QNAP TS-262 2-Bay NAS Enclosure

The QNAP TS-262-4G-US is a two-bay NAS enclosure designed for home users who want full control of their files, photos, and videos without relying on public cloud services. It creates a private cloud that sits on your desk, giving you fast, secure access from computers, phones, or a TV in the living room.

Inside, a dual-core Intel Celeron N4505 processor and 4 GB of memory drive QTS 5.0.1, an operating system that feels as familiar as a desktop yet adds powerful backup, sync, and media apps. Two 2.5 GbE ports move large files quickly and keep streaming smooth, while an HDMI 2.0 port lets you play 4K content straight on a television or monitor without an extra media box.

For storage, the enclosure holds two 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA drives that you can arrange in RAID for redundancy or performance. Two M.2 PCIe NVMe slots add solid-state cache or extra capacity, and Qtier technology automatically shifts hot data to faster media so everyday tasks feel snappy even as your library grows.

If you manage a large photo collection, the built-in Edge TPU accelerates QuMagie, the QNAP photo app, so face and object recognition happens quickly and privately on the device. Families can sort vacation pictures in seconds, and hobbyists can find specific shots without scrolling through thousands of thumbnails.

The tower chassis occupies little desk space and uses an energy-efficient cooling system, keeping noise and power consumption low for apartments, dorm rooms, or a small home office. Whether you need a central hub for 4K movie playback, a safe place for backups, or a smart photo library, the TS-262-4G-US offers a balanced mix of speed, flexibility, and ease of use.

• Dual-core Intel Celeron N4505 processor for smooth file sharing and media playback
• Two 2.5 GbE network ports deliver faster transfers than standard Gigabit Ethernet
• HDMI 2.0 output displays 4K video directly on a TV or monitor
• Two SATA III bays accept 2.5- or 3.5-inch drives with RAID options for data protection
• Two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots enable cache acceleration or additional storage tiers
• Edge TPU hardware speeds up AI-based facial and object recognition in QuMagie
• QTS 5.0.1 operating system offers an intuitive interface and a rich app ecosystem
• Tower design that uses energy-efficient cooling to keep noise and power draw low