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Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR vs Buffalo LinkStation 441e

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 29identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:Yes
    • LinkStation 441e:No
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:2 TB
    • LinkStation 441e:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:2
    • LinkStation 441e:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:2
    • LinkStation 441e:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:1 TB
    • LinkStation 441e:0 GB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:Serial ATA
    • LinkStation 441e:Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:8 TB
    • LinkStation 441e:16 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR:0, 1, JBOD
    • LinkStation 441e:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD

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Comparison of LinkStation 420 2TB + BX650CI-GR, LinkStation 441e
63 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers20
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8 TB16 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysNoNo
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyMarvellMarvell
Processor modelArmada 370Armada 370
Processor frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFPTCP/IP
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantity00
Designidentical
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management protocolsHTTP/HTTPSHTTP/HTTPS
Web-based managementYesYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientYesYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalYesYes
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 supportedDiffersYesMac 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTimeMachineUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Differs26 W28 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one48 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm177 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm127.5 mm
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes

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