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Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB vs Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 21identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED (1.2 GHz vs 0.7 GHz). The Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED has 511.5 GB more internal memory than the Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB (512 GB vs 0.5 GB). The Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB (2 vs 1). Storage drive interface: Serial ATA on the Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB, Serial ATA II on the Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED. RAID levels: 0, 1, JBOD on the Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB, 0, 1 on the Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED.

  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:Serial ATA
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:0, 1, JBOD
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:0, 1
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:Marvell
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:Cavium
  • Processor model
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:Armada 370
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:CNS3420
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:1.2 GHz
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:0.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:0.5 GB
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:512 GB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:1
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:1
    • Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED:0

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Comparison of LinkStation 420 2TB, Business Storage 2-Bay + 2x 1TBWDRED
62 specifications
Storage2 differ
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersMarvellCavium
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370CNS3420
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz0.7 GHz
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB512 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Networkidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performanceidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSL/TLS
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTimeMachineUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one48 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one26 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V110-240 V
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm155 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm310 mm
WeightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)

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