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ASUS AS1002T v2 vs QNAP TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 29identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • AS1002T v2:No
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:Yes
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • AS1002T v2:2
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:8
  • Installed storage drive type
    • AS1002T v2:No
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:HDD
  • Supported storage drive types
    • AS1002T v2:HDD
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive interface
    • AS1002T v2:Serial ATA II
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:Serial ATA III
  • Storage drive size
    • AS1002T v2:3.5"
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:2.5/3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • AS1002T v2:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor model
    • AS1002T v2:Armada 385
    • TS-873U-4G NAS Rack (2U) RX-421ND:RX-421ND

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Comparison of AS1002T v2, TS-873U-4G
102 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Total installed storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000 TB
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers28
Installed storage drive typeDiffersNoHDD
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one28 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersArmada 385RX-421ND
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvell Armada 385Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.512 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR4
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUDIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (2U)
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Performance4 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedDiffersInternet Explore 11 Onwards, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft EdgeInternet Explorer 10, Firefox 8, Safari 4, Google Chrome
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SNMP, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for one1024 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one18.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersADMQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionDiffers3.14.3
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one14.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one6.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers102 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers218 mm534 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm89 mm
WeightDiffers990 g9.85 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56
Other featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-TICKUnknown — not stated by the source

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