Description
TS-233
Create a personal private cloud and home media center with an integrated NPU to enhance facial recognition using AI.
Run your own personal cloud storage and enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization with the TS-233. Designed to enhance collaboration and increase work productivity, the TS-233 also includes rich multimedia applications and provides a complete home entertainment portal.
TS-233
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandable
Minimalist design
The compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and minimalist design. Furthermore, it blends seamlessly into your home or office. This design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without the need for a screwdriver.
Efficient cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-233 is small in size but remains very efficient, cool and quiet thanks to an effective cooling fan.
64-bit NAS with a 2.0 GHz quad-core Cortex-A55 processor for everyday use and collaboration
Powered by a quad-core ARM© Cortex-A55 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of onboard RAM, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and support for two SATA 6 Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 delivers reliable read/write performance for running a variety of home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for all NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.
The NPU accelerates AI performance on the device. Image recognition is 1.3 times faster.
Thanks to an integrated NPU (Neural Network Processor), the TS-233 boosts the performance of QNAP AI Core (the AI-based engine for image recognition) for high-speed facial and object recognition.
QTS 5, fast, smooth and easy to use!
The TS-233 comes standard with the QTS 5 operating system, offering a next-generation user experience with an updated system kernel, an optimized user interface, and advanced security features.
Sharper. Smoother. You'll love it.
When you navigate QTS 5, you'll notice more attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, a pleasing visual design, and faster access to your favorite apps.
Start with the scoreboard
During the initial setup, the display panel guides you through the configuration process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.
Smooth and responsive user interface
Whether you're clicking buttons, switching apps, or resizing windows, every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also helps you quickly find the apps you need.
An all-in-one, easy-to-use backup solution
The TS-233 can do many things, but its primary function is a comprehensive backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device contents, you can make data loss a thing of the past.
Back up your Windows©/Mac© files
For Windows©, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS©, simply configure the built-in Time Machine© to back up your files to the NAS.
Save photos on mobile devices
Install the Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and activate the "automatic transfer" function. Photos will be automatically transferred to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.
Back up USB drives and external hard drives
Simply plug the storage device into the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.
Back up to Google Drive™
Hybrid Backup Sync can securely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.
Back up your NAS files to the cloud
Hybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync files from your NAS to cloud storage.
Back up NAS files to remote sites
With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily back up or synchronize files and data from the TS-233 to a QNAP NAS or remote server to multiply data protection.
Protect your data against ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method typically reserved for high-end business NAS devices. QNAP offers snapshots as a standard feature on all its NAS models, including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current system state, allowing you to restore it to that state at any time—a significant help in mitigating the threat of ransomware. Read our guide to protecting personal data from ransomware.
Centralize the storage and protection of your large multimedia collection
Your TS-233 is your personal private cloud for your movies, videos, photos and files, at your fingertips and secure, wherever you are and at any time.
Storage for music collections
Use Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with the lyrics, and share albums and playlists with friends and family. You can also put tons of music in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.
Store videos in high resolution
Centralize your GoPro video collection, family videos, and videos of your friends and pets in Video Station and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.
Enhanced multimedia experience
The TS-233 supports ARM-NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a better entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA© devices and TVs using popular media streaming devices, including Roku©, Apple TV© (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV©.
Tips for a more productive workday
With a wide range of amazing apps, you can easily access files from different devices, instantly sync files with friends' or colleagues' devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media. You can also map the TS-233's shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing files on the NAS easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.
File Station
Easily manage files stored on your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The companion mobile app Qfile also puts all your files at your fingertips, offering a complete personal cloud service accessible from anywhere!
Qsync
Qsync is a perfect replacement for Dropbox©, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.
Qfiling
Save time by organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply define file categories, set up a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.
Access your NAS from anywhere
The myQNAPcloud service provides quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, ensuring you're always connected without the need for complex network configurations. With myQNAPcloud Link, you get a unique domain name for your TS-233 and will automatically connect using the most efficient method based on your network environment.
