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Buffalo 3TB LinkStation Live vs Buffalo 6TB TeraStation Pro 6

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:3 TB
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:1
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:1
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:6
  • Storage drive capacity
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:3 TB
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:1 TB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:1
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:0
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:0
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:2
  • LED indicators
    • 3TB LinkStation Live:Yes
    • 6TB TeraStation Pro 6:LAN, Power, Yes

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Comparison of 3TB LinkStation Live, 6TB TeraStation Pro 6
58 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityDiffers3 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers16
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers16
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB1 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one3 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 MB/s
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3uIEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3
Cabling technology10/100/1000BASE-T(X)10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsTCP/IPTCP/IP
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power, Yes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneNASUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsHTTP/HTTPSHTTP/HTTPS
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one175 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.14 kg9.79 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source299 x 231 x 215 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V 50/60Hz
Integrated file serving (NAS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Atom®
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 GHz
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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