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Dual-Core Intel Celeron 2.41GHz (Burst up to 2.58GHz)
1GB SO-DIMM DDR3L-1333
512MB (DOM)
2
Max: 2x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDD/SSD
Hot-Swappable
1 (UX-800P, UX-500P)
2
USB 3.0: 3
USB 2.0: 2
Yes
1
Status, LAN
Power, Reset
Set-Top design (Compact)
0 - 40 deg. C / 32 - 104 deg. F, 5 - 95% R.H
5 - 95% R.H
External Power Adapter, 60W, 100-240V
HDD Sleep Mode: 8.96W
Typical Operations: 16.64W
0.47W
Windows Upload/ Download: 222/224 (MB/s)
Windows Upload /Download: 65/65 (MB/s)
EXT4
EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+
Yes
Yes
Yes
Single Disk, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Yes
Default IP Cameras: 2
Max IP Cameras: 24 (optional license purchase)
Yes
4096
512
512
600
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 onward, Apple Mac OS X onward, Linux & UNIX
Chrome, IE 10 onward, Firefox, Safari
Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Internal hard drive: EXT4
External hard drive: EXT4, EXT3, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+
TCP/IP: IPv4 & IPv6
Dual Gigabit NICs with jumbo frame (failover, multi-IP settings, port trunking/NIC teaming )
Service binding based on network interfaces
Proxy client, proxy server
DHCP client, DHCP server
Protocols: CIFS/SMB,AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP and SMSC
UPnP& Bonjour discovery
USB Wi-Fi adapter support
Network access protection with auto-blocking: SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, AFP
CIFS host access control for shared folders
FIPS 140-2 validated AES 256-bit volume-based data encryption
AES 256-bit external drive encryption
Importable SSL certificate
Instant alert via E-mail, SMS and beep
Bad block scan and hard drive S.M.A.R.T.
Bad block recovery
RAID recovery
Bitmap support
Wake on LAN
Internal hard drive standby mode
Scheduled power on/off
Automatic power on after power recovery
USB and network UPS support with SNMP management
System sleep mode (S3)
Batch users creation
Import/export users
User quota management
Local user access control for CIFS, AFP, FTP and WebDAV
Application access control for Photo Station, Music Station, Video Station and Multimedia Station
Subfolder permissions support for CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP and File Station
Private cloud storage and sharing with myQNAPcloud id (qid)
Free host name registration (DDNS)
Auto router (via UPnP) configuration
Web-based file manager with HTTPS 2048-bit encryption
Cloudlink for remote access without complicated router setup
myQNAPcloud connect for easy VPN connection (WindowsVPN utility)
Syncs files among multiple devices with SSL support
Selective synchronization for syncing specific folders only
Share team folder as a file center for team collaboration
Shares files by links via e-mail
Policy settings for conflicted files and file type filter support
Version control: up to 64 versions.
Incremental synchronization for HDD space saving
Supports Windows&MacOS
Multi-window, multi-tasking based system management
Personalized desktop
Smart toolbar and dashboard for neat display on system status
Login screen with personalized photo-wall style Smart fan control
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
SNMP (v2 & v3)
Resource monitor
Network Recycle Bin for File Deletion via CIFS/SMB, AFP and File Station
Comprehensive logs (events & connection)
Syslog client/server
System settings backup and restore
Restore to factory default
Mobile app: Qmanager for remote system monitoring & management
File Sharing across Windows, Mac and Linux/UNIX
Windows ACL
Advanced folder permission for CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP
Shared folder aggregation (CIFS/SMB)
Supports over 2,100 ip cameras
Includes 2 free camera licenses, up to 24 camera channels via additional license purchase
Instant playback to check the recent event
Online editing to edit cameras when live view
Visual aid by e-map
Playback and speed control by shuttle bar
Video preview on playback timeline
Intelligent video analytics (iva) for advanced video search
Surveillance client for Mac
Mobile surveillance app: vmobile (iOS and Android)
Mobile recording app: vcam (iOS and Android)
Take notes of everything on your private cloud
Collaborate notes with multi users
Support graphical editor for note editing
Integrate with NAS file system: insert attachment or image from NAS file system
Support event calendar and to-do list
Support image editor: a easy way to highlight the focus in your image
Support note publishing with a single link
Support key word search
Provide Chrome Extension: Notes Station Clipper
Secure remote access: PPTP &OpenVPN VPN services
Max number of clients: 30
Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
LDAP server, LDAP client
Domain users login via CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP and File Station
More than 100 official and community software add-ons (ex: Dropbox, Google Drive Sync, McAfee, WordPress, HappyGet II, etc.)
