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QNAP TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3 vs QNAP TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 68identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:No
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:Yes
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:0 TB
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:28 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:0
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:16
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:20
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:16
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:No
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:0 GB
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:1.75 TB
  • Processor family
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TDS-16489U NAS Rack (3U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2620V3:E5-2620V3
    • TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2 NAS Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1246V3:E3-1246V3

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Comparison of TDS-16489U, TVS-EC1680U-SAS-RP-8GE-R2
181 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB28 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers016
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers2016
Installed storage drive typeDiffersNoHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB1.75 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial 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 systemsDiffersFat, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one128 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620V3E3-1246V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
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 codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersR2C0
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W84 W
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
L3 cacheKnown for one15 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR207Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one72.6 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers1 TB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers164
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Networkidentical
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 protocolsCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Fiber ports quantityDiffers42
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
External mini-SAS portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
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 source1200 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design2 differ
Chassis typeRack (3U)Rack (3U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Number of fans4 fan(s)4 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers6 cm8 cm
LED indicatorsYesYes
Drive bay lockingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers37.8 dB35.5 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedDiffersMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google ChromeGoogle Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safar
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, FIPS 197, HTTPS, SSH
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo NAS System
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8 Ente
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Operating system versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity650 W650 W
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
Power consumption (typical)Differs362.86 W212.51 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs254.21 W136.57 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90-264 V
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers444 mm442.5 mm
DepthDiffers744 mm530.5 mm
HeightKnown for one130.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one22.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one30.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Processor special features10 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
Number of QPI linksDiffers20
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335280916
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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