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NETGEAR ReadyDATA 516 vs QNAP TS-221 2x3TB

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 15identical
  • 99known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives installed
    • ReadyDATA 516:0
    • TS-221 2x3TB:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ReadyDATA 516:6
    • TS-221 2x3TB:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • ReadyDATA 516:Serial ATA
    • TS-221 2x3TB:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • Storage drive size
    • ReadyDATA 516:3.5"
    • TS-221 2x3TB:2.5/3.5"
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • ReadyDATA 516:24 TB
    • TS-221 2x3TB:6 TB
  • RAID levels
    • ReadyDATA 516:1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
    • TS-221 2x3TB:0, 1
  • Processor family
    • ReadyDATA 516:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-221 2x3TB:Marvell
  • Processor frequency
    • ReadyDATA 516:3.3 GHz
    • TS-221 2x3TB:2 GHz

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Comparison of ReadyDATA 516, TS-221 2x3TB
140 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedDiffers02
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers62
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers24 TB6 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 600, 1
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported file systemsDiffersext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ZFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Total installed storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 TB
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Marvell
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for onei3-3220Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one33Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1155 (Socket H2)Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one65.3 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 2500Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one25.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverDiffersNoYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, SSH, NTPTCP/ IP
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers32
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x152Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Tower
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for one12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYeseSATA, HDD, LAN, Power, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance2 differ
TypeKnown for oneStorage serverUnknown — not stated by the source
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup featuresKnown for oneiSCSI LUNUnknown — not stated by the source
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersDiffers8192 user(s)2048 user(s)
Management protocolsDiffersSNMP v2, v3SNMP (v2/v3)
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BuzzerKnown 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 sourceSSL/TLS
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs189 W19 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers287.5 mm102 mm
DepthDiffers192 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers259 mm150.2 mm
WeightDiffers7.97 kg1.74 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneDualUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one- FCC B, CE B, VCCI BUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65693Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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