
30% of QNAP users choose RAID 5 arrays for their NAS to provide higher data protection, better system performance and optimized storage utilization. The 3-bay TS-351 not only allows you to build a RAID 5 array on your NAS with the fewest disks, but also features M.2 SSD slots and efficient auto-tiered storage that realizes optimal system performance. The TS-351 is also a home entertainment portal for streaming and sharing photos, music, and videos throughout your home and beyond. Featuring a minimalist design, the TS-351 can easily fit your home space as a brilliant digital hub!

Build a secure RAID 5 array with three disks for optimized storage capacity and protection against one disk failing.

H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding; Full HD 1080p HDMI output for direct multimedia playback.

Install SSDs for cache acceleration with the built-in M.2 PCIe (Gen2 x1, 5Gb/s) NVMe SSD slots.

Effortlessly centralize, organize, browse, and share your multimedia files.

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

Snapshots fully record system status and data, allowing you to protect files and data from accidental deletion and malware attacks.
Available Models
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TS-351-4G
Intel® Celeron® J1800 dual-core 2.41 GHz processor (burst up to 2.58 GHz), 4 GB RAM
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TS-351-2G
Intel® Celeron® J1800 dual-core 2.41 GHz processor (burst up to 2.58 GHz), 2 GB RAM
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Dual-core high performance
The TS-351 is designed for home and small offices, allowing you to effortlessly manage files and enjoy multimedia entertainment while also providing reliable data protection. It uses an Intel® Celeron® J1800 dual-core 2.41 GHz processor (burst up to 2.58 GHz) and 2GB/4GB DDR3L memory (upgradable to 8GB), provides 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive bays, and supports AES 256-bit encryption for both full NAS volumes and shared folders, ensuring system performance while protecting the confidentiality of sensitive business data stored in the NAS.
Windows File Transfer (1 x 1GbE)
Windows File Transfer with Encryption (1x 1GbE)
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test environment:
NAS: TS-351
OS: QTS 4.3.4
Volume type: RAID 5; 3 x ST1000NM0033-9ZM173 SN03
Client PC: Windows 10, Intel® Core™ i7-6700 3.40GHz, 64GB RAM
Elegant appearance, effective airflow
The TS-351 sports a stylish and elegant look with an industrial design concept to provide effective airflow and better cooling, ensuring smooth performance even under the heaviest loads. The tool-less 3.5-inch hard drive installation allows easier system setup and maintenance, while the front-panel LEDs assist in viewing system status.

M.2 SSDs for cache acceleration or efficient tiered storage
The TS-351 supports SSD caching, and features two M.2 slots that support M.2 PCIe (Gen2 x1, 5Gb/s) NVMe SSDs with 2280 form factors (sold separately) for boosting the overall workflow of intensive, IOPS-demanding applications. Moreover, Qtier™ technology empowers the TS-351 with auto tiering that helps continuously optimize storage efficiency across M.2 SSDs, a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, and high-capacity HDDs with around-the-clock acceleration. The new Qtier™ 2.0 features IO-awareness that empowers SSD-tiered storage with a cache-like reserved space to handle burst I/O in real time, greatly maximizing the advantages of SSD.
Note:
1. The 3rd drive bay of the TS-351 supports SSD caching. You can purchase 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive tray bases from the QNAP Online Shop.
2. M.2 SSDs are sold separately. As M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat, it is recommended to install a heatsink on M.2 SSDs.
» Learn More: SSD cache,Qtier

Enjoy optimized SSD performance with extra over-provisioning
With SSD prices continuing to become more affordable for home and small business users, there's never been a better time for using SSDs in your NAS to enjoy higher performance, faster file backups, smoother multimedia experiences, and optimized virtualization applications. The latest QTS 4.3.5 takes SSD functionality even further by supporting software-defined SSD RAID extra over-provisioning (OP) that enables you to allocate additional OP space from 1% to 60%, beneficial for optimal SSD random write speeds and extended lifespan with higher endurance. Now you can use affordable consumer SSDs for the TS-351, adjust the SSD OP, and potentially attain performance and endurance levels similar to enterprise-grade SSDs.
» Learn More: SSD Extra Over-provisioning

Snapshots protect your data against ransomware
Snapshots help protect your data by fully recording the NAS system state and metadata. Use Storage & Snapshots Manager or File Station to easily manage snapshots and quickly restore the system to a normal state if an error occurs. QNAP snapshots are block-based and only record the changed data. Not only does this save storage space but also reduces the time required to back up and restore data. The TS-351 with 4GB RAM can support up to 256 snapshots per NAS and 256 snapshots per volume/LUN.
» Learn More: Volume & LUN snapshots,Mitigate the threat of ransomware

