QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Tower Home NAS Enclosure

SKU: QNTS233US MFR: TS-233-US
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Key Features

  • Centralize data with this QNAP NAS enclosure, perfect for home media and file storage.
  • Enjoy fast performance with a 4-core processor, ideal for quick file access on your NAS.
  • Secure your important files using RAID configurations for data redundancy on this QNAP NAS.
  • Access your files remotely with secure, encrypted connections on your personal cloud NAS.
  • Set up is a breeze! User-friendly interface gets your home NAS server running in minutes.
  • Stream media seamlessly to all your devices with this QNAP NAS, your home media server.
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QNAP TS-233 Specifications

Hardware

Hardware

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  • CPU

    ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor

  • CPU Architecture

    64-bit ARM

  • Floating Point Unit

    Yes

  • Floating Point Unit

    Yes

  • System Memory

    2 GB, not expandable

  • Maximum Memory

    2 GB, not expandable

  • Flash Memory

    4 GB (Dual boot OS protection)

  • Drive Bay

    2x 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s

  • Drive Compatibility

    3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
    2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
    2.5-inch SATA solid state drives

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

  • Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)

    1

  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Optional via the QNA-UC5G1T USB to 5GbE network adapter (5G/2.5G/1G/100M)

  • Wake on LAN (WOL)

    Yes

  • Jumbo Frame

    Yes

  • USB 2.0 port

    2

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

    1

  • Form Factor

    Tower

  • LED Indicators

    System Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2

  • Buttons

    Power, Reset, USB Copy

  • Operating temperature

    32 Degree F - 104 Degree F (0 - 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree F - 158 Degree F (-20 - 70 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 80.6 Degree F (27 Degree C)

  • Power Supply Unit

    65W Adapter, AC 100-240V

  • Power Consumption

    HDD Sleep Mode: 3.43 W
    Operating Mode, Typical: 10.81 W

  • Fan

    1x 80mm, 12VDC

  • System Warning

    Buzzer

  • Max. No. of Concurrent Connections

    200 with Max. Memory

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    7.43 x 3.55 x 6.15" (18.87 x 9.02 x 15.6cm)

  • Weight

    2.45 lbs (1.11kg)

Software

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  • Operating System

    QTS 5.0.0

  • Supported Client Operating Systems

    Apple Mac OS 10.10 or later, Ubuntu 14.04, CentOS 7, RHEL 6.6, SUSE 12 or later Linux, IBM AIX 7, Solaris 10 or later UNIX, Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019

  • Supported Browsers

    Apple Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Microsoft Edge (latest version), Mozilla Firefox (latest version)

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish

  • Storage Pool

    Yes

  • SED Storage Pool

    Yes

  • Maximum Pool size

    308 TB

  • Maximum number of storage pool

    128

  • Volume Type

    Thick, Thin, Static

  • Maximum volume size

    250 TB

  • Maximum number of volume

    128

  • Maximum shared folder size

    250 TB

  • Maximum number of shared folder

    512

  • JBOD Expansion

    Yes

  • VJBOD / VJBOD Cloud

    Yes

  • iSCSI Service

    Yes

  • Fiber Channel Service

    Yes

  • LUN Type

    Thick, Thin

  • File-based iSCSI LUN

    Yes

  • Block-based iSCSI LUN

    Yes

  • Maximum LUN size

    250 TB

  • Maximum number of targets LUN

    256

  • LUN feature

    LUN Mapping (LUN can be moved between iSCSI and FC), LUN Masking, WWPN Aliases Import/Export, FC Port Group, FC Port Binding, Multipath IO (MPIO), Online LUN capacity expansion, LUN snapshot, LUN snapshot replication and clone

  • Auto Tiering

    Yes

  • RAID Type

    8-bay (and more): JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
    6-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
    4-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    2-bay: JBOD, Single, RAID 0, 1

  • RAID Group

    Yes

  • RAID Level Migration

    Yes

  • RAID Expansion

    Yes: By adding Disk & By replacing bigger Disks

  • Storage Pool Expansion

    Yes By adding RAID Group

  • RAID Hot Spare

    Global, Local

  • RAID Sync/Rebuild/Scrubbing

    Yes

  • Internal drive

    EXT4

  • External drive

    EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, and exFAT (optional for ARM model)

  • Disk, Enclosure Locate

    Yes

  • Disk S.M.A.R.T. Scan

    Yes

  • Disk S.M.A.R.T. Data Migration

    Yes

  • Ironwolf Health Management

    Yes

  • Secure Erase

    Yes

  • SSD Trim

    Yes

  • SSD Life Estimation

    Yes

  • Disk Roaming

    Yes

  • Disk Standby

    Yes

  • Volume Snapshot

    Yes

  • LUN Snapshot

    Yes

  • Minimum Snapshot Interval

    5 minutes

  • Snapshot Retention Policy

    Yes

  • Self-serve Snapshot Recovery

    Yes

  • Application Consisted Snapshot

    Yes

  • Snapshot Full Clone

    Yes

  • Snapshot Replica / Vault

    Yes

  • SSD

    Read-only Cache, read-write, write-only cache

  • SSD Cache RAID

    0, 1, 5, 6, 10

  • SSD profiling tool

    Yes

  • External Device Management

    Yes

  • Mount Smart Phone (MTP)

