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QNAP TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB vs QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB

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  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB has 22 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB (24 TB vs 2 TB). The QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB has 10 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB (12 vs 2). The QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB has 8 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB (12 vs 4). Only the QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:2 TB
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:24 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:2
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:12
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:4
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:12
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:1 TB
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:2 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:16 TB
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:48 TB
  • Processor family
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:i3-3220
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB:3.3 GHz
    • TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of TS-470 Pro 10GbE 2x1TB, TS-EC1279U-RP 10GbE 12x2.0TB
149 specifications
Storage5 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB24 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers212
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers412
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers16 TB48 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-3220E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
L3 cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3331
ECC supported by processorYesYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
TcaseDiffers65.3 °C72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs55 W95 W
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2500Intel® HD Graphics P3000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00G
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x152Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs32
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9 cm6 cm
Drive bay lockingYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, Status, USBeSATA, HDD, LAN, Status
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloudCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersDiffers4000 user(s)4096 user(s)
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.17 dB
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.17 dB
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Power3 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers250 W600 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs40 W165 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs22.8 W68 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers4.56 kg15.9 kg
Package weightDiffers5.7 kg22.9 kg
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569352270

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