QNAP TS-216G NAS - 2-Bay, Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2 GHz, 4 GB, 2x LAN, White, 2YR
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- Product colorWhite
- Weight1.5 kg
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QNAP TS-216G NAS — Affordable 2‑Bay Storage Solution for Home & Small Office
The QNAP TS-216G is a compact, energy-efficient 2‑bay NAS designed for advanced home users and small offices that need secure central storage, automated backups and intelligent photo management—without complexity or a high price tag. Built around a modern ARM Cortex‑A55 quad‑core processor and 4 GB onboard RAM, the TS-216G delivers smooth file handling, fast backups and simultaneous multi‑user access while keeping power consumption low.
Why choose the TS-216G?
- Modern performance: ARM 4‑core Cortex‑A55 2.0 GHz CPU with hardware encryption engine for fast, secure transfers.
- 2.5GbE networking: Built‑in 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides a significant network speed boost—up to around 290 MB/s even with encryption enabled—ideal for large file transfers and quick backups.
- AI acceleration for photos: Integrated NPU accelerates AI tasks and, with QNAP QuMagie, speeds up face and object recognition (up to 6× faster vs CPU alone) for effortless photo organization.
- Reliable data protection: Two hot‑swappable 3.5" drive bays with RAID 1 support, snapshot capability to recover from accidental deletion or ransomware attacks, and SSD cache support for responsive performance.
- Versatile backup and multimedia features: Native support for Windows/Mac backup, mobile photo backup, one‑touch USB copy, secure network services (Firewall, VPN, QuFirewall) and use as a surveillance server with QVR Elite.
Product specifications
| Product code | TS-216G |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage Drive Enclosures |
| CPU | ARM 4‑core Cortex‑A55 2.0 GHz |
| CPU architecture | 64‑bit ARM |
| Encryption engine | Yes |
| System memory | 4 GB on board (non‑expandable) |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB on board (non‑expandable) |
| Memory slot | - |
| Flash memory | 4 GB (dual‑boot OS protection) |
| Drive bays | 2 × 3.5‑inch SATA (6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s) |
| Drive compatibility | 3.5‑inch SATA HDDs and 2.5‑inch SATA SSDs |
| Hot‑swappable | Yes |
| SSD cache acceleration support | Yes |
| GPU pass‑through | No |
| SR‑IOV | No |
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port | 1 (2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Gigabit Ethernet port | 1 |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Yes |
| Jumbo frame | Yes |
| PCIe slot | - |
| USB ports | 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Form factor | Tower |
| LED indicators | System status, LAN, USB, HDD1~2 |
| LCD display / button | No |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 165 × 102 × 220.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.41 kg |
| Operating temperature | 0 ~ 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20 ~ 70 °C |
| Relative humidity | 5–95% RH non‑condensing (wet bulb: 27 °C) |
| Power supply | 120 W adapter, 100–240 V |
| Fan | 2 × 90 mm, 12 V DC |
| System warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington security slot | Yes |
| Max. concurrent CIFS connections | 200 (with max memory) |
Use cases
- Centralized backup for Windows and macOS clients, plus mobile photo backup.
- Fast file sharing and large transfer workflows on networks supporting 2.5GbE.
- Photo library management with AI‑assisted tagging and search (QuMagie).
- Home or small business surveillance server with QVR Elite.
- Ransomware mitigation and quick file recovery using snapshot technology.
With a balance of modern networking, AI acceleration, and practical data protection features, the QNAP TS-216G is an excellent choice for users who want a capable, budget‑friendly NAS for everyday storage, backup and multimedia tasks.
On-board graphics adapter model
Arm Mali-G52
CPU configuration (max)
1
Number of storage drives supported
2
Supported storage drive interfaces
Serial ATA
Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD
Main
Brand
QNAP
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
EAN/UPC code
885022027415
Design
Built-in display
Yes
Cooling type
Active
Fan diameter
7 cm
LED indicators
HDD, LAN, Status, USB
Number of fans
1 fan(s)
On/off switch
Yes
Product color
White
Features
Chassis type
Tower
Type
NAS
Memory
Maximum RAM supported
4 GB
Internal memory
4 GB
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Jumbo frames support
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
WLAN adapter supported
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 70 °C
Packaging data
Package depth
205 mm
Package height
240 mm
Package type
Box
Package weight
2.92 kg
Package width
275 mm
Performance
Buzzer
Yes
Device class
Large Enterprise Business
Flash memory
4000 MB
Reset button
Yes
USB copy function
Yes
Ports & interfaces
Concurrent connections
200
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
1
USB port
Yes
Power
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Number of power supply units
1
Power consumption (sleep)
4.973 W
Power consumption (typical)
13.907 W
Power supply location
Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
65 W
Processor
Processor architecture
ARM Cortex-A55
Processor cores
4
Processor family
Cortex-A
Processor frequency
2 GHz
Processor manufacturer
ARM
Processor model
Cortex-A55
Security
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Storage
Hot-swap drive bays
Yes
Installed storage drive type
No
Number of storage drives installed
0
Storage drives installed
No
Total installed storage capacity
0 TB
Technical details
Warranty period
2 year(s)
Weight & dimensions
Depth
225 mm
Height
168.5 mm
Weight
1.5 kg
Width
102 mm
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