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QNAP TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314 vs QNAP TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 80identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:12
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:8
  • Processor model
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:Alpine AL-314
  • Noise level
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:47.6 dB
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:48.3 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:88.27 W
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:64.36 W
  • Weight
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:13 kg
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:12.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:14.9 kg
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:14.6 kg
  • Number of screws
    • TS-1231XU-RP NAS Annapurna Labs AL314:84
    • TS-831XU-RP NAS Rack (2U) Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:56

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Comparison of TS-1231XU-RP, TS-831XU-RP
101 specifications
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers128
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyAnnapurna LabsAnnapurna Labs
Processor modelDiffersAL314Alpine AL-314
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A15Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported16 GB16 GB
Memory slots22
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)10000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsCIFS/SMB, AFP v3.3, NFS v3, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6CIFS/SMB, AFP v3.3, NFS v3, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Fiber ports quantity22
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fan diameter7 cm7 cm
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, StatusHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers47.6 dB48.3 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, FirefoxInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, Firefox
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.34.3
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 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, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MaMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Ma
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power1 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity250 W250 W
Number of power supply units22
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs88.27 W64.36 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Output current5 A5 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width482 mm482 mm
Depth534 mm534 mm
Height89 mm89 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg12.6 kg
Package weightDiffers14.9 kg14.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers8456
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Power managementYesYes

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