4-bay multimedia and private cloud NAS
QNAP TS-462-2G
A diskless four-bay tower NAS with an Intel® Celeron® processor, 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe and PCIe expansion, plus direct HDMI output.
Private cloud storage for home files and multimedia
The QNAP TS-462-2G is a four-bay diskless tower NAS for centralising files, backups and multimedia. It combines a 2.5GbE port with two M.2 2280 PCIe slots and one PCIe Gen 3 x2 expansion slot, while the supplied content also lists HDMI output, hardware-accelerated transcoding and optional Edge TPU support for QuMagie image recognition.
Key features and benefits
Four-bay private cloud
Centralise home files, data and multimedia in a diskless four-bay NAS configured with compatible drives.
2.5GbE networking
The built-in 2.5GbE port supports 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M speeds.
Direct HDMI output
The supplied content includes one HDMI output for direct display connection, although its version is inconsistent between source sections.
M.2 NVMe expansion
Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots support the supplied NVMe SSD expansion and SSD cache features.
PCIe expandability
One PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot supports the supplied networking, USB and Wi-Fi expansion examples.
AI photo organisation
The supplied content lists optional Edge TPU support for facial and object recognition with the QuMagie app.
Who is the QNAP TS-462-2G best for?
A strong choice for
- Home and family file storage
- Private cloud access and file sharing
- Photo and multimedia library management
- Direct-display multimedia use
- Buyers wanting M.2 and PCIe expansion options
Consider another model if you need
- More than four main drive bays
- More than 2 GB installed memory out of the box
- Built-in 5GbE or 10GbE without an expansion card
- A rackmount rather than tower form factor
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel® Celeron® N4505 2-core/2-thread processor, burst up to 2.9 GHz
- System memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Maximum memory
- 16 GB (2 x 8GB)
- Drive bays
- 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s
The system is shipped without HDD.
For the HDD compatibility list, please visit - Drive compatibility
- 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
2.5-inch SATA solid state drives - M.2 slots
- 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1
Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility. - Networking
- 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)
- 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. - HDMI output
- 1 output; source states HDMI 2.0 in the overview and HDMI 2.1 in the specification table
- Warranty
- 2 (unit not stated in supplied source)
Full technical specifications
View all supplied technical specifications
| 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) |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| System Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB (2 x 8GB) |
| Memory Slot | 2 x SODIMM DDR4 For dual-DIMM configuration, you must use a pair of identical DDR4 modules. |
| Flash Memory | 4GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list, please visit |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot-swappable | Supported (Not supported M.2 SSD) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| 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) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| LED Indicators | Power/Status, LAN, USB, HDD1-4 |
| Buttons | Power, USB copy, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 165 × 170 × 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) | 2.88 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 3.52 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 | 90W adapter, 100-240V |
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 20.33 |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 32.4 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 1 x 120mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Supported |
| Standard Warranty | 2 |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1500 |
Frequently asked questions about the QNAP TS-462-2G
What is the QNAP TS-462-2G?
It is a diskless four-bay tower NAS designed for private cloud file storage, backups and multimedia management.
What processor does the TS-462-2G use?
It uses the Intel® Celeron® N4505 2-core/2-thread processor, burst up to 2.9 GHz.
How much memory is included?
It includes 2 GB RAM; the supplied maximum is 16 GB (2 x 8GB).
Which drives does the TS-462-2G support?
The supplied compatibility list includes 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives, 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives. The system is shipped without hard drives.
Does the TS-462-2G include M.2 slots?
Yes. It has 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 Compatible with NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 3 and above. Please refer to for compatibility.
What network port is included?
It includes 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). Optional 5GbE and 10GbE are listed through PCIe expansion cards.
Does the TS-462-2G have HDMI output?
Yes, but the supplied source conflicts on the version: the overview says HDMI 2.0, while the technical table says HDMI 2.1. This has not been silently resolved.
Are drives included?
No. The supplied specification states that the system is shipped without an HDD.
What warranty applies?
The source lists the standard warranty only as “2” without a unit, so no warranty period has been assumed.
