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Product description The QNAP TS-853A Eight-Bay NAS Enclosure runs on the QTS 4.2 operating system and is able to function as a NAS server for data backup, file archiving and synchronization, remote access, and home entertainment. Its eight bays can support 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III hard drives or SSD drives. Once drives are installed, the QTS operating system lets you configure them into RAID modes 0,1, 5, 6, 10, or JBOD, providing transfer speeds of up to 420 MB/s with encryption. This NAS is also able to perform on-the-fly and offline video transcoding, including Full HD 1920 x 1080 content and playback of 4K content with 7.1 channel surround sound via the HDMI ports.
The TS-853A is designed for SMB users and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and UNIX systems. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3150 processor that comes with four cores so you can run multiple functions simultaneously. The CPU can also achieve speeds of up to 2.08 GHz, the built-in 8GB of DDR3L RAM allows quick access to frequently-used files and programs, and network connectivity is achieved via four Gigabit Ethernet ports.
QNAP has equipped this NAS enclosure with two HDMI ports along with four USB 3.0 ports. You may connect up to two displays as well as a keyboard and a mouse to control this NAS without the need of another computer. Furthermore, the two HDMI ports utilize the visual performance of integrated Intel HD Graphics to deliver 4K resolutions.
The TS-853A protects your data with AES 256-bit hardware encryption and supports data recovery and redundancy options. In addition to backup support on Windows and Mac, it offers real time or scheduled data backup to a remote NAS or FTP server as well as rsync to back up to another remote server on a scheduled basis, such as cloud storage. - QTS-Linux Dual Systems
- The TS-853A's QTS-Linux dual systems are based upon QNAP's virtualization technologies. The architecture of the TS-853A enables users not only to download 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-853A, you can develop and install various IoT packages on demand and centrally store the data on the TS-853A, benefiting from a secure private storage and development solution. Simply plug in a keyboard, mouse, and HDMI monitor to the TS-853A, and use the Linux Station as if you were using a PC. You can also operate the Linux Station as a remote desktop via web browser for instant management.
- Intel Celeron N3150 Quad-Core Processor
- Powered by the 14nm Intel Celeron N3150 quad-core 1.6 GHz processor, dual-channel 8GB of DDR3L-1600 RAM, four Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA III interfaces, the TS-853A delivers up to 410 MB/s read speed and runs tasks smoothly and quickly. The TS-853A can automatically increase the processor's clock speed from 1.6 GHz to 2.08 GHz when performing CPU-intensive tasks. The TS-853A features an Intel AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption engine to drive transfer speeds of up to 420 MB/s with AES 256-bit encryption for both the full NAS volume and shared folders, boosting system performance and security while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the TS-853A.
- Dual HDMI Outputs
- The TS-853A comes with dual HDMI outputs for using two monitors in either a "duplicated" or "extended" desktop configuration. Duplicating will display the same content on both displays, and extended desktop mode allows users to display applications over two displays for improved multitasking convenience and productivity. With HDMI connectivity, you can connect the TS-853A to a HDTV or an A/V receiver to enjoy your multimedia content and 4K (H.264) videos. The TS-853A also has real-time transcoding that facilitates smooth and enhanced playback of 4K videos.
When displaying content using HDMI outputs, you can use the TS-853A as a multimedia player by using HD Station. QNAP includes a QNAP remote control for you to conveniently control HD Station through its built-in IR receiver. With the help of the smart remote control learning function, you can pair up to three TV or stereo IR remote controls and program your frequently-used buttons and functions. - Offline 4K Video Transcoding
- Featuring 8th-generation Intel HD Graphics, the TS-853A supports 4K (H.264) hardware decoding and delivers real-time 4K (H.264) and 1080p video transcoding to convert videos to universal formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices, and Smart TVs. With offline transcoding, you can connect using a low-speed Internet connection and still enjoy smooth video playback via File Station, Video Station, and the Qfile mobile app by selecting a pre-rendered lower resolution video. The TS-853A also allows you to set a dedicated folder for automatic video transcoding.
- QTS 4.2 Operating System
- The QTS 4.2 operating system provides an intuitive user interface to make your NAS experience smarter and smoother. Its modern flat design streamlines loading times, and the intelligent desktop allows you to find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency. QTS optimizes cloud experiences and incorporates features including volume/LUN snapshot, remote connection to public cloud services in File Station, multi-zone multimedia system, and more.
- Disaster Recovery
- The TS-853A offers various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real-time or scheduled data backup to a remote QNAP NAS or FTP server and synchronizes files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup efficiency. The TS-853A also supports the rsync protocol to back up data to another remote server on a scheduled basis. Data can also be backed up to and restored from a range of cloud storage services, including Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft Azure, ElephantDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Google Cloud Storage.
