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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
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB12 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
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 frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor modelKnown for one6281Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2DDR3
Network1 differ
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopTower
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
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
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 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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