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QNAP TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295 vs QNAP TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 32identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:1
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:6
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:HDD
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:HDD & SSD
  • Processor family
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:Realtek
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:AMD Embedded R-Series SoC
  • Processor model
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:RTD1295
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:RX-421BD
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:1.4 GHz
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:2.1 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:1 GB
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:8 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:4000 MB
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:512 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TS-128A NAS/storage server Mini Tower Realtek RTD1295:1
    • TVS-673E NAS Tower AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421BD:4

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Comparison of TS-128A, TVS-673E
104 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers16
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 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 systemsDiffersFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one0 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersRealtekAMD Embedded R-Series SoC
Processor modelDiffersRTD1295RX-421BD
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon R7
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A53Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4DDR4
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Flash memoryDiffers4000 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
WLAN adapter supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers4 cm12 cm
Fan diameter 2Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNetwork, Status, SystemUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Backup buttonYesYes
Browser supportedApple Safari 7, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Mozilla FirefoxApple Safari 7, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Mozilla Firefox
On/off switchYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionDiffers4.3.44.3
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003 x64, 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, Windows Server 2016
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers36 W250 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one7.06 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for one2.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers60 mm264.3 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm279.6 mm
HeightDiffers187.7 mm188.2 mm
WeightDiffers560 g5.63 kg
Package weightKnown for one1.74 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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