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NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount vs QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop

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Key differences

The NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 10 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop (12 vs 2). The NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 10 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop (12 vs 2). The NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 1.7 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop (3.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has ECC supported by processor. Only the NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Number of storage drives installed
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:12
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:12
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:2
  • RAID levels
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:0, 1, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:3.3 GHz
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:3.7 GHz
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:2.48 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:8 MB
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:2 MB
  • ECC supported by processor
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:Yes
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:No
  • PCI Express configurations
    • NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1

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Comparison of NETGEAR RR331200-10000S 168TB 12x14TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 12 Bay NAS Rackmount, QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop
187 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers122
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers122
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN3060
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz2.48 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB2 MB
CPU configuration (max)11
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KN
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBraswell
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W6 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB8 GB
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI3Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one34.1 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3L
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers128 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB4000 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSHCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Load balancing systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x191DUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1150 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Desktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm7 cm
LED indicatorsYesYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloudCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Share folder access right managementYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedDiffersMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari 7+
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderDiffers1024CIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Number of usersKnown for one8192 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one159519 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP 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, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
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 10.13 High 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 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers550 W65 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers445 mm102 mm
DepthDiffers707 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm169 mm
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
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
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 TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8816891832
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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