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QNAP TS-1679U-RP 64TB vs QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 105identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-1679U-RP 64TB has 32 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar (64 TB vs 32 TB). The QNAP TS-1679U-RP 64TB has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar (3.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar has 2 more processor cores than the QNAP TS-1679U-RP 64TB (4 vs 2). Only the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:64 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Processor family
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:i3-2120
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:3.3 GHz
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:2
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:4
  • Processor cache
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:3 MB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:6 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:33
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:31
  • Compatible processor series
    • TS-1679U-RP 64TB:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar:Intel® Xeon®

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Comparison of TS-1679U-RP 64TB, TS-EC1679U-RP 32TB UltraStar
137 specifications
Storage1 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers64 TB32 TB
Number of storage drives supported1616
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial 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
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3331
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00G
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)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
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
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported16 GB16 GB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
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 standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnPTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
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 quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
RS-232 ports00
External mini-SAS ports00
FireWire 400NoNo
FireWire 800NoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
eSATAYesYes
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Graphics1 differ
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
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x102Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (3U)Rack (3U)
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, StatusHDD, LAN, Status
Performanceidentical
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise level55.13 dB55.13 dB
Management protocolsSNMPSNMP
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)229 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)89 W89 W
Output power600 W600 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width442.4 mm442.4 mm
Depth528.3 mm528.3 mm
Height130 mm130 mm
Weight20.2 kg20.2 kg
Package weight24.8 kg24.8 kg
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIXWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Fan60 mm60 mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDYesYes
Power requirementsAC 100-240V, 50/60HzAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342652270

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