6-Bay AI-Enabled Tower NAS
QNAP TS-AI642-8G AI NAS
A six-bay tower NAS with an 8-core ARM processor, 8 GB non-expandable memory, a built-in neural processing unit, 2.5GbE connectivity, PCIe expansion and two HDMI outputs for AI-powered video and image applications.
AI-focused storage for video, image and surveillance workflows
The QNAP TS-AI642-8G combines six hot-swappable SATA bays with a built-in neural processing unit rated at up to 6 TOPS. It is designed for video surveillance, image recognition and face-recognition applications, while also providing 2.5GbE networking, PCIe expansion, dual HDMI output and hardware-accelerated transcoding.
Key features and benefits
Built-in 6 TOPS NPU
The neural processing unit accelerates face and object recognition while offloading compatible AI workloads from the CPU.
Six flexible SATA bays
Use 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in six hot-swappable bays.
2.5GbE plus Gigabit ports
One 2.5GbE port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports provide flexible network connections.
PCIe Gen 3 expansion
The PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot supports compatible network, QM2 or USB expansion cards.
Surveillance capability
QVR Elite supports up to 64 channels, with two channels included.
Dual HDMI output
Two HDMI 1.4b outputs support a two-screen surveillance monitoring setup.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- AI-assisted video and image recognition
- Face and object recognition applications
- Surveillance deployments using QVR Elite
- Centralised business storage and file sharing
- Two-screen surveillance monitoring
Consider another model if you need
- You need expandable system memory
- You require built-in 5GbE or 10GbE rather than optional adapter expansion
- You need more than six drive bays
Key specifications
- Processor
- 8-core ARM Cortex 64-bit: 4 × Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz + 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz
- Graphics
- ARM Mali-G610 MC4
- Neural processing unit
- Built in, rated up to 6 TOPS
- System memory
- 8 GB onboard, non-expandable
- Drive bays
- 6 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- Networking
- 1 × 2.5GbE Ethernet; 2 × Gigabit RJ45
- Expansion
- 1 × PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot
- Video output
- 2 × HDMI 1.4b
- Dimensions
- 165 × 235 × 226.5 mm
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | 8-core ARM Cortex 64-bit Processor ( 4-core Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 4-core Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz ) |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit ARM |
| Graphic Processors | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | Supported |
| System Memory | 8 GB on board (non-expandable) Note: Reserves some RAM for use as shared graphics memory. |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 6 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 hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1,500 |
Network, ports and expansion
| Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45) | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via an adapter |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via an adapter |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 1 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x2 |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 2 x Type-A |
| IR Sensor | Supported (Optional QNAP RM-IR004 remote control) |
| HDMI™ Output | 2, HDMI™ 1.4b |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-6 |
| Buttons | Power, USB copy, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 165 × 235 × 226.5 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 4.4 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 4.4 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 | 120W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 14.005 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 33.33 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 2 x 90mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-AI642-8G
What is the QNAP TS-AI642-8G?
It is a six-bay AI-enabled tower NAS for video surveillance, image recognition, face recognition, storage and file sharing.
Which processor does the TS-AI642-8G use?
It uses an 8-core ARM Cortex 64-bit processor with four Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz.
What does the built-in NPU do?
The neural processing unit is rated at up to 6 TOPS and accelerates compatible face and object recognition workloads.
How much memory is included?
The TS-AI642-8G has 8 GB onboard memory. Some RAM is reserved for shared graphics memory.
Can the memory be expanded?
No. The 8 GB onboard memory is stated as non-expandable.
How many drive bays does this model have?
It has six hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA bays and is shipped without hard drives.
Which drive types are supported?
It supports 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
What network ports are included?
The TS-AI642-8G includes one 2.5GbE Ethernet port and two Gigabit RJ45 ports.
How many QVR Elite channels are supported?
QVR Elite supports up to 64 channels on this model, with two channels included.
Which HDMI outputs are provided?
It has two HDMI 1.4b outputs for compatible displays.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
The 8 GB onboard memory is non-expandable, and some RAM is reserved for shared graphics memory.
QVR Elite includes two channels and supports up to 64 channels. Confirm licensing requirements for any additional channels.
The typical 33.33 W operating figure was tested with drives fully populated.
