Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

QNAP TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L vs QNAP TS-870 40TB

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 33identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:8 TB
    • TS-870 40TB:40 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:4
    • TS-870 40TB:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:4
    • TS-870 40TB:8
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:HDD
    • TS-870 40TB:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:2 TB
    • TS-870 40TB:5 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:1.6 GHz
    • TS-870 40TB:2.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:0.5 GB
    • TS-870 40TB:2 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L:16 MB
    • TS-870 40TB:512 MB

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Comparison of TS-420, 4x2TB, 2xD-Link DCS-932L, TS-870 40TB
86 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB40 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers48
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB5 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 5+0, 5+1, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvellUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Flash memoryDiffers16 MB512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/ IPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design3 differ
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9 cm12 cm
Drive bay lockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDifferseSATA, HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffersSSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
Number of usersKnown for one4096 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMP (v2/v3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersQNAP Turbo NAS SystemLinux
Operating system versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers120 W350 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power consumption (typical)Differs31 W59.9 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs13 W29.1 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm298.2 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm185.2 mm
WeightKnown for one3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.66 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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