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QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS vs QNAP TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 49identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC has 4 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS (8 vs 4). The QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC (2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS has 48 GB more maximum RAM supported than the QNAP TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC (64 GB vs 16 GB). Only the QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS has storage drives installed. Installed storage drive type: HDD on the QNAP TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS, No on the QNAP TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC.

  • Storage drives installed
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:Yes
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:No
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:4
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:8
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:HDD
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:No
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:2.5,3.5,M.2
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:2.5,3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:2.1 GHz
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:2 GHz
  • Internal memory type
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:DDR4
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:DDR3L
  • Maximum RAM supported
    • TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS:64 GB
    • TS-863XU NAS Rack (2U) AMD G GX-420MC:16 GB

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Comparison of TS-473-4G/16TB-RED 4 Bay NAS, TS-863XU
108 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
Total installed storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 TB
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Installed storage drive typeDiffersHDDNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5,M.22.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 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 scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of M.2 (M & B) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD G
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGX-420MC
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR3L
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers42
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN VPN
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Fiber ports quantity00
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopRack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm7 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, USB
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fan diameter 2Known for one6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedDiffersChrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10+, Safari 7+Safari 7+, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10+, Firefox
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backup buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.3.44.3.4
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 10.10 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 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
Power1 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity250 W250 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94.4 W
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.28 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 - 240 V
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers199.3 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers279.6 mm534 mm
HeightDiffers188.2 mm89 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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