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QNAP TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212 vs QNAP TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 40identical
  • 115known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Yes
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:No
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:16 TB
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:0
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:HDD
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:No
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:4 TB
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:0 GB
  • Processor family
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:Annapurna Labs
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:AL212
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:J3455
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-431X-2G NAS Tower Annapurna Labs AL212:1.7 GHz
    • TS-453BE NAS Mini Tower Intel® Celeron® J3455:1.5 GHz

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Comparison of TS-431X-2G, TS-453BE
179 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
Total installed storage capacityDiffers16 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers40
Number of storage drives supported44
Installed storage drive typeDiffersHDDNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIIUnknown — 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
Supported file systemsKnown for oneFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4Unknown — not stated by the source
Bad block scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAnnapurna LabsIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersAL212J3455
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
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 source1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2Z9
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApollo Lake
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 x 31 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1296
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 500
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A15Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR3L
Maximum RAM supported8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers12
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for one10000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers35
Fiber ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersSmall & Medium BusinessHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Backup buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multilingual supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SnapshotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Browser supportedKnown for oneInternet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari 7+, FirefoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Disk scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Share folderKnown for oneCIFS/SMBUnknown — not stated by the source
System logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionDiffers4.34.3.4
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity90 W90 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.04 W
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply locationKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers219 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm168 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterYesYes
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot 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 source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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 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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)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 sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown 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 sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L, LPDDR3-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100
Other featuresidentical
Power managementYesYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95594
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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