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Buffalo 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6 vs Buffalo LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 10identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:18 TB
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:3 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:0
  • Weight
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:11.5 kg
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1.1 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6:300 x 215 x 230 mm
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:45 x 156 x 175 mm

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Comparison of 18 TB TeraStation Pro 6, LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB
36 specifications
Storage3 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers18 TB3 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers61
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers61
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA, Serial ATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 51, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported file systemsKnown for oneDFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Atom®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.66 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3u
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, NFSTCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, AFP, SMB/CIFS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNovaBACKUPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers11.5 kg1.1 kg
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.7Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista 2-bit/64-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.7
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs300 x 215 x 230 mm45 x 156 x 175 mm
Link/Act LEDYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDYesYes
Power requirements100-240 V, 50/60Hz100-240 V, 50/60Hz
CertificationKnown for oneDLNAUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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