All stock codes associated to this product
TS453BU4G, TS-453BU-4G, QN17089
QNAP TS-453BU-4G Intel Celeron Quad-Core Rackmount NAS
with PCIe Slot for Diverse Storage Applications
Features
The TS-453BU is a 1U rackmount NAS that easily fits into a standard 19-inch
rack, providing an ideal storage solution in the server room for small and
medium businesses. The TS-453BU comes with a PCIe slot for boosting potential
applications: the QNAP QM2 expansion card can be installed to add an M.2 SSD
cache/10GbE connectivity, a compatible wireless card can be installed to use the
TS-453BU as a wireless access point, and a USB 3.1 10Gbps card can be added for
easier backup to/from multiple external storage. The TS-453BU also provides a
wide range of value-added features: 4K video playback and real-time transcoding;
deployment of virtual environments through Virtualization Station and Container
Station; centralized management of remote Windows, Linux and IPMI-compatible
devices with QRM+; and web automation services with IFTTT Agent.
- PCIe slot supports installing a QNAP QM2 dual-port M.2 SSD/10GbE card, a
compatible wireless adapter, or a USB 3.1 10Gbps card.
- Supports dual-channel 4K H.265/H.265 hardware decoding and on-the-fly or
offline transcoding
- Qfiling automates file organization and Qsirch provides full-text search
for easier file management
- QRM+ enables centralized management of remote Windows®, Linux® and
IPMI-compatible devices.
- A hybrid approach to virtualization in one NAS: Virtualization Station and
Container Station
- Scalable storage space with VJBOD and UX-1200U-RP/UX-800U-RP expansion
enclosures
Intel® Celeron® J3455 quad-core 1.5GHz CPU with AES-NI
Encryption
Powered by the latest 14 nm Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core 1.5GHz processor
(burst up to 2.3 GHz), up to 8GB DDR3L RAM, four Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA
6Gb/s, the TS-453BU runs tasks smoothly and quickly with up to 369 MB/s read/
write speeds. The TS-453BU features Intel AES-NI accelerated encryption to drive
transfer speeds of up to 336 MB/s with AES 256-bit encryption for both full NAS
volumes and shared folders, boosting system performance while ensuring the
confidentiality of sensitive business data stored in the NAS.
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
NAS:
TS-453BU
OS:
QTS 4.3.3
Volume
type: RAID 5; 4 x Seagate ST1000NM0033-9ZM173, 4GB RAM
Client
PCs: Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz CPU; DDR3L 1600Hz 16GB; WD 1TB WD10EZEX; Intel
Gigabit CT (MTU 1500); Windows 10 64-bit
Extend NAS functionality with PCIe
expansion
The TS-453BU has a PCIe expansion slot, providing flexibility in extending
NAS functionality and potential applications. Install a QNAP QM2 card to provide
M.2 SSD caching/10GbE connectivity, or use the TS-453BU as a wireless access
point by installing a compatible wireless network card, or boost the USB
connectivity of the TS-453BU by installing a USB 3.1 10Gbps card.
QM2 expansion card redefines NAS function
QNAP's QM2 is a PCIe expansion card that features dual M.2 SSD slots and
10GbE connectivity* (individual cards may vary in functionality). This allows
users to easily set up SSD caching or to enable Qtier auto-tiering technology to
optimize NAS performance. 10GbE-compatible models can also future proof the
TS-453BU for use with 10GbE networks. Equipped with a dedicated cooling module,
the QM2 can maintain its high performance even when tasked with the highest
workloads.
*Selected models with 10GbE connectivity is backward compatible with
5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE/100MbE network.
SSD cache acceleration
The TS-453BU supports SSD caching. Users can install an SSD in drive bay 1
and bay 2 to boost IOPS performance of storage volumes. It is perfect for
improving the overall workflow of IOPS-demanding applications and allows the
best of both cost and performance by combining SSDs with HDDs. Coupled with
Qtier auto-tiering technology (which now supports On Demand Allocation
Priority), users can customize storage allocation to best suit their system
environment and application demands.
QRM+: Centralized management solution for networked computing
devices
QRM+ is QNAPs Centralized Management Solution, designed for IT teams, for
networked computing devices. It provides a single-point solution to discover,
map, monitor and manage all of the critical computing devices (including
servers, PCs, and thin clients) in your network, and facilitates device
discovery with the graphical topology diagram. QRM+ supports IPMI 2.0, provides
remote KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) for certain IPMI devices, and supports
tracking every action using KVM recording and playback. Simply install QRMAgent
on your Windows and Linux devices and you will see their system status on the
QRM+ management interface. With centralized management using QRM+ on the NAS, IT
infrastructure and device security is enhanced while troubleshooting and network
resource performance analysis is greatly simplified.
