Powerful, Feature-Rich Storage for Home & Business
The QNAP QN-TS-264-8G 2-Bay Desktop NAS delivers reliable, high-performance storage for home, office, and hybrid environments. Designed for users who want more than basic file storage, this NAS handles backup, file syncing, multimedia streaming, and virtualization tasks with ease. Its desktop form factor makes it ideal for desktops, small server rooms, and creative workflows.
Fast Performance with Intel Celeron & 8GB RAM
Powered by an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 processor and 8GB of built-in RAM (non-expandable), the TS-264-8G delivers smooth performance even with demanding tasks. Whether you’re streaming 4K media, hosting virtual machines, or running containerised apps, this NAS provides responsive performance that keeps up with your needs.
Flexible Storage & Data Protection
With two drive bays supporting 3.5″ and 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD drives, the QNAP TS-264-8G lets you choose between high-capacity storage or fast SSD performance. It supports RAID 0 for speed and maximum capacity, RAID 1 for data redundancy, and JBOD for flexible configurations. Built-in snapshot protection and backup tools help safeguard important files against accidental loss.
Apps & Services for Productivity & Media
QNAP’s intuitive operating system brings a rich ecosystem of apps to the TS-264-8G. Set up automated backups, sync files across devices, stream multimedia to smart TVs or mobile devices, and host private cloud services. Advanced features like container apps, virtual machines, and AI-powered file indexing help elevate productivity.
Technical Specifications
General
• Model: QNAP QN-TS-264-8G
• Type: 2-bay Desktop NAS
• Target: Home / SOHO / SMB storage & applications
Processor & Memory
• CPU: Intel® Celeron® N5105 / N5095
• CPU Architecture: 64-bit x86
• CPU Cores/Threads: 4 cores / 4 threads
• Base Clock: Up to ~2.0 GHz (boost up to ~2.9 GHz)
• System Memory: 8 GB DDR4 (onboard, non-expandable)
• Memory Type: DDR4
Storage
• Drive Bays: 2 × 3.5″ SATA HDD / 2.5″ SATA SSD
• Maximum Raw Capacity: Depends on installed HDD/SSD
• RAID Support:
– RAID 0 (performance)
– RAID 1 (redundancy)
– JBOD
– Single Disk
• Hot-swappable drive support: ✔
• SSD Cache: Supported via installed SSDs
Networking
• Ethernet:
– 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports (supports Link Aggregation)
• Wake on LAN: Supported
• IPv4 / IPv6: Supported
USB & Expansion
• USB Ports:
– 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (rear)
– 1 × USB 2.0 (front)
• USB expansion: External storage & peripherals
Performance & Services
• File System: EXT4
• File Services: SMB/CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV
• Snapshot Support: Yes (for data protection)
• Backup Tools:
– Hybrid Backup Sync (local, remote, cloud)
– Time Machine support (macOS)
– Windows Server backup support
• Cloud Sync: Sync with major cloud storage providers
Multimedia & Apps
• DLNA media server
• Photo/music/video streaming apps
• QNAP App Center:
– Backup & sync tools
– Security tools
– Multimedia servers
– Utilities & productivity tools
• Virtualization support for lightweight containers/VMs
Security
• AES-256 shared folder encryption
• IP access control
• Two-step verification
• Antivirus options via App Center
Management
• Operating System: QTS
• Web-based GUI
• Mobile apps: Qfile, Qmanager, Qsync
• Alerts: Email/push notifications
Power & Physical
• Power Supply: External adapter
• Cooling: Quiet fan
• Dimensions: ~220 × 160 × 100 mm (approx)
• Weight: ~2.0 kg (varies with drives)
Environmental
• Operating Temp: 0–40 °C
• Humidity: 5–95 % (non-condensing)
Use Cases
• Central file storage & sharing
• Fast multi-gigabit transfers
• Multimedia streaming & media hub
• Business backups
• Virtualization & container apps
• Cloud sync and remote access
