2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP TS-431XeU NAS.
About TS-431XeU
The TS-431XeU is powered by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL314 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and DDR3
RAM. The NAS provides four hot-swappable SATA 6 Gbps drive bays that support both hard disk drives and
solid state drives. The TS-431XeU also includes one 10 GbE SFP+ Ethernet port, two gigabit Ethernet ports,
and four USB 3.0 ports.
Hardware Specifications
Warning
If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-
authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third-party
invalidates the warranty.
QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
For details, see the
QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions
.
Component
TS-431XeU
Ordering P/N
TS-431XeU-2G
TS-431XeU-8G
Processor
CPU
Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314
Frequency
4-core 1.7 GHz
Architecture
ARM 32-bit
Encryption engine
AES-256
Memory
Pre-installed memory
2 GB RAM: 1 x 2 GB SODIMM
DDR3
8 GB RAM: 1 x 8 GB SODIMM
DDR3
Memory slots
1 x SODIMM
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
Storage
Drive bays
4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps
Drive compatibility
• 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
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Product Overview
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