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Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB vs D-Link DSN-6120 disk array

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives installed
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:4
    • DSN-6120 disk array:12
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:12 TB
    • DSN-6120 disk array:24 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:4
    • DSN-6120 disk array:12
  • Storage drive capacity
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:3 TB
    • DSN-6120 disk array:2 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:Serial ATA III
    • DSN-6120 disk array:Serial ATA II
  • Chassis type
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:Desktop
    • DSN-6120 disk array:Rack (2U)
  • Number of power supply units
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:1
    • DSN-6120 disk array:2
  • Width
    • DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB:149 mm
    • DSN-6120 disk array:442.8 mm

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Comparison of DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 12TB, DSN-6120
39 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers412
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB24 TB
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers412
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one24 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA II
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 10, JBOD1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD
Data transfer rateKnown for one5 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Host portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopRack (2U)
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneHDD, YesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Power1 differ
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
Power consumption (typical)Known for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers149 mm442.8 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm500.6 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm88 mm
WeightKnown for one5.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNovaStor NovaBACKUP Business EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%

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