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QNAP TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar vs QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 77identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:64 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:16
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:4 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0 GB
  • Processor family
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:i3-2120
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:3.3 GHz
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:2
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:4
  • Processor cache
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:3 MB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:6 MB

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Comparison of TS-1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar, TS-EC1679U-RP-EU
144 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers64 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers160
Number of storage drives supported1616
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacity64 TB64 TB
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
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3331
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics P3000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00G
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported16 GB16 GB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abIEEE 802.3ad
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
External mini-SAS portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
FireWire 400Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
FireWire 800Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATAYesYes
WAN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet (RJ-45)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x102Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Design2 differ
Chassis typeRack (3U)Rack (3U)
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, StatuseSATA, HDD, LAN, Status
Performance2 differ
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers55.13 dB54.73 dB
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)229 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs89 W89.1 W
Output powerKnown for one600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width442.4 mm442.4 mm
Depth528.3 mm528.3 mm
Height130 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers20.2 kg18.4 kg
Package weightDiffers24.8 kg25.9 kg
Processor special features6 differ
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 TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1620
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Other features4 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIXWindows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008 R2 Apple Mac OS X Linux & UNIX
FanDiffers60 mm60mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffersAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz100-240V
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342652270
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Gbit/s
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP Turbo NAS System
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7

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