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QNAP TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB vs QNAP TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 83identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:32 TB
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:4 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:16
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:16
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:8
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:2 TB
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:1 TB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:1000 Mbit/s
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:10000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:4
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:2
  • Chassis type
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:Rack (3U)
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:Tower
  • Number of fans
    • TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB:3 fan(s)
    • TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB:2 fan(s)

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Comparison of TS-1679U-RP, 16x 2 TB, TS-879 Pro 10Gb, 4x 1 TB
118 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers32 TB4 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers164
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers168
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one64 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modeli3-2120i3-2120
Processor frequency3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)3333
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Tcase69.1 °C69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnPCIFS/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) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (3U)Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)2 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, StatusHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersKnown for one4096 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers55.13 dB27.4 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Power3 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers600 W350 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs229 W101 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs89 W39 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers442.4 mm327 mm
DepthDiffers528.3 mm321.2 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm217.5 mm
WeightDiffers18.1 kg8.39 kg
Package weightDiffers25.9 kg14 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & UNIX- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 - Apple Mac OS X - Linux & UNIX
FanDiffers6 cm, 12V DC12 cm, 12V DC
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
Power LEDYesYes
Power requirements100-240V AC, 50/60Hz100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK ID5342653426

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