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QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar vs QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 106identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:64 TB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:16
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:16
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:64 TB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Maximum RAM supported
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:16 GB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8 GB
  • Chassis type
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:Rack (3U)
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:Rack (2U)
  • LED indicators
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:HDD, LAN, Status
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:eSATA, LAN, Status
  • Noise level
    • TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar:55.13 dB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:54.6 dB

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Comparison of TS-EC1679U-RP 64TB UltraStar, TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar
134 specifications
Storage5 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers64 TB32 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers168
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers168
Storage drive capacity4 TB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers64 TB32 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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelE3-1225E3-1225
Processor frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)11
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)3131
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codeSR00GSR00G
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)
SteppingD2D2
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Tcase72.6 °C72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W95 W
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics P3000Intel® HD Graphics P3000
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedDiffers16 GB8 GB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 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 (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnPTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS(v3), FTP, FTPES, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
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 quantity11
eSATA ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
RS-232 ports00
External mini-SAS ports00
FireWire 400NoNo
FireWire 800NoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
eSATAYesYes
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1350 MHz1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (3U)Rack (2U)
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersHDD, LAN, StatuseSATA, LAN, Status
Performance2 differ
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multilingual supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers55.13 dB54.6 dB
Management protocolsSNMPSNMP
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Power3 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs229 W132 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs89 W68 W
Output powerDiffers600 W300 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers442.4 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers528.3 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers20.2 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers24.8 kg20.8 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
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 TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes2020
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIXMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Server 2003/2008 R2, Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Fan60 mm60 mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffersAC 100-240V, 50/60HzAC 100-240V, 47/63Hz
Processor ARK ID5227052270
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)

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