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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX vs QNAP TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 29identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4 TB
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:2
  • Supported storage drive types
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:HDD & SSD
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:1 TB
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:3 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:Serial ATA
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • Storage drive size
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:2.5/3.5"
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED:0, 1, JBOD

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX, TS-212 + 2x 3TBWDRED
82 specifications
Storage8 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDD & SSDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II
Storage drive sizeDiffers2.5/3.5"3.5"
HDD speedKnown for oneVariableUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor modelDiffersArmada 3706281
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.256 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB16 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2
Network1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN, SSH, SNMP, NTPCIFS/SMB, AFP (3.1), NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm6 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYeseSATA, HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Performance2 differ
Backup featuresKnown for oneCloud, iSCSI LUNUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersDiffers8192 user(s)2048 user(s)
Noise levelKnown for one25 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AESHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneReadyNAS OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Power3 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers90 W60 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs45.6 W13 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs1.4 W6 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.44 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers134 mm85 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm218.4 mm
HeightDiffers205 mm165.5 mm
WeightKnown for one4.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45), SATA
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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