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QNAP TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212 vs QNAP TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 54identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Processor model
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:AL212
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1.7 GHz
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:2
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:4
  • Internal memory
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1 GB
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:8 GB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2
  • Fiber ports quantity
    • TS-131P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:0
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2

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Comparison of TS-131P, TS-531X
99 specifications
Storage1 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers15
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one0Unknown — 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 one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersAL212AL314
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM Cortex-A15
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB8 GB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN adapter supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack
Fan diameterDiffers5 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Performance2 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Noise levelDiffers15.8 dB22.4 dB
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WindowsWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers36 W240 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs11.62 W29.31 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers73 mm210.6 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers168.5 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers1.04 kg5.9 kg
Package weightKnown for one1.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source

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