be checked against QNAP compatibility information.
Technical specifications
Specifications below are organised from the supplied QNAP product information for TS-253E-8G.
Processor and memory
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® J6412 four-core/four-thread processor, 2.0GHz, burst up to 2.6GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphics processor | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Encryption engine | Yes (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated transcoding | Yes |
| System memory | 8GB SODIMM DDR4Datasheet notation: since 2024/01. |
| Maximum memory | 16GB (2 × 8GB) |
| Memory slots | 2 × SODIMM DDR4 |
Storage
| Drive bays | 2 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/sThe system is shipped without HDDs. |
|---|---|
| Drive compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives; 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | YesHot swapping is not supported for M.2 SSDs. |
| M.2 slots | 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above; check compatibility before purchase. |
| SSD cache acceleration | Supported |
Networking
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| Wake on LAN | Yes |
| Jumbo Frame | Yes |
| Maximum concurrent CIFS connections | 1,500 with maximum memory installed |
Connectivity and controls
| USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports | 2 × Type-A (10Gbps) |
| HDMI output | 2 × HDMI 1.4b, up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz |
| LED indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD12 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Kensington security slot | Yes |
Physical specifications
| Form factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 165 × 102 × 220.6mmDimensions exclude the foot pad; the foot pad may be up to 30mm high depending on model. |
| Net weight | 2.57kg |
| Gross weight | 2.57kg |
Power, cooling and environment
| Power supply unit | 60W/65W adapter, 100240V |
|---|---|
| Disk standby power consumption | 20.943W |
| Typical operating power consumption | 24.238W |
| Fan | 1 × 70mm, 12VDC |
| System warning | Buzzer |
| 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) |
Warranty
| Standard warranty | 3 years |
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| SKU | TS-253E-8G |
| Model # | TS-253E |
| Barcode # | 885022024520 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 2.6000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.240m |
| Shipping Height | 0.210m |
| Shipping Length | 0.270m |
3 YearsQNAP manufacturer warranty
3-year QNAP manufacturer warranty
The supplied specifications list a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty for the QNAP TS-253E-8G.
Warranty coverage, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAPs applicable warranty terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.
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