Data backup, recovery, and synchronization
Hybrid Backup Sync provides a well-rounded solution for data backup, file
synchronization and disaster recovery for you to easily and securely backup data
from your NAS to several local, remote and cloud storage spaces. In the event of
system crashes or critical hardware failure, you can quickly restore data from
these storage spaces, minimizing downtime and reducing overall loss. Hybrid
Backup Sync also takes advantage of cloud storage for one-way sync of your data
to cloud storage through RTRR, rsync, FTP, SMB protocol, or two-way sync your
NAS with remote NAS/cloud services.
QTS-Linux dual systems, geared for the IoT era
The TS-453BUs QTS-Linux dual systems are based on QNAPs advanced
virtualization technologies. The revolutionary architecture of the TS-453BU
enables users not only to download rich apps from QTS App Center but also to
develop or utilize IoT packages for Linux and display them using HDMI output.
With the TS-453BU, you can develop and install various IoT packages on demand
and centrally store the data on the TS-453BU, benefiting from a secure private
storage and development solution.
Datastore for virtualized environments
The TS-453BU is an iSCSI/ IP-SAN storage that supports VMware and Citrix, and
is compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server 2012 R2, fulfilling the
need for flexible deployment and management in virtualization environments. The
TS-453BU supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by
offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports
QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational
efficiency and management in virtualization applications.
Storage for hosting virtual machines and containerized
applications
Virtualization Station allows you to host virtual machines (VM) on the
TS-453BU and access them via a web browser or VNC. Virtualization Station
supports multiple operating systems, fast VM creation, VM backup &
restoration, VM import/export, snapshot, and Device Management for centrally
managing VMs. Virtualization Station allows the TS-453BU, VMs and containers to
share the same LAN port. No longer constrained by physical network performance,
high-speed virtual switches greatly increases data transfer between VMs,
containers and NAS through the internal interface. The TS-453BU also features
Container Station, which integrates LXC and Docker lightweight virtualization
technologies. You can operate multiple isolated Linux systems on the TS-453BU as
well as download apps from the built-in Docker Hub Registry. Containers Station
also supports the QIoT Containers platform that helps quickly structure your IoT
environment and deployment on your private IoT cloud.
Secure access with VPN & Proxy Server
The new QVPN combines VPN server and VPN client functionality. Through QVPN,
the TS-453BU can be used as a VPN server with L2TP/ IPsec, OpenVPN, and PPTP
support, allowing you to securely access data shared within the private local
network. The TS-453BU can also be used as a VPN Client to connect to other VPN
servers or virtual private network through PPTP and OpenVPN for secure data
transmission. VPN Client also allows your NAS to connect to multiple servers at
the same time. You can connect your devices to your NAS and the VPN server at
home to access data on the LAN and via VPN Client on your NAS, you can connect
to international VPN servers for accessing regionally-restricted services such
as Netflix and Hulu in HD Station. The TS-453BU provides you with various VPN
options and helps secure your data transmission.
QTS – The most intelligent and intuitive NAS operating
system
With modularized multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management
efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more. New intelligent
agent services have also been added to simplify system operations and
management. The user-friendly QTS features an intelligent desktop that allows
you to find desired functions quickly, monitor important system information on a
real-time basis, open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks
concurrently with greater working efficiency, and provides a built-in App Center
with install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality. QTS breaks the barriers
of devices, platforms, and geography to bring optimized cloud experiences and
incorporates advanced features.
Qfiling automates your file organization
Qfiling helps automate file organization for sorting files spread through
multiple folders, helping to reduce the time needed for finding important files.
Users can categorize files and determine filing conditions; and schedule filing
tasks to be carried out periodically. The Recipe feature allows users to save
frequently-used filing conditions as an exclusive recipe, then the next Qfiling
task can be run with just one click using the recipe.
4K HDMI output for an excellent audiovisual experience
Featuring advanced 9th-generation Intel HD Graphics, the TS-453BU supports
dual-channel 4K H.264/H.265 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding,
allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly
played on multiple devices*. QNAP Linux Station is integrated with Ubuntu OS,
allowing you to download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu
Software Center, such as Plex Media Server, KMPlayer, LibreOffice and VLC.
QNAP's HD Station also allows you to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player
or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater. By connecting the TS-453BU to
a HDTV or A/V receiver you can enjoy watching videos with up to 4K
resolution.
*The TS-453BUs hardware provides H.264 /H.265 hardware decoding, encoding and
transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors
including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available
bandwidth.
IFTTT Agent automates your workflow
IFTTT (If This Then That) is currently one of the most popular web automation
services, and with QNAP IFTTT Agent you can create a near-unlimited number of
NAS-related applets on the IFTTT website for greater automation and to boost
your productivity. For example, if you set a trigger as Any new photo (using
Android Photos service) and the action as "Download the URL to QNAP NAS (using
QNAP service)," then all the photos taken using your Android device will be
automatically downloaded to TS-453BU. With IFTTT Agent, you can make your
TS-453BU smarter than ever.
