The QNAP TS-264 is a two-bay NAS built around Intel's Celeron N5095 processor. QNAP explicitly lists Intel UHD Graphics and hardware-accelerated transcoding, making it one of the stronger two-bay candidates for Plex and other media-server workloads. The current 8GB configuration supports up to 16GB of DDR4 memory. Two 2.5GbE ports provide multi-gigabit networking, two M.2 NVMe slots support SSD acceleration or storage options, and a PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot can add faster networking or other supported expansion cards. HDMI output further distinguishes the TS-264 from many storage-first competitors. QTS is the default operating system, while supported firmware can switch to QuTS hero. Buyers should compare the exact memory SKU and confirm compatible HDDs before purchase.
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| Brand | QNAP |
|---|---|
| Series | TS-x64 |
| Model Number | TS-264 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Lifecycle Status | Current |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Amazon ASIN | B0DGCLXJS8 |
| HDD Bays | 2 |
|---|---|
| M.2 NVMe Slots | 2 |
| Supported Drive Types | 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD; M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Supported RAID | Single; JBOD; RAID 0/1 |
| File System | ext4 (QTS); ZFS (QuTS hero) |
| CPU | Celeron N5095 |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SODIMM |
| ECC Memory | False |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Hardware Transcoding | Yes |
| Plex Fit | Strong |
| 1GbE Ports | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2.5GbE Ports | 2 |
| 5GbE Ports | 0 |
| 10GbE RJ45 Ports | 0 |
| 10GbE SFP+ Ports | 0 |
| PCIe Expansion | Yes |
| Operating System | QTS; QuTS hero switch supported |
|---|
These are NAS-oriented HDD families already tracked by DiskBarn. They are comparison starting points, not a guarantee of compatibility. Check the NAS manufacturer's drive-compatibility guidance and verify the exact HDD model before purchasing.
