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Buffalo 12TB TeraStation Pro 6 vs QNAP TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:12 TB
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:12
  • Storage drive capacity
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:2 TB
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:0, 1, 5, JBOD
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:Intel Atom®
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor frequency
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:1.66 GHz
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 12TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
    • TS-1279U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (2U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:4

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Comparison of 12TB TeraStation Pro 6, TS-1279U-RP
117 specifications
Storage5 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers60
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers612
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB0 GB
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, JBOD1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one3000 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network2 differ
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3IEEE 802.3ad
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IPCIFS/SMB, AFP (3.2), NFS(v3), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (2U)
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, YesHDD, LAN, Status
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54.6 dB
Management protocolsDiffersHTTP/HTTPSCIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, NTLMv2
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffersHTTPS256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, SSH, SSL/TLS
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.79 kg15.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs299 x 231 x 215 mm439 x 520 x 88 mm
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V 50/60Hz100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53426
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated file serving (NAS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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