True 4K, greater multimedia enjoyment than ever
Featuring advanced Intel® UHD Graphics 600, the HS-453DX 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*. The QNAP RM-IR004 remote control can be configured using QButton to customize the actions of individual buttons, providing a more convenient NAS experience.
*The HS-453DX’s hardware provides H.264 hardware decoding, encoding and transcoding capabilities. However, playback quality may vary due to factors including playback software, file formats, system usage, and available bandwidth.
The connectivity needed for great media entertainment
The HS-453DX features a modern set-top design and appearance to fit alongside your existing home theater devices. The HS-453DX provides a wealth of connectivity to ensure all your different needs, including USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C & Type-A port and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI™ 2.0/1.4 dual output, 3.5mm line-out and more. The HS-453DX also provides an accessible hard drive layout, making it easier than ever to add and remove 3.5-inch hard drives.
Note: To avoid excess vibration and heat generation, it is recommended to use 5400 RPM hard drives or low-temperature/low-noise NAS hard drives with the HS-453DX. Check compatibility list.
Transfer massive media files with high-speed 10GbE connectivity
With 10GbE connectivity, transferring and managing media files is much more efficient. Recently-encoded video and music files can be quickly transferred to the HS-453DX via 10GbE connection. (If you are looking to upgrade your network environment to 10GbE, QNAP also provides a variety of accessible switches, adapters and other solutions).
Smoother media viewing with SSD caching and SSD Over-provisioning
The HS-453DX features a Hybrid HDD + SSD structure. As SSD prices continue to fall, you can flexibly allocate applications to SSDs, set up a SSD cache, or use Qtier™ technology to automatically move frequently-accessed files to SSD for the highest access speeds. With support for software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP), the HS-453DX enables you to allocate additional OP space (1% to 60%) to optimize SSD random write speeds and to extend SSD lifespan. Your file backup and multimedia entertainment will be smoother than ever!
Learn More: SSD cache, Qtier, SSD extra over-provisioning
*M.2 SSD are optional and are sold separately.
Complete control over system status and data security
QNAP Notification Center integrates all notification settings of the NAS and its applications into a single app, providing central management and greater convenience. The Security Counselor also scans the HS-453DX for potential weaknesses and provides recommendations to improve security.
Learn More: Notification Center , Security Counselor
Stay informed at all times
Notification Center consolidates all of the QTS system logs, events, and alerts, providing you with a single-app solution for notifications instead of having to configure individual settings in multiple apps.
Your security portal for QNAP NAS
Security Counselor checks for weaknesses and offers recommendations to secure your data against multiple attack methods. It also integrates anti-virus and anti-malware solutions to assist you in protecting your NAS.
Safeguard your data with backup and snapshot protection
QNAP provides a reliable, flexible backup & disaster recovery solution. With snapshots you can fully record the system status and data and quickly recover to this status if data is lost.
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Windows and Mac backup
Use the free QNAP NetBak Replicator utility to backup/restore files from Windows® computers. Time Machine® is also supported for Mac® users. It is easy, fast and convenient.
Learn More: Data backup & Disaster recovery
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Hybrid Backup Sync
Consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions (using RTRR, rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB) for easily transferring data to local, remote and cloud storage spaces as a comprehensive data storage and disaster recovery plan.
Learn More: Hybrid Backup Sync
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Snapshots for Volume & LUN
Block-based snapshots are a dependable method for protecting data in the face of the growing threat of ransomware. The HS-453DX supports up to 1,024 snapshots per NAS and up to 256 snapshots per volume or LUN.
Learn More: Volume & LUN snapshots
Easy Photo Management with QuMagie-Enabled AI Automated Photo Categorization
QuMagie brings you a brand-new photo management experience. By integrating an AI deep-learning algorithm, QuMagie enables facial recognition, object identification, and geography tagging of photos on your NAS. Similar photos are grouped together in the AI Albums (i.e., People, Things, and Places). Other useful features include a built-in timeline scroll, customizable folder covers, and a powerful search tool, providing you with the ultimate photo management and sharing solution.
Learn More: QuMagie
Note: QTS 4.4.1 (or later) is required for the QNAP NAS.
Access your file from anywhere
The HS-453DX centrally stores data and files, and supports SMB/CIFS, AFP and NFS protocols for file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX® devices. Coupled with Qsync (a utility that turns a QNAP NAS into a safe, high-capacity data center for file synchronization), any file uploaded to the HS-453DX will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops and mobile devices.
Learn More: Cross-platform file sharing, Qsync
More productivity-boosting applications
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IFTTT Agent
A popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.
Learn More: IFTTT Agent
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Qfiling
Automate your file organization. Files are automatically archived into folders based on your settings.
Learn More: Qfiling
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Qsirch
Quickly find images, music, videos, documents, emails, and other files using keywords and filters.
Learn More: Qsirch
How to choose a lightweight NASBook?
 Fanless Silent NAS HS-264 |  NASbook in your briefcase TBS-464 |  10GbE-ready Silent NAS HS-453DX |
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| Your own home entertainment center | 2.5GbE NASbook for offices and meetings | Enabling higher productivity and smooth multimedia streaming |
| • Intel® Celeron® N5105 quad-core processor • 2 x 3.5-inch SATA drive bays • Built-in Intel® UHD Graphics • 2 x 2.5GbE ports • 2 x HDMI™ 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz) outputs to display media on screens • Silent & fanless design | • Intel® Celeron® N5105 quad-core processor • 4 x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots • Built-in Intel® UHD Graphics • 2 x 2.5GbE ports for smoother file accessing • 2 x HDMI™ 2.0 (4K @60Hz) outputs to display projects on monitors | • Intel® Celeron® J4115 quad-core processor • 2 x 3.5-inch SATA drive bays + 2 x M.2 2280 SATA SSD slots • Built-in Intel® HD Graphics 600 • 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port for faster multimedia streaming and file sharing • Silent & fanless design |