QNAP TS-431X-8G 4-Bay Network Attached Storage with 4 x 1TB Western Digital Red HDDs

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Identifiers
Model QNAP TS-431X-8G/4TB-RED
MPN QNAP TS-431X-8G/4TB-RED
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Backup features Cloud,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
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.
Internet Explorer 10+, Firefox 8+, Safari 4+, Chrome
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
Built-in iTunes server Yes
Buzzer 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.
Small & Medium Business
DHCP Client
Indicates whether the 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 includes an Ethernet LAN 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.
10,100,1000,10000 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
Fiber optic connector SFP+
Fiber ports quantity
Represents how many fiber optic connectors are available on the product. The value is a simple integer indicating the total count of fiber ports, regardless of type or version.
1
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.
169 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 HDD
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
Linux operating systems supported
List of Linux operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct Linux distribution or kernel version supported by the hardware or software.
Yes
Management protocols
A list of network protocols that a device can use for configuration, monitoring and remote management, such as SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, SSH or other standard interfaces. Each protocol is represented by its common name and may be separated by commas or slashes in the source data.
CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
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
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 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
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.
4.3
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 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
Quick installation guide
Indicates whether a quick‑installation guide is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a brief, step‑by‑step manual or overview is included to help users set up the device quickly; "No" indicates that no such guide is supplied.
Yes
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
A comma‑separated list of RAID levels that a storage device or controller can support, such as 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, and other proprietary configurations. Each value represents a distinct RAID mode the system is capable of creating or managing.
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 the product supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), a feature that monitors storage device health and predicts 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,HTTPS,SNMP,SSH,SSL/TLS
Server operating systems supported
A list of operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2
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 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.
Yes
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,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
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
Wi-Fi
Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
No
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
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.