Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB vs Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB has 19 TB more HDD capacity than the Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive (24 TB vs 5 TB). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB has 32 mm more width than the Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive (112 mm vs 80 mm). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB has 23.5 mm more depth than the Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive (43.5 mm vs 20 mm). USB connector: USB Type-B on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB, USB Type-A on the Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive.

HDD capacity
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:24 TB
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:5 TB
USB connector
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:USB Type-B
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:USB Type-A
USB version
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Bus powered
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:No
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:USB
Width
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:112 mm
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:80 mm
Depth
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:43.5 mm
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:20 mm
Height
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:185.5 mm
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:117 mm
Weight
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:1.24 kg
- STGX5000400 external hard drive:260 g

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256 24TB, STGX5000400
53 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB View product	B Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive Model STGX5000400 View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	24 TB	5 TB
Read speedKnown for one	286 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Write speedKnown for one	278 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A
USB versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one	12,480,5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt technology	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keypad integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Protection featuresKnown for one	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hardware encryptionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PIN-secured accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	256-bit AES-XTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffers	No	USB
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	112 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	43.5 mm	20 mm
HeightDiffers	185.5 mm	117 mm
WeightDiffers	1.24 kg	260 g
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	158 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 g
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	5A992c	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84717050	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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