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QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225 vs QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar

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  • 23differ
  • 90identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar has 32 TB more total installed storage capacity than the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225 (32 TB vs 0 TB). The QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar has 8 more storage drives installed than the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225 (8 vs 0). The QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225 has 8 more storage drives supported than the QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar (16 vs 8). Storage drive capacity: 0 GB on the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225, 4 TB on the QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar. Compliance industry standards: IEEE 802.3ad on the QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab on the QNAP TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0 TB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:16
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:0 GB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:4 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:64 TB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:32 TB
  • Maximum RAM supported
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:16 GB
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:8 GB
  • Chassis type
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:Rack (3U)
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:Rack (2U)
  • Product colour
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-EU NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Xeon® E3 Family E3-1225:Black
    • TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar:Black, Silver

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Comparison of TS-EC1679U-RP-EU, TS-EC879U-RP 32TB UltraStar
141 specifications
Storage5 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB32 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers08
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers168
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial 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 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 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
L3 cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 802.3adIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 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 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, 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
WAN connectionKnown for oneEthernet (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (3U)Rack (2U)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fans3 fan(s)3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDifferseSATA, HDD, LAN, StatuseSATA, LAN, Status
Performance2 differ
Number of users4096 user(s)4096 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers54.73 dB54.6 dB
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multilingual supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs229 W132 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs89.1 W68 W
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers442.4 mm439 mm
DepthDiffers528.3 mm520 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers18.4 kg12.5 kg
Package weightDiffers25.9 kg20.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Vista, 7, 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
FanDiffers60mm60 mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power requirementsDiffers100-240VAC 100-240V, 47/63Hz
Processor ARK ID5227052270
Data transfer rateKnown for one6 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneQNAP Turbo NAS SystemUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one3.7Unknown — not stated by the source

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