Support one Virtual Machine (VM) creating to run an operating system such as Windows, Linux, Unix.
VM import from Virtual Appliances
VM export into a virtual appliance in OVF / QVM format
VM clone
VM snapshot
HTML5 based shared remote console
Support dynamic content includes video, image, music and text message
Support multi users collaboration
Support searching keywords
Support email and social network sharing
Support design software - iArtist Lite
Support account authority management
Support various browser playback ( Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari)
Support most viewed, latest released and different categories content list
1.63 x 11.89 x 8.66" / 41.4 x 302.01 x 219.96mm
3.44lbs / 1.56kg
885022006557
The Qnap HS-251 is powered by dual-core Intel Celeron 2.41GHz processor, 1GB SO-DIMM DDR3L-1333 RAM, was created as a silent NAS solution that allows users to enjoy files and media with no distractions, providing a perfect match for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles looking to maximize their audiovisual experience and users who wish to constantly run their systems without any background noise. Coupled with the support of HDMI connectivity for 1080p video playback and hardware transcoding capability, the HS-251 is an ideal companion at home for multimedia entertainment. Being fanless, the HS-251 has no internal moving parts for improved reliability and remains clean and dust-free even after long-term usage. The HS-251 is best used with SSDs or WD Red & Seagate NAS drives as a reliable storage solution.
Modern & Stylish
Created for the living room with a revolutionary fanless architecture, the HS-251 features a modern set-top design that fits alongside your HDTV, game consoles and other elements of your digital lifestyle. Underneath the stylish & compact brushed metal aluminum body, the HS-251 is packed full of cutting-edge features & apps to provide day-to-day entertainment, storage and backup needs. The HS-251 is easy to use and maintain. With its accessible layout, adding and removing drives are remarkably easy even for beginners.
Enjoy the HS-251 with the Intuitive QTS
Powered by QNAP's new QTS's user interface, browsing the HS-251's wide range of features has never been easier. Featuring a multi-window operation with a familiar user interface, QTS makes controlling every aspect of your HS-251 - from system operations to multimedia features - fully accessible and easy to use.
Build Your Media Center and Access Anywhere
From enjoying your media on HDTVs, smart phones and tablets to syncing files between different computers and mobile devices, the HS-251 can be depended on to be the cornerstone of all your home digital needs and becomes your personal cloud so you are always connected to your data. Take advantage of the myQNAPcloud service, which allows you to remotely access your HS-251 wherever you are. Instantly stream or share your multimedia contents and share them with your friends.
Real-time & Offline HD Video Transcoding
The HS-251 is the perfect video storage center for you to store your movies & home video collection. Powered by a Dual-Core Intel 2.41GHz processor and 1GB DDR3L RAM, the HS-251 delivers superior on-the-fly Full HD video transcoding to convert your videos to formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices and Smart TVs. It allows multiple devices to simultaneously view different videos stored on the HS-251. The HS-251 allows enjoying videos on multiple devices even those lack computing power and limited file format support without complicated and time-consuming file conversion.
Enjoy Best Audiovisual Experience with HD Station via HDMI-out
QNAP HD Station integrates the powerful XBMC v12 media player and web browser. With HDMI connectivity, you can connect the HS-251 to a HDTV or a Hi-Fi amplifier to enjoy your rich multimedia content with the best audiovisual experience. The splendid user interface and support for 7.1 channel surround sound audio pass-through, coupled with the powerful media transcoding capability of the HS-251, delivers smooth playback of Full HD videos for a quality home theater experience. You can also turn your mobile devices into remote controls by installing the Qremote app or use MCE remote controls via the built-in IR receiver of the HS-251. Moreover, the HD Station supports YouTube Pairing, allowing you to select a YouTube video on your Smartphone, tablet or computer and play it on HDTV via the HS-251.
