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QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® vs QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022

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Key differences

The QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022 has 26 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® (32 TB vs 6 TB). The QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022 has 2 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® (4 vs 2). The QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022 has 2 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron® (4 vs 2). Storage drive interface: Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022. Storage drive size: 3.5" on the QNAP TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®, 2.5/3.5" on the QNAP TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:6 TB
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:32 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:2
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:2
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:3 TB
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:8 TB
  • Storage drive size
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:3.5"
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:2.5/3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:2 GHz
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-251+-2G NAS Tower Intel® Celeron®:4
    • TS-451A-4G 4BAY 32TB IRONWOLF TS-451A-4G 4X 8TB ST8000VN0022:2

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167 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers6 TB32 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB8 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceN3060
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.48 GHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor 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 source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KN
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 sourceD1
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 400
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR3L
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slots22
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
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 source600 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 typeTowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersGreyGreen, White
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers7 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USBPower, Ready, Reset
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.3 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+ , Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+, Mozilla Firefox
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMB/CIFS
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.24.2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers60 W96 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.65 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers102 mm160 mm
Depth225 mm225 mm
Height168.5 mm168.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown 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
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91832

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