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QNAP TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB vs QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 64identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:24 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:8
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:16
  • Processor family
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:i3-2120
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:3.3 GHz
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:2
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:4
  • Processor cache
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:3 MB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:6 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB:33
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:31

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Comparison of TS-879U-RP 10Gbit/s 8x3TB, TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G
147 specifications
Storage2 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers24 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers816
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 capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 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
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one3 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3331
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00G
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics P3000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers8 GB16 GB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Fiber ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
External mini-SAS portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
FireWire 400Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FireWire 800Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATAYesYes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x102Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (3U)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDifferseSATA, HDD, LAN, Status, USBHDD, LAN, Status
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers54.6 dB55.13 dB
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
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, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Noise level (idle)Known for one54.57 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs130 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs68 W89 W
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one47/63 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers439 mm442.4 mm
DepthDiffers520 mm528.3 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg20.2 kg
Package weightDiffers20.8 kg24.8 kg
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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® 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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1620
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GbE
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342652270
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source

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