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Buffalo LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370 vs Buffalo LinkStation 420 6TB

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:2 TB
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:1
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:1
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:2
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:2 TB
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:3 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:4 TB
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:8 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:0.8 GHz
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:1.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:0.256 GB
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:0.5 GB
  • Cooling type
    • LinkStation 210 NAS Marvell Armada 370:Passive
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:Active

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Comparison of 210, LinkStation 420 6TB
60 specifications
Storage5 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers12
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers4 TB8 TB
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor1 differ
Processor familyMarvellMarvell
Processor modelArmada 370Armada 370
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.2 GHz
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 Gbit/s
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Fiber ports quantity00
Design1 differ
Cooling typeDiffersPassiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Backup functionYesYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTP/HTTPS
Web-based managementYesYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientYesYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalYesYes
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTimeMachine
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, WindowsYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 W
Number of power supply units11
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power consumption (typical)Differs12 W26 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power supply locationKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm87 mm
Depth205 mm205 mm
Height128 mm128 mm
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2.4 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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