Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

QNAP TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L vs QNAP TS-870 Pro 40TB

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 34identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:16 TB
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:40 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:4
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:4
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:8
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:HDD
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:4 TB
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:5 TB
  • Processor family
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:Marvell
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:1.6 GHz
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:3.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L:0.5 GB
    • TS-870 Pro 40TB:2 GB

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Comparison of TS-420, 4x4TB, 2xD-Link DCS-930L, TS-870 Pro 40TB
148 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers16 TB40 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers48
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB5 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 5+0, 5+1, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-3220
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 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 source33
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 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 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65.3 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2500
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 source25.6 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Flash memoryDiffers16 MB512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/ IPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x152
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design3 differ
Chassis typeTowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Display typeLCDLCD
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
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 W58.9 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs13 W28.1 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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
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 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 Secure Key Technology 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 sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)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 sourceYes
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown 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
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011C
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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
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
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65693

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