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QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 vs QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service

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Key differences

The QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service has 12 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 (16 TB vs 4 TB). The QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service has 4 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 (8 vs 4). The QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service has 4 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 (8 vs 4). Supported storage drive interfaces: Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service. Processor family: Annapurna Labs on the QNAP TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314, Intel® Core™ i5 on the QNAP TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:4 TB
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:4
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:4
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:8
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:1 TB
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:2 TB
  • Processor family
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:Annapurna Labs
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:Alpine AL-314
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:i5-4590S
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:1.7 GHz
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TS-431P2-4G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314:4 GB
    • TVS-871U-RP-I5-8G + 8 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD - Seagate Rescue Service:8 GB

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181 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers48
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5+HS, 5, 6, 6+HS, 10+HS, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Online RAID migrationYesYes
Online RAID expansionYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanYesYes
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAnnapurna LabsIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersAlpine AL-314i5-4590S
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Processor cores44
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
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1QN
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHaswell
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 socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71.35 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 4600
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers14
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4, IPv6, CIFS/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 & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Fiber ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design5 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm7 cm
Drive bay lockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, System, USBHDD, LAN, Status
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Third-party supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in optical driveNoNo
Card reader integratedNoNo
SnapshotYesYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, FirefoxInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, Firefox
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk scanYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH
Share folderDiffersCIFS/SMB512
System logYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionDiffers4.34.1
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers90 W250 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers169 mm534 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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® 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 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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown 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 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 sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013C
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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Power managementYesYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80816

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