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QNAP TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 vs QNAP TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 57identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:2 TB
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:24 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:2
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:2
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:10
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:1 TB
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:3 TB
  • RAID levels
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:Annapurna Labs
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:AMD Embedded R-Series SoC
  • Processor model
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:Alpine AL-314
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:RX-421ND
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-231P2-1G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:1.7 GHz
    • TS-873U-RP-64G NAS Rack (2U) AMD Embedded R-Series SoC RX-421ND:2.1 GHz

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Comparison of TS-231P2-1G, TS-873U-RP-64G
109 specifications
Storage6 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB24 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers28
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers210
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB3 TB
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
Number of M.2 (M & B) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersAnnapurna LabsAMD Embedded R-Series SoC
Processor modelDiffersAlpine AL-314RX-421ND
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR4
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers8 GB64 GB
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMUDIMM
Memory slotsDiffers14
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4, IPv6, CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (2U)
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack, Grey
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBLAN, Power, Status, USB
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Third-party supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers65 W250 W
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers102 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers219 mm534 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm89 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsDiffers2856
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5 mm

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