Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2 vs QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1

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  • 24differ
  • 22identical
  • 127known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1 has 112 TB more total installed storage capacity than the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2 (120 TB vs 8 TB). The QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1 has 8 more storage drives installed than the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2 (12 vs 4). The QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1 has 8 more storage drives supported than the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2 (12 vs 4). RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 on the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2, 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD on the QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1. Supported file systems: FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 on the NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2304G2, FAT32, HFS, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 on the QNAP TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:8 TB
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:120 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:4
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:12
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:4
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:12
  • Storage drive capacity
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:2 TB
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:10 TB
  • RAID levels
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:2 GHz
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:2
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:4
  • Internal memory
    • ReadyNAS 2304G2:2 GB
    • TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1:8 GB

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 2304G2, TS-1253BU-RP-8G 120TB (12x 10TB Seagate Exos Enterprise HDD) 1
173 specifications
Storage6 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB120 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers412
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers412
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB10 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsDiffersFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ3455
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2Z9
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApollo Lake
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 x 31 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1296
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 500
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 MB
Networkidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, System, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.2 dB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedDiffersMicroso Internet Explorer 9+, Microso Edge, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Internet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, Firefox
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password authenticationKnown 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, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software4 differ
Operating system installedDiffersReadyNAS OSQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64,
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Poweridentical
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one47.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one0.62 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.11 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers430 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers308 mm534 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm89 mm
WeightKnown for one4.19 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
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source6
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L, LPDDR3-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAM
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95594
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source

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