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QNAP TS-231K NAS/storage server Alpine AL-214 Ethernet LAN Tower White (TS-231K)

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TS-231K High-performance quad-core NAS for reliable home and personal cloud storage Powered by quad-core 1.7 GHz processor, the TS-231K provides 2 drive bays storage space to securely store your important files and data, while allowing you to easily share files with family and friends. Featuring a compact pure white minimalist design, the TS-231K can easily integrate with any home décor and takes up very little space. The TS-231K comes with lockable drive trays, ensuring the drives will not be accidentally removed or fall out and cause data loss. The TS-231K provides comprehensive local, off-site and cloud backup and secure Snapshot technology to help create a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan. In the event of a system crash or accidental file deletion, you can quickly restore the system to its normal state. 

Quad-core CPU drives higher performance The TS-231K is powered by a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU that features more CPU cores to enhance system performance. With 1 GB RAM, two Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA 6 Gb/s drives, the TS-231K delivers high performance, while also maintaining data security. The TS-231K also features USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, allowing you to transfer large media files between the NAS and your devices. The USB port on the front panel supports one touch copy, making it convenient for you to backup data on your external device to a NAS or vice versa with just one click. 

Easily Create a High-speed Network Environment You can use QNAP USB 3.2 Gen 1 on 5GbE adapters (QNA-UC5G1T) with the TS-231K or your computer. By connecting the NAS and PC through the 5GbE adapters, you can create a 5GbE network connectivity for nearly 300 MB/s transfer speed. 

Boost productivity with QNAP applications QNAP File Station provides centralized file management, allowing you to view and manage files on your TS-231K and other storage sources or external devices, which allows you to easily share files with family and friends through email, social media, or share link. You can also use Qfile mobile app to access NAS files from a mobile device. 

File Station File Station allows you manage files stored on your QNAP NAS in your cloud space, or from a USB card reader and mobile devices. You can easily access all your data from a single application. Qfile Qfile mobile app allows you to access NAS files from a mobile device anytime anywhere while uploading and backing up files on your phone to a NAS. 


Protects your sensitive data with file encryption When sharing sensitive or confidential files on your TS-231K, you can enhance data security with File Station by encrypting files into .qenc files and set a password. The file recipients need to download and install QENC Decrypter on their computers and enter the correct password to decrypt, view, and use encrypted .qenc files. 

Protect data against malware with Snapshots Snapshots help protect your data by fully recording the NAS system status and metadata. If a file is accidentally deleted or modified, you can use snapshots from the Storage & Snapshots Manager or the File Station to quickly restore files to its previously-recorded state. QNAP snapshots are block-based and only record changed data. Not only does this save storage space, but it also reduces time required to back up and restore data. The TS-231K supports up to 16 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 32 snapshots in total. 

Multi-point file backup, access, and sync HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) consolidates data backup, recovery, and synchronization, allowing you to easily backup or sync data to another QNAP NAS, and remote server or cloud storage (e.g. Dropbox® or Google® Drive) to build a reliable disaster recovery solution. Qsync turns the TS-231K into a secure, high-capacity data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-231K will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can also sync shared folders or create team folders to enhance team collaboration. 


Windows/ Mac computer file backup QNAP NAS provides a simple solution for backing up/restoring laptops and desktops. You can use QNAP NetBak Replicator to backup files on Windows® computers, including Outlook® Email archive. The NAS also supports Time Machine® on Mac® devices, enabling easy, fast, and convenient data backup. 

Greater multimedia enjoyment The TS-231K comes with a wide range of media applications, including Photo Station, Video Station and Music Station, allowing you to easily manage and view your media files. You can also download Plex Media Server to turn your TS-231K into a multimedia server. Photo Station Features intuitive interface for you to arrange your photos by drag and drop. You can set access permission and can easily share photos to social media. By installing Qfile or Qphoto mobile apps on your mobile device, you can quickly upload your phone photos to TS-231K. Video Station A management tool for you to easily manage the videos on the TS-231K according to different categories from a single interface. You can stream videos through DLNA®, Apple TV (via Qmedia) and Chromecast™* to different devices. Music Station Allows you to organize all your song collections by category, and automatically retrieves album covers, making it easy for you to customize playlists and play songs anytime and anywhere from the web-based interface. Music Station also provides Internet radio service for you to listen to any global Internet radio program. Plex Media Server Install Plex Media Server on the TS-231K and stream media files on your NAS to Roku®, Apple TV (via Qmedia), Google Chromecast™, Amazon Fire TV® for you to enjoy files on your mobile phones, tablets, DLNA® devices or on a TV. 

