QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060

  • Brand : QNAP
  • Product name : TS-251A
  • Product code : TS-251A-2G/ST3000VN007
  • Category : NAS & Storage Servers
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  • Long product name QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060 :

    2-bay, Intel Celeron N3060, 2GB DDR3L, Gigabit RJ45 LAN, USB 3.0, HDMI, 1.28kg + 6TB (2x ST3000VN007)

  • QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060 :

    The TS-251A provides the innovative USB QuickAccess port that allows you to quickly complete the first-time NAS installation and to then directly access files and data stored on the NAS. It also supports two additional transmission modes: Ethernet NAS mode and iSCSI SAN block-based mode. Combining USB QuickAccess, NAS and iSCSI-SAN into one box, the TS-251A is a powerful but easy-to-use storage solution ideal for backup, synchronization, remote access, and entertainment. It greatly helps to boost productivity and can meet the demands of photographers and audiovisual enthusiasts for direct, quick access to files. The TS-251A is powered by a high-performance 14nm Intel® Celeron® N3060 dual-core 1.6GHz processor, and supports 4K video playback and transcoding.

    - Excellent system performance, ideal for centralized management, file sharing and backup
    - USB QuickAccess port for accessing files without needing a network connection
    - Supports 4K hardware decoding and transcodes 4K H.264 videos on-the-fly or offline
    - Enjoy the best audio-visual experience with HDMI output and the free remote control
    - Build a personal karaoke system with OceanKTV
    - Linux Station supports Ubuntu® with direct output via HDMI
    - A hybrid approach to virtualization: Virtualization Station & Container Station
    - Supports Virtual JBOD (VJBOD) to maximize the storage utilization of multiple QNAP NAS units

    14nm Intel® Celeron® N3060 dual-core CPU and hardware-accelerated encryption engine
    The TS-251A is powered by an advanced 14nm Intel® Celeron® dual-core 1.6GHz processor that features low TDP (only 6 watts) and can automatically burst up to 2.48GHz. Coupled with dual-channel 2/4GB DDR3L-1600 dual-channel RAM (upgradable to 8GB), dual Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA 6Gb/s, the TS-251A can deliver up to 211.88 MB/s throughput for optimizing mission-critical tasks while still being energy efficient. The TS-251A also features Intel® AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption to deliver up to 209.13 MB/s throughput with AES 256-bit throughput with AES-NI encryption for both full NAS volume and shared folders, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the NAS.

  • Short summary description QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060 :

    QNAP TS-251A, NAS, Tower, Intel® Celeron®, N3060, 6 TB, Blue, White

  • Long summary description QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060 :

    QNAP TS-251A. Total installed storage capacity: 6 TB, Installed storage drive type: HDD, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD. Processor family: Intel® Celeron®, Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor model: N3060. Internal memory: 2 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3L, Maximum RAM supported: 8 GB. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Supported network protocols: CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC. On-board graphics card base frequency: 320 MHz, On-board graphics card burst frequency: 600 MHz, Maximum on-board graphics card memory: 8 GB

Specs
Storage
Storage drive capacity 3 TB
Storage drive interface Serial ATA III
Storage drive size 2.5/3.5"
RAID support
RAID levels 0, 1, JBOD
Hot-swap drive bays
Supported file systems FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drives installed
Total installed storage capacity 6 TB
Number of storage drives installed 2
Number of storage drives supported 2
Installed storage drive type HDD
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Celeron®
Processor model N3060
Processor frequency 1.6 GHz
Processor boost frequency 2.48 GHz
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 2
Processor cache 2 MB
CPU configuration (max) 1
ECC supported by processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version 2.0
Processor cache type L2
Processor code SR2KN
Processor codename Braswell
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor package size 25 x 27 mm
Processor series Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor socket BGA 1170
Scenario Design Power (SDP) 4 W
Stepping D1
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Tjunction 90 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 6 W
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum internal memory supported by processor 8 GB
Conflict-Free processor
Memory
Internal memory type DDR3L
Maximum RAM supported 8 GB
Memory slots 2
Internal memory 2 GB
Flash memory 4000 MB
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
DHCP client
DHCP server
Jumbo frames support
iSCSI support
Wake-on-LAN ready
Supported network protocols CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Link aggregation
Ports & interfaces
USB port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2
Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency 600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) 3
Design
Chassis type Tower
Cooling type Active
Product colour Blue, White
Number of fans 1 fan(s)
Fan diameter 7 cm
LED indicators
Built-in display
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Performance
Type NAS
Device class Home & Home Office
Backup function
Backup features Cloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual support
Noise level 18.3 dB
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards SD
Web-based management
Share folder access right management
Security algorithms 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Access Control List (ACL)
Reset button
On/off switch
Built-in UPnP AV media server
Built-in iTunes server
Built-in FTP server
Browser supported Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome
System log
Hot spare
S.M.A.R.T. support
Share folder CIFS/SMB

