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QNAP TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND vs QNAP TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 79identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:18
    • TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:16
  • LED indicators
    • TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
    • TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:HDD, LAN, Power, Status
  • Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
    • TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:350 W
    • TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:500 W
  • Number of power supply units
    • TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:1
    • TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:2
  • Weight
    • TS-1673U NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:14.2 kg
    • TS-1673U-RP NAS Rack (3U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:15.4 kg

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Comparison of TS-1673U, TS-1673U-RP
93 specifications
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers1816
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanYesYes
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Number of M.2 (M & B) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processoridentical
Processor familyAMD Embedded R-Series SoCAMD Embedded R-Series SoC
Processor modelRX-421NDRX-421ND
Processor frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Memoryidentical
Internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4DDR4
Maximum RAM supported64 GB64 GB
Memory slots44
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)10000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Supported network protocolsCIFS/SMB, AFP v3.3, NFS v3, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP v3.3, NFS v3, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity22
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots11
Design1 differ
Chassis typeRack (3U)Rack (3U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans4 fan(s)4 fan(s)
Fan diameter9.2 cm9.2 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Performanceidentical
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
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+, Mozilla FirefoxMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+, Mozilla Firefox
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.34.3
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 IOT Core, 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 HWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64,
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power2 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers350 W500 W
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width481 mm481 mm
Depth536 mm536 mm
Height130 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers14.2 kg15.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screws112112
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Power managementYesYes

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