The TS-216G-EU is a versatile and efficient Network Attached Storage (NAS) designed to meet the storage, backup, and sharing needs of households, small businesses, and workgroups. With its ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor and 4 GB DDR4 RAM, the device delivers robust performance for handling concurrent users, media streaming, file syncing, and routine backup tasks. QNAP NAS+2QNAP NAS+2
It features two hot-swappable SATA drive bays compatible with both 3.5β³ HDDs and 2.5β³ SSDs, allowing users to create RAID arrays (e.g. RAID 1 for redundancy) or large-capacity single disks β ideal for both performance and data protection needs. QNAP NAS+1
On the networking side, the TS-216G-EU includes a 2.5 GbE port (with fallback to 1 GbE/100 Mbps) plus an additional 1 GbE port, offering enhanced network throughput. This is especially useful for faster backups, streaming high-definition media, or transferring large files across your local network. QNAP NAS+1
To expand its utility beyond simple storage, the NAS runs the full QNAP software suite: file sharing across multiple devices, remote access, cloud sync/backup, surveillance storage, media streaming, and user account / permission management. These features make it ideal as a private cloud, central backup server, media server, or small business file server. QNAP NAS+2NikkTech+2
Thanks to its compact tower design, hot-swappable drives, and energy-efficient hardware, the TS-216G-EU is a great balance of convenience, performance, and cost. Itβs well suited for home users, small offices, remote work setups, or as a backup server for critical data.
π Key Features
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2-bay SATA NAS supporting 3.5β³ HDDs and 2.5β³ SSDs QNAP NAS
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ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor + 4 GB DDR4 RAM (fixed) QNAP NAS
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Dual network: 1 Γ 2.5 GbE + 1 Γ 1 GbE for high-speed file transfer & backup QNAP NAS+1
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Hot-swappable drives β easy drive replacement or upgrade without downtime QNAP NAS+1
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USB ports (USB 3.2 Gen1 + USB 2.0) for external drives or USB devices QNAP NAS+1
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Full-featured NAS OS: file sharing, cloud sync/backup, media streaming, surveillance storage support QNAP NAS+2NikkTech+2
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Energy-efficient, compact tower form factor β ideal for home or small office use QNAP NAS+1
π― Ideal Applications
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Home media server (photos, music, video library)
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Centralized backup for laptops, PCs, and mobile devices
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Small business / workgroup file server and collaboration hub
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Private cloud storage for remote access and sync
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Surveillance video storage using IP cameras + NAS backup
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Data sharing and collaboration across multiple users/devices