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iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD vs Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD has 4 TB more HDD capacity than the iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD (16 TB vs 12 TB). The iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD has 70.1 mm more width than the Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD (112 mm vs 41.9 mm). The Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD has 81.5 mm more depth than the iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD (125 mm vs 43.5 mm). Windows operating systems supported: Yes on the iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD, Windows 10 on the Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD. Weight: 932 g on the iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD, 1.18 kg on the Seagate 16TB DESKTOP HARD.

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:12 TB
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:16 TB
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:Yes
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:Windows 10
  • Width
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:112 mm
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:41.9 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:43.5 mm
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:125 mm
  • Height
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:185.5 mm
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:178.8 mm
  • Weight
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:932 g
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:1.18 kg
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:84717098
    • 16TB DESKTOP HARD:84717050

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Comparison of diskAshur DT3 HDD, 16TB DESKTOP HARD
48 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers12 TB16 TB
Read speedKnown for one290 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Write speedKnown for one284 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Keypad integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending)Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Protection featuresKnown for oneDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Wear resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hardware encryptionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PIN-secured accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBCUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm41.9 mm
DepthDiffers43.5 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers185.5 mm178.8 mm
WeightDiffers932 g1.18 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source212 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.34 kg
Logistics data1 differ
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one5A992cUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471709884717050
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one6 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Bus poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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