2-Bay Smart & Affordable Home/SOHO NAS (ARM Quad-Core, 2.5GbE)

The QNAP TS-216G is a high-performance 2-bay smart home and office NAS powered by an ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz processor coupled with 4 GB of onboard non-expandable system memory and a dedicated Mali-G52 graphics processor. Designed to deliver reliable centralized storage, smooth file synchronisation, and efficient multimedia streaming, this compact tower enclosure integrates a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to accelerate AI-powered photo recognition and management. Providing exceptional network throughput via combined 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the TS-216G serves as a dependable secure private cloud for modern digital workflows. High-Speed Networking & Connectivity Features one 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) port and one Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to support port trunking and high-speed multi-client file transfers. Includes one front-facing USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two rear USB 2.0 ports for external storage expansion and peripheral backup. Storage Capacity & Drive Flexibility Accommodates two 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives or 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives with hot-swappable drive bay support. Powered by an integrated SATA controller supporting flexible configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Single disk volumes. AI-Enhanced Performance & Security Integrates an onboard NPU (Neural Processing Unit) to boost face and object recognition performance within QNAP QuMagie applications. Safeguards data integrity using a hardware-accelerated AES 256-bit encryption engine for shared folders and entire storage volumes. Quiet and Energy-Efficient Operation Engineered in a compact tower form factor measuring 165 × 102 × 220.6 mm with a net weight of 1.45 kg. Cooled efficiently by a quiet 70mm system fan operating at just 20.6 dB(A) while consuming a nominal 13.907 W during typical operation. Support & Warranty Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by a standard 2-year manufacturer warranty covering hardware repair and component replacement. Technical Support: Access to official QNAP online support resources, firmware updates, community forums, and direct helpdesk ticketing. Box Contents: Includes the TS-216G NAS unit, one Ethernet cable, an AC adapter, power cord, eight screws for 3.5-inch HDDs, six screws for 2.5-inch SSDs, and a Quick Installation Guide.