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QNAP TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514 vs QNAP TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 58identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:64 TB
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:15 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:4 TB
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5 TB
  • RAID levels
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor model
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:AL514
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:1.7 GHz
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:4 GB
    • TS-531X-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:8 GB

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Comparison of TS-1635-4G, TS-531X-8G
89 specifications
Storage5 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers64 TB15 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers165
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers165
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB5 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor2 differ
Processor familyAnnapurna LabsAnnapurna Labs
Processor modelDiffersAL514AL314
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor architectureARM Cortex-A15ARM Cortex-A15
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported16 GB16 GB
Memory slots22
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCIPv4, IPv6, CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Fiber ports quantity22
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Power, StatusHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
System logYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 dB
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
Software1 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.24.2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WinYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers250 W240 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Differs78.45 W29.31 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers369.9 mm210.6 mm
DepthDiffers319.8 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers303.8 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers12.2 kg5.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers3635
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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