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

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:12 TB
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:4
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:Serial ATA
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:0, 1, JBOD
  • Supported network protocols
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:TCP/IP, Apple Talk
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:TCP/IP, UDP
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:1
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:0
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:2
  • Management protocols
    • 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad:HTTP
    • TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB:HTTP, HTTPS

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Comparison of 12TB LinkStation Pro Quad, TeraStation Pro Duo 6TB
52 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, JBOD
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one72 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab/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, UDP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneMini TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
TypeKnown for oneNASUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsDiffersHTTPHTTP, HTTPS
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs43 W47 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one149 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one233 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers5.5 kg4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other features2 differ
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) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs149 x 233 x 154 mm170 x 170 x 230 mm
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V 50/60HzAC 100-240V. 50/60Hz

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