QNAP TS-AI642 8GB 6-Bay NAS Enclosure

The QNAP TS-AI642-8G-US is a six-bay NAS enclosure that combines generous storage capacity with hardware designed for AI workloads. It houses an eight-core ARM processor backed by an NPU capable of 6 TOPS, allowing the system to perform tasks such as real-time image recognition, smart surveillance analytics, and large-scale media indexing without relying on an external GPU or cloud service.

For storage, the enclosure accepts up to six 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA drives. You can configure those drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, or 50, giving you the freedom to balance speed, redundancy, and capacity as your data grows. With transfer rates reaching 294 MB/s for reads and 293 MB/s for writes, the NAS keeps up with multi-user environments where large files move constantly.

Networking starts with a built-in 2.5 GbE port that offers a noticeable bump over standard Gigabit connections. If your workflow demands even more bandwidth, an open PCIe slot lets you install an optional 10 GbE card. Dual 4K HDMI outputs allow you to connect monitors directly to the NAS for live camera feeds, media playback, or on-device administration, while two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports handle fast external backups and peripheral connections. An additional pair of USB-A 2.0 ports and dual 1 GbE ports round out the connectivity options.

The NAS ships with QTS 5.1.0, so you have access to QNAP’s extensive app ecosystem for tasks like video management, cross-platform file sharing, and automated backups. Small offices can centralize security camera footage, creative teams can organize high-resolution media libraries, and home lab enthusiasts can experiment with on-premise AI projects without overbuilding their network rack.

• Eight-core ARM CPU paired with a 6 TOPS NPU for on-device AI processing
• Single 2.5 GbE port with a PCIe slot that supports optional 10 GbE networking
• Dual 4K HDMI outputs for direct display connections
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 across six SATA bays
• Up to 294 MB/s read and 293 MB/s write speeds
• Runs QTS 5.1.0 operating system with access to QNAP’s app ecosystem
• Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for high-speed external drives
• Two USB-A 2.0 ports and dual 1 GbE ports for additional connectivity