The two models in the new series – the 2-bay TS-251A and the 4-bay TS-451A – are equipped with 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel® Celeron® 14nm processors (up to 2.48 GHz) with a low TDP of 6 watts and dual-channel 2GB/4GB of DDR3L-1600 RAM (expandable to 8GB). They also support 4K UHD video transcoding, allowing users to play high-definition videos on a TV or mobile device in their preferred format. The front panel also features an SD card slot, enabling quick import/export of photos and videos from a camera to the NAS. Combined with two Gigabit LAN ports delivering network speeds of up to 211 MB/s and a wide range of multimedia applications, the TS-x51A series is an ideal NAS system for photographers and audiovisual enthusiasts.In the words of Jason Hsu, QNAP's product manager, "The QuickAccess USB port is the real strength of the TS-x51A series. It allows a direct connection between the NAS and a Windows®/Mac® computer for file transfer, providing users with a very simple USB connection experience for quick initial setup and then access to NAS files for everyday use. These are user-friendly NAS models with many features and great performance.".
The TS-x51A series uses the QTS 4.2.2 operating system with a wide range of professional and multimedia applications, including Hybrid Backup Sync, which unifies backup, restore, and synchronization functions into a single application, making backup and restore tasks incredibly easy and efficient; Qsirch, the full-text search engine developed exclusively by QNAP, which allows you to locate any file on the NAS using keywords or phrases; and Virtualization Station, which allows you to run multiple virtual machines based on Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ on the TS-x51A. It also offers multiple tools for managing storage and RAID levels, configuring automatic and scheduled backups, and remotely accessing content via a private cloud.
More than just simple NAS devices, the TS-x51A series models are powerful media centers for homes and offices. They feature an HDMI 1.4b port for playing 4K UHD video on a TV and come with a remote control. Compatible with DLNA®, the series also supports Plex Media Server and various streaming services such as Chromecast™, Apple TV®, Amazon Fire TV®, and Roku®.
Key specifications
• TS-251A: 2-bay tower NAS
• TS-451A: 4-bay tower NAS
Intel® Celeron® Dual-core 1.6GHz processor (can reach up to 2.48 GHz), dual channel 2GB/4GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (expandable up to 8GB); 2x Gigabit RJ45 ports; 1x USB 3.0 Micro-B QuickAccess port; 1x HDMI output port; 1x 3.5mm microphone output (dynamic microphones only); 1x 3.5mm audio output jack (for use with an amplifier).
