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QNAP TS-1253BU 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

User Manual for QNAP TS-1253BU 12-Bay NAS Enclosure

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General Features

1.5 GHz Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-Core CPU with AES-NI Encryption
• Powered by a 14nm Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-Core processor that runs at 1.5 GHz (burst up to 2.3 GHz), 4GB DDR3L RAM, four Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA III 6 Gb/s, the TS-1253BU runs tasks smoothly and quickly with up to 415 MB/s read/ write speeds. The TS-1253BU features Intel AES-NI accelerated encryption to drive transfer speeds of up to 416 MB/s with AES 256-bit encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, helping to boost system performance while also ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive business data stored in the NAS.

Extend NAS Functionality with PCIe Expansion
• The TS-1253BU has a PCIe expansion slot, providing flexibility in extending NAS functionality and potential applications. Install a QNAP QM2 card to provide M.2 SSD caching/10GbE connectivity, use the TS-1253BU as a wireless access point by installing a compatible wireless network card, or boost the USB connectivity of the TS-1253BU by installing a 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 card.

QM2 Expansion Card
• QNAP's QM2 is a PCIe expansion card that features dual M.2 SSD slots and 10GbE connectivity (individual cards may vary in functionality). This allows users to easily set up SSD caching or to enable Qtier auto-tiering technology to help optimize NAS performance. 10GbE-compatible models can also future-proof the TS-1253BU for use with 10GbE networks. Equipped with a dedicated cooling module, the QM2 can maintain its performance even when tasked with the high workloads.

SSD Cache Acceleration
• The TS-1253BU supports SSD caching. Users can install an SSD in drive bay 1 and bay 2 to boost IOPS performance of storage volumes. It is well-suited for improving the overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications and allows the best of both cost and performance by combining SSDs with HDDs. Coupled with Qtier auto-tiering technology (which now supports "On Demand Allocation Priority"), users can customize storage allocation to better suit their system environment and application demands.

QRM+: Centralized Management Solution for Networked Computing Devices
• QRM+ is QNAP's Centralized Management Solution, designed for IT teams, for networked computing devices. It provides a single-point solution to discover, map, monitor, and manage the critical computing devices (including servers, PCs, and thin clients) in your network, and facilitates device discovery with the graphical topology diagram. QRM+ supports IPMI 2.0, provides remote KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) for certain IPMI devices, and supports tracking using KVM recording and playback. Simply install QRMAgent on your Windows and Linux devices and you will see their system status on the QRM+ management interface. With centralized management using QRM+ on the NAS, IT infrastructure and device security is enhanced while troubleshooting and network resource performance analysis is simplified.

Data Backup, Recovery, and Synchronization
• Hybrid Backup Sync provides a well-rounded solution for data backup, file synchronization, and disaster recovery for you to easily and securely backup data from your NAS to several local, remote, and cloud storage spaces. In the event of system crashes or critical hardware failure, you can quickly restore data from these storage spaces, minimizing downtime and reducing overall loss. Hybrid Backup Sync also takes advantage of cloud storage for one-way sync of your data to cloud storage through RTRR, rsync, FTP, SMB protocol, or two-way sync your NAS with remote NAS/cloud services.

QTS-Linux Dual Systems
• The TS-1253BU's QTS-Linux dual systems are based on QNAP's virtualization technologies. The architecture of the TS-1253BU enables users not only to download rich apps from QTS App Center, but also to develop or utilize IoT packages for Linux and display them using the HDMI output. With the TS-1253BU, you can develop and install various IoT packages and centrally store the data on the TS-1253BU, benefiting from a secure private storage and development solution.

Datastore for Virtualized Environments
• The TS-1253BU is an iSCSI/IP-SAN storage that supports VMware and Citrix, and is compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012 R2, fulfilling the need for flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. The TS-1253BU supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.

Storage for Hosting Virtual Machines and Containerized Applications
• Virtualization Station allows you to host virtual machines (VM) on the TS-1253BU and access them via a web browser or VNC. Virtualization Station supports multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, VM backup & restoration, VM import/export, snapshot, and Device Management for centrally managing VMs. Virtualization Station allows the TS-1253BU, VMs, and containers to share the same LAN port. No longer constrained by physical network performance, high-speed virtual switches greatly increases data transfer between VMs, containers, and NAS through the internal interface. The TS-1253BU also features Container Station, which integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies. You can operate multiple isolated Linux systems on the TS-1253BU as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. Containers Station also supports the QIoT Containers platform that helps quickly structure your IoT environment and deployment on your private IoT cloud.

