Balance performance and costs with hybrid storage. Designed for diverse professional IT environments, the high-capacity TS-1655 features twelve 3.5-inch SATA drive bays (for HDDs) and four 2.5-inch SATA drive bays (for SSDs), with 2.5GbE high-speed connectivity. Powered by a massive 8-core Intel processor, the TS-1655 offers a secure, scalable, comprehensive, and enterprise-ready storage solution for file sharing among teams, collaboration, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, and intensive data transmission. The TS-1655 will be available and supported by QNAP for an extended period (through 2027), making it ideal for businesses that need corresponding NAS models deployed across multiple sites.
Eight cores up to 2.8 GHz, Intel® QuickAssist technology, and up to 256 GB of memory The TS-1655 features the 8-core Intel® Atom® C5125 processor (capable of reaching 2.8 GHz), which supports Intel® QuickAssist (QAT) technology, offloads compute-intensive compression, and improves IPsec/SSL encryption performance. The TS-1655 comes with four DDR4 UDIMM slots (8 GB pre-installed), expandable to 256 GB for more demanding workloads. Error-correcting memory is also supported to deliver server-level performance and reliability for robust professional IT environments as an affordable NAS solution.
Affordable, faster 2.5GbE meets today's high-bandwidth demands. Equipped with two native 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports (backward compatible with 1G/100M), the TS-1655 allows you to upgrade network speeds from 1 Gigabit to 2.5 Gigabit using existing CAT5e cables. Support for port aggregation and failover further meets the demands of bandwidth- and reliability-intensive applications, including virtualization, large file transfers, high-speed backup/restoration, and real-time applications. QNAP also offers numerous managed/unmanaged 2.5GbE/10GbE switches to help organizations deploy secure, scalable, high-speed network environments without exceeding their budget.
M.2 slots for SSD caching and AI-powered image recognition. The TS-1655 features two M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slots that support the installation of 2280 or Edge TPU form-factor PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSDs (sold separately) to boost NAS performance. SSD caching Configure SSD caching with M.2 SSDs to achieve optimal I/O and reduced latency without using 3.5-inch drive bays. Automatic tiering Qtier™ technology enhances the TS-1655 with automatic tiering, which helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across all installed storage devices. Faster image recognition with the Edge TPU The M.2 Coral accelerator with the Edge TPU provides an affordable solution to leverage AI acceleration for faster image recognition in your NAS applications.
5/10/25GbE network card Enable ultra-fast throughput for bandwidth-intensive tasks (virtualization, large data transmission, fast backup/restoration). QM2 card Adds an M.2 SSD or 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity to the NAS for optimized performance and bandwidth. SAS/SATA storage expansion cards Designed to connect the NAS to 12 Gbit/s SAS or 6 Gbit/s SATA expansion units for petabyte-scale storage capacity.
Direct 2.5GbE connectivity for up to 14 PCs/workstations Your team needs a high-speed environment and increased productivity, and the TS-1655 provides two 2.5GbE ports. By installing three 4-port PCIe network cards (QXG-2G4T-I225), the TS-1655 can directly connect up to 14 PCs/workstations—no switch required—for faster large file transfers/backups, video editing, and more.
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution The TS-1655 supports various applications that cover all your backup needs. Adopt safe computing habits by regularly backing up your files and device content, making them easy to restore if necessary. PC/laptop backup For Windows®, install NetBak Replicator to back up your PC to your QNAP NAS. In macOS®, simply configure the built-in Time Machine® to secure your data. Remote NAS backup Hybrid Backup Sync makes it easy to back up data from a TS-1655 to another QNAP NAS or remote server to support your 3-2-1 backup strategy. VM backup Enjoy free backup for VMware® and Hyper-V VMs with source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, and restoration compression. SaaS backup Protect corporate cloud data by backing up/synchronizing files, emails, calendars, and contacts from Google™ Workspace and Microsoft® Office 365® to the NAS. Cloud backup for the NAS Hybrid Backup Sync supports major cloud storage providers for backing up NAS data. For backing up to object cloud storage, VJBOD Cloud is particularly useful for reducing bandwidth usage and backup times. QuDedup technology Hybrid Backup Sync eliminates redundant data at the source and then backs up the deduplicated data, saving time and storage costs while providing efficient multi-version backups.