    Yes

  • External RAID Device (QNAP so on)

    Management External Device Mode: Yes
    Management NAS Mode: Yes

  • File Server

    File sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux/UNIX, Microsoft networking (CIFS/SMB), Apple networking (AFP), NFS version 3/4 services

  • FTP Server

    QuFTP, FTP, SFTP and TFTP protocols, FTP over SSL/TLS (explicit FTPS), FXP support

  • Maximum FTP connection

    1024

  • File Station (Web)

    Yes

  • Object Storage

    Yes

  • Local user account

    4096

  • Local group account

    512

  • Domain user/group account

    200000

  • Domain Security

    Yes

  • Domain Controller

    Yes

  • Shared folder permission

    Yes

  • Advanced folder permission

    Yes, (AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, and File Station)

  • Windows ACL

    Yes, (CIFS/SMB)

  • User quota

    Yes

  • Group quota

    Yes

  • Folder quota

    Yes, (Snapshot shared folder)

  • Home folder

    Yes

  • Resource Monitor

    Yes

  • SNMP

    V2, V3

  • Network recycle bin

    Recover files deleted using AFP, CIFS/SMB, and File Station
    Automatic cleanup and file type filter

  • System Log & Notification Center

    Log recording: 3,000 event per hour

  • Smart Fan

    Yes

  • Schedule on/off

    Yes

  • Internet protocol

    IPv4, IPv6

  • Virtual Switch

    Yes

  • Port trunking

    Yes, (7 modes)

  • VLAN

    Yes

  • DHCP Server

    Yes

  • DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)

    Yes

  • Network access protection

    SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, and AFP (with auto-blocking)

  • Security Counselor

    Yes

  • Malware Remover

    Yes

  • AES 256-bit Volume Encryption

    Yes (Validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP)

  • 2-step verification

    Yes

  • Allow/Deny List

    Yes

  • Access Protection

    Yes

  • Service binding

    Yes

  • Firewall

    Yes

  • vSphere Web Client Plug-in

    Yes

  • VMware vSphere VAAI

    For iSCSI & NAS - Yes

  • Windows ODX

    Yes

  • Windows/VMware Snapshot Agent

    Yes

  • HTTP/HTTPS Connections

    TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3

  • Supports WebDAV Connection

    Yes

  • Supports Virtual Hosts

    32

  • Qsync

    Yes
    Management Mode: User customization, Central
    Qsync client supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS
    Maximum number of version control: 64

  • HybridMount

    Yes
    File Cloud Gateway: Concurrent Connections = 20 Upload & 20 Download
    Network Drive Mount: Yes
    Free cloud gateway sessions: 2

  • Hybrid Backup Sync

    Yes
    NAS to NAS backup
    Cloud Backup
    Cloud Sync
    2-way and Active Sync
    Apple Time Machine Backup
    External drive backup
    Maximum number of backup job: 400
    Hyper Data Protector

  • Boxafe

    Yes
    Office 365 Backup
    Google Workspace Backup
    Full-text search

  • Qsirch

    Yes
    Previews: Photos, music, videos, PDFs, Gmail, and others
    Integrate Mac Finder
    Advanced picture search
    Search filters

  • QuMagie

    Yes
    Browse photos
    Virtual and smart albums
    AI-assisted photo management: People, things, places, and others

  • Antivirus (free)

    Yes

  • McAfee (License)

    Yes

  • QVPN Service

    Yes
    Remote Access: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, QBelt (QNAP proprietary)
    Supported utility and mobile app: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    Supported maximum clients: 100

  • HD Station

    Yes

  • LDAP Server

    Yes

  • RADIUS

    Yes

  • SQL server

    Yes

  • License Center

    Yes

  • Multimedia Console

    Yes

  • Station

    Photo, Music, Video, Download, Notes

  • Qfiling

    Yes

  • Media Streaming add-on

    Yes

  • QmailAgent

    Yes

  • QuWAN

    Yes

  • DA Driver Analyzer

    Yes

  • Q'center

    Yes
    Q'center Server
    Q'center Agent
    Connect to Q'center

  • Container Station

    Yes
    Supported type: LXC/LXD and Docker
    Docker Hub Registry, Container importing and exporting, Console mode

