HS-453DX Quiet but powerful: Fanless multimedia NAS with hybrid storage structure, 10GbE connectivity and HDMI 2.0 4K output

Link to the manufacturer website: https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/hs-453dx Compatibility list for this model: https://www.qnap.com/en-en/compatibility/?model=360&category=1 Review link:

Function The HS-453DX, which won the Computex d & i Design Award 2018, has a stylish minimalist look and at the same time maximum multimedia performance. The HS-453DX has a quad-core Intel® Celeron® J4105 processor with HDMI 2.0 output (4K at 60 Hz) and allows you to directly enjoy high quality videos on a 4K HDTV. In addition, it can be easily connected to other devices in the home theater system. The HS-453DX does not have a fan and thanks to its quiet operation, you can fully enjoy multimedia without disturbing noise. The HS-453DX is also designed for high-speed network operation and offers both a 10GbE NBASE-T port and a hybrid HDD + SSD structure (two 3.5 ”SATA drive bays and two M.2 2280 SATA SSD slots) for fast transfer files and maximum smooth video streaming.

• Five-speed 10GbE NBASE-T RJ-45 connectivity for smoother multimedia streaming and faster file sharing.
• HDMI 2.0/1.4 outputs for direct playback of 4K HD media. Supports 4K media streaming and transcoding.
• Two M.2 2280 SATA SSD slots for SSD cache. Use with extra excessive use of SSDs for higher NAS performance.
• The fanless, low-vibration design ensures that the HS-453DX is cool, quiet, and free of dust.
• Snapshots fully record system and data status and allow you to protect files and data from accidental removal and malware attacks.
• Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand storage capacity using the unused storage space of another QNAP NAS. Connect two four-position hardware external RAID drives with USB TR-004.
• TR-004 will be available soon.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• HS-453DX
• Ethernet Cable x 2
• AC Adapter
• Power Cord
• Flat head screw (for 3.5 "HDD) x8
• Flat head screw (for 2.5 "HDD) x6
• Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
• M.2 SSD screw x 2
• IR Remote Control: RM-IR004
• Thermal Pads for M.2 SSD & IC

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

• Intel® Celeron® J4105 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor (up to 2.5 GHz)

Architecture:

• 64-bit x86

Graphic Design

• Intel® HD Graphics 600

Encryption acceleration

• Yes (AES-NI)

System memory

• 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (2 x 4 GB)

Maximum memory

• 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)

Memory slot

• 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 (For a configuration with two DIMMs, you must use a pair of identical DDR3L modules.)

Flash memory

• 4 GB eMMC (dual OS protection at startup)

Disk drive bays

• Hot-swap 2 x 3.5 ”slots for SATA 6 Gb/s

Disk drive compatibility

• 3.5 "SATA drive
• 2.5 "SATA drive
• 2.5 "SATA SSD

Gigabit Ethernet port

• 1 x 10GBASE-T RJ45, support 10 G/5 G/2.5 G/1 G/100 M

USB port

• 2 x USB 2.0
• 1 x USB type C 3.0
• 2 x USB type A 3.0

HDMI output

• 1 x HDMI 2.0, up to 3840 x 2160, at 60 Hz
• 1 x HDMI 1.4b, up to 3840 x 2160, at 30 Hz

IR sensor

• Yes, with QNAP RM-IR004 remote control support (optional)

LED indicators

• HDD 1-2, condition

Buttons

• Power supply, reset

Shape factor

• Table

Dimensions (H x W x D)

• 42.8 x 404 x 220 mm (1.68 x 15.9 x 8.66 inches)

Net weight

• 2.40 kg (5.29 lb)

Power consumption (W)

• Disc standby mode: 13.55 W
• In operation: 22.38 W
• (with 2 x 1TB HDD and 2 x 256GB SSD)

Sound level

• Situation: 6.0 dB (A)
• 2 x 2.5 ”SATA SSD: 6.2 dB (A)
• 2 x 3.5 ”HDD:
• Operation: 13.0 dB (A)
• Standby mode: 6.2 dB (A)

Power supply unit

• Adapter 90W, 100-240 V

Ventilator

• 1 x 7 cm

Operating temperature and relative humidity

• 0-35 ° C (32-95 ° F), 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb temperature: 27 ° C (80.6 ° F)

More information can be found on the manufacturer website