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QNAP ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2 vs QNAP TS-EC1280U R2

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 67identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:16
    • TS-EC1280U R2:12
  • Storage drive interface
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
    • TS-EC1280U R2:Serial ATA III
  • RAID levels
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
    • TS-EC1280U R2:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
    • TS-EC1280U R2:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:E5-2420V2
    • TS-EC1280U R2:i3-4150
  • Processor frequency
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:2.2 GHz
    • TS-EC1280U R2:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:6
    • TS-EC1280U R2:2
  • Processor threads
    • ES1640dc NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family E5-2420V2:12
    • TS-EC1280U R2:4

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Comparison of ES1640dc, TS-EC1280U R2
169 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers1612
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one128 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 V2 FamilyIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2420V2i3-4150
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB3 MB
L3 cacheDiffers15 MB3 MB
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
ECC supported by processorYesYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codeDiffersSR1AJSR1PJ
Processor codenameDiffersIvy Bridge ENHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 42.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop series
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersS1C0
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s5 GT/s
TcaseDiffers76 °C72 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W54 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers384 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs38.4 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers64
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS, SMB2, SMB3, NFS v3, NFS v4, FTP, FTPS, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
External mini-SAS portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x41E
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (3U)Rack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)4 fan(s)
Fan diameter6 cm6 cm
Drive bay lockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classLarge Enterprise BusinessLarge Enterprise Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers66.1 dB55.3 dB
Share folder access right managementYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google ChromeMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderDiffersCIFS/SMB, NFS, FTPCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersQNAP Enterprise SystemQNAP Turbo NAS System
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003
Operating system versionKnown for one1.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers770 W400 W
Number of power supply units11
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs504.4 W166.58 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs314.86 W80.41 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers446.2 mm442.5 mm
DepthDiffers618 mm530.5 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers26.8 kg14.2 kg
Package weightDiffers36.9 kg21.4 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, LAN (RJ-45), SerialAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers12896
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers2416
Number of QPI linksDiffers10
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013C
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleDual
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Power managementYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7578477486

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