Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX vs QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 36identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX has 2 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED (4 TB vs 2 TB). The NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX has 2 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED (4 vs 2). The NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX has 2 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED (4 vs 2). Storage drive interface: Serial ATA on the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II on the QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED. RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD on the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX, 0, 1, JBOD on the QNAP TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4 TB
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:2 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:Serial ATA
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:0, 1, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:1.2 GHz
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:0.5 GB
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:1 GB
  • Flash memory
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:128 MB
    • TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED:16 MB

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX, TS-221 + 1x 2TBWDRED
82 specifications
Storage5 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB2 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II
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
Processor1 differ
Processor modelKnown for oneArmada 370Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB16 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Network1 differ
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN, SSH, SNMP, NTPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers12
Design2 differ
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm7 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, 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 sourceTower
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
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneReadyNAS OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
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, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
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 W16 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs1.4 W8 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers134 mm102 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers205 mm150 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)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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