Review
Lightweight, quiet and versatile QNAP TS-230 2-Bay NVR storage server , the 0 is your ideal NAS for beginners. Coated in an all-bright color, the NAS can easily adapt to your living environment to evoke a smart and fun lifestyle. You can centrally store and back up all your TS-230 digital files for easy access, synchronization and sharing of these files, creating snapshots to protect important files, and building a single home entertainment portal for streaming photos, music and videos to multiple devices indoors and outdoors.
Smooth and unique design that makes modern life simple and fun!
Decorated in a refreshing baby blue color, the minimal and slim TS-230 fits anywhere in the house. The TS-230 structure is so simple to operate that you don't even need a screwdriver! Let the TS-230 be your new companion for starting a smart and fun lifestyle.
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Efficient cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-230 is small in size (188.6 mm high, 90.2 mm wide and 156.2 mm deep) and requires only 12.3W, and provides powerful features without a high power bill. An 8 cm HDB Sintetico bearing fan is used. As a cooling fan to maintain efficient airflow while creating a low level of noise, and provides better cooling for the TS-230 to ensure continuous operation of the system.
Compact and rich in features for home and everyday use
The TS-230 includes a 1.4 GHz quad-core Realtek RTD1296 processor and 2GB of built-in DDR4 RAM that meets the needs of personal and home NAS applications. It is equipped with 1 Gigabit Ethernet port and 6GBbps SATA disk support -230 provides data transfer performance of up to 113Mbps. If you decide to encrypt files with AES-256 encoding, performance is still an impressive 113Mbps - securing data transfers without sacrificing performance. You can also install an SSD for SSD cache to improve the performance of demanding IOPS applications.
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Tips for a more productive work day
The TS-230 provides a smart NAS solution for professional file management by combining rich applications for storing, synchronizing, searching and archiving files. You can easily access files on various devices (including USB storage and mobile phones), instantly sync files with friends 'or colleagues' devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media files. The TS-230 helps you save time along with work optimization.
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Always remember to back up your data
The TS-230 provides a backup and recovery solution from disasters and supports Snapshots that record system status and data at all times. You can easily restore data back to any point in time using Snapshots or backup files at any time. Snapshots are essential for data protection and NAS data recovery, and provide reliable methods for protecting data against growing threats from Ransomware. The TS-230 supports up to 32 volume / LUN photos, and up to 64 snapshots per NAS.
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Comprehensive home entertainment with flexible multimedia streaming
Turn the TS-230 into your home multimedia hub for streaming photos, music and video to PCs, TVs or mobile devices. You can install the Plex® Media Server application to stream media files from NAS to your mobile devices, DLNA® and HDTV compatible devices using common media streaming devices including Roku®, Apple TV® (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast ™ and Amazon Fire TV®.
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4K real-time video encoding
The TS-230 supports 4K (H.264) decoding through hardware and real-time encoding, allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be played seamlessly on multiple devices. This way you can easily share saved movies or videos that are on your NAS with family and friends through shared links so they can watch videos anywhere, anytime.
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Easy image management with AI-
enabled QuMagie auto-image classification QuMagie brings you a whole new image management experience. By integrating QuMagie Core AI's deep learning algorithm, QuMagie enables face recognition, object recognition, and geotagging of images on your NAS. Similar images are classified in AI albums (including people, things, and places). Other useful features include built-in timeline scrolling, customizable folder covers, iOS® Live® Image Viewer and powerful search tools, which provide you with the ultimate photo sharing and sharing solution.
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Connect to NAS easily and securely using myQNAPcloud
No matter where you are, myQNAPcloud allows you to always be connected to your TS-230 at home via the Internet using a unique Datmain name. This makes it easy and convenient to access, manage and share NAS data because you do not have to worry about complex routing environments. Also, myQNAPcloud strengthens the 2048-bit SSL Certificates which ensures the security of the remote access service.
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Protect Your Data with Higher Security
The TS-230 is loaded with comprehensive security features to keep your data safe.
Security Advisor: Security Portal for TS-230 to test for vulnerabilities and offer recommendations for improving NAS security. It also combines anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
IP Blocking: Enables automatic IP blocking based on the policy of suspicious IP addresses. You can also block specific IP addresses to strengthen system security and reduce the risk of malicious attacks on the Internet.
• Security Advisor: A security portal for the TS-230 checks for vulnerabilities and offers recommendations for improving NAS security. It also combines anti-virus and anti-malware scanning software.
