QNAP Announces Fanless HS-251+ With Quad-core Intel Processor, HDMI and Transcoding Acceleration for a Thrilling Audiovisual Experience

QNAP Announces Fanless HS-251+ With Quad-core Intel Processor, HDMI and Transcoding Acceleration for a Thrilling Audiovisual Experience

TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    QNAP(R) Systems Inc. announced the latest addition to its Silent NAS series, HS-251+
with a quad-core Intel(R) Celeron(R) 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM and powerful
integrated graphics. It supports a wide range of multimedia applications, HDMI
connectivity for local playback, real-time and offline video transcoding and scalability
to accommodate large HD media collections. The silent & modern HS-251+ NAS inherits the
innovative design that won its predecessor the iF Design Award 2014, and perfectly fits
alongside HDTVs, stereos, A/V receivers and games consoles.

    The HS-251+ allows users to connect to an HDTV or an A/V receiver and to use the
HybridDesk Station (HD Station) to enjoy rich multimedia content with the best audiovisual
experience. HD Station features the powerful Kodi(TM) media player that enables users to
enjoy the videos, music and photos stored on their HS-251+, watch YouTube(TM) and surf the
web with the free bundled QNAP remote control or Qremote mobile app.

    Powered by the latest QTS 4.2 operating system, the HS-251+ is easy to set up, manage
and is simple for everyday use. Users can enjoy multimedia, organise and back up files,
synchronise and share files to other devices easily. The HS-251+ also supports excellent
real-time and offline transcoding capabilities as well as streaming photos, music and
videos to different rooms from a single device using Bluetooth(R), USB devices, HDMI, DLNA
(R), Apple TV(R) and Chromecast(TM) as a multi-zone control system. With a wide range of
mobile apps, users can enjoy multimedia, access their data and manage the HS-251+ anytime,
anywhere. Supporting RAID 1 or RAID 0, HS-251+ is scalable by connecting an expansion
enclosure (the 8-bay UX-800P or the 5-bay UX-500P) to provide a total capacity of up to
80TB.

    Stylish, compact set-top box design and supporting up to two 8TB hard drives, the
fanless HS-251+ is the best choice for those looking for a silent NAS, as well as a Home
Theatre PC/NAS combo.

    Key Specifications 

    HS-251+ [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=197 ]: Set-top design, 2-bay,
Intel(R) Celeron(R) Quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM, 3.5" SATA HDD/ SSD,
hot-swappable hard drives, USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, Gigabit LAN port x2, HDMI output x1

    Expansion enclosures 

       
        - UX-800P [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=120 ]
        - UX-500P [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=119 ]

        Hot-swappable 3.5"/2.5" SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s HDD

    Availability 

    The new HS-251+ Silent NAS is now available. For more information of new product and
to see the full QNAP NAS lineup [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product ], including where to
buy [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/service_map ], please visit http://www.qnap.com.

    About QNAP System Inc. 

    QNAP Systems, Inc., as its brand promise "Quality Network Appliance Provider", aims to
deliver comprehensive offerings of cutting edge network attached storage (NAS) and network
video - recorder (NVR) solutions featured with ease of-use, robust operation, large
storage capacity and trustworthy reliability. QNAP integrates technologies and designs to
bring forth quality products that effectively improve business efficiency on file sharing,
virtualisation applications, storage management and surveillance in the business
environments, as well as enrich entertainment life for home users with the offering of a
fun multimedia centre experience. Headquartered in Taipei, QNAP delivers its solutions to
the global market with nonstop innovation and passion.

QNAP Systems, Inc

CONTACT: Media Contacts: Yo Lun Yen, marketing@qnap.com, Tel: +886-2-2641-2000