Centralized email and contact management for improved communication
workflows
It can be hard to manage emails and contact information that are scattered
across multiple computers, devices, and accounts - not to mention if important
emails or contact information are lost or become inaccessible due to account
closure or device malfunction/loss. QNAP QmailAgent and Qcontactz helps you
centrally store and manage emails and contact information, making them
accessible to all of your devices at any time - and with the powerful Qsirch
search engine, you can easily find specific contacts and emails whenever
needed.
Comprehensive surveillance solution providing 24/7
security
Surveillance Station is a professional network surveillance Video Management
System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 3,000
compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It
supports real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a
wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile app on
your iOS® or Android™ devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and
anywhere, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network
camera to instantly record to your TS-453BU. The TS-453BU offers 4 free IP
camera channels and you can expand up to 40 channels by purchasing additional
licenses.
Whole new QVR Pro surveillance solution
The TS-453BU supports QVR Pro (Beta) that integrates QNAPs professional QVR
system into the QTS operating system. You can arrange a dedicated, independent
storage space for surveillance data on the NAS and leverage the advantages of
scalability and storage manageability from QTS. QVR Pro features a flexible
monitoring interface that allows adjusting the proportion and monitor view of IP
cameras, supports an upgraded timeline feature that provides instant video
search and quick view identification in live monitoring mode, and allows for
monitoring views and playing back images without switching between windows.
Additional functions like batch adding and editing cameras and searching for
cameras across different LANs further save the cost and time in deploying and
maintaining a complete surveillance system. With the newly-developed QUSBCam2
App, you can use a USB camera as an ONVIF network camera. Simply connect it to
your TS-453BU, and you can view real-time images without installing any
software. Through QVR Pro, you can even store recordings for playback, allowing
you to build a surveillance system with minimum budget.
Easily expand storage capacity
Besides attaching a QNAP expansion enclosure, the TS-453BUs storage capacity
can also be increased by using VJBOD. With VJBOD, the storage capacity of other
QNAP NAS* can be used as virtual disks that can be mounted as local disks on the
TS-453BU for shares, applications, or even creating another LUN. You can use the
QTS Storage Manager to easily handle NAS capacity expansion and storage
expansion enclosure management. With the support of QJBOD Express (JBOD
enclosures roaming)**, you can migrate data to another QNAP NAS through a JBOD
enclosure without network connectivity.
The maximum number of drives available by connecting the QNAP expansion
enclosure:
QNAP NAS
Model |
RAID
Expansion Enclosure |
No. of RAID
Expansion Enclosure |
Total HDD
No. (NAS + Enclosure) |
TS-453BU |
UX-1200U-RP |
1 |
16 |
UX-800U-RP |
1 |
12 |
*The remote QNAP NAS must support iSCSI and Storage Pools and use QTS 4.2.1
(or newer). Up to 8 remote NAS units can be mounted.
**You must create a separate static volume or storage pool on the UX
expansion unit.
Note: QNAP Expansion Enclosures cannot be mounted using the displayed USB
port.
Specifications
Ordering
P/N |
TS-453BU-4G |
CPU |
Intel Apollo Lake J3455
4-core 1.5GHz |
System
memory |
4 GB DDR3L 2 x
2GB |
Ram
slot |
SODIMM x 2 (MAX.
8GB) |
Flash
Memory |
4GB
eMMC |
PCIe
Slot |
1 x PCIe gen 2 x 2
slot |
Hard Drive
Tray |
4 |
Drive
Interface |
SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDD
or SSD; Hot-swappable |
USB |
4 x USB 3.0
(Rear) |
LAN
Port |
4 x
GbE |
HDMI
Output |
1 x HDMI
1.4b |
LED
Indicators |
System Status, HDD,USB,
LAN |
Buttons |
Power,
Reset |
System
Warning |
Buzzer |
Form
Factor |
1U, rack
mountable |
Dimensions |
44 x 439 x 499
mm |
1.73 x 17.28 x 19.65
inch |
Weight |
Net: 6.53 kg (14.40
lbs.) |
Gross: 9.47 kg (20.88
lbs.) |
Power consumption
(W) |
HDD sleep:
21.3W |
Typical Operation:
31.5W |
Sound Level
(dB)* |
Operating low speed:
38.6 dB(A) |
Temperature |
0-40°C |
Relative
Humidity |
0~95%
R.H. |
Power
Supply |
ATX
250W |
Fan |
2 x 40mm, 12V
DC |
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and
stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with
identical specifications.
Warning:
Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the
operating system from starting.
* Sound Level Test Environment:
Refer
to ISO 7779 ; Maximum HDD loaded ; Bystander Position ; Average data from 1
meter in front of operating NAS.