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QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED vs QNAP TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 48identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED has 3 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED (15 TB vs 12 TB). The QNAP TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED has 1 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED (5 vs 4). The QNAP TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED has 1 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED (5 vs 4). Only the QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED has external power adapter. Storage drive interface: Serial ATA, Serial ATA II on the QNAP TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED, Serial ATA II on the QNAP TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:12 TB
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:15 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:4
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:5
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:4
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:5
  • Storage drive interface
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:Serial ATA II
  • Processor family
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:Marvell
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:Intel Atom®
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:1.6 GHz
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:2.13 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:0.512 GB
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:1 GB
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED:2
    • TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED:5

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Comparison of TS-420 + 4x 3TBWDRED, TS-569L + 5x 3TBWDRED
77 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB15 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers45
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers45
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel Atom®
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.512 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/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 quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantity22
Design2 differ
Chassis typeTowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBeSATA, HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.43 dB
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.7 dB
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLSHTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersQNAP Turbo SystemLinux
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, WinWindows 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, Win
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, 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 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Other operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers36 W250 W
Number of power supply units11
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
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm210.6 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm185 mm
Packaging content1 differ
External power adapterDiffersYesNo
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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