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QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black

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Multifunctional data storage servers that allow you to store huge amounts of data. Connect your storage server directly to your own PC or share it with your local area network, so anybody in your home/office can use it. You can even connect it to the internet and share your data securely with friends or colleagues at a remote office via a VPN connection or if you would wish to do so you could even share your data with the whole world via ftp (provided your server supports this).
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  • - Home & Home Office NAS Compact Black
  • - QNAP Turbo System 4.1
  • - Total installed storage capacity: 8 TB Number of storage drives supported: 2 HDD & SSD
  • - Intel® Celeron® 2.41 GHz
  • - 1 DDR3L
  • - Ethernet LAN DHCP server Jumbo frames support iSCSI support Wake-on-LAN ready
  • - Cooling type: Passive
  • - 60 W
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HS-251, Celeron 2.41GHz, 1GB DDR3L, 512MB Flash, 2x 2.5/3.5”, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0 + 2x ST4000VN000
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QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black:
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Silent & dust-free

The HS-251, powered by dual-core Intel® Celeron® 2.41GHz processor, was created as a silent NAS solution that allows users to enjoy files and media with no distractions, providing a perfect match for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles looking to maximize their audiovisual experience and users who wish to constantly run their systems without any background noise. Coupled with the support of HDMI connectivity for 1080p video playback and hardware transcoding capability, the HS-251 is an ideal companion at home for multimedia entertainment. Being fanless, the HS-251 has no internal moving parts for improved reliability and remains clean and dust-free even after long-term usage. The HS-251 is best used with SSDs or WD® Red™ & Seagate® NAS drives as a reliable storage solution.

Modern & stylish

Created for the living room with a revolutionary fanless architecture, the HS-251 features a modern set-top design that fits alongside your HDTV, game consoles and other elements of your digital lifestyle. Underneath the stylish & compact brushed metal aluminum body, the HS-251 is packed full of cutting-edge features & apps to provide day-to-day entertainment, storage, and backup needs. The HS-251 is easy to use and maintain. With its accessible layout, adding and removing drives are remarkably easy even for beginners.

Enjoy the HS-251 with the intuitive QTS

Powered by QNAP’s new QTS’s user interface, browsing the HS-251's wide range of features has never been easier. Featuring a multi-window operation with a familiar user interface, QTS makes controlling every aspect of your HS-251 – from system operations to multimedia features – fully accessible and easy to use. QTS enables you to:

- Centralize your data, files and backups.
- Sync files across computers, tablets and mobile devices, and share files across different groups and communities.
- Collect, enjoy and share your large photo, music and video collections.
- Stream HD movies & family videos to various network players.
- Access, manage and enjoy all your files with your tablets & smartphones.
- Expand the functionality of the HS-251 by installing more than 100 apps on demand from the QNAP App Center.

Build your media center and access anywhere

From enjoying your media on HDTVs, smartphones and tablets to syncing files between different computers and mobile devices, the HS-251 can be depended on to be the cornerstone of all your home digital needs and becomes your personal cloud so you are always connected to your data. Take advantage of the myQNAPcloud service, which allows you to remotely access your HS-251 wherever you are. Instantly stream or share your multimedia contents and share them with your friends.

Short summary description QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black:
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QNAP HS-251, NAS, Compact, Intel® Celeron®, 8 TB, Black

Long summary description QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

QNAP HS-251. Total installed storage capacity: 8 TB, Installed storage drive type: HDD, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD. Processor family: Intel® Celeron®, Processor frequency: 2.41 GHz. Internal memory: 1 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3L, Flash memory: 512 MB. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Supported network protocols: CIFS/SMB,AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC. Chassis type: Compact, Cooling type: Passive, Product colour: Black

