QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay NAS Enclosure

The QNAP TS-216G-US is a two-bay NAS enclosure that gives homes and small offices a dependable hub for storing, sharing, and protecting data. It accepts two 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SATA drives, so you can build a private cloud that meets your capacity and redundancy needs without depending on subscription services.

Inside, a 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55 quad core processor works with 4 GB of onboard memory. This hardware easily handles simultaneous file transfers, media streaming, and the built-in neural processing unit, which speeds up AI tasks like facial and object recognition to keep large photo libraries organized.

Networking is covered by both 2.5 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, letting you push data at modern speeds or connect to older switches without hassle. Two USB 2.0 ports and a front mounted USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with a one touch copy button make it simple to back up an external drive, import camera footage, or off load laptop files when you are in a hurry.

The NAS runs QTS 5.1.3 and supports snapshot based backups along with AES 256 hardware encryption. If files are deleted by mistake or ransomware strikes, snapshots let you roll back to a safe point, while the encryption engine keeps data unreadable if a drive leaves the premises.

Beyond everyday storage, the TS-216G-US can double as a lightweight surveillance server with QVR Elite or as a hybrid cloud gateway that synchronizes selected folders to public cloud accounts. Families archiving photos, freelancers editing projects, and teams that need a central file pool will all appreciate the straightforward web and mobile management tools.

Highlights:

• Two drive bays accept 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SATA disks and support hot swap
• 2.5 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connections provide flexible networking
• Built in neural processing unit accelerates facial and object recognition tasks
• 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55 quad core CPU paired with 4 GB memory handles multitasking
• AES 256 hardware encryption and snapshot protection guard data against theft, deletion, and ransomware
• Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 port offers one touch copy for quick external drive backups
• Works with QVR Elite software to create a small scale surveillance system
• Supports hybrid cloud sync and external USB backups for added redundancy