Protect your data with enhanced security
The TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings, yet it's simple to configure and use. In addition to IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are other apps that help ensure optimal protection for the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers.
2-step verification
Once activated, anyone connecting to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after the username and password.
Advanced file permissions
Easily manage folder permissions, specifying read access, read/write access, and denying access to certain users for each folder and subfolder.
Protection with QuFirewall
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographic location to enhance NAS network security.
Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) secures access to network resources and services over public networks. QVPN supports the creation of a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server and the WireGuard© VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.
Security Counselor
A security portal allows the TS-233 to scan for vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for improving NAS security. It also includes antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.
Hosting container applications
If you're curious about Docker or an aspiring developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker© lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run any type of containerized application. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub©, including popular and fully configured applications, and deploy them with a single click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.
In addition to Container Station, other apps (including tools for backup/restore, content management, communications, downloading, and entertainment) are available in the App Center. Simply click and install apps on demand to expand the functionality of your TS-233.
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP offers simple and affordable solutions to increase the storage capacity of your NAS.
Connecting QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-233 and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
Set up cloud storage or remote file servers
Set up cloud storage or remote file servers to increase the capacity of the TS-233 while also centralizing file management across the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives on a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap smaller capacity drives with larger capacity drives to increase your NAS capacity so it can grow alongside your files and media collections.
More apps to boost productivity
The TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand the potential of your NAS!
QmailAgent
Centralize multiple email accounts and protect your data using secondary backup, which greatly simplifies email management and backup.
Qcontactz
Centralize the management of all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files and benefit from a contact information database that is always online.
Qmiix
An Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that allows you to connect apps and devices to the QNAP NAS to automate daily tasks for superior productivity.
Notification Center
Consolidates all system events, alerts and notifications for simple and seamless NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.
Create a personal private cloud and home media center with an integrated NPU to enhance facial recognition using AI.
Run your own personal cloud storage and enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization with the TS-233. Designed to enhance collaboration and increase work productivity, the TS-233 also includes rich multimedia applications and provides a complete home entertainment portal.
TS-233
ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor, 2 GB, not expandable
Minimalist design
The compact and slim TS-233 prioritizes a clean and minimalist design. Furthermore, it blends seamlessly into your home or office. This design extends to the hard drives, which can be installed without the need for a screwdriver.
Efficient cooling fan for heat flow
The TS-233 is small in size but remains very efficient, cool and quiet thanks to an effective cooling fan.
64-bit NAS with a 2.0 GHz quad-core Cortex-A55 processor for everyday use and collaboration
Powered by a quad-core ARM© Cortex-A55 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of onboard RAM, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and support for two SATA 6 Gb/s hard drives, the TS-233 delivers reliable read/write performance for running a variety of home and business NAS applications. The TS-233 features AES-NI 256 hardware-accelerated encryption for all NAS volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while securing sensitive data.
The NPU accelerates AI performance on the device. Image recognition is 1.3 times faster.
Thanks to an integrated NPU (Neural Network Processor), the TS-233 boosts the performance of QNAP AI Core (the AI-based engine for image recognition) for high-speed facial and object recognition.
QTS 5, fast, smooth and easy to use!
The TS-233 comes standard with the QTS 5 operating system, offering a next-generation user experience with an updated system kernel, an optimized user interface, and advanced security features.
Sharper. Smoother. You'll love it.
When you navigate QTS 5, you'll notice more attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, a pleasing visual design, and faster access to your favorite apps.
Start with the scoreboard
During the initial setup, the display panel guides you through the configuration process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup.
Smooth and responsive user interface
Whether you're clicking buttons, switching apps, or resizing windows, every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also helps you quickly find the apps you need.
An all-in-one, easy-to-use backup solution
The TS-233 can do many things, but its primary function is a comprehensive backup solution to protect your files and data. By regularly backing up your files and device contents, you can make data loss a thing of the past.
Back up your Windows©/Mac© files
For Windows©, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to the TS-233. In macOS©, simply configure the built-in Time Machine© to back up your files to the NAS.
