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QNAP TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD vs QNAP TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 75identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:6 TB
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:72 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:2
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:2
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:3 TB
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:18 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:Serial ATA
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:Serial ATA III
  • RAID levels
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:0, 1, 5+S, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor model
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:AL314
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:AL214
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s

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Comparison of TS-231P3 + 2x ST3000VN007 3TB HDD, TS-431KX + 4x ST18000NE000
104 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers6 TB72 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB18 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5+S, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Supported file systemsDiffersFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor1 differ
Processor modelDiffersAL314AL214
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber ports quantityDiffers01
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersTurquoise, WhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, SSD, Status
Performance3 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Noise levelDiffers19.2 dB19.5 dB
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH
Software2 differ
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersYesCentOS 7.0, Ubuntu 14.04
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs15.6 W26.7 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs8.46 W11.65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers102 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers161 mm169 mm
WeightDiffers1.35 kg2.01 kg
Package weightDiffers2.39 kg3.47 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of screwsKnown for one28Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source

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