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QNAP TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514 vs QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 61identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514 has 33 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314 (48 TB vs 15 TB). The QNAP TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514 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 NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514 has 11 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314 (16 vs 5). RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 on the QNAP TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514, 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD on the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314. Processor model: AL514 on the QNAP TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514, AL314 on the QNAP TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:48 TB
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:15 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • RAID levels
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor model
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:AL514
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:1.7 GHz
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:8 GB
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2 GB
  • Number of fans
    • TS-1635-8G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:3 fan(s)
    • TS-531X-2G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1 fan(s)

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Comparison of TS-1635-8G, TS-531X-2G
89 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers48 TB15 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers165
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers165
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 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 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 & 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
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 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)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%

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