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Iomega ix2 4TB vs QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 12identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar has 28 TB more total installed storage capacity than the Iomega ix2 4TB (32 TB vs 4 TB). The QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar has 14 more storage drives supported than the Iomega ix2 4TB (16 vs 2). The QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar has 58 TB more maximum supported storage capacity than the Iomega ix2 4TB (64 TB vs 6 TB). Only the QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar has eSATA. Storage drive size: 3.5" on the Iomega ix2 4TB, 2.5/3.5" on the QNAP TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ix2 4TB:4 TB
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ix2 4TB:2
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:16
  • Storage drive size
    • ix2 4TB:3.5"
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:2.5/3.5"
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • ix2 4TB:6 TB
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:64 TB
  • RAID levels
    • ix2 4TB:1, JBOD
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • ix2 4TB:Marvell
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ix2 4TB:3282
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:i3-2120
  • Processor frequency
    • ix2 4TB:1.6 GHz
    • TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar:3.3 GHz

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Comparison of ix2 4TB, TS-1679U-RP-E10G 32TB UltraStar
132 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB32 TB
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers216
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers6 TB64 TB
RAID levelsDiffers1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsDiffersext2, ext3, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers3282i3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB4 GB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB/Rally (Microsoft), NFS (Linux/UNIX), AFP/Bonjour (Apple), FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV, Windows DFS, SNMPTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATADiffersNoYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (3U)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, LAN, Status
Performance1 differ
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers28 dB55.13 dB
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known 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
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs5 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 W
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers148.6 mm442.4 mm
DepthDiffers201.6 mm528.3 mm
HeightDiffers148.6 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers2.49 kg20.2 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.8 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source0 - 90%
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP / Vista / 7, Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.7, Redhat Enterprise Linux 4/5 Desktop/Workstation, Ubuntu 7.10-10.10, Fedora 7/8, FedoraCore 5/6, OpenSUSE 10.3-11.3, Debian 4Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10GbE
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsDiffers100-240 VACAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53426
Fibre ChannelKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium 300MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.x, Apple Safari 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source

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