Two-Bay Long-Availability 2.5GbE NAS
QNAP TS-253E-8G Desktop NAS
A two-bay desktop NAS with an Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots, dual HDMI output and hardware-accelerated transcoding.
Consistent two-bay storage for business and surveillance deployments
The QNAP TS-253E-8G combines dual 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe storage options and dual HDMI output for file serving, backup, surveillance monitoring, virtual machines and multimedia playback. Its extended model availability is positioned for organisations that deploy matching NAS systems across multiple locations.
Key features and benefits
Intel quad-core processing
The Intel Celeron J6412 processor and Intel UHD Graphics support the stated business, surveillance and multimedia uses.
Dual 2.5GbE
Two 2.5GbE ports provide multi-gigabit connectivity and the stated port-trunking option.
Two M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots support NVMe SSD caching and the stated Edge TPU option.
Dual HDMI output
Two HDMI 1.4b outputs support direct surveillance monitoring and video playback.
Long model availability
The model is positioned for availability and support through 2029.
Flexible operating system path
QTS is the default, with the stated option to switch to QuTS hero from QTS 5.2.1.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Small-business file and backup servers
- Surveillance monitoring with direct HDMI
- Deployments needing matching hardware across sites
- Two-bay 2.5GbE storage
- Virtual-machine and multimedia use
Consider another model if you need
- You need more than two drive bays
- You require PCIe expansion
- You need more than 16GB maximum memory
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Celeron J6412, 4-core/4-thread, burst up to 2.6GHz
- Memory
- 8GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 × 8GB)
- Maximum memory
- 16GB (2 × 8GB)
- Drive bays
- 2 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE
- USB
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A; 2 × USB 2.0
- HDMI
- 2 × HDMI 1.4b, up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz
- Dimensions
- 165 × 102 × 220.6 mm
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) Since 2024/01 |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (2 x 8GB) |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1500 |
Software and system features
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
|---|---|
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-A |
| HDMI™ Output | 2 x HDMI™ 1.4b ( up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz ) |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 165 × 102 × 220.6 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 2.57 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 2.57 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 60W/65W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 20.943 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 24.238 W |
| Fan | 1 x 70mm, 12VDC |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-253E-8G
What is the QNAP TS-253E-8G?
It is a two-bay desktop NAS with dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and dual HDMI output.
Which processor does the TS-253E-8G use?
It uses an Intel Celeron J6412 four-core/four-thread processor with burst speed up to 2.6GHz.
How much memory is included?
The TS-253E-8G includes 8GB SODIMM DDR4 as one 8GB module.
What is the maximum memory?
The stated maximum is 16GB using two 8GB modules.
How many drive bays does it have?
It has two 3.5-inch SATA bays and is shipped without hard drives.
Does the TS-253E-8G have M.2 slots?
Yes. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 slots.
How many network ports are included?
It includes two 2.5GbE ports.
How many HDMI outputs are provided?
It provides two HDMI 1.4b outputs with a stated maximum of 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz.
Is hardware transcoding supported?
Yes. Hardware-accelerated transcoding is listed.
How long is this model planned to remain available?
The product information states availability and support through 2029.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
M.2 NVMe solid-state drives and Edge TPU hardware are optional.
The model is positioned for extended availability and support through 2029.
