QNAP TS-431P3-2G NAS Server with 2.5 GB E Connectivity

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Identifiers
MPN QNAP TS-431P3-2G
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
AC input voltage
The alternating current voltage range that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the device.
100 - 240 V
Backup features Cloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Backup function
Indicates whether a device has the capability to create backups of its data or settings, allowing restoration in case of loss, failure, or interruption.
Yes
Bad block scan
Indicates whether the device performs a bad block scan to detect and mark defective storage sectors. A value of Yes means the feature is available, while No means it is not.
Yes
Browser supported
A list of web browsers that the product can run or support, typically including major desktop and mobile browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, and others. Each value represents a distinct browser name or version range that has been verified to work with the device.
Apple Safari 7, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, Mozilla Firefox
Built-in FTP server
Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in FTP server that allows file transfer and management over the network without requiring an external device.
Yes
Buzzer
Indicates whether the product includes a buzzer component that emits audible signals for alerts or notifications.
Yes
Cable lock slot
Indicates whether the product includes a slot for inserting a cable lock, such as a Kensington or similar security device.
Yes
Cable lock slot type
The specific type of cable lock interface that a device provides for securing cables, such as Kensington, Noble, IBM or other standard locking mechanisms.
Kensington
Cables included
A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Chassis type
The physical configuration or shape of a computer chassis, such as tower, rack‑mount (e.g., 1U, 2U), desktop, mini‑PC, or other compact designs. It indicates the overall size and mounting style that determines compatibility with motherboards, power supplies, and case accessories.
Tower
Cooling type
The method used to dissipate heat from a component or system, such as active cooling (fans or liquid loops), passive heat sinks, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the product relies on airflow, conduction, or other mechanisms to maintain safe operating temperatures.
Active
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
219 mm
Device class
A free‑text label that identifies the general category or type of a device, such as "NAS", "Server", "Router", "Storage Enclosure" or any other descriptive class used by manufacturers to classify their products. The value is intended to help users quickly understand the primary function or form factor of the item.
Home & Home Office
DHCP Client
Indicates whether a device supports the DHCP client function, meaning it can automatically request an IP address and related network settings from a DHCP server.
Yes
DHCP server
Indicates whether the device supports acting as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP addresses and network configuration settings to clients on the network.
Yes
Ethernet LAN
Indicates whether the product has an Ethernet interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
Maximum theoretical speed at which a device can send or receive data over its Ethernet LAN interface, expressed in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). It represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing network performance between devices with wired connectivity.
100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
External power adapter
Indicates whether the product comes with an external power adapter in its packaging. A value of "Yes" means a charger is supplied; a value of "No" means no charger is included and the user must obtain one separately.
Yes
Fan diameter
The linear measurement across the widest part of a fan, expressed in units such as millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm) or inches (in). It represents the overall width of the fan and is useful for determining fit, compatibility with cases, and airflow characteristics.
12 cm
Flash memory
The total amount of internal flash memory available in a device, expressed as a data size (e.g., megabytes or gigabytes). This attribute indicates how much data can be stored on the device’s built‑in flash storage.
512 MB
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
161 mm
Hot spare
Indicates whether the device includes an active backup unit (hot spare) that can automatically replace a failed drive without service interruption.
Yes
Hot-swap drive bays
Indicates whether the product’s drive bays support hot‑swap, meaning drives can be inserted or removed while the device is powered on without shutting down or rebooting.
Yes
Installed storage drive type No
Internal memory
The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.
2 GB
Internal memory type
The type of memory physically installed inside a device, such as DDR4 SDRAM, LPDDR3, or other RAM variants. It indicates the architecture and generation of the internal memory modules that the product uses or supports.
DDR3
iSCSI support Yes
Jumbo frames support Yes
LED indicators
A list of the functions or statuses that an LED indicator on a device can display, such as power status, activity, link, and other operational signals.
HDD, LAN, Power, Status, USB
Link aggregation
Indicates whether the device can combine multiple network connections into a single logical link to increase bandwidth or provide redundancy.
Yes
Linux operating systems supported
List of Linux operating systems that the product is compatible with, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct Linux distribution or kernel version supported by the hardware or software.
Yes
Mac operating systems supported
A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
Yes
Maximum RAM supported
The largest amount of internal random‑access memory (RAM) that a network attached storage (NAS) device can accommodate, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the upper limit for active processes and multitasking performance on the NAS.
8 GB
Memory form factor
The physical configuration or size classification of a memory module, such as SO‑DIMM, UDIMM, RDIMM, or on‑board. It indicates the form factor that determines compatibility with motherboards and other hardware components.
SO-DIMM
Memory slots
The count of physical memory slots available on a device for installing RAM modules. It indicates how many separate memory sticks can be installed or upgraded.
1x SO-DIMM DDR3L
Multilingual support
Indicates whether a product supports multiple languages for its user interface, documentation or help resources. A value of "Yes" means the device offers language options beyond the default; "No" indicates it is limited to a single language.
Yes
Noise level
The sound intensity produced by a product, expressed in decibels (dB) or sones. It indicates how loud the device is during operation and helps users assess suitability for quiet environments.
19.5 dB
Number of fans
The total count of fan units included in the product. This value indicates how many separate fans are present, which can affect cooling performance and noise levels.
1 fan(s)
Number of screws
The total count of individual screws included with a product or component. It indicates how many separate screw units are provided for assembly, mounting, or securing parts, regardless of size or type.
28
Number of storage drives supported
The total count of individual storage drives that a product can accommodate or support. This includes internal and external hard disks, solid‑state drives, or other removable media devices. The value is an integer representing how many separate drive units the system can host, install, or connect.
