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QNAP HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105 vs QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop

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  • 53differ
  • 74identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:No
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:Yes
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:0 TB
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:28 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:0
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:2
  • Installed storage drive type
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:No
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:0 GB
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:14 TB
  • RAID levels
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:0, 1, JBOD
  • Processor model
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:J4105
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:N3060
  • Processor frequency
    • HS-453DX NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® J4105:1.5 GHz
    • QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of HS-453DX, QNAP TS-251A-2G 28TB 2x14TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop
188 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB28 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers02
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Installed storage drive typeDiffersNoHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB14 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, 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, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Online RAID migrationYesYes
Online RAID expansionYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsDiffersFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Number of M.2 (M & B) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID rebuildKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersJ4105N3060
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.48 GHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
CPU configuration (max)11
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x1, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KN
Processor codenameDiffersGemini LakeBraswell
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1090BGA 1170
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs10 W6 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 600Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum internal memory supported by processor8 GB8 GB
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3L
Maximum RAM supported8 GB8 GB
Memory slots22
Flash memoryDiffers4096 MB4000 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPSCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fault toleranceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Load balancing systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b/2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers250 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers750 MHz600 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x3185Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourDiffersGold, WhiteWhite
Number of fansDiffers0 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersStatusYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedDiffersApple Safari 7+, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla FirefoxChrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari 7+
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Noise levelKnown for one13 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one6.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMP v2/v3Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
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, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac 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 supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers90 W65 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one22.38 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one13.55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers404 mm102 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers42.8 mm169 mm
WeightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
External power adapterYesYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers1614
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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 version1.001.00
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 version0.000.00
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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers64
Number of execution units1212
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12898991832

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