Secure Access with VPN & Proxy Server
• QVPN combines VPN server and VPN client functionality. Through QVPN, the TS-1253BU can be used as a VPN server with L2TP/ IPsec, OpenVPN, and PPTP support, allowing you to securely access data shared within the private local network. The TS-1253BU can also be used as a VPN Client to connect to other VPN servers or virtual private network through PPTP and OpenVPN for secure data transmission. VPN Client also allows your NAS to connect to multiple servers at the same time. You can connect your devices to your NAS and the VPN server at home to access data on the LAN and via VPN Client on your NAS, you can connect to international VPN servers for accessing regionally-restricted services such as Netflix and Hulu in HD Station. The TS-1253BU provides you with various VPN options and helps secure your data transmission.

QTS Operating System
• With modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and more. Intelligent agent services have also been added to simplify system operations and management. The user-friendly QTS features an intelligent desktop that allows you to find desired functions quickly, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently with greater working efficiency, and provides a built-in App Center with install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality.

Qfiling
• Qfiling helps automate file organization for sorting files spread through multiple folders, helping to reduce the time needed for finding important files. Users can categorize files and determine filing conditions, as well as schedule filing tasks to be carried out periodically. The "Recipe" feature allows users to save frequently-used filing conditions as an "exclusive recipe," then the next Qfiling task can be run with just one click using the recipe.

4K HDMI Output
• Featuring 9th-generation Intel HD graphics, the TS-1253BU supports dual-channel 4K H.264/H.265 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be played on multiple devices. QNAP Linux Station is integrated with Ubuntu OS, allowing you to download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu Software Center, such as Plex Media Server, KMPlayer, LibreOffice, and VLC. QNAP's HD Station also allows you to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater. By connecting the TS-1253BU to a HDTV or audio/visual receiver, you can enjoy watching videos with up to 4K resolution. The free QNAP remote control also provides you with control of your multimedia experience.

IFTTT Agent
• IFTTT (If This Then That) is a web automation service that lets you create a near-unlimited number of NAS-related applets on the IFTTT website for greater automation and to boost your productivity. For example, if you set a trigger as "Any new photo (using Android Photos service)" and the action as "Download the URL to QNAP NAS (using QNAP service)," then all the photos taken using your Android device will be automatically downloaded to TS-1253BU.

Centralized Email and Contact Management
• It can be hard to manage emails and contact information that are scattered across multiple computers, devices, and accounts - not to mention if important emails or contact information are lost or become inaccessible due to account closure or device malfunction/loss. QNAP QmailAgent and Qcontactz helps you centrally store and manage emails and contact information, making them accessible to all of your devices at virtually any time - and with the powerful Qsirch search engine, you can find specific contacts and emails as needed.

Surveillance Solution
• Surveillance Station is a professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 3000 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring and video & audio recording/playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile app on your iOS or Android devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your TS-1253BU. The TS-1253BU offers 4 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 40 channels by purchasing additional licenses.

QVR Pro Surveillance Solution
• The TS-1253BU supports QVR Pro (Beta) that integrates QNAP's professional QVR system into the QTS operating system. You can arrange a dedicated, independent storage space for surveillance data on the NAS and leverage the advantages of scalability and storage manageability from QTS. QVR Pro features a flexible monitoring interface that allows adjusting the proportion and monitor view of IP cameras, supports an upgraded timeline feature that provides instant video search and quick view identification in live monitoring mode, and allows for monitoring views and playing back images without switching between windows. Additional functions like batch adding and editing cameras and searching for cameras across different LANs further save the cost and time in deploying and maintaining a complete surveillance system. With the QUSBCam2 app, you can use a USB camera as an ONVIF network camera. Simply connect it to your TS-1253BU, and you can view real-time images without installing any software. Through QVR Pro, you can even store recordings for playback.

Expand Storage Capacity
• Besides attaching a QNAP expansion enclosure, the TS-1253BU's storage capacity can be increased by using VJBOD. With VJBOD, the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS devices can be used as virtual disks that can be mounted as local disks on the TS-1253BU for shares, applications, or even creating another LUN. You can use the QTS Storage Manager to handle NAS capacity expansion and storage expansion enclosure management. With the support of QJBOD Express (JBOD enclosures roaming), you can migrate data to another QNAP NAS through a JBOD enclosure without network connectivity.
  
  When the TS-1253BU is paired with the UX-1200U-RP Expansion Enclosure, users will have access to up to 24 drives. When paired with the UX-800U-RP, up to 20 drives.

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