• IP Blocking: Enables automatic IP blocking based on the policy of suspicious IP addresses. You can also block specific IP addresses to strengthen system security and reduce the risk of malicious attacks on the Internet.
2-Step Verification: When enabled, anyone entering the TS-230 must enter a one-time verification code after their username and password.
• Message Center: Consolidates system logs and notifications for all NAS applications, and allows for smooth and easy management of NAS. You can receive alerts via email, SMS, instant messaging and push notifications (via the Qmanager mobile app and web browsers).
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All of these NAS features on the go
The TS-230 includes a host of mobile applications to expand its functionality to smartphones and tablets. Whether you are on a business trip or a vacation, your files and data are just a few touches away.
Qfile allows you to access NAS files anytime, anywhere, so you can part with portable USB flash drives, and download files to your mobile devices for offline reading.
You can remotely monitor system status, turn off or restart the NAS, pause or run backups and backup tasks. Qmanager makes managing multiple systems on NAS simple and hassle-free. Whether you share photos with family or co-workers, Qsync Pro syncs files quickly and effortlessly across multiple platforms and devices, making file syncing so easy.
Immediately search for files on NAS. Search while typing, use search terms to quickly find desired files, and preview, download, and share files once they are found.
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Host Container Applications
If you love Docker, the TS-230 Container Station is your Containers playground! The Container Station combines lightweight LXC and Docker® virtualization technologies. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully configured apps, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and revive Containers apps. In addition to the Container Station, other applications that include tools for backing up / syncing, content management, communication, download and entertainment are available from the QTS application center. Just click and install on demand for further expansion of NAS functionality.
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Characteristics
• 4-core processor and 2GB of memory
• Media streaming capabilities on a variety of devices
• A variety of applications for smart synchronization and backup management
• Snapshot recordings and recovery capabilities
Hardware data
CPU
Realtek RTD1296 quad-core 1.4GHz
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Pre-installed memory
2 GB DDR4, not expandable
Memory slots
2 GB DDR4, not expandable
Maximum memory
4 GB (Dual boot OS protection)
Flash memory
5G USB DOM
Drive bays
2 x 3.5-inch 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
Drive tray type Key lock
Lock
Hot-swapping
The device supports hot-swapping drives
Gigabit Ethernet ports
1 x GbE RJ45
USB ports
2x USB 3.2 Type A
1x USB 2.0 port
LED Indicators
System Status, LAN, USB, HDD1 ~ 2
Buttons
Power, Reset, USB Copy
Form factor
Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D)
188.64 × 90.18 × 156.26 mm
Net weight
1.98 kg
Operating temperature
0 - 40 ° C (32 ° F - 104 ° F)
Relative Humidity
5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Power Supply Unit
External, 65 W, AC 100 to 240 V
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode
4.48 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical
12.277 W
Fan
1 x 80mm, 12VDC
Sound Level
15 db (A)
System Warning
Buzzer
Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS)
128
Software data
Operating System
QTS 4.4.1 (embedded Linux)
Supported Client Operating Systems
Apple Mac OS 10.7 or later
Linux and UNIX
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016, 2019
Supported Browsers
Apple Safari 7 or later
Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later
Mozilla Firefox
Supported File Systems
Internal hard drive (EXT4)
External hard drive (EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS +, and exFAT)
Note: To use exFat you must purchase an exFAT driver license from License Center.
Network & Virtual Switch
TCP / IP: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)
Jumbo frame
DHCP server and client
RADVD
USB Wi-Fi adapter
Note: This feature does not support ad hoc networks because of security considerations.
Static Route
NCSI (Network Connectivity Status Indicator)
DDNS settings (Customize & Multiple Service)
Web Server
HTTP / HTTPS Connections (TLS 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2)
Supports WebDAV Connection
Supports Virtual Host (Max: 32)
Importable SSL Certificate
Security
Network access protection with auto-blocking (SSH, Telnet, HTTP (S), FTP, CIFS / SMB, and AFP)
Host access control for shared folders (CIFS / SMB)
AES 256-bit folder-based and volume-based encryptions which are validated by FIPS 140-2 CAVP (Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program)
256-bit external drive encryption (AES)
Importing of SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt
Instant alerts through email, SMS, push service, audio, and LCD panel
Note: Voice alerts are only available for models that have built-in speakers.
2-step verification
In packaging
TS-230
Ethernet Cable x 1
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Flat head screw (for 3.5 "HDD) x8
Flat head screw (for 2.5" HDD) x6
Quick Installation Guide (QIG)