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Dell EMC Storage NX3240 vs QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 25identical
  • 131known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor has 0.75 MB more processor cache than the Dell EMC Storage NX3240 (9 MB vs 8.25 MB). The Dell EMC Storage NX3240 has 1 S more scalability than the QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor (2S vs 1S). The Dell EMC Storage NX3240 has 50 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the QNAP TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor (85 W vs 35 W). Only the Dell EMC Storage NX3240 has Intel TSX-NI. Only the Dell EMC Storage NX3240 has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor cache
    • EMC Storage NX3240:8.25 MB
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:9 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • EMC Storage NX3240:L3
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:Smart Cache
  • Processor code
    • EMC Storage NX3240:SR3GM
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:SR3X6
  • Processor package size
    • EMC Storage NX3240:76.0 x 56.5 mm
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:37.5 x 37.5 mm
  • Scalability
    • EMC Storage NX3240:2S
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:1S
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • EMC Storage NX3240:85 W
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:35 W
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • EMC Storage NX3240:768 GB
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:64 GB
  • Number of fans
    • EMC Storage NX3240:6 fan(s)
    • TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor:4 fan(s)

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Comparison of EMC Storage NX3240, TVS-872XT-i5-16G 64TB (Seagate Ironwolf Pro) 8-Bay NAS; Intel core i5-8400T 6-core 1.7 GHz Processor
172 specifications
Storageidentical
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Number of M.2 (M & B) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID rebuildKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one6 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one600 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneNear Line SAS (NL-SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8.25 MB9 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 GHz
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor codeDiffersSR3GMSR3X6
Processor package sizeDiffers76.0 x 56.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB64 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.6 GB/s
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one1st Generation Intel® Xeon® ScalableUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one3104Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one8.25 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylakeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 3647 (Socket P)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one78 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
WLAN adapter supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x3E92
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design2 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Number of fansDiffers6 fan(s)4 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
Fan diameter 2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Device classDiffersLarge Enterprise BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple Safari 7+, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4.0
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
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
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source329.3 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source279.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.06 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4816
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015A
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one123546Unknown — not stated by the source

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