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NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 vs QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -

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Key differences

The NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has 2 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS - (6 vs 4). The NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS - (2.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has 8.5 dB more noise level than the QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS - (28 dB vs 19.5 dB). Storage drive interface: Serial ATA on the NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -. Supported file systems: BTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 on the NETGEAR RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4 on the QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:6
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:4
  • Storage drive interface
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:Serial ATA
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:Serial ATA III
  • Processor frequency
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:2.2 GHz
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory type
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:DDR4
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:DDR3
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:10000 Mbit/s
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Chassis type
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:Desktop
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:Tower
  • Product colour
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:Black, Silver
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:Black
  • LED indicators
    • RN526X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:Yes
    • QNAP TS-431X-8G/24TB-REDPRO 4 Bay NAS -:HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB

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154 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one12 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers64
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsDiffersBTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Pentium®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneD1508Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one3 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 one1x16, 1x4, 1x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0, 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2DQUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneBroadwellUnknown — 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 one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1667Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneV2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for one10000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10GBASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Link aggregationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Load balancing systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Static IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IEEE 802.3a, SSH, SNMP v2, v3, NTPUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance5 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersKnown for one80 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers28 dB19.5 dB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsDiffersSNMP v2, v3CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedDiffersMicrosoft Internet Exploer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Internet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for one1024Unknown — not stated by the source
System logYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one54852 hUnknown — not stated by the source
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software4 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneReadyNAS OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionDiffers64.3
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 HomeWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac 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
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, Solaris 10, Solaris 11, Solaris 8, Solaris 9, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers200 W90 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs67.1 W26.7 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.264 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
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers192 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers287.5 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers259 mm169 mm
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneDualUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class BUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one91558Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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