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QNAP TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U) vs QNAP TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 45identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):12
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:4
  • RAID levels
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):3.3 GHz
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):8 GB
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):DDR4
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:DDR3
  • Flash memory
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):4000 MB
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:512 MB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE NAS/storage server Rack (2U):4
    • TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB:2

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Comparison of TS-1283XU-RP-E2124-8G/72TB-TE, TS-431P + 4 x WD Red 4TB
103 specifications
Storage3 differ
Total installed storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 TB
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers124
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
RAID rebuildKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnnapurna Labs
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAL212
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3
Flash memoryDiffers4000 MB512 MB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6IPv4, IPv6, CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for one10000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
Fiber ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Compact
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers6 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, StatusHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Performance4 differ
TypeDiffersNASSAN
Device classDiffersSmall & Medium BusinessHome & Home Office
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 dB
Browser supportedDiffersApple Safari 7+, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla FirefoxInternet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Software4 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionDiffers4.3.54.2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 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
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers300 W90 W
Number of power supply unitsDiffers21
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.7 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers562 mm169 mm
HeightDiffers88.3 mm219 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsKnown for one84Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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