Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

QNAP TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower vs QNAP TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 30identical
  • 124known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:2
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:8
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:HDD
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:HDD & SSD
  • RAID levels
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:1.1 GHz
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:2
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:4
  • Internal memory
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:1 GB
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:DDR3
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:DDR3L
  • Flash memory
    • TS-228 NAS/storage server Mini Tower:4096 MB
    • TS-853A NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® N3150:512 MB

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Comparison of TS-228, TS-853A
179 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers28
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN3150
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR29F
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBraswell
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 27 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR3L
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryDiffers4096 MB512 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 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB (3.0), AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
Fiber ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBHDD, Status, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloudCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.1 dB
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.24.2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers60 W240 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58.8 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.71 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V110-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm298.2 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm235 mm
HeightDiffers187.7 mm185.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.3 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Home Networking (by Intel)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87258
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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