TS-453BT3
Your first Thunderbolt 3 + 10GbE NAS

Featuring dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, coupled with M.2 SATA SSD caching and 10GBASE-T connectivity, the TS-453BT3 provides an ideal environment for professional collaborative media editing and high-speed file sharing. The TS-453BT3 features a sleek new look with an OLED panel and two capacitive touch buttons.

Runs faster with Thunderbolt™ 3 and 10GbE connectivity
Powered by an Intel® Celeron® J3455 quad-core 1.5GHz processor (burst up to 2.3 GHz), with up to 8GB DDR3L RAM, dual Gigabit LAN ports, and SATA 6Gb/s drives, the TS-453BT3 delivers up to 683 MB/s read/write speeds and up to 683 MB/s with AES-NI encryption, delivering high performance while also maintaining the security of your data. The Thunderbolt 3 port runs up to 514 MB/s, allowing for quick file access. You can also connect USB Type-C devices through the Thunderbolt 3 ports to transfer large media files across devices, bringing you a more efficient workflow.

Collaboration station for Mac and Windows
TS-453BT3 is the perfect match for users with Thunderbolt 3/Thunderbolt 4 Mac and can also be used with Thunderbolt 2 Mac by using a suitable adapter. The increased bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3 enables smooth video editing and faster file sharing for photographers, video editors and graphic designers. Up to 2 Thunderbolt devices can be connected to the TS-453BT3 to process real-time photo and audio editing simultaneously without impacting system performance. As Final Cut Pro® X 10.3 supports file sharing via SMB, Windows users and other devices utilizing Thunderbolt™ 3, 10GbE or GbE connections can join the editing workflow more efficiently.

Direct access to 10GbE network from your Mac
The innovative Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet converter (T2E) allows your Mac® devices to access 10GbE networks via the TS-453BT3, providing flexible, convenient and highly-efficient data transfer without needing to buy extra adapters or converters.

Greater efficiency with SSD caching and 10GbE connectivity
The pre-installed dual-port M.2 SATA SSD/10GBASE-T expansion card enables caching or Qtier auto-tiering technology to improve NAS performance without occupying disk bays of the NAS.

The 10GBASE-T port ensures that the TS-453BT3 meets 10GbE infrastructure requirements and can efficiently manage data transfers requiring high-bandwidth.

Simple, sleek and trendy look
The TS-453BT3 features a sliding cover design with tool-less 3.5-inch hard drive installation, making it easier for you to set up and maintain. The OLED front panel displays system information (including CPU temperatures, fan speed, and storage capacities of hard drives, volumes and LUN), allowing you to quickly view overall system status. Dust-proof capacitive touch buttons allow you to easily wake up the screen, change network IP settings and host password or even restart and shut down the system.

Complete backup solution for peace of mind
QNAP provides reliable and flexible backup and disaster recovery solutions to help businesses and organizations perform daily data backup tasks for computers, VM, and other devices in a highly-efficient way.

Windows® and Mac® backup
Use the free QNAP NetBak Replicator to backup/restore data on a Windows® computer. For Mac® devices, backup tasks can be performed with Time Machine® support.

Hybrid Backup Sync
With integrated data backup, restore and synchronization (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB protocols), Hybrid Backup Sync helps you easily backup or synchronize data on the TS-453BT3 to other QNAP NAS, remote servers or cloud storage.

Snapshots for volume/LUN
Snapshots help protect your data and block-level snapshots provide even faster backup and restoration, helping to mitigate the effects of malware or a ransomware attack. The TS-453BT3 supports up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN, and maximum 1, 024 snapshots per NAS.

Backup for virtual machines
The TS-453BT3 provides high potential storage capacity. With its high performance and integrated virtualization applications, support for popular third-party virtualization solutions, snapshots to record complete system VM status, the TS-453BT3 provides an ideal solution for backing up VMs.

QTS - The intelligent and intuitive NAS operating system
With multiple applications and functions, QTS enhances management efficiency, personal productivity, multimedia, and much more. The user-friendly QTS features an intelligent desktop that allows you to find desired functions quickly, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently with greater working efficiency, and provides a built-in App Center with install-on-demand apps to extend NAS functionality. Empowered by intelligent agent services that simplify system operations and management, QTS breaks down barriers of devices, platforms, and geography to provide you with the optimum cloud experience.

High-speed VM Backup Solution
With Hyper Data Protector, the TS-453BT3 becomes an agentless backup tool for unlimited VMware® vSphere and Microsoft® Hyper-V VM backup. Hyper Data Protector features incremental backup, global deduplication, backup scheduling and recovery compression that provides you with a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan, ensuring 24/7 operation of your services.

File sharing and synchronization
The TS-453BT3 supports SMB, NFS and AFP, allowing you to quickly share files to Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® devices. With QNAP's Qsync app, the TS-453BT3 becomes a safe data center for file synchronization with huge storage potential. Any file uploaded to TS-453BT3 can be synchronized to all the linked devices such as computers, laptops and mobile devices. You can also sync shared folders to increase the flexibility of collaboration and file sharing.

Directly view multimedia
By connecting the TS-453BT3 to a HDTV or AV receiver via the HDMI output, you can directly view multimedia content saved on TS-453BT3 on a bigger screen. You can download and install versatile multimedia apps from Ubuntu Software Center through QNAP Linux Station. QNAP's HD Station also allows users to directly enjoy multimedia using HD Player or third-party players such as Plex Home Theater.

Qsirch finds what you need
Qsirch is QNAP's full-text search engine that can quickly find desired files on your NAS. Qsirch can search through over 6, 000 file formats and can use over 30 search conditions. Recommended or similar files are also displayed in the search preview page based on set keywords and conditions. Professional photographers can even search files through the camera’s lens type, greatly shortening time in finding files and can spend more time concentrating on editing.

