QNAP TS-462-4G | Customizable 4 Bay NAS with Intel Dual-Core, 2.5GbE & M.2 PCIe Slots

QNAP TS-462-4G | Customizable 4 Bay NAS with Intel Dual-Core, 2.5GbE & M.2 PCIe Slots Centralized multimedia management QNAP TS-462-4G NAS Enclosure  fast and vast private cloud storage with a range of multimedia and file management applications, the TS-462 is ideal for home users to maximize their digital lifestyle. Files, data and multimedia saved on the TS-462 can be accessed from all your connected devices, including phones, computers and smart TVs. A 2.5GbE port and HDMI™ 2.0 port come as standard, allowing you to enjoy lag-free multimedia streaming throughout your home and directly on your TV. The TS-462 can be geared up to fit future needs, supporting two M.2 PCIe slots for Qtier auto-tiering storage technology, and can be easily expanded to fit growing data needs. The TS-462 also supports Edge TPU, allowing you to easily organize your photos based on facial and object recognition with the QuMagie app. Consolidate and safeguard Protect all your data with integrated security features and centralized access. Manage important data Share, back up, and access files, photos, surveillance video, and more. Minimize energy impact 40.56 Tested with drives fully populated. Tower NAS Form Factor. 4 x 2.5"/3.5", x2 M.2 Drive Form Factor Support 4 GB DDR4 System Memory 2.5GbE NAS is a must in 2024 Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.Test environment:NAS: TS-462-2GOS: QTS 5.0.0Volume type:4 x Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB SATA , RAID 5, thick volumeClient PC:Windows Server 2016 Standard, Intel i7-6700 3.4Ghz, 64GB RAMIOmeter:RAM*4, 30-sec ramp up time, 3-min seq. run time, 1 workers, 32-outstanding  Upgrade to dual-port 10GbE with a PCIe network card With a superior hardware design, you can install a dual-port 10GbE network card QXG-10G2TB in the TS-462. Combining 10GbE networking, quad-core processor, and M.2 SSD caching, the Qnap TS-462-4G enclosure unleashes its full performance potential. TS-462 (2 x 10GbE) Read MB/s 214 Write MB/s 123 Expand storage capacity up to 16 hard drives QNAP TS-462-4G NAS supports a storage capacity of up to 66 TB by installing four 3.5-inch 22 TB hard drives in RAID 5. By connecting a TL-D1600S QNAP storage expansion unit, you can add an additional twelve hard drives to the TS-462 to achieve up to 280TB storage space to meet growing storage requirements.  Storage capacity up to Total Capacity 2 TB Accelerate AI–powered image recognition and caching with TPU and PCIe expansion TS-462 has two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots for installing NVMe SSD (including Apacer®, Micron®, Seagate®, WD®, and more) or Edge TPU. M.2 SSDs are sold separately. As M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat, it is recommended to install a heatsink on M.2 SSDs. 2X M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x1 SSD Install M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storage If you have a huge number of small files requiring read/write operations, you can easily boost IOPS of TS-462by configuring its two M.2 SSDs as a cache disk.When transmitting bigger files, you can create a storage pool with two M.2 SSDs. With Qtier automatically moving hot data to SSD and cold data to hard drives, TS-462 allows you to enjoy exceptional application performance. Accelerate AI–powered image recognition with TPU By leveraging a Edge TPU to QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition), the Qnap TS-462-4G can perform high-speed face and object recognition. Edge TPU enables QuMagie to quickly process thousands of photos with high-speed AI Image recognition and classification, and QVR Face to analyze real-time video for instant facial recognition.  One Touch Copy backup with USB 3.2 Gen 2 TS-462 provides two 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster file transfer to/from USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. The One Touch Copy button also allows you to back up the contents of USB devices to the TS-462 with a single button press. Smoother mobile experience with GPU Taking a lot of photos with your smartphone? Qfile mobile app will help you free up space by automatically backing up photos to the TS-462. With Intel® UHD Graphics, the TS-462 greatly speeds up converting videos to 1080p / 720p, allowing for smooth streaming to mobile devices over varying mobile network speeds. Use your NAS like a PC QNAP’s exclusive Virtualization Station enables running multiple Windows®/Linux® virtual machines. By connecting a keyboard, mouse, and HDMI™ monitor, you can easily use the TS-462 as a PC. QTS 5, Fast, smooth, and easy-to-use! Brighter. Smoother. You’ll like it. When navigating QTS 5, you will notice a finer attention to detail for a superior browsing experience. Enjoy a smoother NAS experience, comfortable visual design, and find your favorite apps quicker.  Get started with the notice board When performing first-time installation, the notice board guides you through the setup process. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions for a quick and easy setup. Smooth and reactive user interface Whether clicking buttons, switching between apps, expanding/collapsing windows – every action is much smoother. The search bar in the main menu also assists in quickly finding desired apps. Simple Backup with QNAP TS-462-4G NAS PC and Mac backupSync your computer files to NAS with Qsync. TS-462 also supports Time Machine for Mac computers. License-free VM backupBack up multiple VMware® and Hyper-V™ VMs using Hyper Data Protector. File server backupSupports multiple protocols such as Rsync, FTP and CIFS for backing up different file servers. SaaS Business Backup SolutionUse Boxafe to easily back up Google™ Workspace and Microsoft 365® business account data. Google Photos and WordPress backupThe exclusive MARS service enables backing up Google Photos and WordPress databases and files to NAS.  