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Buffalo LinkStation 420 2TB vs Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 16identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:2 TB
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:12 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:2
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:2
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:1 TB
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:3 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:Serial ATA
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:8 TB
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:16 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:0, 1, JBOD
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation 420 2TB:Marvell
    • Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED:Cavium

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Comparison of LinkStation 420 2TB, Business Storage 4-Bay + 4x 3TBWDRED
64 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB12 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8 TB16 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
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 source9.2 cm
Drive bay lockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
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 mm247 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm377 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm240 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

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