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QNAP TS-459 Pro TurboNAS vs QNAP TS-879 Pro

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 39identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:4
    • TS-879 Pro:8
  • RAID levels
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD
    • TS-879 Pro:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:Intel Atom®
    • TS-879 Pro:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:D510
    • TS-879 Pro:i3-2120
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:1.66 GHz
    • TS-879 Pro:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:1 MB
    • TS-879 Pro:3 MB
  • L2 cache
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:1 MB
    • TS-879 Pro:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TS-459 Pro TurboNAS:L2
    • TS-879 Pro:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TS-459 Pro TurboNAS, TS-879 Pro
133 specifications
Storage3 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersD510i3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
L2 cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor codenameDiffersPineviewSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs13 W65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs6.4 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one32 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one87 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLAUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2DDR3
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, Telnet, SSHTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS(v3), FTP, FTPES, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Power, YesHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance2 differ
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers36.8 dB27.4 dB
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxQNAP Storage Manager
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs35 W101 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs19 W39 W
Output powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.65 kg8.39 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Processor special features6 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source16
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersSingleDual
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one176 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Other features5 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 (32/64-bit) Windows XP (32/64-bit) Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 Windows Server2008 Mac OS X Linux UnixMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs180 x 235 x 177 mm327 x 321.2 x 217.5 mm
FanDiffers90mm120mm
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V, 50/60HzAC 100-240V@50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDDiffers4309853426
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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