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QNAP TS-EC2480U R2 vs QNAP TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2

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  • 160specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 141identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TS-EC2480U R2:24
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:12
  • Internal memory
    • TS-EC2480U R2:4 GB
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:16 GB
  • Chassis type
    • TS-EC2480U R2:Rack (4U)
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:Rack (2U)
  • Product colour
    • TS-EC2480U R2:Black, Grey
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:Black
  • Fan diameter
    • TS-EC2480U R2:8 cm
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:6 cm
  • LED indicators
    • TS-EC2480U R2:Yes
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:LAN, Status
  • Noise level
    • TS-EC2480U R2:48.3 dB
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:49.4 dB
  • Power supply unit (PSU) capacity
    • TS-EC2480U R2:650 W
    • TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2:450 W

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Comparison of TS-EC2480U R2, TVS-EC1280U-SAS-RP R2
166 specifications
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers2412
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelE3-1246V3E3-1246V3
Processor frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor boost frequency3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
L3 cache8 MB8 MB
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
CPU configuration (max)11
ECC supported by processorYesYes
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Scalability1S1S
SteppingC0C0
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W84 W
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics P4600Intel® HD Graphics P4600
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supported32 GB32 GB
Memory slots44
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Network1 differ
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
Link aggregationYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSCCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and SMSC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Fiber ports quantity22
Fiber optic connectorSFP+SFP+
HDMI ports quantity11
External mini-SAS portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
Design4 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (4U)Rack (2U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Number of fans4 fan(s)4 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm6 cm
Drive bay lockingYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Status
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classLarge Enterprise BusinessLarge Enterprise Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers48.3 dB49.4 dB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Share folder access right managementYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google ChromeMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Mozilla Firefox 8+, Apple Safari 4+, Google Chrome
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SSH
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo NAS SystemQNAP Turbo NAS System
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac 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 supportedWindows Server 2003Windows Server 2003
Power5 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers650 W450 W
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs263.81 W178.65 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs129.43 W111.26 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V90-264 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width442.5 mm442.5 mm
Depth530.5 mm530.5 mm
HeightDiffers176.2 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers23.1 kg14.2 kg
Package weightDiffers28.6 kg21.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers19296
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Number of QPI links00
Number of execution units2020
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013DPCG 2013D
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)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Power managementYesYes
Processor ARK ID8091680916

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