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Buffalo 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad vs Buffalo 6TB LinkStation Duo

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 21identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:12 TB
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:4
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:4
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:Serial ATA
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:16 TB
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:8 TB
  • RAID levels
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:0, 1, JBOD
  • Wi-Fi
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:Yes
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:No
  • Supported network protocols
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:TCP/IP, Apple Talk
    • 6TB LinkStation Duo:TCP/IP

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Comparison of 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad, 6TB LinkStation Duo
55 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers16 TB8 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one72 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvellUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one88F6282Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one0.25 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3IEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3
Cabling technology10/100/1000BASE-T(X)10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, Apple TalkTCP/IP
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Fiber ports quantity00
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneMini TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Backup functionYesYes
Management protocolsDiffersHTTPHTTP, HTTPS
Built-in BitTorrent clientYesYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs43 W26 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers149 mm86 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm204 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm127 mm
WeightDiffers5.5 kg2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 (32-Bit-/64-Bit), Vista (32-Bit-/64-Bit), XP, Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-Bit), 2008 (32-Bit-/64-Bit), 2003 R2 (32-Bit), 2003 (32-Bit), Mac OS 10.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one149 x 233 x 154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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