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QNAP TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281 vs QNAP TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 15identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:4 TB
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:12 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:2
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:2
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:4
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:HDD
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:2 TB
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:3 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:Serial ATA II
  • Storage drive size
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:3.5"
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:2.5/3.5"
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-212-EU NAS Desktop Marvell 6281:1.2 GHz
    • TS-421/KIT1 NAS/storage server Tower Marvell:2 GHz

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Comparison of TS-212-EU, TS-421/KIT1
64 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB12 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 TB
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processor1 differ
Processor familyMarvellMarvell
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor modelKnown for one6281Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2DDR3
Flash memory16 MB16 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (3.1), NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP.CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Fiber ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopTower
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBeSATA, HDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fan diameterKnown for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxQNAP Turbo System
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power consumption (typical)Differs13 W26 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs6 W13 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers85 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers218.4 mm235 mm
HeightDiffers165.5 mm177 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%

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