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QNAP TS-228A 2 Bay NAS

QNAP TS-228A 2 Bay NAS

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Quicklinx: DB2PWS00 Mfr#: TS-228A
Discontinued

Description

Equipped with an excellent processor, the TS-228A provides home users with powerful features, including snapshot-based backup, file synchronization, and private cloud services. The TS-228A is also a one-stop home entertainment portal for streaming photos, music, and videos to multiple devices throughout your home and beyond. With energy-saving and quiet operation, the TS-228A is especially suited for home users and provides easy-to-use and convenient functionality for file storage and multimedia needs.

  • Sleek and powerful

    The TS-228A features a powerful processor, optimal RAM, and a 1GbE network port to provide performance of up to 112 MB/s. If you decide to encrypt your files with AES-256 encryption, the performance is still an impressive 112 MB/s - allowing you to ensure your privacy without sacrificing performance.
  • Lightweight and easy installation

    The minimal and streamlined design of TS-228A makes it fit easily into your home. Featuring a unique, toolless design, setting up the TS-228A is so easy, that it doesn't even need a screwdriver!
  • A single NAS for cross-platform, multi-device file access and sharing

    The TS-228A acts as a file exchange platform to simplify your file management across devices, and is compatible with a wide range of computers and devices (including Windows, macOS and more).
  • Backing up data is as easy as 1-2-3

    By practicing safe computer habits and with the TS-228A handling your file backup tasks, you can rest easy knowing that your data is safe.
  • Advanced snapshot protection for files and data

    QNAP has extended support for file snapshot protection to the entry-level NAS. Snapshots were originally only possible on advanced business systems, and they allow you to record the system state and data content at a single point of time. With snapshot protection, if you accidentally delete/modify files, or if any hard disks should fail or your network is infected with malware, you can quickly restore files to a previous point in time.
  • 360-degree panorama photo/video

    Good news for adventurers! QNAP NAS now supports the popular 360-degree panorama recording format! By clicking the 360-degree panorama display button, your photos and videos will be displayed as 360-degree panorama media files.
  • All your downloading needs covered

    With the energy-efficient and quiet TS-228A, you no longer need to use different downloading utilities or to keep your computer running all the time.
  • Enjoy an amazing multimedia experience

    The TS-228A transforms how to enjoy your photos, music and videos throughout your home and beyond. It's easy, convenient and fun!
  • Serious security features

    The TS-228A is loaded with comprehensive security features such as 2-step authentication, encrypted access, IP filtering/blocking and anti-virus. Also, you can use permissions for users and folders to block unwanted access from unauthorized users or apps.
  • Power-efficient and quiet

    The TS-228A requires only 7.06 W, providing powerful features without a high power bill. Other smart energy-saving modes help to minimize electricity usage, and with a quiet cooling fan both the noise and heat generated by the TS-228A is kept to a minimum.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
QNAP TS-228A - personal cloud storage device
Device Type
Personal cloud storage device
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
9 cm x 12.5 cm x 18.77 cm
Weight
700 g ()
Processor
1 x Realtek Semiconductor RTD1295 1.4 GHz (Quad-Core)
Storage Controller
SATA SATA 6Gb/s
Networking
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE
RAM
1 GB
Power
AC 120/230 V
Storage Operating System
QNAP QTS 4.3.4
System Requirements
UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Personal cloud storage device
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
0 GB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width
9 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Height
18.77 cm
Weight
700 g ()
Built-in Devices
Led panel

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed
1 x Realtek Semiconductor RTD1295 1.4 GHz
Number of Cores
Quad-Core
Max Supported Qty
1
RAM
1 GB DDR4
Flash Memory Installed
4 GB

Storage Controller

Type
SATA
Interface Type
SATA 6Gb/s

Networking

Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, iSCSI, FTP, DHCP, Bonjour, SMB, DDNS, NFS, SFTP
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 2, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SSH
Network Services Compatibility
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Apple Bonjour Protocol, File Level Security (ACLs), DDNS, Microsoft CIFS, Network File System (NFS), FTP, FTPS, Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTP, HTTPS, Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV), SFTP
Features
NAT support, hardware encryption, trunking, LDAP support, wake on LAN (WOL), Syslog support, manageable, E-mail alert, print server, IPv6 support, 256-bit encryption, proxy server, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, backup server, download client, file sharing, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, SSH support, iTunes server, Jumbo Frames support, DHCP server, FTP server, SMS alert, BitTorrent Client, reset button, IPv4 support, surveillance station, teaming support, DLNA Media Server, Apple Time Machine compatible, DHCP client, cloud backup, VPN Server, SNMP support, Apple AirPlay, Dropbox support, automated backup scheduling, Wi-Fi USB dongle support, Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR), Google Drive support, Amazon Cloud Drive support, Yandex Disk support, Microsoft OneDrive support
Encryption Algorithm
SSL, TLS, FIPS 140-2, 256-bit AES
Compliant Standards
UPnP

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal - 3.5"
Interfaces
1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 - Type A , 2 x USB 2.0 - Type A

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x network cable
Features
Built-in cooling fan, one-touch copy button, reset button
Compliant Standards
FIPS 140-2

Power

Power Device
External power adapter
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption Operational
7.06 Watt
Power Provided
36 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Storage Operating System
QNAP QTS 4.3.4
OS Required
UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Apple MacOS X 10.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Sound Emission
17 dBA
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