Multi-version snapshots reduce ransomware threats The TS-1655 supports block-based snapshots that capture the system state at any point in time. It helps protect data, which can be restored to a point in time, greatly reducing the threat of ransomware. LUN and volume snapshots Take snapshots in seconds and restore the entire volume/LUN to a specific point in time to prevent the loss of important data. Instantly restore snapshots Snapshot content can be quickly restored to a local NAS or restored from a folder/file on a local or remote NAS, or to cloud storage. You can also easily view and restore snapshots from the client side. Back up snapshots Multiply your data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots from the TS-1655 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes. This can save you time and bandwidth and can be executed manually or on a schedule.
All-in-one solution for hosting virtual machines and containers By running multiple virtual machines and containers on the TS-1655, you can deploy multi-tenant environments and applications to increase management efficiency and save hardware costs. Combined with the Network & Virtual Switch app, which boosts interoperability between virtual machines, containers, the QNAP NAS, and other physical devices on the network, you can flexibly allocate physical and virtual network resources to simplify network deployment. Virtualization Station Run multiple Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, and Android™ virtual machines, as well as QuTScloud, and access them via a web browser or Virtual Network Computing (VNC). Businesses can run virtualized server applications on a single NAS without additional physical servers. Container Station Enjoy lightweight Docker®, LXD, and Kata container virtualization technologies, download apps from the Docker Hub Registry®, import/export containers, and create plenty of microservices. Linux Station Run Linux® applications (including apps from the Software Center) directly on the NAS and remotely access the Linux® desktop from a web browser. The open-source Linux® platform is also ideal for Internet of Things development. Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) By installing an SR-IOV-compatible PCIe SmartNIC in the TS-1655, you can allocate bandwidth resources from a physical network card directly to VMs, increasing network efficiency and reducing processor overhead. QuTScloud virtual NAS QuTScloud is a virtual appliance based on the QTS operating system. Businesses can quickly launch QuTScloud on hypervisors, including Linux® KVM, Microsoft® Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi™, to get advanced NAS features without requiring additional NAS hardware.
Comprehensive security and privilege settings The TS-1655 includes flexible privilege settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, two-step verification, and HTTPS connection, there are other apps that help ensure optimal protection of the NAS against threats such as malware and hackers. myQNAPcloud secures remote access myQNAPcloud allows you to easily connect to the TS-1655 over the Internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens the keys on the 2048-bit SSL Certificates. Simplified privilege settings The TS-1655 supports comprehensive access rights settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to help IT personnel efficiently manage user accounts and access rights across multiple NAS systems. Protection with QuFirewall Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographic locations to enhance the security of the NAS network. Superior security with QVPN A virtual private network (VPN) secures access to network resources and services via public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client using the TS-1655 as a VPN server and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface to configure a secure connection. Security Counselor A security portal that allows the TS-1655 to scan for vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to improve NAS security. It also includes antivirus and anti-malware scanning software. Malware Remover Regularly scan your TS-1655 using the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they will be immediately deleted to ensure the security of the NAS data.
The best file storage and collaboration center The TS-1655 includes a rich set of applications to store, manage, synchronize, search, and archive files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols to simplify file sharing on Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®. In addition, it offers the smartest NAS solution for managing your files professionally. File Station Manage, access, and share all files in the TS-1655 and view snapshot files—all from your web browser. You can also easily mount remote NAS folders and cloud storage. Qsync Make every file transferred to a TS-1655 available to connected devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. You can synchronize shared folders and team folders for group file sharing to improve the flexibility of team projects and collaborative work. Qsirch QNAP's powerful search tool, similar to Google, helping you quickly find specific images, music, videos, documents, and emails by keywords, color, and more search conditions. It also supports Qfiling to perform one-time or automatic archiving tasks based on your search criteria. Qfiling Automate the organization of your files—simply define file categories and set up a schedule. Qfiling takes care of the rest. Qfiling also allows you to perform smart recycling that instantly moves filtered files to the Recycle Bin.
