Two-Bay Intel 2.5GbE Home NAS
QNAP TS-262-4G Desktop NAS
A two-bay private-cloud NAS with an Intel Celeron N4505 dual-core processor, 4GB memory, 2.5GbE, two M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe expansion, HDMI 2.1 and hardware-accelerated transcoding.
Private-cloud storage with multimedia and expansion options
The QNAP TS-262-4G centralises files, backups and multimedia for home users. It combines a 2.5GbE connection with HDMI 2.1, two M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe expansion and USB 3.2 Gen2 ports in a compact two-bay tower.
Key features and benefits
Intel dual-core platform
The Intel Celeron N4505 processor and Intel UHD Graphics support file, multimedia and video-conversion tasks.
Built-in 2.5GbE
One 2.5GbE port supports faster transfers on compatible networks.
Dual M.2 NVMe slots
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots support the listed NVMe SSD options.
PCIe expansion
The PCIe Gen3 x2 slot supports the network, USB and wireless expansion examples stated in the product information.
HDMI 2.1 output
Direct HDMI output supports the stated maximum resolution of 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz.
USB 10Gbps ports
Two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports provide fast connections for compatible USB devices.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Home file storage and backup
- Photo and video libraries
- Private-cloud file access
- Direct HDMI multimedia output
- Users wanting M.2 or PCIe expansion
Consider another model if you need
- You need dual built-in 2.5GbE
- You need more than two drive bays
- You require built-in 10GbE
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel Celeron N4505, 2-core/2-thread, burst up to 2.9GHz
- Memory
- 4GB RAM
- Maximum memory
- 16GB (2 × 8GB)
- Memory slots
- 2 × SODIMM DDR4
- Drive bays
- 2 × 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s
- Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA HDD; 2.5-inch SATA SSD
- M.2 slots
- 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1
- Networking
- 1 × 2.5GbE
- PCIe slot
- 1 × PCIe Gen3 x2
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.1, up to 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® N4505 2-core/2-thread processor, burst up to 2.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
| Graphic Processors | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported (AES-NI) |
| System Memory | 4 GB RAM Since 2024/01 |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (2 x 8GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1500 |
Software and system features
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
|---|---|
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
|---|---|
| 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) | Optional via PCIe expansion card |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | Optional via PCIe expansion card |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| PCIe Slot | 1 Slot 1: PCIe Gen 3 x2 Card dimensions for PCIe slot:190 x 68.9x 18.76 mm / 7.48 x 2.71 x 0.74 inches. |
| USB 2.0 port | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 x Type-A |
| IR Sensor | Supported (Optional QNAP RM-IR004 remote control) |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 2.1 (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz) |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-2 |
| Buttons | Power, USB copy, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 165 × 105 × 226.5 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 2.61 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 2.61 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 60W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 8.198 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 12.448 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 1 x 70mm, 12VDC |
Frequently asked questions about the TS-262-4G
What is the QNAP TS-262-4G?
It is a two-bay home NAS with 2.5GbE, dual M.2 slots, PCIe expansion and HDMI 2.1 output.
Which processor does the TS-262-4G use?
It uses an Intel Celeron N4505 dual-core processor with burst speed up to 2.9GHz.
How much memory is included?
The TS-262-4G includes 4GB RAM.
What is the maximum memory?
The stated maximum is 16GB across two SODIMM DDR4 slots.
How many drive bays does it have?
It has two 3.5-inch SATA bays and is shipped without hard drives.
Which drives are listed as compatible?
The listed compatibility includes 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
How many network ports are included?
It includes one 2.5GbE port.
Does the TS-262-4G have M.2 slots?
Yes. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 slots.
Does it support hardware transcoding?
Yes. Hardware-accelerated transcoding is listed.
What HDMI output is provided?
It has one HDMI 2.1 output with a stated maximum of 4096 × 2160 at 60Hz.
Important information
The system is shipped without hard drives.
M.2 solid-state drives are sold separately.
USB expansion-enclosure compatibility should be checked before purchase.
