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QNAP TVS-463 NAS Tower vs QNAP TVS-863 NAS Tower

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 75identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:4
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:8
  • Number of fans
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:1 fan(s)
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:2 fan(s)
  • Noise level
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:18.2 dB
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:21.3 dB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:50.38 W
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:70.45 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:34.77 W
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:46.21 W
  • Power consumption (off)
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:2.26 W
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:2.35 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:110-240 V
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:100-240 V
  • Width
    • TVS-463 NAS Tower:180 mm
    • TVS-863 NAS Tower:298.2 mm

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Comparison of TVS-463, TVS-863
99 specifications
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers48
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Processoridentical
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3LDDR3L
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum RAM supported16 GB16 GB
Memory slots22
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
Networkidentical
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
Link aggregationYesYes
Supported network protocolsCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, and 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) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity55
HDMI ports quantity22
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Chassis typeTowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourGoldGold
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Drive bay lockingYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeLCDLCD
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerYesYes
Multilingual supportYesYes
Noise levelDiffers18.2 dB21.3 dB
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
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot spareYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Share folderCIFS/SMBCIFS/SMB
System logYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedQNAP Turbo SystemQNAP Turbo System
Operating system version4.14.1
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows XP ProfessionalYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power4 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity250 W250 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Differs50.38 W70.45 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs34.77 W46.21 W
Power consumption (off)Differs2.26 W2.35 W
AC input voltageDiffers110-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Output current5 A5 A
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm298.2 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm235.4 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm185.2 mm
WeightDiffers4.56 kg7.83 kg
Package weightDiffers5.7 kg8.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedAC, LAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of screwsDiffers2856
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementYesYes

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