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The Qnap TS-253A is a business NAS suitable for companies with 10-50 employees. The NAS offers a lot of business functionalities: it can be used as a database, backup, VPN, and surveillance server, for instance. The NAS supports Linux as a bridge for your Internet of Things solutions. Store your 4K movies, series, and photos on the NAS and view them wherever, whenever with the app on your smartphone or tablet. Thanks to DLNA and AirPlay, you can stream 4K movies, series, and music to a media player, smart TV, or console via your network. You can also connect the Qnap TS-453A directly to your TV with the HDMI connector and watch your movies with KODI or Plex.
Number of hard drive slots | 4 | |
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Suitable for hard drive size | 3.5 inches | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Built-in hard drive | ||
Total storage capacity | 24 GB |
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After some time reading about NAS systems I came across this one. The condition was that in addition to the backup and storage options, it could be a good replacement for my several year old Popcorn Hour A-300, and it works perfectly for that, especially with the HDMI port!
Purchased with 2 3TB WD-RED drives due to the high "burning hours" of these drives. Currently running in RAID1 for my personal files and a separate disk for multimedia that does not necessarily need extra protection.
Integration with Kodi is, in one word, great. Huge relief compared to my old media player. Super fast interface, software is completely customizable to your own wishes and layout, highly recommended. Automatically download my desired things, put them neatly in the library and then I get a notification on my phone without me having to do anything for this. Really ideal. For people who prefer to use another player also support for Plex and can of course also stream to other DLNA devices or via the internet, so that I can also watch my multimedia on the train.
Software is very simple, well-arranged dashboard that even someone like me (who doesn't have much experience with these systems) could quickly get started with. Lots of extra software available that can also be installed via the dashboard since the last update.
Of course also bought with a view to backing up different devices. I haven't worked much with the laptop/computer yet, but with the apps on android I was able to set up very quickly that all photos from my phone are automatically uploaded to the NAS (only on WIFI otherwise I'll be through my data in no time). Really very relaxed! I also hardly had to do anything to set up the device so that it can be reached from outside the network, click a few times and follow the wizard and I could just access my NAS on my phone. :)
Also offers a lot of "serious" functions that I have not yet worked with myself, but especially now that I have been reading a lot about the other options such as VPN.
I have given sound production 4 stars because the beeps are very loud. This is probably on purpose because it also gives this signal if a hard drive should fail, which in itself also makes sense, but they are so hard that I startled the first time. Fortunately, you never hear them in use, only when restarting, etc. You hardly hear the device itself. I have it in an open cupboard next to the TV and have never consciously "heard" it running.
Highly recommended!! It is a solid investment, but you also get a lot in return. Anyway, I'm very excited about it!
Robert
26 April 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
In a sentence: I should have done this 3 years ago. I know there are real Synology supporters and yes that brand also delivers great products. I can confirm this from experience. However, with QNAP it is just a bit more tidy, just a bit more logical.
The housing is superb. no plastic, just good metal. The display was not necessary for me, but it is nice to have. The device is whisper-quiet and can easily be placed in the living room. $ network ports is in any case 'too much for home use, but for some MBK companies having more than 1 network port is very nice (trunking or multiple subnets). I bought the QNAP bible (in Dutch) to really get the best out of it and yes those 30 euros are definitely worth the investment. The software is also very, very complete and neatly maintained. As said Synology is good, but I wish I had switched to this manufacturer sooner!
Jeroen Jeroen Pruissen
6 June 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
This Qnap TS-453A 4 GB suits me fine as a NAS does what I want everything in a small box.
Downside is that there is no digital output on SPDIF and this is only possible with HDMI amplifier 5.1 or 7.1 sound.
Robbert-Jan Geurts
10 May 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 690625 | |
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Manufacturer code | TS-453A-4G | |
Brand | QNAP | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Built-in hard drive | ||
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Number of hard drive slots | 4 | |
Suitable for hard drive size | 3.5 inches | |
Total storage capacity | 24 GB | |
RAID | Hot spare, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 6 | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 |
LACP Link aggregation | ||
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Thunderbolt connector | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 4 |
NAS functions | Backup server, Download server, FTP server, Media server, Photo server, Print server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server | |
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NAS application center | ||
Plex support | ||
Type of Plex support | Full HD (1080p), HD Ready (720p), SD (480p) | |
Number of IP camera licenses included | 4 | |
DLNA | ||
UPnP AV support | ||
FTP server | ||
On/off switch | ||
Kensington lock | ||
Apple Time Machine support | ||
Chromecast support | ||
Suitable for IFTTT |
Processor brand | Intel | |
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Processor family | Celeron | |
Processor code name | Braswell | |
Processor cores | Quad-Core (4) | |
Clock speed | 1600 MHz |
Depth | 23,5 cm | |
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Width | 18 cm | |
Height | 17,7 cm | |
Type NAS | Upright | |
Color | Black | |
Weight | 3,65 kg |