Build an affordable Fibre Channel SAN environment Common Fibre Channel SAN appliances are often expensive. By installing a QNAP 16 Gb two-port Fibre Channel expansion card in the TS-1655, you have more affordable options for adding a NAS to a SAN environment. You can configure a Fibre Channel target using the iSCSI & Fibre Channel app. In addition, LUN masking and port binding features provide an extra layer of security for your data.
Smart surveillance solution for 24/7 security QVR Elite is QNAP's subscription-based smart surveillance solution that allows you to easily deploy a surveillance system with a lower total cost of ownership and superior scalability. Recordings are saved as MP4 files, allowing them to be played on virtually any device. In addition, QVR Elite integrates QNAP's AI solutions to establish smart facial recognition for retail and door access systems with the QNAP NAS. You can organize a dedicated and independent storage space for surveillance data on the TS-1655 and enjoy camera management, storage space allocation, live camera viewing, and simplified playback.
Flexible and affordable storage expansion QNAP offers simple ways to increase your storage capacity. Here are several ways to expand storage on your TS-1655 based on your needs, to adapt to the growth of data and your business. Connect QNAP expansion enclosures Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-1655, then manage the NAS storage expansion with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshot Manager app. Mount cloud storage or remote file servers Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to increase the capacity of the TS-1655 while also centralizing file management on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices. Migrate to a new NAS Install your NAS hard drives in a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations. Upgrade RAID capacity Hot-swap smaller capacity drives with larger capacity drives to increase the capacity of your NAS so it can grow alongside your business.
More apps to boost productivity The TS-1655 provides an App Center that includes feature-rich apps to expand the potential of your NAS! QuMagie An AI-powered photo management app that supports automatic photo sorting with AI albums, iOS® Live Photo display, and powerful search tools for the ultimate photo management and sharing solution. QuObjects Run a high-performance S3-compatible development environment on your TS-1655 to simplify service development workflows from testing to production. You can also move cold data from the cloud to a local QuObjects to reduce cloud storage costs. Notification Center Consolidates all system events, alerts, and notifications for simple and smooth NAS management, always keeping you informed of the status of your NAS. Qmiix An iPaaS solution that allows you to connect apps and devices to the QNAP NAS to automate daily tasks for superior productivity. QmailAgent The best email backup solution that allows you to easily back up/restore and manage multiple email accounts in their native format with enhanced security and data integrity. QuFTP The TS-1655 can operate as an FTP server equipped with SSL/TLS encryption, QoS bandwidth controls, and authorization settings to efficiently and securely transfer large amounts of data. The FTP client is also supported.
Integrity verification for your hard drives Hard drives are at the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term integrity and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP offers various tools and methods to help you monitor hard drive integrity, allowing you to make proactive decisions to protect your data and files. S.M.A.R.T and bad block analysis If any S.M.A.R.T value is reported as abnormal, or bad blocks are detected, you can take proactive action and replace the drives before a potential data loss occurs. DA Drive Analyzer The DA Drive Analyzer leverages ULINK cloud-based AI to predict the estimated lifespan of the drives, helping you plan future drive replacements to protect against NAS downtime and data loss. Seagate® IronWolf™ Health Management When you use supported IronWolf™ or IronWolf Pro™ hard drives, the overall system reliability is improved by providing actionable prevention, intervention, and restoration options.
Switch to the QuTS hero operating system for optimal data integrity and reliability The TS-1655 also supports QuTS hero—QNAP's ZFS-based NAS operating system. Offering end-to-end data integrity, data reduction (deduplication, compression, and inline data compaction), and more, QuTS hero uses additional system resources to ensure an optimal environment to protect professional data. QTS Suitable for performance-intensive tasks, file synchronization among teams, and hybrid HDD-SSD storage applications QuTS hero With highly reliable data protection and reduction, and optimized for SSD applications