Save photos on mobile devices
Install the Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and activate the "automatic transfer" function. Photos will be automatically transferred to your TS-233 as soon as they are taken.
Back up USB drives and external hard drives
Simply plug the storage device into the front USB port of the TS-233 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS.
Back up to Google Drive™
Hybrid Backup Sync can securely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-233, helping you save money on cloud storage costs.
Back up your NAS files to the cloud
Hybrid Backup Sync supports all your favorite public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync files from your NAS to cloud storage.
Back up NAS files to remote sites
With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily back up or synchronize files and data from the TS-233 to a QNAP NAS or remote server to multiply data protection.
Protect your data against ransomware threats with Snapshots
Snapshots are an advanced backup method typically reserved for high-end business NAS devices. QNAP offers snapshots as a standard feature on all its NAS models, including the TS-233. Snapshots work by recording the current system state, allowing you to restore it to that state at any time—a significant help in mitigating the threat of ransomware. Read our guide to protecting personal data from ransomware.
Centralize the storage and protection of your large multimedia collection
Your TS-233 is your personal private cloud for your movies, videos, photos and files, at your fingertips and secure, wherever you are and at any time.
Storage for music collections
Use Music Station to collect and play lossless music, sing along with the lyrics, and share albums and playlists with friends and family. You can also put tons of music in your pocket using the Qmusic mobile app.
Store videos in high resolution
Centralize your GoPro video collection, family videos, and videos of your friends and pets in Video Station and easily share your favorites. Take all your videos with you on your mobile devices using the Qvideo mobile app.
Enhanced multimedia experience
The TS-233 supports ARM-NEON technology to accelerate video processing for a better entertainment experience. Stream media files from the TS-233 to DLNA© devices and TVs using popular media streaming devices, including Roku©, Apple TV© (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV©.
Tips for a more productive workday
With a wide range of amazing apps, you can easily access files from different devices, instantly sync files with friends' or colleagues' devices, quickly find specific files, and automatically organize your documents and media. You can also map the TS-233's shared folders as network drives on your computers, making accessing files on the NAS easy and intuitive. The TS-233 helps you save time while being more efficient and productive.
File Station
Easily manage files stored on your TS-233 using the web-based File Station. The companion mobile app Qfile also puts all your files at your fingertips, offering a complete personal cloud service accessible from anywhere!
Qsync
Qsync is a perfect replacement for Dropbox©, allowing you to synchronize files with computers and mobile devices belonging to your family, friends, colleagues, and clients.
Qfiling
Save time by organizing and archiving your files with Qfiling. Simply define file categories, set up a schedule, and Qfiling will automatically organize and archive them.
Access your NAS from anywhere
The myQNAPcloud service provides quick and easy remote access to your TS-233, ensuring you're always connected without the need for complex network configurations. With myQNAPcloud Link, you get a unique domain name for your TS-233 and will automatically connect using the most efficient method based on your network environment.
Protect your data with enhanced security
The TS-233 provides advanced privacy and security settings, yet it's simple to configure and use. In addition to IP blocking and HTTPS connectivity, there are other apps that help ensure optimal protection for the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers.
2-step verification
Once activated, anyone connecting to the TS-233 must enter a one-time verification code after the username and password.
Advanced file permissions
Easily manage folder permissions, specifying read access, read/write access, and denying access to certain users for each folder and subfolder.
Protection with QuFirewall
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographic location to enhance NAS network security.
Superior security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) secures access to network resources and services over public networks. QVPN supports the creation of a VPN client, using the TS-233 as a VPN server and the WireGuard© VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.
Security Counselor
A security portal allows the TS-233 to scan for vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for improving NAS security. It also includes antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.
Hosting container applications
If you're curious about Docker or an aspiring developer, Container Station on the TS-233 integrates Docker© lightweight virtualization technology, allowing you to run any type of containerized application. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub©, including popular and fully configured applications, and deploy them with a single click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can explore your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.
