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QNAP TS-559 Pro TurboNAS vs QNAP TS-879 Pro

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 41identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:5
    • TS-879 Pro:8
  • Processor family
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:Intel Atom®
    • TS-879 Pro:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:D510
    • TS-879 Pro:i3-2120
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:1.66 GHz
    • TS-879 Pro:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:1 MB
    • TS-879 Pro:3 MB
  • L2 cache
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:1 MB
    • TS-879 Pro:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:L2
    • TS-879 Pro:Smart Cache
  • Processor codename
    • TS-559 Pro TurboNAS:Pineview
    • TS-879 Pro:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of TS-559 Pro TurboNAS, TS-879 Pro
133 specifications
Storage2 differ
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers58
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 TB
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 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 cores22
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
L2 cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor codenameDiffersPineviewSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
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
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
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
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantity22
eSATAYesYes
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
Chassis typeTowerTower
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
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers35 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
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
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)Differs44 W101 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs22 W39 W
Output powerKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.1 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
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
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 temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Other features4 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)Differs210.6 x 235.4 x 185 mm327 x 321.2 x 217.5 mm
Fan120mm120mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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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