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Compact white desktop NAS with single drive bay and front status LEDs

Qnap

Qnap TS-131K-US 1-Bay NAS 1.7GHz 1GB DDR3

SKU CH-H6HR-4FY2A MPN TS-131K-US

Single-bay desktop NAS with a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB DDR3, one Gigabit Ethernet port and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for personal cloud backup and media streaming

  • CPUAnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-214, 4-core, 1.7
  • Form factor1-Bay
  • Port count1 × 1GbE / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Power draw11.62 W (Access) 7.29 W (HDD Hibernation)
  • LAN ports1 × 10/100/1000M
  • USB ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Quad-core 1.7GHz processor handles backup and streaming smoothly
  • Single drive bay supports up to 18TB for large personal libraries
  • Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports connect external drives and printers
  • Gigabit Ethernet port delivers fast local network file access
  • Low 7.29W hibernation power keeps running costs down

Personal cloud storage hub

The Qnap TS-131K-US is a diskless 1-bay desktop NAS built around a quad-core AnnapurnaLabs Alpine AL-214 processor running at 1.7GHz with 1GB of DDR3 memory. It serves home users who want a private cloud for backup and media streaming without relying on third-party services. The single SATA bay accepts 3.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch drives or SSDs up to 18TB capacity.

Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports allow direct attachment of external drives, printers or a UPS for expanded backup targets and uninterrupted operation. The single 1GbE LAN port connects the NAS to a home router for local network access and remote connectivity over the internet. No additional software licences or drive carriers are mentioned in the supplied data.

Fixed 1GB DDR3 memory

Memory is soldered at 1GB DDR3 with no expansion slot, so the system cannot be upgraded beyond the factory configuration. This ceiling determines how many concurrent applications or users the NAS can support. Buyers who need more RAM for virtualisation or heavy multitasking should consider a different platform.

How it compares

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Price $122.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameQNAP
Model nameTS-131K-US
Product typeDesktop NAS
Recommended useBackup & stream media through personal cloud
Processor
CPUAnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-214, 4-core, 1.7 GHz
Memory
Installed RAM1 GB DDR3
Maximum RAM capacity1 GB
Storage
Drive interface1 x SATA (1 x Bay)
Drives includedDiskless System
Ports & slots
Port count1 × 1GbE / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN ports1 × 10/100/1000M
USB ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Power
Power draw11.62 W (Access)
7.29 W (HDD Hibernation)
Power details36 W Adapter, 100-240 V
Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode 7.29 W
Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical 11.62 W
Size & build
Form factor1-Bay
Product dimensions6.34 in × 2.87 in × 8.62 in
Product weight2.56 lb Net / 4.39 lb Gross
Shipping weight1.96 kg
Package size273 × 216 × 165 mm
Compatibility
Compatible drives3.5 in SATA HDD
2.5 in SATA HDD
2.5 in SATA SSD
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature 0–40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
Humidity range5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27 °C (80.6 °F)
More details
Maximum capacity18 TB
Indicator lightsPower, Status, LAN, USB, HDD1

Questions about this item

When will the 1GB DDR3 memory need to be replaced?

The 1GB DDR3 is soldered at the factory maximum, so it cannot be upgraded or swapped out later.

What performance limit appears first during continuous file transfers?

The single 1GbE LAN port caps sustained throughput before the quad-core 1.7GHz processor or drive speed become bottlenecks.

How much heat and power does the TS-131K-US produce when running 24/7?

Typical operation draws 11.62W and the chassis is rated for 0–40°C ambient; with the drive sleeping it drops to 7.29W.

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