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Buffalo 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad vs QNAP TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 13identical
  • 98known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:16 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:64 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:4
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:16
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:4
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:16
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:16 TB
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:64 TB
  • RAID levels
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:Marvell
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:88F6282
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:E3-1225
  • Processor frequency
    • 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad:1.6 GHz
    • TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of 16TB LinkStation Pro Quad, TS-EC1679U-RP-E10G 64TB
142 specifications
Storage6 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers16 TB64 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers416
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers416
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers16 TB64 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one72 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffers88F6282E3-1225
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 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 source31
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00G
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)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P3000
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
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, Apple TalkTCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), CIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC, UPnP
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
eSATADiffersNoYes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphicsidentical
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 source1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerRack (3U)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, Status
Performance2 differ
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 user(s)
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.13 dB
Management protocolsDiffersHTTPSNMP
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
TypeKnown for oneNASUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs43 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 W
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers149 mm442.4 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm528.3 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers5.5 kg20.2 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.8 kg
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 Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceNo
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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 source20
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 90%
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-Bit-/64-Bit), Vista (32-Bit-/64-Bit), XP, Client OS Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-Bit), 2008 (32-Bit-/64-Bit), 2003 R2 (32-Bit), 2003 (32-Bit), Mac OS 10.4Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10GbE
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V 50/60HzAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52270
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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