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Buffalo 8TB TeraStation Pro vs Buffalo LinkStation Live 3TB

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 1identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:8 TB
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:3 TB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:5000 Mbit/s
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:2
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:1
  • Management protocols
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:HTTP, HTTPS
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:HTTP/HTTPS
  • Weight
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:12 kg
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:1.1 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:430 x 420 x 443 mm
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:150 x 45 x 175 mm
  • Power requirements
    • 8TB TeraStation Pro:100-240V, 50/60 Hz
    • LinkStation Live 3TB:100-240V, 50/60Hz

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Comparison of 8TB TeraStation Pro, LinkStation Live 3TB
33 specifications
Storage1 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB3 TB
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage drive capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 TB
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 TB
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Atom®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.66 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3IEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3/IEEE802.3u
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, UDPTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP/SFTP, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneRack (1U)Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Performance1 differ
Management protocolsDiffersHTTP, HTTPSHTTP/HTTPS
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers12 kg1.1 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 420 x 443 mm150 x 45 x 175 mm
Management platformKnown for oneSMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP/FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, NFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 7/Vista/XP Windows Server 2008 R2/2008/2003 R2/2003 Mac OS 10.4+Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V, 50/60 Hz100-240V, 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2008(R2), Windows Server 2003(R2), Mac OS 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4, 10.3.9
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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