- Snapshot
- The QTS Storage Manager app lets you easily restore data on the TS-853A back to any point in time in the event of important data lost. You can take snapshots for both volumes and LUN (up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN and maximum 1024 snapshots per NAS), efficiently replicate volume/LUN snapshots via Snapshot Replica to remote servers by copying only the changes made, and quickly clone a volume /LUN snapshot as a local volume without interrupting the current system operation. You can even set up the system to automatically take a snapshot of the volume before backup via RTRR/rsync, even when the file is opened.
- Virtualized Environments
- The TS-853A is also an iSCSI/ IP-SAN storage device that supports VMware and Citrix, and is compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012, benefiting flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. The TS-853A 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.
- Server Virtualization
- Virtualization Station allows you to host virtual machines on your NAS 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 VM. Virtualization Station uses SDN (Software-defined Networks) and allows the TS-853A and VMs to share the same LAN port. No longer constrained by physical network performance, high-speed Virtual Switches increases the data transfer between VMs as well as between VMs and NAS through the internal interface. You can also download VMs on demand from online VM markets and import them to the TS-853A without any complex procedures.
The TS-853A also features container technology for server virtualization. The QNAP Container Station integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate multiple isolated Linux systems on the TS-853A as well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. Container Station also supports the Online Document app, which allows you to directly view, edit, and store files of various types anytime on your NAS, including Office documents, images, and text files. - Cross-Platform File Sharing, Centralized Data Storage
- The TS-853A supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Data, logs, and ISO images of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored on the TS-853A and protected by an integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using an existing Windows AD server, LDAP server, or built-in LDAP service. The TS-853A supports SAMBA v4 and can act as a Windows domain controller to manage privilege settings.
- USB 3.0 Port
- The front-panel USB 3.0 port of the TS-853A features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly back up data from external drives to it with just one click, or alternatively for backing up data to external drives.
- Comprehensive Security Options
- The TS-853A provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and more. IT administrators can also control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The TS-853A supports AES 256-bit encryption, preventing sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard drives or the entire system were stolen.
- Secure Access with VPN & Proxy Server
- The TS-853A 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-853A can also be used as a VPN Client to connect to other VPN servers or virtual private network through for 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; moreover, via VPN Client on your NAS, you can connect to VPN servers in the United States for accessing regionally-restricted services such as Netflix and Hulu in HD Station. The TS-853A provides you with various VPN options and helps secure your data transmission. It also supports setting up a proxy server. The Proxy Server Package can configure the cache size, supported transmission protocols, record web pages you browsed and set up a content control system that limits the use of the Internet. Other features include a work log that remembers users' habits and preferences and SquidClamav anti-virus for proxy servers to ensure connection safety.
- Dual Microphones Inputs and Line Out Function
- The TS-853A has two 1/4" microphone jacks for connecting up to two dynamic microphones. Compared with the average reception quality of USB microphone, the TS-853A offers a clearer reception quality as it is equipped with a 20-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). On top of that, the TS-853A has a 24-bit digital to analog converter (DAC) that can send audio signals via the line-out jack to your amplifier and deliver clearer stereo sound.
- Easily Expand Storage Capacity
- The TS-853A supports online capacity expansion for archiving rapidly-growing data by connecting an optional QNAP expansion enclosure. With the QNAP scale-up solution, the raw storage capacity can be expanded on demand, making the TS-853A a suitable file center with large storage capacity for storage-intensive business applications such as video surveillance, data archiving, TV broadcast storage, and more.
With the support of QJBOD Express, you can just connect a large capacity QNAP expansion enclosure to the TS-853A and migrate data to another NAS through the JBOD enclosure without network connectivity. - Downloadable Software Apps
- The built-in App Center provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and more. It is also a centralized location for managing and updating installed apps. You can directly update the installed applications in the App Center once the updated version is released.
