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QNAP DS712+ NAS/storage server vs QNAP TS-212, 2x 2 TB

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:0 TB
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:4 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:0
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:2
  • Storage drive capacity
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:0 GB
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:2 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:Serial ATA II
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:1, JBOD
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:0, 1, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:1.8 GHz
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:1.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:1 GB
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:0.25 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • DS712+ NAS/storage server:DDR3
    • TS-212, 2x 2 TB:DDR2

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Comparison of DS712+, TS-212, 2x 2 TB
65 specifications
Storage6 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB4 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers02
Number of storage drives supported22
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA, Serial ATA II
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers1, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Supported file systemsDiffersext3, ext4, FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one6 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6281
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.2 GHz
Number of processors installed11
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network1 differ
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersPPPoE, IPv6, CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSHTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (3.1), NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users2048 user(s)2048 user(s)
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersSSL/TLSHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Noise levelKnown for one19.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs27.5 W13 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs17.6 W6 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.69 kg910 g
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 10000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP Mac OS X 10.5 Ubuntu 9.04Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32/ 64 bit), Windows 7 (32/ 64 bit), Windows Server 2003/ 2008, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & Unix
FanDiffers92x92 mm6 cm, 12V DC
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDYesYes
Power requirementsDiffers100V to 240V AC100-240V
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one103.5 x 157 x 232 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source

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