2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP TS-x31P3 NAS.
About the TS-x31P3
The TS-x31P3 is a user-friendly NAS designed for synchronization and remote access. The NAS is powered
by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 dual-core processor and DDR3L RAM. Available in either 2-drive bay
or 4-drive bay models, the TS-x31P3 supports SATA 6 Gbps and also backward compatible with SATA 3
Gbps. The TS-x31P3 includes 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and two gigabit LAN ports.
Hardware Specifications
Ordering P/N
Drive bays
Memory
Power supply
TS-231P3-2G
2
2 GB
Single
TS-231P3-4G
2
4 GB
Single
TS-431P3-2G
4
2 GB
Single
TS-431P3-4G
4
4 GB
Single
Component
TS-231P3-2G
TS-231P3-4G
TS-431P3-2G
TS-431P3-4G
Processor
CPU
Annapurna Labs AL-314
Frequency
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
Architecture
ARM 32-bit
Encryption engine
AES-256
Memory
Pre-installed memory
• 2 GB RAM: 1 x 2 GB DDR3
• 4 GB RAM: 1 x 4 GB DDR3
• 2 GB RAM: 1 x 2 GB DDR3
• 4 GB RAM: 1 x 4 GB DDR3
Memory slots
1 x SODIMM DDR3L
Important
• Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain
system performance and stability. For NAS devices
with more than one memory slot, use QNAP
modules with identical specifications.
• Using unsupported modules may degrade
performance, cause errors, or prevent the
operating system from starting.
Maximum memory
8 GB RAM: 1 x 8 GB
Flash memory
512 MB (dual-boot OS protection)
Storage
Drive bays
2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gpbs
4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps
Note
The SATA 6 Gbps is backward compatible with the
SATA 3 Gbps.
TS-x31P3 User Guide
Product Overview
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