QNAP TS-264-8G-24WD-US 2 Bay High-Performance Desktop NAS with 4TB Storage Capacity, Preconfigured RAID1 WD Red Plus HDD Bundle

The QNAP TS-464-8G-US is a remarkable addition to my home network setup. As an upgrade from my reliable QNAP TS 453A, which has been running smoothly for nearly a decade, this new model has exceeded my expectations.Installation and Setup: The installation process was straightforward, thanks to the clear instructions and web support provided. The user-friendly interface will make setting up the NAS a breeze, even for someone with moderate technical knowledge.Performance and Features: This NAS stands out with its high-performance Intel Celeron Quad-core Processor, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The M.2 PCIe slots are a fantastic addition, allowing for seamless expansion and enhanced performance. I opted for Seagate drives this time, hoping they prove to be as durable as the Toshiba drives I used previously. So far, they have performed exceptionally well.Network Connectivity: The dual 2.5GbE network connectivity is a game-changer, providing faster data transfer speeds and improved network performance. This feature has significantly enhanced my workflow and data management efficiency.Reliability: As someone who prioritizes data security and reliability, the TS-464 has not disappointed. It has seamlessly taken over as my primary NAS, while my trusted TS 453A now serves as a backup. This setup gives me peace of mind, knowing my data is well-protected.Conclusion: In summary, the QNAP TS-464-8G-US is an excellent investment for anyone seeking a high-performance, reliable, and feature-rich NAS. Its robust performance, user-friendly setup, and advanced features make it a standout choice. I highly recommend this NAS for both personal and professional use.

I just received this NAS, and I'm very impressed. I've always been put off of buying a dedicated NAS because they've seemed like locked down machines. I'm sure that's true of Synology, but I couldn't have been more wrong about QNAP. I'm very much a fan that I can install any OS I want, and that I'm not tied into using the QNAP QTS OS if I don't want to. I fully intend to install something else, and from some testing that seems perfectly possible. I was able to install Proxmox Virtual Environment. QTS seems extremely feature rich from my brief time exploring it, but it just doesn't integrate into my existing infrastructure.One important thing I want to mention: the QNAP TS-464 supports 64GB of RAM. The official Intel Ark page for the N5095, as well as QNAP's specification page, list 16GB as the maximum RAM capacity, but that's not the case. I purchased a Crucial 32GBx2 kit (CT2K32G4SFD832A) and it worked out of the box. Absolutely no issues whatsoever. I was expecting to there to at least be some software RAM restriction in QTS or something, but nope! It is detected properly and works as you would expect. I did a single pass with Memtest86 and it passed, no errors and the RAM was fully addressable.I only have a few complaints:1. Although the PCIe x4 physical slot is unrestricted and can support longer cards, it would appear you cannot install cards that are more than PCIe x8. The metal chassis has a hole where the PCIe slot comes out but the hole only seems to extends back for a PCIe x8 card to fit. I believe x16 cards would hit the metal chassis and not fully seat into the PCIe slot.2. The PCIe bay has no fan. This is unfortunate because I would imagine most people would be inclined to install networking cards, or external SAS cards. Typically, cards like those specify a minimum airflow requirement. Frankly, I would have been fine with a compromise to total card length supported in exchange for a small blower fan to ensure that any PCIe cards get at least some airflow. As it is, I would only feel comfortable installing cards that are very low power, or that have a built-in fan.3. The documentation does not specify the amount of power supplied by the PCIe slot. It likely only supplies 25W, but this being written out somewhere in the official documentation would be preferable.

I ordered and received the QNAP TS-464-8G in December 2023 (shipped and sold by Amazon) and the memory WAS upgradeable. I noticed other reviewers complaining that their 8 GB QNAP was not upgradeable with regards to memory, but mine did not have that issue. Finding that was the case, I decided to upgrade the ram. There were two so-dimm slots on the motherboard; one slot populated with an 8 GB stick of ram and the other slot was empty. There was a sticker on the stick of ram that was pre-installed in the unit, with a note that the warranty is void if removed. So I decided to leave that stick of 8 GB memory in place in order one stick to add to the machine. Normally I would have two matching sticks, but I did not want to void my warranty. I went to crucial's website, used the find compatible memory tool, and ordered one of the 8GB single stick part numbers from Amazon. My TS-464 is now purring along with 16 GB of ram with no issues to report. I have only been puttering around with this NAS for a few days and I'm new to using QNAP so it is a little bit of a learning curve to find my way around. It could/should be easier to set up and configure. Part of the reason I ordered this particular model is because the processor has 4 cores and supports hardware transcode with the integrated graphics, which is good for Plex. Performance seems good and everything runs okay so far. At the moment I rated this four stars but I will be back to update if I encounter anything else bad or good to share.After getting more experience with the TS-464 and a TS-664 I'm changing this review to 5 stars. I like these NAS very much.