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QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U) vs QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower

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  • 25differ
  • 26identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower has 12 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U) (16 vs 4). The QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower has 20 more processor cores than the QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U) (24 vs 4). The QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower has 44 GB more internal memory than the QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U) (48 GB vs 4 GB). Supported storage drive interfaces: Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U), M.2, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III on the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower. Storage drive sizes supported: 3.5" on the QNAP TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U), 2.5,3.5,M.2 on the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):4
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:16
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):3.5"
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:2.5,3.5,M.2
  • RAID levels
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):Annapurna Labs
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:Intel
  • Processor cores
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):4
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:24
  • Internal memory
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):4 GB
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:48 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):DDR4
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:DDR5
  • Memory form factor
    • TS-432XeU NAS Rack (1U):SO-DIMM
    • TVS-AIH1688ATX-U9-48G NAS/storage server Tower:UDIMM

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79 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers416
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers3.5"2.5,3.5,M.2
Total installed system drives capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Online RAID migrationYesYes
Online RAID expansionYesYes
RAID rebuildYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext3, ext4
Auto-rebuildKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bad block scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk roamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage drive capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAnnapurna LabsIntel
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers424
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB48 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR5
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMUDIMM
Flash memoryKnown for one4000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s2500,10000 Mbit/s
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Tower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Number of fansKnown for one3 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameterKnown for one4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
BuzzerYesYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersQNAP QTSQuTS hero
Operating system versionDiffers5.2.9h5.6.0
Power1 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers100 W750 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130.83 W
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source97.036 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers482.6 mm369.9 mm
DepthDiffers290.1 mm319.8 mm
HeightDiffers43.3 mm294.3 mm
WeightDiffers4.91 kg13.8 kg
Package widthDiffers461 mm440 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm469 mm
Package heightDiffers582 mm493 mm
Package weightDiffers5.28 kg17.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)

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