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QNAP TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 vs QNAP TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 95identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:12
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:8
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:36 TB
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:24 TB
  • RAID levels
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:600 W
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:300 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:165 W
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:130 W
  • Weight
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:15.9 kg
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:12.5 kg
  • Fan
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:60 mm
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:6cm
  • Power requirements
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
    • TS-879U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:AC 100-240V@47-63Hz

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Comparison of TS-1279U-RP, TS-879U-RP
119 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers128
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers36 TB24 TB
RAID levelsDiffers1, 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
L3 cacheKnown for one3 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3adIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (3.2), NFS(v3), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, 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
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantity22
eSATAYesYes
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, StatusHDD, LAN, Status
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performanceidentical
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise level54.6 dB54.6 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS
Management protocolsKnown for oneCIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, NTLMv2Unknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers600 W300 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power consumption (typical)Differs165 W130 W
Power consumption (sleep)68 W68 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers15.9 kg12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterNoNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
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 temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIXMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Dimensions (WxDxH)439 x 520 x 88 mm439 x 520 x 88 mm
FanDiffers60 mm6cm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 VAC, 50/60HzAC 100-240V@47-63Hz
Processor ARK ID5342653426
Expansion slots22

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