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QNAP TS-453Bmini Vertical NAS with Intel Quad-Core CPU and 4K Display Output Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2017-04-28

Despite the fact that we are dealing with a small footprint, compact NAS, the TS-453Bmini is quite a capable piece of hardware for use at home and offices. The included quad-core Intel Celeron J3455 1.5GHz SoC does feature a boost up to 2.3GHz and thanks to its low power consumption / heat dissipation, the cooling system remains silent even during full-load conditions. The server is fully upgradable with DDR3L memory and while our SKU was already equipped with the maximum memory quantity, it is also possible to purchase the 4GB DDR3L version, for less money and upgrade later if needed.

Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

In this article, we will take a step down from the high-end NAS offerings and review a mainstream unit from QNAP, which does feature an interesting mounting system for the drives. is very compact and does also sport Q vPC technology, so it is possible to use the product without any “middle-man”, as a regular PC. TS-453Bmini does ship inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure that contains some more product information:

A schematic can be easily inspected on one of the box sides, which reveals the main product interfaces:

Some of the main product highlights can be also checked out here:

After lifting the top box cover, we will discover a “Thank you” message from the manufacturer, along with a list of box contents:

Besides the power lead, the bundle is offered inside a separate cardboard enclosure:

We will receive one Quick Installation Guide, screwless mounting adapters for 3.5’’ drives, two LAN cables, screws for mounting 2.5’’ drives onto the trays, an IR remote along with its standalone manual, but also a power brick:

The power brick was manufactured by Delta Electronics and is rated on the output as 12V @ 7.5A:

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