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Buffalo LinkStation 420 vs Buffalo TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 21identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420:2 TB
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 420:2
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 420:2
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 420:1 TB
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:4 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 420:Serial ATA
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 420:8 TB
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:16 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 420:0, 1, JBOD
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:0, 1, 5, 6
  • Hot-swap drive bays
    • LinkStation 420:No
    • TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU:Yes

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Comparison of LinkStation 420, TeraStation 5400 16TB + Cisco SB SG300-10SFP-K9-EU
103 specifications
Storage8 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8 TB16 TB
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6
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
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 GB2 GB
Network1 differ
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFPTCP/IP, UDP
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 quantityDiffers02
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceRack (1U)
Performance1 differ
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall & Medium Business
Management protocolsDiffersHTTP/HTTPSHTTP, HTTPS
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTimeMachineUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power consumption (typical)Differs26 W140 W
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 mm230 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm215 mm
WeightDiffers2.4 kg8 kg
Package widthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.69 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59683

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