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Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs vs QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount

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  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 94known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 8 more storage drives installed than the Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs (12 vs 4). The QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 8 more storage drives supported than the Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs (12 vs 4). The QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount has 2.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs (3.6 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). Internal memory type: DDR3 on the Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs, DDR4 on the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Buffalo TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount.

  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:4
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:12
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:4
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:12
  • Processor frequency
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:1.4 GHz
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:3.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:1 GB
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:DDR3
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:DDR4
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:2
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • TeraStation 3420RN NAS Rack (1U) Annapurna Labs:3
    • TVS-1272XU-RP-i3-4G 144TB 12x12TB Seagate Exos 12 Bay NAS Rackmount:0

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124 specifications
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Number of storage drives installedDiffers412
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers412
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA IIISerial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 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
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor familyKnown for oneAnnapurna LabsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR4
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, LAN, Status
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Backup functionYesYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52.7 dB
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup featuresKnown for oneCloudUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W105.37 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (HDD standby)Known for one0.92 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers430 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers430 mm562 mm
HeightDiffers44.3 mm88.3 mm
WeightKnown for one8.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)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® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 95%
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.11 El CapitanUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Unknown — not stated by the source

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