QNAP TS-x53E, specifications.The new QNAP TS-x53E is now official , an interesting Intel-based NAS that includes 2.5 GbE connectivity and will have long-term support. Available in 2-bay (TS-253E) or 4-bay (TS-x53E) version , this QNAP model supports 3.5″ desktop and 2.5″ laptop hard drives.
The Intel Celeron J6412 processor , with 4 cores up to 2.6 GHz, is supported by QNAP until 2029 . This makes the QNAP TS-x53E a valuable resource for organizations that will install many units, and need long-term support guarantees.
Storage can be expanded via 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots , we also have 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 2x USB 2.0 ports, so it supports an additional DAS box to expand hard drives.
Another very relevant detail is the 2 HDMI 1.4b ports , so that we can play the stored video directly on televisions and monitors, or control the virtual machines that we install.
QNAP TS-x53E, specifications
The QNAP TS-x53E strikes a balance between power, cost, and support for those who need to deploy a large number of NAS in different locations. These are its details:
- Bays: 2 bays (TS-253E) or 4 bays (TS-x53E) of 3.5″ SATA 6 Gbps.
- Processor: Intel Celeron J6412 4 cores up to 2.6 GHz.
- RAM: 8 GB (non-expandable).
- Puertos: 2 x RJ45 2,5 GbE (combinado 5 Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) y 2 x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
- Expansion: 2 M.2 slots 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2.
- Multimedia: 2 x HDMI 1.4b, supports real-time transcoding.
- Operating system: QTS 5.0.
In addition to the usual backup and centralized storage functions of NAS, the new QNAP TS-x53E will be very useful for video surveillance systems of stores and public spaces , where it is key to store recordings safely.
Long-term support gives peace of mind in very large installations, the 3.5″ format allows us to use drives at a low cost per gigabyte, and the dual HDMI output allows us to display video from surveillance cameras directly.
In addition, QNAP has developed specific tools for video surveillance, so it is easy to control cameras without external software, with facial recognition capabilities or receive mobile alerts in case of incidents.
In short, the QNAP TS-x53E is an interesting NAS for certain profiles , which will solve the needs of large organizations by optimizing costs in the long term, not only at the time of purchase.