Easy Photo Management with QuMagie-Enabled AI Automated Photo Categorization QuMagie brings you a brand-new photo management experience. By integrating an AI deep-learning algorithm, QuMagie enables facial recognition, object identification, and geography tagging of photos on your NAS. Similar photos are grouped together in the AI Albums (i.e., People, Things, and Places). Other useful features include a built-in timeline scroll, customizable folder covers, and a powerful search tool, providing you with the ultimate photo management and sharing solution.

Comprehensive surveillance solution for 24/7 security Surveillance Station features a user-friendly interface, supports over 3,000 compatible IP cameras, and provides expandable IP camera channel licenses, allowing you to build a comprehensive surveillance system for real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback. You can use the Vmobile app on your mobile devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere. You can also use QUSBCam2 App to add USB cameras into the Surveillance Station to view real-time images, store recordings for playback, allowing you to build a surveillance system on minimum budget. 

Flexible and economical storage expansion QNAP provides easy storage capacity expansion solutions. Here are several ways to expand your TS-231K storage as needed to accommodate data and business growth: Upgrade RAID Capacity Hot-swap lower-capacity drives with larger-capacity drives to expand your QNAP NAS capacity so it can grow with your business. Attach Expansion Enclosures* Connect two RAID expansion enclosures (TR-004 or TR-002) or one USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD (TL-D800C) and use the QTS Storage & Snapshots Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion. Migrate to a New NAS Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.









Storage
Storage drives installedNo
Installed storage drive typeNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported2
Hot-swap drive baysYes
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4
RAID levels0,1,JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor frequency1.7 GHz
Processor familyAnnapurna Labs
Processor modelAlpine AL-214
Processor cores4
Memory
Internal memory typeDDR3
Internal memory1 GB
Maximum RAM supported1 GB
Flash memory512 MB
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
DHCP serverYes
DHCP clientYes
WLAN adapter supportedYes
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Hard drive
RAID supportYes
Supported file systemsFAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4
RAID levels0,1,JBOD
Design
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter7 cm
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Product colourWhite
Number of fans1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
Cable lock slotYes
Technical details
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Product colourWhite
Noise level19.2 dB
Multilingual supportYes
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Chassis typeTower
BuzzerYes
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Performance
Built-in FTP serverYes
System logYes
Share folderCIFS/SMB, FTP, WebDAV
S.M.A.R.T. supportYes
Hot spareYes
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Exploer 10, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
TypeNAS
Device classHome & Home Office
Backup functionYes
Backup featuresCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
On/off switchYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supportedIBM AIX 7.1,IBM AIX 7.2,Solaris 10
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Web-based managementYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS, TLS
Reset buttonYes
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo System
Noise level19.2 dB
Multilingual supportYes
BuzzerYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
SnapshotYes
USB copy functionYes
Cooling
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter7 cm
Fan voltage12 V
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS, TLS
Cable lock slotYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supportedIBM AIX 7.1,IBM AIX 7.2,Solaris 10
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo System
Management features
On/off switchYes
Web-based managementYes
Reset buttonYes
Power
Power supply locationExternal
Fan voltage12 V
AC input voltage100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)15.6 W
Power consumption (sleep)8.46 W
Number of power supply units1
External power adapterYes
Weight & dimensions
Width102 mm
Depth219 mm
Height161 mm
Weight1.35 kg
Package weight2.39 kg
Packaging content
External power adapterYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Other operating systems supportedIBM AIX 7.1,IBM AIX 7.2,Solaris 10
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Packaging data
Package weight2.39 kg
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)

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