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QNAP TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD) vs QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100

149specifications compared
69differ
80identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD) has 80 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 (96 TB vs 16 TB). The QNAP TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD) has 4 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 (12 vs 8). The QNAP TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD) has 6 TB more storage drive capacity than the QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 (8 TB vs 2 TB). Only the QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 has Conflict-Free processor. Only the QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 has embedded options available.

Total installed storage capacity
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):96 TB
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:16 TB
Number of storage drives installed
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):12
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:8
Storage drive capacity
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):8 TB
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:2 TB
Storage drive size
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):2.5"
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:3.5"
RAID levels
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD
Processor family
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):E3-1246V3
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:i3-6100
Processor frequency
- TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD):3.5 GHz
- TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100:3.7 GHz

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Comparison of TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD), TVS-1282-I3-8G
183 specifications	A QNAP TS-EC1280U-E3-4GE-R2 96TB (12 x 8TB WD RED PRO HDD)View product	B QNAP TVS-1282-I3-8G NAS Tower Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Model TVS-1282-I3-8G View product
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installed	Yes	Yes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers	96 TB	16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers	12	8
Number of storage drives supported	12	12
Installed storage drive type	HDD	HDD
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD	HDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers	8 TB	2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III	Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers	2.5"	3.5"
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD	0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes	Yes
Supported file systems	FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4	FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1246V3	i3-6100
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI3
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2HG
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Skylake
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Scalability	1S	1S
SteppingDiffers	C0	S0
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	51 W
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3	DDR4
Maximum RAM supported	32 GB	32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2	4
Flash memory	512 MB	512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
DHCP client	Yes	Yes
DHCP server	Yes	Yes
Jumbo frames support	Yes	Yes
iSCSI support	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Data link protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Link aggregation	Yes	Yes
Supported network protocolsDiffers	CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS (v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC	CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4	4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	5
Fiber ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Fiber optic connectorKnown for one	SFP+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.4
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1050 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.7 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Tower
Cooling type	Active	Active
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Number of fansDiffers	4 fan(s)	3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers	6 cm	8 cm
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	HDD, SSD, Status
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Drive bay lockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Type	NAS	NAS
Device class	Small & Medium Business	Small & Medium Business
Backup function	Yes	Yes
Backup features	Cloud, iSCSI LUN	Cloud, iSCSI LUN
Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Multilingual support	Yes	Yes
Noise levelDiffers	53.3 dB	21.6 dB
Share folder access right management	Yes	Yes
Web-based management	Yes	Yes
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes	Yes
Browser supported	Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome	Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome
Built-in FTP server	Yes	Yes
Built-in UPnP AV media server	Yes	Yes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot spare	Yes	Yes
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Password authentication	Yes	Yes
Reset button	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folder	CIFS/SMB	CIFS/SMB
System log	Yes	Yes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	QNAP Turbo NAS System	QNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power2 differ
Power supply location	Built-in	Built-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers	400 W	250 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	47/63 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 A
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	166.58 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one	80.41 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	442.5 mm	369.9 mm
DepthDiffers	530.5 mm	319.8 mm
HeightDiffers	88 mm	234.6 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsDiffers	96	28
Processor special features14 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2015C
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 V
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80916	90729

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