Have fun with your NAS!
The TS-351 transforms how to enjoy your photos, music and videos throughout your home and beyond. It also supports 360-degree panorama photos and videos!
» Learn more: All-in-one multimedia center
Take photos anytime, anywhere and manage them with Photo Station. Organize photos by folders or albums, and view them in several modes.
With powerful smart playlists, comprehensive search functions and a user-friendly interface, Music Station is more than just music to your ears.
Video Station's smart collection, advanced search, and easy sharing functions make it so easy to enjoy your videos. Spoiler alert: you can even import video information from multiple online databases!
Enjoy a streamlined multimedia experience on any device
Whether accessing your media files on a computer or mobile device, you can enjoy a smooth playback experience. You can also connect the TS-351 directly to your TV or monitor via HDMI!
Full HD video output over HDMI
You can watch Full HD 1080p media files on a HDTV using the HDMI output. The TS-351 features various media players provided by HybridDesk Station (HD Station) for playing media files stored within it.
Real-time video transcoding
The TS-351 supports H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, allowing you to convert 1080p videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices*.
*The TS-351’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.
Full HD video output over HDMI
You can watch Full HD 1080p media files on a HDTV using the HDMI output. The TS-351 features various media players provided by HybridDesk Station (HD Station) for playing media files stored within it.
Real-time video transcoding
The TS-351 supports H.264 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding, allowing you to convert 1080p videos to universal file formats that can be smoothly played on multiple devices*.
*The TS-351’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.
Complete home entertainment with flexible multimedia streaming
Make the TS-351 your home multimedia hub to stream photos, music, and videos to computers, TVs, mobile devices, Apple TV®, Google Chromecast™ or DLNA® compatible devices.
» Learn more: Multimedia streaming
Install Plex® Media Server app to stream media files from NAS to your mobile devices, DLNA® compatible devices and HDTV by using common media streaming devices (including Roku®, Apple TV®, Google Chromecast™, and Amazon Fire TV®).
QVHelper allows users to stream media files or music playlists from a QNAP NAS to VLC player.
Qmedia allows music, photos and videos to be effortlessly streamed to Android TVs or set-top boxes.
Video HD is a free KODI™ add-on that combines KODI's streaming and video decoding capabilities and fully supports Video Station's features.
Well-round, multi-point backup
QNAP's Hybrid Backup Sync app centralizes backup, restoration and synchronization tasks for you to easily transfer the data stored in your TS-351 to remote servers, USB storage (via One-touch copy function), cloud storage, or another QNAP NAS. With Qsync, you can also access your NAS files from PCs, laptops or mobile devices connected with the TS-351 at any time. Backing up Windows® or Mac® data to the TS-351 is also effortless by using QNAP’s NetBak Replicator utility or Apple’s Time Machine®.
» Learn More: Hybrid Backup Sync,Qsync

Flexible and economical 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 and business growth.
VJBOD
Use VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand your storage capacity by using the unused storage of other QNAP NAS. Up to 8 QNAP NAS can be mounted as local disks on the TS-351.
» Learn More: VJBOD
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
Migrate to a New NAS
Install your NAS hard drives into a larger QNAP NAS and retain all your existing data and configurations.
» Learn More: Migrating from old NAS
More productivity-boosting applications
QmailAgent
Centrally manage and switch between different email accounts, back up emails to the NAS, and safeguard email security and personal privacy.
» Learn More: QmailAgent
IFTTT Agent
A popular web automation service for combining QNAP NAS and mobile devices/apps to customize NAS applets.
» Learn More: IFTTT Agent
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
Browser Station
Enable remote access through NAS-hosted web browsers to access local LAN resources without needing complex VPN settings.
» Learn More: Browser Station
Mattermost
Mattermost turns your QNAP NAS into a team communication platform that allows for instant messaging and can centrally store all your conversations and files.
» Learn More: Mattermost
Mobile Apps
Simplify file access, NAS management, multimedia entertainment, surveillance, and download tasks on mobile devices with QNAP mobile apps.
» Learn More: Mobile Apps
CPU |
Intel® Celeron® J1800 dual core 2.41 GHz processor, up to 2.58 GHz |
System Memory |
2 GB DDR3L (1 x 2 GB) |
Maximum Memory |
8 GB (2 x 4 GB) |
Memory Slot |
2 x SODIMM slot |
Flash Memory |
512 MB NAND Flash |
Drive Bay |
Hot-swappable 3 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs
Note: 1. HDD 1~2 supports SATA 3Gb/s, HDD 3 supports SATA 6Gb/s 2. 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive tray bases can be purchased from QNAP Online Shop |
M.2 SSD Slot |
2 x M.2 PCIe (Gen2 x1, 5Gbps) NVMe 2280 slots
Note: 1. The M.2 SSD is not included as standard. 2. M.2 SSD operations can easily generate excessive heat. It is recommended to install a heatsink (from QNAP or a third-party provider) on the M.2 SSD. |
HDMI Output |
1 x HDMI v1.4a |
Gigabit Ethernet Port |
1 x Gigabit RJ45 |
USB Port |
1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 |
Audio |
1 x Built-in speaker 1 x 3.5mm line out jack
Note: You cannot use the speakers and the line-out jack simultaneously. |
LED Indicators |
Status/Power, LAN, USB, HDD 1-3, M.2 SSD 1-2 |
Buttons |
Power, Reset, USB One-touch-copy |
System Warning |
Buzzer or Smart voice prompt |
Form Factor |
Tower |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
142 x 150 x 260.1 mm 5.59 x 5.9 x 10.24 inch |
Power Consumption (W) |
HDD standby: 13.21 W In operation: 25.63 W (with 3 x HDDs and 2 x M.2 SSDs)
HDD: WD10EFRX M.2 SSD: INTEL SSDPEKKW12 128G |
Sound Level |
Sound pressure (LpAm): 21.8 dB(A) |
Weight |
Net weight: 1.64 kg (3.62 lbs) Gross Weight: 2.69 kg (5.93 lbs) |
Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity |
0 ~ 40˚C ( 32˚F ~ 104˚F ), 5 ~ 95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C (80.6˚F) |
Security Slot |
Kensington security slot |
Fan |
1 x 9cm smart fan (12V DC) |
Power Supply Unit |
65W AC Adapter, 100-240V |
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. Warning: Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
* Sound Level Test Environment: Refer to ISO 7779; Maximum HDD loaded; Bystander Position; Average data from 1 meter in front of operating NAS.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.