Smart storage Flexible and economical storage expansion Volume and LUN snapshots”Snapshots” record the complete status of your NAS system and data. Certain data and files can be reverted when needed.VersioningRegularly create snapshots. The more snapshots you have, the lower the risk of data loss.Smart snapshot space managementQNAP supports smart snapshot space management to ensure there is enough storage space for new snapshots. Smart surveillance QNAP’s exclusive apps provide easy-to-use file storage and collaboration tools. Snapshots also help protect important data from Ransomware. Build surveillance with affordable deployment costs Say goodbye to expensive and complicated PC NVR. QNAP’s integrated surveillance NAS solution offers a subscription licensing solution or perpetual licensing solution for flexible deployment based on your needs.Connect to HDMI™ monitorTS-464 supports has HDMI™ output for direct surveillance video playback, removing the need for a dedicated workstation.Surveillance failoverInstall the high-availability QVR Guard app to automatically takeover recording tasks if a QVR Pro server fails.22 Enhanced cybersecurity and data protection TS-462 is loaded with comprehensive privilege settings and security measures. Besides, there are abundant apps that help ensure optimal NAS protection against threats like malware and hackers.Account securitySupports Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT staff efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems. Use 2-Step Authentication for all user accounts to protect against brute force attacks.Secure remote accessmyQNAPcloud Link allows convenient remote connection to NAS through the Internet. Or you can use QVPN to set up a VPN connection to the NAS with enhanced security.NAS FirewallQuFirewall restricts and blocks suspicious packets sent by proxy servers and the onion routing (Tor) based on user rules. QuFirewall also dynamically updates its block list based on detected malicious packets.Malware ProtectionRegularly scan your TS-464 using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they are immediately removed to ensure NAS data security. Back up Windows®/Mac® files For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC files to the TS-462 . In macOS®, simply set up the built-in Time Machine® to back up files to NAS. Learn More: NetBak Replicator utility Back up photos on mobile devices Install Qfile or QuMagie mobile app and enable the “auto-upload” function. Photos will be automatically uploaded to your TS-462 as soon as they are taken. Back up USB drives & external hard drives Simply plug in the storage device to the front USB port of the TS-462 and press the One-Touch Copy button to back up all files to the NAS. Back up Google Drive™ Hybrid Backup Sync can safely back up files and data from Google Drive™ to the TS-462, helping you save money on cloud storage costs. Back up NAS files to the cloud Hybrid Backup Sync supports QNAP-hosted myQNAPcloud Storage and numerous public cloud services, allowing you to effortlessly back up or sync NAS files to cloud storage. Learn More: Hybrid Backup Sync multi-cloud backup, QNAP-hosted myQNAPcloud Storage Back up NAS files to remote sites With Hybrid Backup Sync, you can easily backup or sync files and data from the TS-462-4g  to a remote QNAP NAS or server for multiplied data protection. Back up WordPress sites Enjoy efficient WordPress backup/restore and site migration by leveraging the user-friendly Multi-Application Recovery Service (MARS), and easily batch backup WordPress files and database to the TS-462 with backup scheduling. FAQs What is the maximum capacity for the QNAP TS-462-4G NAS? The QNAP TS-462-4G NAS supports up to 80TB total raw capacity, using 4 drive bays that can each accommodate up to 20TB HDDs. Is the QNAP TS-462 suitable for video streaming? Yes, the TS-462-4G can handle multimedia streaming, 4K video, and is perfect for personal or office media servers. Can I expand the QNAP TS-462-4G storage? Yes, the NAS supports storage expansion units and additional drives to increase capacity. Can I use regular desktop hard drives in a NAS system? While regular desktop hard drives can work, it’s recommended to use NAS-optimized HDDs like WD Red, Seagate IronWolf, or Toshiba N300. These drives are designed for 24/7 operation, data redundancy, and better vibration resistance, which are essential for NAS environments. What is the difference between NAS HDDs and Surveillance HDDs? NAS HDDs are built for data storage, backups, and file sharing in multi-user environments, while Surveillance HDDs (like WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk) are optimized for continuous video recording and high write workloads in security systems. How do RAID configurations improve data security in NAS systems? RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows NAS systems to distribute or mirror data across multiple drives. This provides fault tolerance and data protection, ensuring minimal downtime if one drive fails. Popular RAID levels include RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 5 (striping with parity). Can I access my NAS remotely from anywhere? Yes, most NAS systems allow remote access via web browsers, mobile apps, and desktop clients. This enables you to sync, access, and share files securely, no matter where you are, making NAS devices an ideal private cloud solution.