Alpine AL-214, 1GB DDR3, 2x 3.5" SATA III, 2x 1G RJ-45, 3x USB, 161x102x219 mm

QNAP TS-231K NAS/storage server Tower Ethernet LAN White Alpine AL-214

Product information

Technical specifications

Processor cores 4
Processor frequency 1.7 GHz
Processor model Alpine AL-214
Processor family Annapurna Labs

Flash memory 512 MB
Internal memory 1 GB
Maximum RAM supported 1 GB
Internal memory type DDR3

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB port Yes

Package weight 2.39 g
Weight 1.35 g
Height 161 mm
Depth 219 mm
Width 102 mm

Fan voltage 12 V
AC input voltage 100-240 V
Power consumption (sleep) 8.46 W
Power consumption (typical) 15.6 W
Number of power supply units 1
Power supply location External

Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95 %
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C

WLAN adapter supported Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Jumbo frames support Yes
DHCP server Yes
DHCP client Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN Yes

Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Installed storage drive type No
Number of storage drives supported 2
Storage drives installed No
Supported file systems FAT32,HFS+,NTFS,ext3,ext4
Hot-swap drive bays Yes
RAID levels 0,1,JBOD
RAID support Yes
Storage drive sizes supported 2.5,3.5 "
Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III

Other operating systems supported IBM AIX 7.1,IBM AIX 7.2,Solaris 10
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
Operating system installed QNAP Turbo System

Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
External power adapter Yes

Cable lock slot type Kensington
Cable lock slot Yes
LED indicators HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Fan diameter 7 mm
Number of fans 1 fan(s)
Product colour White
Cooling type Active
Chassis type Tower

Browser supported Microsoft Internet Exploer 10, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+
Built-in FTP server Yes
On/off switch Yes
Reset button Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
System log Yes
Security algorithms 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS, TLS
Hot spare Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Yes
Share folder CIFS/SMB, FTP, WebDAV
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Yes
USB copy function Yes
Web-based management Yes
Snapshot Yes
Noise level 19.2 dB
Multilingual support Yes
Buzzer Yes
Backup features Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Backup function Yes
Device class Home & Home Office
Type NAS

Description

Powered by quad-core 1.7 GHz processor, the TS-231K provides 2 drive bays storage space to securely store your important files and data, while allowing you to easily share files with family and friends. Featuring a compact pure white minimalist design, the TS-231K can easily integrate with any home décor and takes up very little space. The TS-231K comes with lockable drive trays, ensuring the drives will not be accidentally removed or fall out and cause data loss. The TS-231K provides comprehensive local, off-site and cloud backup and secure Snapshot technology to help create a reliable backup and disaster recovery plan. In the event of a system crash or accidental file deletion, you can quickly restore the system to its normal state.

Quad-core CPU drives higher performance
The TS-231K is powered by a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU that features more CPU cores to enhance system performance. With 1 GB RAM, two Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA 6 Gb/s drives, the TS-231K delivers high performance, while also maintaining data security. The TS-231K also features three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, allowing you to transfer large media files between the NAS and your devices. The USB port on the front panel supports one touch copy, making it convenient for you to backup data on your external device to a NAS or vice versa with just one click.

Easily Create a High-speed Network Environment
You can use QNAP USB 3.2 Gen 1 on 5GbE adapters (QNA-UC5G1T) with the TS-231K or your computer. By connecting the NAS and PC through the 5GbE adapters, you can create a 5GbE network connectivity for nearly 300 MB/s transfer speed.

Boost productivity with QNAP applications
QNAP File Station provides centralized file management, allowing you to view and manage files on your TS-231K and other storage sources or external devices, which allows you to easily share files with family and friends through email, social media, or share link. You can also use Qfile mobile app to access NAS files from a mobile device.

File Station
File Station allows you manage files stored on your QNAP NAS in your cloud space, or from USB card reader and mobile devices. You can easily access all your data from a single application.

Qfile
Qfile mobile app allows you to access NAS files from a mobile device anytime anywhere, while uploading and backing up files on your phone to a NAS.

Protects your sensitive data with file encryption
When sharing sensitive or confidential files on your TS-231K, you can enhance data security with File Station by encrypting files into .qenc files and set a password. The file recipients need to download and install QENC Decrypter on their computers and enter the correct password to decrypt, view, and use encrypted .qenc files.

Protect data against malware with Snapshots
Snapshots help protect your data by fully recording the NAS system status and metadata. If a file is accidentally deleted or modified, you can use snapshots from the Storage & Snapshots Manager or the File Station to quickly restore files to its previously-recorded state. QNAP snapshots are block-based and only record changed data. Not only does this save storage space, but it also reduces time required to back up and restore data. The TS-231K supports up to 16 snapshots per volume/LUN, and up to 32 snapshots in total.

Multi-point file backup, access, and sync
HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) consolidates data backup, recovery, and synchronization, allowing you to easily backup or sync data to another QNAP NAS, and remote server or cloud storage (e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive) to build a reliable disaster recovery solution. Qsync turns the TS-231K into a secure, high-capacity data center for file synchronization. Any file uploaded to the TS-231K will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can also sync shared folders or create team folders to enhance team collaboration.

Windows/ Mac computer file backup
QNAP NAS provides a simple solution for backing up/restoring laptops and desktops. You can use QNAP NetBak Replicator to backup files on Windows computers, including Outlook® Email archive. The NAS also supports Time Machine on Mac devices, enabling easy, fast, and convenient data backup.

Greater multimedia enjoyment
The TS-231K comes with a wide range of media applications, including Photo Station, Video Station and Music Station, allowing you to easily manage and view your media files. You can also download Plex Media Server to turn your TS-231K into a multimedia server.

Comprehensive surveillance solution for 24/7 security
Surveillance Station features a user-friendly interface, supports over 3,000 compatible IP cameras, and provides expandable IP camera channel licenses, allowing you to build a comprehensive surveillance system for real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback. You can use the Vmobile app on your mobile devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere. You can also use QUSBCam2 App to add USB cameras into the Surveillance Station to view real-time images, store recordings for playback, allowing you to build a surveillance system on minimum budget.

Highlights

  • File Station enables centralized file management on the NAS, connected devices, and connected clouds, making data management more easily, while saving time
  • HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) can backup and sync your data to other NAS, servers and cloud storage for comprehensive backup and disaster recovery
  • Snapshots fully record system status and data, allowing you to protect files and data from accidental deletion and malware attacks
  • Rich multimedia applications and a wide range of streaming methods, bringing greater multimedia enjoyment
  • Connect to external USB devices such as card readers, printers or uninterruptable power supply through the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for greater application potential
  • myQNAPcloud service allows you to easily access, manage, and share NAS files via the Internet