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QNAP TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212 vs QNAP TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 59identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:5
  • Processor model
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:AL212
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:AL314
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1.7 GHz
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:2
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:4
  • Internal memory
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1 GB
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:8 GB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber ports quantity
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:0
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:2
  • Chassis type
    • TS-431P NAS/storage server Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Tower
    • TS-531X NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL314:Desktop

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Comparison of TS-431P, TS-531X
102 specifications
Storage1 differ
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers45
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Online RAID migrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Online RAID expansionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersAL212AL314
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM Cortex-A15
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB8 GB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN adapter supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Performance2 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers19.5 dB22.4 dB
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WindowsWindows 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, Win
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers90 W240 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs26.7 W29.31 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm210.6 mm
DepthDiffers169 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm185 mm
WeightDiffers3 kg5.9 kg
Package weightKnown for one4.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35

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