Real-time transcoding for an excellent cross-device media experience
Featuring advanced 9th-generation Intel® HD Graphics, the TS-453BT3 supports dual-channel 4K H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices*.

Get things done with one button
The TS-453BT3 provides a free Remote Control (RM-IR004). You can customize the actions of individual buttons of your QNAP remote control using QButton, such as viewing a preset surveillance channel in Surveillance Station, providing you with convenient control of your multimedia experience.

NAS as a multi-OS platform
Virtualization Station and Container Station bring comprehensive solution for virtualization environment deployment. You can count on QNAP virtualization apps to easily find a suitable solution tailored to your specific requirement.

Virtualization Station allows you to run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX® and Android™ virtual machines on TS-453BT3. You can use Virtual Network Computing (VNC) through a browser to manage the VMs. It’s ideal for organizations to run multiple applications on a single NAS.

Container Station integrates LXC and Docker® lightweight virtualization technologies. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub® to easily import/export container apps and manage access control, enjoying the benefit of easy installation, transferability and high-efficiency.

More productivity applications

IFTTT Agent
IFTTT allows you to freely connect your QNAP NAS with useful apps and gives you the ability to create user-defined rules/tasks.

QmailAgent
Centrally manage and check multiple email accounts on one platform. You can also backup all the emails on NAS for higher confidentiality.

Browser Station
Enables remote access through NAS browsers to access local LAN resources without going through complex VPN setting.

QIoT Suite Lite
Combines the security and large capacity of QNAP NAS while providing an IoT solution on a private cloud. It only takes three steps to quickly deploy your own IoT application.

Mobile Apps
Simplifies file access, NAS management, multimedia experience, surveillance, and download tasks on mobile devices with QNAP apps.

Easy storage expansion
You need an easy solution to increase storage capacity when running out of space. QNAP provides several ways to expand your NAS storage as needed to accommodate data or business growth.

Upgrade RAID Capacity
Hot swap lower capacity drives with larger capacity drives so that your QNAP NAS can grow with your business.

Attach Expansion Enclosure
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-453BT3, and manage NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

VJBOD
Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of another QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-453BT3. **

Migrate to a New NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS with more drive bays and retain all your existing data and configurations.

Specification

Product
Product id	585835
Brand	QNAP
Partnr	TS-453BT3-8G
EAN/UPC code	4713213512289
Storage
Storage drives installed	N
Number of storage drives supported	4
Installed storage drive type	N
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5, 3.5 "
Number of M.2 (M & B) slots	2
RAID support	Y
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Online RAID migration	Y
Online RAID expansion	Y
Hot-swap drive bays	Y
Supported file systems	FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scan	Y
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Celeron
Processor model	J3455
Processor frequency	1.5 GHz
Processor boost frequency	2.3 GHz
Processor cores	4
Processor threads	4
Processor cache	2 MB
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor package size	24 x 31 mm
Processor socket	BGA 1296
Stepping	B1
Tjunction	105 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	10 W
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor codename	Apollo Lake
Processor code	SR2Z9
CPU configuration (max)	1
ECC supported by processor	N
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel HD Graphics 500
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	8 GB
Conflict-Free processor	Y
Memory
Internal memory type	DDR3L
Internal memory	8 GB
Maximum RAM supported	8 GB
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	1000, 10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)	10000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	N
DHCP client	Y
DHCP server	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
iSCSI support	Y
Wake-on-LAN ready	Y
WLAN adapter supported	Y
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Y
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	3
USB port	Y
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	5
HDMI ports quantity	2
HDMI version	1.4b
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Audio in/out	Y
Microphone in	Y
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter base frequency	250 MHz
On-board graphics adapter burst frequency	750 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max)	750 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory	8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3
Design
Chassis type	Tower
Cooling type	Active
Product colour	Black
Number of fans	1 ventilator(en)
Fan diameter	120 mm
LED indicators	HDD, LAN, Status, USB
Built-in display	Y
Display type	OLED
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Performance
Type	NAS
Device class	Home & Home Office
Backup function	Y
Backup features	Cloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual support	Y
Web-based management	Y
Share folder access right management	Y
Share folder	CIFS/SMB, FTP, WebDAV
S. M. A. R. T. support	Y
Hot spare	Y
System log	Y
Access Control List (ACL)	Y
Reset button	Y
On/off switch	Y
Built-in iTunes server	Y
Built-in FTP server	Y
Browser supported	Apple Safari 7, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Mozilla Firefox
Security algorithms	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Software
Operating system installed	QNAP Turbo System
Operating system version	5.0.0
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Mac compatibility	Y
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 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power
Power supply location	External
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	120 W
Number of power supply units	1
Power consumption (typical)	38.101 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions
Width	170 mm
Depth	226 mm
Height	168 mm
Weight	2510 g
Package weight	4050 g
Processor special features
UART	Y
Intel® OS Guard	N
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	N
Intel® Insider™	N
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Y
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	N
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Y
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Y
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	N
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Y
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Y
Intel® Secure Key	Y
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	N
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Y
Number of execution units	12
Home Networking (by Intel)	Y
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	6
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	N
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	N
Intel® Smart Response Technology	N
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Y
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Y
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Y
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Y
Intel Clear Video Technology	Y
Intel 64	Y
Idle States	Y
Execute Disable Bit	Y
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Y
Embedded options available	Y
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	N
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	N
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	N
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00
Intel Secure Boot Technology version	1.00
Intel Secure Boot	Y
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	N
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3L, LPDDR3-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAM
Technical details
Harmonized System (HS) code	84714100
Packaging content
External power adapter	Y
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide	Y
Number of screws	28
Handheld remote control	Y
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 procent
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Other features
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	Y
Processor ARK ID	95594