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Buffalo LinkStation 420 6TB vs Buffalo TeraStation WS5600D 24TB

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 20identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:6 TB
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:24 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:2
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:6
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:2
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:6
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:3 TB
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:4 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:Serial ATA
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:8 TB
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:24 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:0, 1, JBOD
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:0, 1, 5, JBOD
  • Hot-swap drive bays
    • LinkStation 420 6TB:No
    • TeraStation WS5600D 24TB:Yes

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Comparison of LinkStation 420 6TB, TeraStation WS5600D 24TB
103 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers6 TB24 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers26
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers26
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8 TB24 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysDiffersNoYes
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersMarvellIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370D2700
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 sourceSR0D9
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 sourceB2
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
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
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFPTCP/IP
BandwidthKnown for one0.1 Gbit/sUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers03
Fiber ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) 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 sourceTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
TypeDiffersNASStorage server
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientYesYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Storage Server 2012
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTimeMachineUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power consumption (typical)Differs26 W120 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
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm300 mm
WeightDiffers2.4 kg10 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59683
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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