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QNAP TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000 vs QNAP TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 43identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000 has 12 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000 (36 TB vs 24 TB). The QNAP TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000 has 4 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000 (12 vs 8). The QNAP TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000 has 4 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000 (12 vs 8). Number of fans: 2 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000, 3 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:36 TB
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:24 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:12
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:12
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:8
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:2.4 GHz
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:3.3 GHz
  • Number of fans
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:2 fan(s)
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:3 fan(s)
  • Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:500 W
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:300 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:188.7 W
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:130 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000:83.1 W
    • TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000:68 W

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Comparison of TS-1270U-RP + 12X ST3000NC000, TS-879U-RP + 8X ST3000NC000
114 specifications
Storage3 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers36 TB24 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers128
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers128
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial 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 systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity22
eSATAYesYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorseSATA, HDD, LAN, Status, USBeSATA, HDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotYesYes
Performanceidentical
BuzzerYesYes
Noise level54.6 dB54.6 dB
Noise level (idle)54.57 dB54.57 dB
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Power3 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers500 W300 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs188.7 W130 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs83.1 W68 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency47/63 Hz47/63 Hz
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers482 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers534 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers16.1 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers19 kg20.8 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53426

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