4
On/off switch
Indicates whether the product includes an on/off switch that allows the user to power it on or off manually.
Yes
Online RAID expansion
Indicates whether the product can expand its storage capacity by adding additional drives or modules that are managed through a RAID configuration. A value of "Yes" means the device supports such expansion, while "No" indicates it does not.
Yes
Online RAID migration
Indicates whether the product supports migrating data from an external RAID system to its internal storage without downtime or additional hardware. A value of "Yes" means the device can perform this operation, while "No" indicates the feature is not available.
Yes
Operating system installed
The operating system that is installed on the device, indicating the software platform that manages hardware resources and provides services for applications. It can be a commercial OS such as Windows or macOS, an open‑source distribution like Linux, or a proprietary firmware used in embedded devices.
QNAP Turbo System
Operating system version
The specific version of the operating system that a product supports or runs, expressed as a numeric revision (e.g., 10, 11) or a descriptive name (e.g., Nougat). This attribute helps users determine compatibility with software and updates.
4.4.2
Package weight
The mass of the product’s packaging expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It indicates how heavy the package is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
4.3 kg
Password authentication
Indicates whether a product requires the entry of a password to access sensitive functions or data, providing an additional layer of security against unauthorized use.
Yes
Power supply location
The physical position where the power supply unit is installed or mounted within a device, such as top, bottom, rear, side, front, or built‑in. This attribute helps users understand where to find the power source and plan cable routing or ventilation.
External
Processor family
The processor family identifies the group or series of CPU models that share a common architecture, design, and performance characteristics. It helps users compare processors across brands and generations by indicating the underlying technology used in the chip.
Annapurna Labs
Processor frequency
The fundamental operating frequency of a processor, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the speed at which the CPU runs under normal conditions and is typically reported in gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz). This value helps users compare performance potential across different models.
1.7 GHz
Processor model
Identifies the exact model of the central processing unit used in a device, including brand and numeric designation such as "Intel Core i5-8250U" or "AMD Ryzen 7 3700X". This value allows users to distinguish between different processor families, generations, and performance levels.
AL314
RAID levels
A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
0,1,5,6,10,JBOD
RAID support
Indicates whether the product supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality. A value of "Yes" means the device can configure and manage multiple disks as a single logical unit for performance or redundancy; "No" indicates no RAID capability.
Yes
Reset button
Indicates whether the device has a physical reset button that restores factory settings or original configuration when pressed.
Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support
Indicates whether a storage device supports the Self‑Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) feature set, which allows the drive to report health status and predict failures.
Yes
Security algorithms
Una lista de los algoritmos criptográficos y protocolos de seguridad que el producto soporta, como cifrado (AES, WEP), autenticación (WPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS) o protocolos de red (HTTPS, SSH). Cada elemento describe un algoritmo individual; la lista puede contener varios valores separados por comas.
256-bit AES,FIPS 140-2,HTTPS,SSH
Share folder
A list of network file‑sharing protocols that the device can use to expose shared folders or drives. Common values include CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, and WebDAV. The attribute helps users understand which remote access methods are available for mounting or accessing storage on the device.
AFP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, WebDAV
Share folder access right management
Indicates whether the product allows users to manage access rights for shared folders. A value of "Yes" means that the device or service provides a mechanism to assign, modify, or revoke permissions on shared directories, enabling controlled sharing among multiple users.
Yes
Snapshot
Indicates whether the product has the capability to create point‑in‑time copies of its data or configuration, allowing recovery or backup without interrupting normal operation.
Yes
Storage drive interface
List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a hard drive and other devices, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size
A list of the physical drive sizes that are compatible with the product, such as "2.5"", "3.5"", and "M.2". This attribute helps users determine which external or internal drives can be used with the device.
2.5/3.5"
Storage drives installed
The total count of individual storage devices (hard disk drives or solid‑state drives) that are physically present in the product. It indicates how many separate drives are installed, regardless of capacity or interface type.
No
Supported file systems
A comma‑separated list of file system formats that the product can read or write, such as FAT32, NTFS, ext4, exFAT, HFS+, and others. Each value represents a distinct storage format supported by the device’s firmware or operating system.
FAT32,HFS+,NTFS,exFAT,ext3,ext4
Supported storage drive types
A list of the types of storage drives that a product can accommodate or use, such as HDD, SSD, or hybrid configurations. Each entry indicates a distinct drive type that is supported by the device’s bays, slots, or external interfaces.
HDD & SSD
System log
Indicates whether the product includes a system log feature that records events, errors, or status updates for troubleshooting and monitoring purposes. The value is a simple yes/no answer.
Yes
Third-party support
Indicates whether the product supports third‑party accessories or components that are not included with the device. A value of "Yes" means such accessories can be used, while "No" indicates they cannot.
Yes
Type
The general category or style of the product, such as laptop, printer cartridge, or cooling fan. It helps buyers quickly identify the nature of the item and compare similar products.
NAS
USB port
Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready
Indicates whether the device can be powered on remotely via Wake‑on‑LAN, allowing a network administrator or user to start it from sleep or off state using a network packet.
Yes
Web-based management
Indicates whether the product can be configured and monitored through a web interface accessible via a browser, allowing remote administration over a local or internet connection.
Yes
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
160 mm
Windows operating systems supported
A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
Windows 10,Windows 7,Windows 8
WLAN adapter supported
Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) adapter that can connect to Wi‑Fi networks. A value of "Yes" means the device has an integrated WLAN module; "No" means it relies on external adapters or does not support Wi‑Fi.
Yes
QNAP

QNAP is a Taiwanese technology company that produces network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Taipei. QNAP's products are used by consumers, small businesses, and enterprises, and include NAS devices, surveillance solutions, and cloud storage services.