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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 424 vs QNAP TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 29identical
  • 93known for one product only

Key differences

  • RAID levels
    • ReadyNAS 424:0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • ReadyNAS 424:Intel Atom®
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Annapurna Labs
  • Processor model
    • ReadyNAS 424:C3338
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:AL212
  • Processor frequency
    • ReadyNAS 424:1.5 GHz
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ReadyNAS 424:2 GB
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:8 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • ReadyNAS 424:DDR4
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:DDR3
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ReadyNAS 424:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ReadyNAS 424:2
    • TS-431X NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:3

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 424, TS-431X
142 specifications
Storage1 differ
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one40 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Annapurna Labs
Processor modelDiffersC3338AL212
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2, 1x4, 1x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR36EUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneDenvertonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one34 x 28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1310Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one89 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM Cortex-A15
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, 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 sourceTower
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance1 differ
Browser supportedDiffersMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9+, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Internet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
Intel insideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
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 source19.5 dB
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersReadyNAS OSQNAP Turbo System
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsWindows 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, Windows 7 H
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Ma
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs90 W26.7 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers185 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers239 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers194 mm169 mm
WeightDiffers3.95 kg3 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Home Networking (by Intel)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneSingleUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one97928Unknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100

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