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QNAP TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB vs QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 49identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB has 1.5 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB (3.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB has 2 MB more processor cache than the QNAP TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB (3 MB vs 1 MB). The QNAP TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB has 13 nm more processor lithography than the QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB (45 nm vs 32 nm). Only the QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB has enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Only the QNAP TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB has idle States.

  • RAID levels
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:0, 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:Intel Atom®
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:D525
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:i3-2120
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:1.8 GHz
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:1 MB
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:L2
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:Smart Cache
  • Processor codename
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:Pineview
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:Sandy Bridge
  • Processor lithography
    • TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB:45 nm
    • TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB:32 nm

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Comparison of TS-859 Pro+, 4x 2 TB, TS-879 Pro, 4x 2 TB
122 specifications
Storage1 differ
Total installed storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Number of storage drives installed44
Number of storage drives supported88
Storage drive capacity2 TB2 TB
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersD525i3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor 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 oneSLBXCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB0Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (3.1), NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
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
eSATAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
LED indicatorsHDD, LAN, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Display typeLCDLCD
Cable lock slotYesYes
Performance1 differ
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers40.8 dB27.4 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Number of usersKnown for one4096 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity350 W350 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W101 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs30 W39 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers298.2 mm327 mm
DepthDiffers235.4 mm321.2 mm
HeightDiffers185.2 mm217.5 mm
WeightDiffers7.3 kg8.39 kg
Package weightDiffers8.6 kg14 kg
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 features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers- Windows 2000, XP, Vista(32/ 64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 - Apple Mac OS X - Linux & UNIX- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 - Apple Mac OS X - Linux & UNIX
Fan12 cm, 12V DC12 cm, 12V DC
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDYesYes
Power requirements100-240V AC, 50/60Hz100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDDiffers4949053426

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