Storage
Storage drive capacity *
4 TB
Storage drive size
2.5/3.5"
RAID support *
Yes
RAID levels
1, JBOD
Hot-swap drive bays
Yes
Supported file systems
ext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Storage drives installed *
Yes
Total installed storage capacity *
8 TB
Number of storage drives installed *
2
Number of storage drives supported *
2
Installed storage drive type *
HDD
Supported storage drive types *
HDD & SSD
Processor
Processor family *
Intel® Celeron®
Processor frequency *
2.41 GHz
Processor cores
2
Memory
Internal memory type
DDR3L
Internal memory *
1 GB
Flash memory
512 MB
Network
Ethernet LAN *
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
No
DHCP client
Yes
DHCP server
Yes
Jumbo frames support
Yes
iSCSI support
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
Supported network protocols
CIFS/SMB,AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
2
HDMI ports quantity
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
2
Design
Chassis type *
Compact
Cooling type *
Passive
Product colour
Black
Design
LED indicators
Yes
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Performance
Type *
NAS
Device class *
Home & Home Office
Backup function *
Yes
Buzzer
Yes
Multilingual support
Yes
Management protocols
SNMP, Telnet
Web-based management
Yes
Security algorithms
256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Access Control List (ACL)
Yes
Reset button
Yes
Software
Operating system installed *
QNAP Turbo System
Operating system version
4.1
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supported
Yes
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2013
Power
Power supply location
External
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
60 W
Number of power supply units
1
Power consumption (typical)
15.64 W
Power consumption (sleep)
8.96 W
AC input voltage
100-240 V
Weight & dimensions
Width *
302 mm
Depth *
220 mm
Height *
41.3 mm
Packaging content
External power adapter
Yes
Cables included
AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
Uk has collected 59 expert reviews for QNAP HS-251 NAS Compact Ethernet LAN Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
82%
Source Review comments Score
homecinemachoice.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
If you've been put off buying a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, the HS-251 from QNAP might change your mind. It's capable of the stuff a typical modern NAS can do – acting as a repository for all of your files (among them movies, TV programmes and...
Good HDMI port surprisingly useful, quiet running, powerful and flexible software, additional functionality via app addons...
Bad No eSATA ports or RAM upgradability, transcoding deterioration, can run warm, pricey...
90%
ocaholic.ch.english
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2015-10-27 06:25:58
The HS-251 from QNAP is a 2 bay NAS especially made for the living room. Thanks to a nice looking design with brushed aluminum cover plate it should blend in perfectly. Apart from that there is an Intel Celeron dual core processor in combination with 2 Gi...
0%
techradar.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
NAS appliances can be used to both share files and stream media to home entertainment systems, but the boxes involved can be both ugly and noisy. Some also require additional hardware, like an Xbox, to connect to the TV. Which is where QNAP's HS-251 score...
Good Living room friendly, stylish and quiet, HDMI for direct attachment to TV, Hardware, based transcoding and integrated XBMC...
Bad Gets very hot, Expensive and only has two drive bays, Requires some technical know, how to set up...
Bottom line If file sharing is all you crave then the HS-251 will come way down your shopping list behind cheaper, faster NAS rivals with greater capacity. As a multimedia server attached to a TV, however, it makes a lot more sense, especially with XBMC on board and...
70%
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
NAS appliances can be used to both share files and stream media to home entertainment systems, but the boxes involved can be both ugly and noisy. Some also require additional hardware, like an Xbox, to connect to the TV. Which is where QNAP's HS-251 score...
Good Living room friendly, stylish and quiet, HDMI for direct attachment to TV, Hardwarebased transcoding and integrated XBMC...
Bad Gets very hot, Expensive and only has two drive bays, Requires some technical knowhow to set up...
Bottom line Overall we liked what we got with the QNAP HS-251 but it does come with a hefty price tag. Without disks we found it selling for £380 (around $595, AU$690) and if you add in the cost of the two 4TB disks that rises to something around the £650 mark ($1,02...
70%
eteknix.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
This is not the typical every-day NAS we are testing today, it is a somewhat special device. When we usually think of NAS devices, it goes in the direction of tower and rack-systems; and that is not the thing you would like next to your well designed home...
