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QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041 vs QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314

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  • 21differ
  • 55identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041 has 81 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314 (96 TB vs 15 TB). The QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041 has 11 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314 (16 vs 5). The QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041 has 11 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314 (16 vs 5). Processor model: AL514 on the QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041, AL314 on the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314. Number of fans: 3 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041, 1 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:96 TB
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:15 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:16
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:16
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:6 TB
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:3 TB
  • Processor model
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:AL514
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:1.7 GHz
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:8 GB
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2 GB
  • Fiber ports quantity
    • TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041:0
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2

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Comparison of TS-1635-8G 16BAY 96TB IRONWOLF TS-1635-8G 16X 6TB ST6000VN0041, TS-531X-2G
89 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers96 TB15 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers165
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers165
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers6 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 memoryDiffers8 GB2 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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
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
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedDiffersInternet Explorer 10, Mozilla Firefox 8, Safari 4, Google ChromeInternet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
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 compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers369.9 mm210.6 mm
DepthDiffers319.8 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers303.8 mm185 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.8 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)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%

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