Archive Your Photo Memories. Share Your Life
The HS-251 acts as your photo vault for you to back up your favorite photos. The Photo Station makes photo sharing simple and you can designate your own access right controls. Simply upload your photos to the HS-251 to create & organize your photo albums through a web browser and share with your family and friends through social networking sites such as Face book, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest. Your mobile devices are useful too, allowing you to instantly upload photos to the HS-251 with the Qfile mobile app available on iOS or Android devices.
Build Your Home Music Library and Enjoy Music Anywhere
The Music Station helps categorize your music collection and displays album covers to easily organize your personal playlists. Through the Music Station you can enjoy your music anywhere anytime with a few clicks. Thousands of local & global online Internet radio stations are built-into Music Station for you to enjoy as well.
Back up & Protect Your Data
The high performance & cross-platform compatibility of the HS-251 allows you to centralize and protect your important with a range of backup options. Time Machine is fully supported to help Mac OS X users create a more efficient and convenient backup solution. The HS-251 works with Time Machine wirelessly over the same network so you no longer need an external drive. QNAP NetBak Replicator is QNAP's license-free backup software that allows you to back up your files from multiple Windows PCs in real time or by schedule.
Drop box-Style File Sync Across Computers & Mobile Devices
With Qsync, your HS-251 is turned into a safe data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the HS-251 will be made available for all linked devices including computers, laptops and mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers in managing files and ensuring that different devices have the most up-to-date files. Qsync provides multiple ways of file synchronization and group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of team projects and collaboration.
Fanless, Revolutionary Thermal Design and Power Efficient
Instead of a fan, the HS-251 features a remarkable thermal design that intelligently dissipates heat, allowing to create a sleek, modern design without the bulk of conventional NAS systems. These innovative thermal designs helps keep the HS-251 running smoothly even under the heaviest loads. The HS-251 is also eco-friendly, with power saving features including hard disk standby when not in use and power management scheduling options.
Surveillance Station - Protect Your Home and Valuables
The HS-251 provides a professional Surveillance Station to view IP cameras from your web browser and mobile devices. With the user-friendly interface and the expandable IP camera channel licenses, the Surveillance Station builds a professional surveillance center for you to safeguard your property and valuables. The HS-251 also supports UVC-compliant (USB Video Class) USB webcams, allowing users to use the Surveillance Station to record & playback videos and build a budget-saving surveillance system for home environments by installing the QUSBcam app from the QNAP App Center.
A Private Space for Work & Sharing
The Notes Station provides a private and secure way to share and collaborate on digital notes. With just a few steps it's easy to create notes from web pages or by importing from HS-251, edit with the intuitive web editor and even create to-do lists and calendar alerts.
Signage Station - Creatively Present Your Animated Content
With the Signage Station, it's easy to create content for a wide range of materials such as personal animated resumes or life memory books. The Signage Station is a great tool to give life to your resume for you to creatively present your backgrounds and accomplishments with rich media content. You can also create personal memory books to edit and record each life event. The iArtist Lite application with intuitive editing tools helps you to easily create these signs with drag & drop tools. Your creativity can now travel around the world in a few simple steps.
Access, Use, Sync and Enjoy with Your Tablets and Smartphone's
The HS-251 is your private cloud storage that virtually enlarges the capacity of your smart mobile devices. Qfile allows you to access, upload, download, manage and share stored files easily as if you are carrying everything in your pocket. Music, photos and videos can be streamed, enjoyed and shared anytime, anywhere. Qmanager also lets you monitor and manage the HS-251 remotely and efficiently without turning on a PC, while Qmusic allows you to stream your music stored on your HS-251 anytime & anywhere and download to enjoy offline.
Add Near-Unlimited Functionality with QNAP's App Center
In addition to these preinstalled apps, the HS-251 has a built-in App Center that provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, downloading, entertainment and much more. It is also a centralized location for managing & updating installed apps. QNAP's development platform embraces the open source spirit and allows you and other developers to create their own apps, adding near-unlimited opportunities for the HS-251.
Economical Storage Expansion with Scale-Up Solution
The HS-251 offers a high performance yet affordable storage solution to fulfill the needs of archiving rapidly growing data & large files. The HS-251 supports online capacity expansion by connecting a QNAP expansion enclosure. With the QNAP scale-up solution, the raw storage capacity can be expanded on demand, making the HS-251 an ideal file center with large storage capacity for personal video collections.