Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

QNAP TS-412U, 4 TB vs QNAP TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 23identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:4 TB
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:4
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:8
  • Processor family
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:Marvell
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:6281
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:1.2 GHz
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:3.1 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:0.25 GB
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:DDR2
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:DDR3
  • Flash memory
    • TS-412U, 4 TB:16 MB
    • TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB:512 MB

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Comparison of TS-412U, 4 TB, TS-EC879U-RP, 16 TB
115 specifications
Storage2 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 TB
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffers6281E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 sourceSR00G
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P3000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Flash memoryDiffers16 MB512 MB
Network1 differ
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (3.1), NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, UPnPTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS(v3), FTP, FTPES, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance1 differ
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54.6 dB
Security algorithmsDiffersHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Power3 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers250 W300 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs29 W132 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs15 W68 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers483 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers9.5 kg20.8 kg
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 Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)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 sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown 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 sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, XP, Vista (32/ 64 bit), Windows 7 (32/ 64 bit), Windows Server 2003/ 2008, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & UnixWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux & UNIX
FanDiffers4 cm, 12V DC6 cm
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V AC, 50/60Hz100 - 240V AC, 47 - 63Hz
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52270

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