4-Bay Long-Availability Desktop NAS
QNAP TS-453E-8G Desktop NAS
A four-bay desktop NAS with an Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and dual HDMI outputs.
Consistent business storage with dual HDMI and NVMe options
The QNAP TS-453E-8G combines four SATA bays, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots and two HDMI 1.4b outputs in a desktop chassis. Its listed positioning covers surveillance systems, virtual machines, file servers and backup servers, while the stated availability and support period through 2029 may suit organisations standardising the same NAS model across multiple locations.
Key features and benefits
Long-term model availability
QNAP states availability and support for this model through 2029, supporting consistent multi-site deployments.
Dual M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots support compatible NVMe SSDs for caching.
Dual 2.5GbE networking
Two RJ45 ports support multi-gigabit connectivity and port trunking.
Dual HDMI outputs
Two HDMI 1.4b outputs support direct surveillance monitoring and 4K playback use.
Business application positioning
The product is positioned for surveillance, virtual machines, file serving and backup.
Storage expansion
Compatible USB expansion enclosures can be used to increase capacity.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Businesses standardising NAS across sites
- File-server and backup-server roles
- Surveillance monitoring with direct display
- Teams using 2.5GbE
- NVMe caching without a PCIe card
Consider another model if you need
- You require PCIe card expansion
- You need built-in 10GbE
- You need more than four internal drive bays
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Celeron J6412, 4-core/4-thread, burst up to 2.6 GHz
- System memory
- 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (1 × 8 GB)
- Maximum memory
- 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
- Drive bays
- 4 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s; shipped without HDD
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2
- Networking
- 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- USB
- 2 × USB 2.0; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- HDMI
- 2 × HDMI 1.4b, up to 3840 × 2160 at 30Hz
- Dimensions
- 165 × 160.2 × 220.5 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 | (AES-NI) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| 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 | 4 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 |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| 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 |
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, HDD1-4 |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Auto Copy |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 165 × 160.2 × 220.5 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 3.5 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 3.5 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 | 90W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 28.974 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 35.79 W |
| Fan | 1 x 120mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-453E-8G
What is the QNAP TS-453E-8G?
The TS-453E-8G is a four-bay desktop NAS with dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots, dual HDMI and a stated availability period through 2029.
Which processor does the TS-453E-8G use?
The TS-453E-8G uses an Intel Celeron J6412 four-core, four-thread processor with burst speed up to 2.6 GHz.
How much memory is included with the TS-453E-8G?
The TS-453E-8G includes 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 memory and supports a stated maximum of 16 GB.
How many drive bays does the TS-453E-8G have?
It has four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and is shipped without hard drives.
Which drive types are supported by the TS-453E-8G?
It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Which network ports are built into the TS-453E-8G?
It includes two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
What expansion options does the TS-453E-8G provide?
It provides two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots and supports compatible USB expansion enclosures; no PCIe card slot is listed.
What form factor is the TS-453E-8G?
It is a desktop tower NAS.
What are the dimensions of the TS-453E-8G?
Its stated dimensions are 165 × 160.2 × 220.5 mm, excluding the foot pads.
How long is the TS-453E-8G planned to remain available?
QNAP states long-term availability and support for the TS-453E-8G through 2029.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
Compatible M.2 NVMe SSDs and USB expansion enclosures must be checked against the relevant compatibility list.
The stated long-term availability and support period extends up to 2029.
