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Buffalo 8TB LinkStation 420 vs Buffalo TeraStation 4400D

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 12identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:8 TB
    • TeraStation 4400D:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:2
    • TeraStation 4400D:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:2
    • TeraStation 4400D:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:4 TB
    • TeraStation 4400D:0 GB
  • Storage drive interface
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:Serial ATA
    • TeraStation 4400D:Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:0, 1, JBOD
    • TeraStation 4400D:1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:Marvell
    • TeraStation 4400D:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • 8TB LinkStation 420:Armada 370
    • TeraStation 4400D:D2550

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Comparison of 8TB LinkStation 420, TeraStation 4400D
94 specifications
Storage6 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers20
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370D2550
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0VY
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCedarview
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 X 22 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 559
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 C
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsTCP/IPTCP/IP
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNAS
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
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 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power consumption (typical)Differs26 W86 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers875 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm215 mm
WeightDiffers2.4 kg4.75 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known 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 source4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65470

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