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QNAP TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB vs QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB

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  • 14differ
  • 58identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB has 4 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB (8 vs 4). The QNAP TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB has 1 TB more storage drive capacity than the QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB (2 TB vs 1 TB). The QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the QNAP TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Number of fans: 2 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB, 3 fan(s) on the QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB.

  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:4
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:8
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:2 TB
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:1 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:2.4 GHz
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:3.3 GHz
  • Number of fans
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:2 fan(s)
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:3 fan(s)
  • Fan diameter
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:7 cm
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:6 cm
  • Noise level
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:47.5 dB
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:54.6 dB
  • Noise level (idle)
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:45.8 dB
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:54.57 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB:155.2 W
    • TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB:130 W

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Comparison of TS-870U-RP 10GbE 4x2.0TB, TS-879U-RP 10GbE 8x1.0TB
139 specifications
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers48
Number of storage drives supported88
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB1 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 capacity32 TB32 TB
RAID supportYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-3220
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65.3 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported32 GB32 GB
Memory slots44
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsTCP/IPTCP/IP
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA ports quantity22
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x152
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design2 differ
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers7 cm6 cm
Drive bay lockingYesYes
LED indicatorseSATA, HDD, LAN, StatuseSATA, HDD, LAN, Status
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers47.5 dB54.6 dB
Noise level (idle)Differs45.8 dB54.57 dB
Management protocolsSNMPSNMP
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS
Softwareidentical
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 supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Power2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity300 W300 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs155.2 W130 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs74.7 W107 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency47/63 Hz47/63 Hz
Number of power supply unitsKnown for onefUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers482 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers534 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers9.9 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers15.7 kg19.8 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011C
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65693

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