Featuring dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, coupled with M.2 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. With powerful hardware capabilities and feature-rich productivity tools, the TS-453BT3 provides the best NAS solution for media studios or small creative workgroups looking to greatly simplify their workflows.

High-speed Thunderbolt 3 with SMB protocol, allowing Mac and Windows users to collaborate on media editing.

Dual M.2 SATA 6 Gb/s SSD allows for setting up caching or storage pool, improving file access efficiency.

10GbE connectivity accelerates virtualization applications and file sharing across devices.

Qtier™ auto-tiering technology and SSD caching enable 24/7 optimized storage efficiency

4K media playback and real-time transcoding; directly view creative works on an HDTV via HDMI output.

Qfiling automates file organization, greatly improving work efficiency.
Ordering Information

TS-453BT3-8G
TS-453BT3-8G
Intel® Celeron® J3455 quad-core 1.5 GHz processor (burst up to 2.3 GHz), 8GB RAM
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.
Note: Mac OS 10.11.5 (and later) enables SMB signing by default, which may impact the connection speed to the NAS. To improve the connection speed, users can disable SMB signing or use Qfinder Pro to connect to the NAS.

10GbE Transfer
Windows Download
683 MB/s
Windows Upload
543 MB/s
10GbE Windows File Transfer
Windows Download
690 MB/s
Windows Upload
520 MB/s
10GbE Windows File Transfer with Encryption
Thunderbolt 3 Transfer (AJA System Test with MacBook Pro)
Download
514 MB/s
Upload
356 MB/s
Thunderbolt 3 File Transfer (1x 10GbE, 64KB)
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.

10GbE Transfer
Test Environment:
NAS：TS-453BT3-8G
OS：QTS 4.3.4
Volume type: RAID 0; 4 x Intel SSDSC2BB240G4 SSD
Client PC:
Windows 10, Intel® Core™ i7-6700 3.4 GHz, 32GB RAM, QNAP LAN-10G2T-X550

Thunderbolt 3 Transfer
Test Environment:
NAS：TS-453BT3-8G
OS：QTS 4.3.4
Volume type: RAID 0; 4 x Intel SSDSC2BB240G4 SSD
Client PC:
MacBook Pro, Intel® Core™ i7 2.9GHz CPU, macOS 10.12.6, 16GB RAM.
AJA System Test 12.4.3, SMB protocol, single 16GB file (disk caching turned off), resolution 5120x2700 5K RED and 10-bit YUV codec.

Collaboration station for Mac and Windows

TS-453BT3 is the perfect match for users with Thunderbolt 3 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.
Note: Thunderbolt cables are sold separately. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 converters may not be compatible with certain Windows PC models.
Note: For professional collaborative video editing, it is recommended to use TVS-x82T series NAS.


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.
Note: T2E transmission speed may be affected when using a virtual switch. QNAP aims to continue improving and optimizing T2E performance.

» Learn More: QNAP Thunderbolt™ 3 Solution

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.
*The included QM2 expansion card (QM2-2S10G1TB) is customized for use with the TS-453BT3 only. The TS-453BT3 is also compatible with the following QM2 expansion cards: QM2-2S, QM2-2P, QM2-2S10G1T, QM2-2P10G1T.

» Learn More: QM2,Qtier

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.
» Learn More: Data backup & Disaster recovery

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.
» Learn More: Hybrid Backup Sync

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 for both volume and LUN, and up to 1,024 snapshots per volume and LUN.
» Learn More: Volume & LUN Snapshots

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.
» Learn More: Backing up VMs to QNAP NAS,QNAP x NAKIVO
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.
» Learn More: QTS,App Center

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.
» Learn More: Cross-platform file sharing,Qsync

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.
» Learn More: Linux Station,HD Station
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.
» Learn More: Qsirch

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/H.265 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, allowing you to convert videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices*.
*The TS-453BT3’s hardware provides H.264/H.265 hardware decoding, encoding and transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available bandwidth.


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.
*The TS-453BT3 offers 4 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 40 channels by purchasing additional licenses. Learn more


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.
» Learn More: Virtualization Station,P2V

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.
» Learn More: Container Station,QIoT Containers
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.
» Learn More: IFTTT Agent

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

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

DJ2 Live
Live Broadcasting through QNAP NAS, while also streaming to public clouds. The footage is saved directly to the NAS for later playback.
» Learn More: DJ2 Live

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.
» Learn More: QIoT Suite Lite

Mobile Apps
Simplifies file access, NAS management, multimedia experience, surveillance, and download tasks on mobile devices with QNAP apps.
» Learn More: Mobile 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.
» Learn More: Online RAID Capacity Upgrade

Attach Expansion Enclosure
The TS-453BT3 can connect with up to 6 TX-800P or TX-500P Thunderbolt 2 expansion enclosures; or 1 UX-800P or UX-500P USB 3.0 expansion enclosure.*

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.**
» Learn More: VJBOD

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.