Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX vs QNAP TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 35identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:4 TB
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:12 TB
  • Supported storage drive types
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:HDD & SSD
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:1 TB
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:3 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:Serial ATA
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • Processor frequency
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:1.2 GHz
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:0.5 GB
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:1 GB
  • Flash memory
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:128 MB
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:16 MB
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX:1
    • TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED:2

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 104 + 4x WD10EFRX, TS-420U + 4x 3TBWDRED
83 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB12 TB
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDD & SSDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB3 TB
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
Processor1 differ
Processor modelKnown for oneArmada 370Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB16 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Network1 differ
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
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers12
Design1 differ
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm4 cm
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceRack (1U)
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Performance2 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresKnown for oneCloud, iSCSI LUNUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersDiffers8192 user(s)4096 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 algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersReadyNAS OSQNAP Firmware
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
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers90 W250 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one45.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.44 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers134 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers205 mm44 mm
WeightKnown for one4.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
External power adapterDiffersYesNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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