Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

Buffalo LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370 vs Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V

49specifications compared
13differ
36identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Total installed storage capacity
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:2 TB
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:6 TB
Storage drive capacity
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:1 TB
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:3 TB
Storage drive size
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:2.5/3.5"
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacity
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:8 TB
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:8000 TB
Processor family
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:Marvell
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:ARM
Processor frequency
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:0.8 GHz
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:1.2 GHz
Internal memory
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:0.256 GB
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:0.5 GB
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370:0
- LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V:1

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Comparison of 220, LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V
66 specifications	A Buffalo LinkStation 220 NAS Marvell Armada 370 Model 220 View product	B Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST3000V View product
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installed	Yes	Yes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	6 TB
Number of storage drives installed	2	2
Number of storage drives supported	2	2
Installed storage drive type	HDD	HDD
Supported storage drive types	HDD	HDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers	1 TB	3 TB
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA II	Serial ATA II
Storage drive sizeDiffers	2.5/3.5"	3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers	8 TB	8000 TB
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, JBOD	0, 1, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Marvell	ARM
Processor model	Armada 370	Armada 370
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.2 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for one	0.256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3	DDR3
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Supported network protocolsDiffers	TCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFP	TCP/IP
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Fiber ports quantity	0	0
Design1 differ
Cooling type	Active	Active
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Type	NAS	NAS
Device class	Home & Home Office	Home & Home Office
Backup function	Yes	Yes
Backup featuresKnown for one	Cloud	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in optical drive	No	No
Card reader integrated	No	No
Management protocols	HTTP/HTTPS	HTTP/HTTPS
Built-in BitTorrent client	Yes	Yes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP Professional	Yes	Yes
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win	Windows 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 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power1 differ
Power supply location	External	External
Number of power supply units	1	1
Power consumption (typical)Differs	19 W	48 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one	0.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	87 mm	87 mm
Depth	205 mm	205 mm
HeightDiffers	126 mm	128 mm
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	800 g
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapter	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	13 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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