In addition to Container Station, other apps (including tools for backup/restore, content management, communications, downloading, and entertainment) are available in the App Center. Simply click and install apps on demand to expand the functionality of your TS-233.
Flexible and economical storage expansion
QNAP offers simple and affordable solutions to increase the storage capacity of your NAS.
Connecting QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-233 and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.
Set up cloud storage or remote file servers
Set up cloud storage or remote file servers to increase the capacity of the TS-233 while also centralizing file management across the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.
Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS hard drives on a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
Upgrade RAID capacity
Hot-swap smaller capacity drives with larger capacity drives to increase your NAS capacity so it can grow alongside your files and media collections.
More apps to boost productivity
The TS-233 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand the potential of your NAS!
QmailAgent
Centralize multiple email accounts and protect your data using secondary backup, which greatly simplifies email management and backup.
Qcontactz
Centralize the management of all your contacts, import contacts from Google™, import/export contact information using CSV or vCard files and benefit from a contact information database that is always online.
Qmiix
An Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution that allows you to connect apps and devices to the QNAP NAS to automate daily tasks for superior productivity.
Notification Center
Consolidates all system events, alerts and notifications for simple and seamless NAS management, keeping you always informed of your NAS status.
| Storage media | |
| Installed storage drives | No |
| Total installed storage capacity | 0 TB |
| Number of storage drives installed | 0 |
| Number of storage units supported | 2 |
| Type of storage drive installed | No |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Interface for storage unit | ATA Series II, ATA Series III |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | ATA Series II, ATA Series III |
| Supported storage disk sizes | 2.5, 3.5" |
| Supported system disk dimensions | 2.5, 3.5" |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, JBOD |
| Online RAID Migration | Yes |
| Online RAID expansion | Yes |
| RAID Reconstruction | Yes |
| Hot-swappable enclosure bays | Yes |
| Supported file systems | FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 |
| Faulty block scan | Yes |
| Disk roaming | Yes |
| Processor | |
| Processor family | ARM |
| Processor model | Cortex-A55 |
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Number of processor cores | 4 |
| Number of processors supported | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 2 GB |
| Maximum RAM supported | 2 GB |
| Flash memory | 4000 MB |
| Network | |
| Ethernet/LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN: data transfer rate | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| DHCP Server | Yes |
| Support for Jumbo Frames | Yes |
| iSCSI support | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Supported network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Number of LAN ethernet ports (RJ-45) | 1 |
| USB port | Yes |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports | 1 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Product color | White |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| Fan diameter | 8 cm |
| Psychics | HDD, LAN, Status, USB |
| representation / realization | |
| Kind | NAS |
| Device class | Home and teleworking |
| Backup function | Yes |
| Backup functions | Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN |
| Audible alarm | Yes |
| Multilingual support | Yes |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Remote administration | PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, QBelt |
| Supported security algorithm | 256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, TTLS |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Integrated on/off button | Yes |
| Integrated FTP server | Yes |
| Supported browsers | Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox |
| System journal | Yes |
| Hot exchange | Yes |
| Disk analysis | Yes |
| SMART Support | Yes |
| USB copy function | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system installed | QNAP QTS |
| Operating system version | 5,0,0 |
| Windows operating system support | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
| Linux operating system support | Yes |
| Mac operating system support | Yes |
| Server operating system support | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Power | |
| Power supply location | External |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity | 65 W |
| Number of power supplies | 1 |
| Typical electricity consumption | 10.81 W |
| Energy consumption (in standby mode) | 3.43 W |
| AC input voltage | 100-240V |
| AC input frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Fan voltage | 12V |
| Weight and dimensions | |
| Width | 90.2 mm |
| Depth | 156.3 mm |
| Height | 188.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.11 kg |
| Package weight | 1.95 kg |
| Package contents | |
| External power adapter | Yes |
| Cables included | Sector, LAN (RJ-45) |
| Quantity of power cables | 1 |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (HH) | 5 - 95% |
| Off-temperature | -20 - 70 °C |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System Code | 84714100 |