Good Slim design to fit in with other home cinema devices, Magnetic front cover to hide drive bays, Friendly user interface, Direct HDMI output with HTPC features, Noise-less, Great performance...
Bad System runs a bit too hot for my liking, USB ports not easy to access, Neutral, No card reader, Price-tag might be a bit to high for most people, Screws are not default-sized...
Bottom line PricingThe price is a major factor in the SOHO market, as I'm sure you can imagine and it's something that can make or break the decision to buy a particular system. Priced at around $540-600 through Newegg, Amazon.com and TigerDirect in the US and around...
0%
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
What is the QNAP HS-251? This is QNAP's big pitch to be part of your living room. A two-bay NAS which looks like it belongs beside your Blu-ray player or cable box, packs a wealth of media functionality, HDMI and no fan for silent operation. It all looks...
Good Smooth, reliable transcoding, Simple setup, intuitive UI, Quiet operation, No tool-less drive installation...
Bad Very expensive, Mediocre file transfer performance, No dynamic, expandable RAID, Gets very hot...
Bottom line QNAP has dared to do something different and largely succeeded. The HS-251 looks good, is fast enough for its media centric purpose, fits in nicely under the TV and has integrated HDMI to directly connect to your TV. The problem is it is far more expensiv...
70%
3dGameMan.com
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2015-10-27 06:25:58
The QNAP HS-251 is "the" NAS to have for your man cave. It's basically an outstanding 2-Bay network attached storage device, but is super slim and fits in perfectly with home audio/video equipment. Believe me, it's what you've been waiting for!...
0%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is probably not the first thing you think about when you consider your home-entertainment system, but at least one company intends to change that: QNAP. QNAP has offered HDMI output and a 10-foot user interface (so you can o...
Bottom line This network-attached storage box is a less-expensive alternative to a full-blown home-theater PC, and it can do a whole lot more than just stream media to your TV. But its capabilities and complexity can be intimidating...
80%
techpowerup.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
We would like to thank QNAP for supplying the review sample. QNAP has lately released many new models with Intel's fresh Bay Trail SoC for good performance and very low energy demands. An ideal CPU for a NAS since QNAP's embedded Linux operating system d...
Good High performance, Energy efficient, strong CPU for a NAS (Intel Celeron J1800), Low power consumption, Hardware-accelerated transcoding, Quality finish and construction, Fanless operation minimizes noise output, Highly intuitive administration interface...
Bad Price, RAM upgrade isn't possible (and according to QNAP, you need at least 4 GB of memory to run the Virtualization Station properly), CPU temperature can be high, especially in hot environments, HDD temperatures are between 40°C-45°C (at around 26°C amb...
Bottom line The QNAP HS-251 retails for $429. High performance Energy efficient, strong CPU for a NAS (Intel Celeron J1800) Low power consumption Hardware-accelerated transcoding Quality finish and construction Fanless operation minimizes noise output Highly intuitiv...
89%
nikktech.com
Updated:
2015-10-27 06:25:58
Ever since i started using and testing NAS devices I've always been on the lookout for one which could replace the media player i have in my bedroom since such devices offer so much more. Unfortunately if you're reading these lines then you are aware of t...
Good Build Quality, Intel Celeron J1800 Dual Core CPU, Excellent Performance, Design (Set Top Design), Passive Cooling (Silent), Features, 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 4 USB Ports (2xUSB 3.0 / 2xUSB 2.0), Dual HDMI v1.4a Output, RAID 0/1, SATA III (6Gb/s), QTS 4.
Bad HDD Temperatures, Price (For Some)...
Bottom line I don't really need to point out that we were all impressed with the performance of the HS-251 since that's very easy to see just by taking a quick look at our charts. Actually i was more than just surprised since i never expected a passive cooling soluti...
0%
wegotserved.com
Updated:
2015-12-06 09:46:34
It's not quite the total package, missing out on native over the top streaming services, but if you're seeking a compact, quiet network media streamer for your AV cabinet then QNAP's HS-251 NAS cross-over is a fabulous choice.It was only in June that we m...
Bottom line To put it simply, we're huge fans of the QNAP HS-251 Silent NAS. The original HS-210 concept was brave, innovative and looked fabulous but was let down by sluggish internals. That issue has been addressed with the HS-251 which is blessed with more power a...
84%