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QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB vs QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 93identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB has 16 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB (24 TB vs 8 TB). The QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB has 4 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB (12 vs 8). The QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB has 4 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB (12 vs 8). LED indicators: HDD, LAN, Status on the QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB, HDD, LAN, Status, USB on the QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB. Power requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz on the QNAP TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB, 100 - 240V AC, 47 - 63Hz on the QNAP TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:24 TB
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:8 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:12
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:12
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:8
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:2 TB
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:1 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:48 TB
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:32 TB
  • LED indicators
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:HDD, LAN, Status
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:HDD, LAN, Status, USB
  • Noise level
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:48.17 dB
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:54.6 dB
  • Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB:600 W
    • TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB:300 W

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Comparison of TS-1279U-RP, 12x 2 TB, TS-879U-RP, 8x 1 TB
118 specifications
Storage6 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers24 TB8 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers128
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers128
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers48 TB32 TB
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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modeli3-2120i3-2120
Processor frequency3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)3333
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Tcase69.1 °C69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network1 differ
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)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS(v3), FTP, FTPES, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantity22
eSATAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, StatusHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (2U)
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance1 differ
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers48.17 dB54.6 dB
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers600 W300 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs165 W132 W
Power consumption (sleep)68 W68 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width439 mm439 mm
Depth520 mm520 mm
Height88 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers15.9 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers22.9 kg20.8 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & UNIXWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & UNIX
Fan6 cm6 cm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V AC, 50/60Hz100 - 240V AC, 47 - 63Hz
Processor ARK ID5342653426

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