  • QVR Elite

    Yes
    Recording Technique: Standard MP4 file based
    License Type: Subscription-based
    User-defined trigger events
    QVR Pro Client (Desktop): Windows, macOS, and QNAP HybridDesk Station
    QVR Pro Client (Mobile): Android and iOS
    Recording camera streams: H.264
    Free built-in camera channels: 2

  • QVR Pro Client

    Dynamic View Layout, Windows, Mac, HybridDesktop, iOS, Android

  • QVR Center

    Yes
    Log management
    Central monitoring across multiple servers

  • QVR Guard

    Yes
    Failover design
    Viewing task details
    Automatic switch between Standby and Takeover modes

  • QVR Human

    Yes

  • QVR Face

    Yes

  • QVR DoorAccess

    Yes

  • UPC Code

    885022022946

About QNAP TS-233

Let the TS-233 2-Bay Tower Home NAS Enclosure transform your digital life by providing a personal cloud storage solution that enhances collaboration and boosts remote work productivity. This device is not just a storage unit, but a comprehensive home entertainment portal that centralizes your multimedia management. Store photos, music, and videos, and enjoy the convenience of browsing, organizing, and sharing these files with ease.

The TS-233 is powered by a built-in Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) processor, which significantly enhances performance for high-speed face and object recognition. This AI-powered image recognition feature is a testament to the device's advanced technology.

Designed with ARM NEON technology, the TS-233 accelerates video processing, offering an enhanced home entertainment experience. Secure remote access is made possible through myQNAPcloud, allowing you to manage and share NAS files via the internet effortlessly.

The TS-233 stands as a fortress against ransomware, protecting your files and data from accidental deletion and malware attacks with advanced snapshot protection. It also provides comprehensive security management, including user account protection, IP blocking, 2-step verification, and encryption access.

The minimalist design of the TS-233, with its compact and slim form, seamlessly blends into your home or office environment. The device's design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without the need for a screwdriver. Despite its small size, the TS-233 maintains high performance, staying cool and quiet with an effective cooling fan.

Powered by a 64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, the TS-233 is an ideal NAS for everyday use and collaboration. It supports two SATA 6Gb/s hard drives, providing dependable read/write performance for various home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 also features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, ensuring the security of your sensitive data.

The TS-233 comes with the QTS 5 operating system, offering a next-generation user experience with an updated system kernel, optimized user interface, and advanced security features. It also serves as an all-in-one backup solution, protecting your files and data from loss.

With the TS-233, you can centrally store and protect your extensive multimedia collection. Stream media files to DLNA devices and TVs using popular media streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.

The TS-233 also offers a range of productivity-boosting applications, making file access, synchronization, and organization easier than ever. With features like File Station, Qsync, and Qfiling, managing your files becomes a breeze.

The TS-233 ensures superior security with features like 2-step verification, advanced folder permissions, QuFirewall protection, and QVPN. It also hosts container applications, allowing you to run self-contained applications and explore your creativity.

QNAP provides easy and affordable solutions to expand your NAS storage capacity. You can connect expansion enclosures, mount cloud storage or remote file servers, migrate to a new NAS, or upgrade RAID capacity. The TS-233 is more than just a storage device; it's a comprehensive solution for your digital life.

QNAP TS-233 Features

  • Designed to enhance collaboration and increase remote work productivity
  • Rich multimedia applications and provides a complete home entertainment portal
  • Centralized multimedia management
  • AI-powered image recognition
  • Home entertainment center
  • Secure remote access
  • Snapshot protection against Ransomware
  • Comprehensive security management
  • Compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and essential design
  • 64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU NAS
  • QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use
  • TS-233 is your private personal cloud for your movies, videos, photos, and files
  • Easily manage files stored in your TS-233 using the web-based File Station
  • Qsync is a perfect replacement of Dropbox
  • 2-step verification
  • Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations
  • Superior security with QVPN
  • Security portal for the TS-233 to check for weaknesses and offer recommendations
  • Flexible and economical storage expansion
  • Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
  • TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand your NAS potential

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User Manual

Key Features

  • Centralize data with this QNAP NAS enclosure, perfect for home media and file storage.
  • Enjoy fast performance with a 4-core processor, ideal for quick file access on your NAS.
  • Secure your important files using RAID configurations for data redundancy on this QNAP NAS.
  • Access your files remotely with secure, encrypted connections on your personal cloud NAS.
  • Set up is a breeze! User-friendly interface gets your home NAS server running in minutes.
  • Stream media seamlessly to all your devices with this QNAP NAS, your home media server.

What's in the box:

  • Qnap TS-233 2-Bay Tower Home NAS Enclosure
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Power Cord
  • AC Adapter
  • 8x Flat Head Screw for 3.5 HDD
  • 6x Flat Head Screw for 2.5" HDD
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Qnap 2 Year Limited Warranty