QNAP TS-253E SKU TS-253E-8G/12TB-IW. Description QNAP TS-253E 8GB RAM with 12TB Installed Storage 2 Bay SATA Desktop NAS Storage  TS-253E-8GThe TS-253E features 2.5GbE connectivity 8GB RAM and M.2 slots for NVMe SSD caching to deliver high performance for applications such as surveillance systems virtual machines file servers or backup servers. Dual HDMI™ outputs also provide direct multimedia playback and robust surveillance monitoring. QNAP will provide long-term availability and support for the TS-253E providing a great choice for businesses requiring matching NAS models deployed in multiple locations. Dual 2.5GbE ports2.5 times faster network speed with existing CAT5e cables; supports port trunking to deliver up to 5Gbps . Dual M.2 2280 PCIe slotsAttain greater NAS performance by installing M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (sold separately) or Edge TPU . 8GB RAM onboardSystem performance and multitasking is optimized with 8GB RAM . Long-term modelThe TS-253E will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period up to 2029 . Dual HDMI™ outputThe dual-screen extension can be used for surveillance or 4K high-resolution video playback . Expand storage capacitySupports USB expansion enclosures . Long-term availabilityThe TS-253E is powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 processor and will be available and supported for an extended period. This long-term availability makes the TS-253E an ideal choice for MSP SI and other IT-related businesses requiring matching NAS models for long-term projects . 24/7 surveillance solution for stores and branch officesThe TS-253E is a one-stop surveillance solution for centrally recording/managing multiple cameras and surveillance servers based in your offices stores and other working spaces. Record/monitor your environmentQVR Elite is QNAP’s subscription-based smart surveillance solution allowing you to easily build a surveillance system with lower TCO and higher scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files allowing playback on nearly every device. QVR Elite also integrates QNAP AI-based solutions to build smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with QNAP NAS. You can arrange a dedicated independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-253E and enjoy simplified camera management storage space allocation camera live viewing and playback . Centrally manage up to 32 surveillance serversIf your business requires simultaneously managing multiple recording servers then install QVR Center on the TS-253E. With QVR Center you can manage up to 32 surveillance servers and 10000+ cameras with an easy-to-use interface . Faster image identification with integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI engine.With integrated Intel® OpenVINO™ AI computing resources the TS-253E accelerates AI image recognition performance without impacting other applications or services. QNAP AI Core primarily works with the QuMagie application . Transform your network with a wallet-friendly 2.5GbE switchUpgrading your network shouldn’t break the bank and 2.5GbE connectivity provides immediately noticeable improvements compared to standard 1GbE. QNAP offers 2.5GbE switches that supports Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T™ and allows you to use existing CAT5e cables to connect multiple computers and NAS assisting organizations in implementing high-speed secure and scalable network environments without going over budget . Dual 4K HDMI™ outputs for surveillance monitoring or multimedia displayThe TS-253E supports hardware decoding and real-time transcoding*. The dual HDMI™ outputs support up to 4K (3840 x 2160p) @30Hz providing great benefits for applications like surveillance video production/editing industrial design and professional photography that demand on-image resolution and color r