- QNAP NetBak Replicator - real-time and scheduled data backups for Windows systems
- Qsirch - a real-time search tool with a Google Chrome Extension that allows you to search for files on your NAS when you use Google Search
- Qsync - turns the TS-853A into a safe, large-capacity data center for file synchronization
- QNAP's HD Station - contains Kodi media player, YouTube, and Plex Home Theater so you can enjoy video content
- Linux Station - run and develop IoT packages
- QNAP OceanKTV - creates a quality karaoke experience at home
- Surveillance Station Video Management System (VMS) - is compatible with over 3,000 compatible IP camera models for real-time monitoring and video & audio recording (4 free IP camera channels included and up to 40 channels supported)
UPC: 885022009947 In the Box QNAP TS-853A Eight-Bay NAS Enclosure 2 x Ethernet Cables Power Cord Screw Kit RM-IR002 Infrared Remote Control Limited 2-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersQNAP TS-853A-8G-US Specs | | | CPU | Intel Celeron N3150 1.6 GHz Quad-Core processor (burst up to 2.08 GHz)
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AES-NI hardware encryption | | GPU | 8th-gen Intel HD graphics | | DRAM | 8 GB of DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM (2 x 4 GB)
2 x SODIMM slots
Max RAM: 8 GB | | Flash Memory | 512 MB DOM | | Hard Drive Compatibility | 8 x Hot-swappable trays that support 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) or SATA II (3 Gb/s) hard drives or SSDs | | RAID | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, + hot spare, JBOD, single | | LAN Port | 4 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports | | USB | 4 x USB 3.0 port (1 Front, 3 Rear)
Supports USB printer, pen drive, and USB UPS etc. | | HDMI | Two, up to 4K 2160p Ultra HD support | | Audio | Input: 2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) microphone jacks (dynamic microphones only)
Output: line-out jack (for amplifier or headphone amplifier) | | LED Indicators | Status, USB, HDD 1, HDD 2, HDD 3, HDD 4, HDD 5, HDD 6, HDD 7, HDD 8 | | LCD Panel | Mono-LCD display with backlight | | Buttons | Power, USB One-Touch-Backup, Reset | | IR Receiver | Supports QNAP RM-IR002 Remote Control and RM-IR003 Remote Control | | Interfaces | Console port (system maintenance) | | Alarm Buzzer | System warning | | Power Consumption | System sleep mode: 1.91 W
HDD standby: 32.71 W
In operation: 58.8 W | | Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | | Humidity | 5 to 95% RH non-condensing
Wet Bulb: 81°F / 27°C | | Power Supply | ATX 240 W, 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5 A | | Fan | 2 x quiet cooling fan (120 mm, 12 VDC) | | Secure Design | Kensington security slot for theft prevention | | Dimensions (HxWxD) | 7.3 x 11.7 x 9.3" / 185.2 x 298.2 x 235.0 mm | | Weight | 16.1 lb / 7.3 kg | | | | Operating System | QTS 4.2 (embedded Linux) | | Supported Browsers | Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+ | | Multilingual Support | Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish | | File System | Internal hard drive: EXT4
External hard drive: EXT4, EXT3, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+ | | Networking | TCP/IP: IPv4 & IPv6 Quad Gigabit NICs with jumbo frame (failover, multi-IP settings, port trunking/NIC teaming) Service binding based on network interfaces Squid proxy server Proxy client DHCP client, DHCP server Protocols: CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSC UPnP & Bonjour discovery USB Wi-Fi adapter support | | Security | Network access protection with auto-blocking: SSH, Telnet, HTTP(S), FTP, CIFS/SMB, AFP CIFS host access control for shared folders FIPS 140-2 validated AES 256-bit volume-based and shared folder data encryption AES 256-bit external drive encryption Importable SSL certificate Instant alerts via email, SMS, beep, push service, and LCD panel 2-step verification | | Storage Management | Storage Space Utilization monitoring QNAP flexible Volume/LUN with thin provisioning and space reclaim 8-bay disk volume types Supports storage pools Supports volume/LUN snapshots: Snapshot clone, Snapshot vault, Snapshot replica, Snapshot agent for Microsoft Windows and VMware vSphere Online volume expansion Online storage pool expansion Online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration SMART data migration Storage expansion via a QNAP UX-500P/UX-800P expansion unit JBOD enclosure roaming SSD read-only/read-write cache Bad block scan and hard drive S.M.A.R.T. Bad block recovery & RAID recovery Bitmap support | | | | Print Server | Max number of printers: 3 Supports Internet Printing Protocol Print job display and management IP-based and domain name-based privilege control | | iSCSI (IP SAN) | iSCSI Target with multi-LUNs per target (up to 256 Targets/LUNs combined Supports LUN mapping & masking Online LUN capacity expansion Supports SPC-3 persistent reservation Supports MPIO, MC/S iSCSI LUN backup, one-time snapshot, and restoration iSCSI connection and management by Qnap Windows QFinder Virtual disk drive (via iSCSI Initiator) Stack chaining master Max No. of virtual disk drives: 8 | | VPN Server | Secure remote access: PPTP, L2TP/IPsec & OpenVPN VPN services
Max number of clients: 30 | | VPN Client | Supported VPN protocols: PPTP & OpenVPN services PPTP Authentication: PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAPv2 PPTP Encryption: None, AES 40/128 bit, AES 256 bit OpenVPN Encryption: None, AES 40/128 bit, AES 256 bit Transmission package monitor OpenVPN port control OpenVPN link compression | | | | Package Weight | 18.0 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16.5 x 15.5 x 11.8" |
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