QNAP TS-AI642-8G-US

Overview

The QNAP TS-AI642-8G-US is a six-bay NAS enclosure designed to deliver both ample storage and powerful AI processing capabilities. Equipped with an eight-core ARM processor and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 6 TOPS, it handles demanding tasks like real-time image recognition and smart surveillance analytics without needing external GPUs or cloud services. This makes it a versatile solution for small offices, creative teams, and home labs that require efficient data management and AI-driven workflows.

Supporting up to six SATA drives with flexible RAID configurations, the NAS offers transfer speeds up to 294 MB/s for reads and 293 MB/s for writes, ensuring smooth performance in multi-user environments. Its connectivity options include a 2.5 GbE port, an expansion slot for 10 GbE networking, dual 4K HDMI outputs, and multiple USB ports, making it easy to integrate into various setups.

Key features

• On-device AI processing powered by an eight-core ARM CPU and a 6 TOPS NPU, enabling efficient real-time analytics and media indexing.
• Flexible storage with six SATA bays supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, allowing you to balance speed, redundancy, and capacity according to your needs.
• High-speed networking with a built-in 2.5 GbE port and a PCIe slot for optional 10 GbE cards, providing scalable bandwidth for demanding workflows.
• Dual 4K HDMI outputs for direct connection to monitors, ideal for live camera feeds, media playback, or managing the NAS without a separate PC.
• Multiple USB ports including two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 for fast external backups and peripherals, plus two USB-A 2.0 ports for additional device support.
• Runs QTS 5.1.0, giving access to a wide range of apps for video management, file sharing, and automated backups to streamline your operations.
• Dual 1 GbE ports for additional network flexibility and redundancy.

Key specs

• Processor: eight-core ARM CPU
• Neural processing unit (NPU): 6 TOPS
• Drive bays: 6 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA
• RAID support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
• Read speed: up to 294 MB/s
• Write speed: up to 293 MB/s
• Network ports: 1 x 2.5 GbE, 2 x 1 GbE
• Expansion: 1 PCIe slot for 10 GbE card
• Video output: 2 x 4K HDMI
• USB ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-A 2.0
• Operating system: QTS 5.1.0

Connectivity and compatibility

The NAS offers a comprehensive set of connectivity options to fit into diverse network environments. The built-in 2.5 GbE port provides faster-than-standard Gigabit speeds, which is beneficial for handling large file transfers and multiple users. For setups requiring even higher throughput, the PCIe slot supports installation of a 10 GbE network card, future-proofing your network infrastructure.

Dual 4K HDMI outputs allow direct connection to displays for monitoring or media playback without needing a separate computer. The USB ports support fast external storage and peripherals, making backups and data transfers straightforward. Dual 1 GbE ports add network flexibility, enabling link aggregation or failover configurations.

Ideal uses and environments

This NAS enclosure is well suited to small offices that need centralized storage and smart surveillance management, creative teams managing large media libraries, and home lab enthusiasts exploring AI applications on-premise. Its combination of AI processing power and flexible storage options makes it a strong choice for users who want to integrate AI-driven tasks directly into their storage solution without relying on cloud services or additional hardware.

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