Designed for home and small office users, the QNAP TS-216G is a cost-effective 2-bay 2.5GbE NAS that delivers efficient performance and smart file management. Enjoy easy file access, sharing, and synchronization across multiple devices, while running productivity tools and multimedia applications to streamline workflows and data management.
Experience faster file transfers and efficient backup/restore performance with 2.5GbE networking.
Powered by an ARM® quad-core processor and 4GB RAM for smooth multitasking with low power consumption.
NPU boosts AI-powered recognition and reduces CPU workload for optimized NAS performance.
Quickly back up contents from USB devices to the TS-216G using the One-Touch-Copy button.
Protect your data from accidental deletion and ransomware threats using snapshots.
Build up to 38.6 TB raw capacity with two 22 TB drives; RAID 1 can provide redundancy.
“The QNAP TS-216G is an excellent two-bay NAS device that offers multi-gig connectivity and multiple USB ports at an affordable price.”
Back up mobile photos easily using QNAP mobile apps (Qfile Pro or QuMagie Mobile). QuMagie helps automatically organize photos with AI-powered albums, making it effortless to manage large libraries.

The built-in NPU is designed to speed up AI tasks such as image recognition and object detection, while reducing CPU workloads. This helps maintain smooth NAS performance even when processing large photo uploads.

Equipped with a 64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, the TS-216G supports everyday workloads including file storage, media streaming, and backup tasks for home and small offices.
The TS-216G features a practical design with hot-swappable drive bays, allowing easy drive replacement without interrupting system operations.

Map NAS folders as network drives to access them like local folders, or connect via browser using File Station. You can also mount cloud storage to manage everything from one place.

Snapshots record the current state of your system and data, enabling quick restoration when needed. This provides an extra layer of protection against ransomware and accidental changes.

Strengthen NAS security with built-in features such as firewall and VPN services, helping keep your system and files protected.
The TS-216G can be used as a surveillance platform by installing QNAP surveillance applications and managing compatible IP cameras for monitoring, playback, and event notifications.

| Network Switches | |
|---|---|
| 1GbE (RJ45) | 1 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Buttons | Power, Reset, USB Copy |
| Jumbo Frames | ✓ |
| LED Indicators | System Status, LAN, USB, HDD1~2 |
| NAS | |
| CPU Model | ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor |
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit ARM |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | ✓ |
| Memory | 4 GB on board (non-expandable) |
| Drive Bays | 2x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s |
| Compatible Drive Type | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives |
| Hot Swappable Drive | ✓ |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 1 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 4 GB on board (non-expandable) |
| Graphic Processors | Mali-G52 |
| Floating Point Unit | ✓ |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Power Consumption: Disk Standby Mode | 4.973 W |