Performance
Remotely operated
Software
Operating system installed QNAP Turbo System
Operating system version 4.2
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Linux operating systems supported
Mac compatibility
Mac operating systems supported
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power
Power supply location External
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 65 W
Power consumption (typical) 16.2 W
Power consumption (sleep) 7.9 W
Power consumption (off) 0.72 W
AC input voltage 100-240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage 12 V
Weight & dimensions
Width 102 mm
Depth 219 mm
Height 169 mm
Packaging content
External power adapter
Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide
Number of screws 14
Processor special features
Embedded options available
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Secure Boot
Intel Secure Boot Technology version 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version 0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Intel Smart Connect Technology version 0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Insider™
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel® Secure Key
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 4
Number of execution units 12
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
UART
Memory channels supported by processor Dual
Memory types supported by processor DDR3L-SDRAM
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Other features
Power management
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified
Processor ARK ID 91832
Reviews
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:43
Average rating:87
Uk has collected 45 expert reviews for QNAP TS-251A NAS Tower Ethernet LAN Blue, White N3060 and the average expert rating is 87 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
avforums.com
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:04
Average rating:80
The QNAP TS-251A is a two bay NAS largely aimed at those looking for an all-in-one solution for storing and playing back their local media content, be that photos, music, movies or TV shows. For those not in the know, think of a NAS (Network Attached Stor...
  • Very easy setup, Simple user interface, Very strong media support including HD audio passthrough, Excellent range of apps and services...
  • Poor transcoding via PLEX, Some network slow-down with certain multitasking, No 10-bit HEVC support, Build quality could be more impressive...
  • The QNAP TS-251A combines its duties as a networked attached storage device and a (virtually) fully fledged media player with a good degree of success. The all-plastic casing, styled in white reflects its designation as a NAS primarily aimed at the home u...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:04
Average rating:0
When it comes to sheer volume of media features, the $320 QNAP TS-251A is unrivaled for the price. It features an HDMI port for direct output (1080p) to a display, as well as a remote so you can navigate the Smart TV-like onscreen interface on said connec...
pcworld.co.nz
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:04
Average rating:0
When it comes to sheer volume of media features, the $320 QNAP TS-251A is unrivaled for the price. It features an HDMI port for direct output (1080p) to a display, as well as a remote so you can navigate the Smart TV-like onscreen interface on said connec...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:04
Average rating:80
QNAP's perfectly excellent little two-bay NAS has received a perfectly excellent update that gives it just a little bit more functionality - as if it didn't already have enough. While it has always been possible to plug in a client USB drive to the front...
  • "If QNAP can take the functionality and connectivity of the TS-251A and give it a slightly more powerful CPU, they'll have the ultimate home media box."...
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:04
Average rating:90
QNAP is one of the major brands when it comes to network attached storage disks for the home and the TS-251A is another strong proposition. Also see: Best NAS drives It's offers a high-end spec for a home NAS, powered by an Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core...
  • The QNAP is an undoubtedly impressive NAS drive. There's plenty of power for virtually all tasks, and H.265 aside it will handle anything you throw at it. The range of apps is very comprehensive and the interface is excellent. The downside is the lack of...
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:26
Average rating:80
The TS-251A is a high-end two-bay NAS, with a slew of features to make accessing your files easier, no matter where they're stored. The USB QuickAccess port is particularly innovative, since it means you can access your NAS's files, and even its configura...
  • Easy setup, Loads of features and apps, Fast file transfers...
  • Expensive, Low-quality video transcoding, Sometimes buggy software...
  • A quick and highly specified NAS, but whether it's worth the premium over the competition will depend on your specific needs...
eteknix.com
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:38
Average rating:0
There are a lot of different NAS systems on the market and they each have their ups and downs, or rather the area where they excel – which is great as there is a good chance that there is just the right model out there for your specific needs. One thing h...
  • Intel Dual-Core CPU, 4GB Dual-Channel Memory, Dual Gigabit LAN, Innovative QuickAccess DAS port, 4K UHD HDMI and Transcoding, Karaoke Function, Dual OS and VM functionality, IR Remote included, USB 3.0 and Card Reader built-in...
  • USB cable for QuickAccess not included, “The TS-251A is a true all-around wonder that can serve as your personal cloud, media center, backup target, and so much more.”, QNAP TS-251A 2-Bay SOHO NAS With QuickAccess Port Review, Thank You, QNAP, for provid...
  • PricingAt the time of writing, the amazing QNAP TS-251A with 4GB RAM can be yours for $319.00 at NewEgg, £309.60 at Amazon, and starting from €347.56 through Geizhals.OverviewI might as well start out with it, the QNAP TS-251A is one of the most amazing S...
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2017-08-13 02:21:43
Average rating:0
Mainstream network-attached storage (NAS) solutions have evolved to such an extent that consumers can today pick from a wide range of affordable options knowing that the essentials - backup, media server, printer sharing and download client - will likely...
  • Simple setup, User-friendly interface, Comprehensive feature set, Capable Intel Celeron processor, QuickAccess offers even greater flexibility...
  • QuickAccess limited to GbE speeds, USB 3.0A to Micro B cable not in the box...
  • Qnap has bolstered its vast range of network-attached storage solutions with two new additions that introduce QuickAccess functionality.Priced at £280 and £380, respectively, the dual-bay TS-251A and quad-bay TS-451A further reinforce Qnap's belief th...
geeklingo.net
Updated:
2017-09-19 02:51:16
Average rating:90
QNAP are always looking at bringing value-add features to the NAS and their newest, the TS-251a is no different. As well as being a NAS (Network Attached Storage), the TS-251a brings DAS (Direct Attached Storage) features to the home user with the introdu...
  • QTS software, Remote included...
  • Plastic HDD caddy...
  • The consumer NAS market is fairly crowded with multiple products from multiple vendors fighting for supremacy. As a result, QNAP have continuously differentiated themselves from others through innovation and providing value-add functionality such as vario...
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