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Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE vs Buffalo TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 19identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:4 TB
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:8 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:2
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:2
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:4
  • Storage drive size
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:3.5"
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:2.5/3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:0, 1, JBOD
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:ARM
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:Armada 370
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:D2550
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE:1.2 GHz
    • TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000:1.86 GHz

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Comparison of LinkStation 421 + 2 x 2TBWDRE, TS4400D-EU + 4X ST2000VN000
99 specifications
Storage5 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB8 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one8000 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersARMIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370D2550
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.86 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 sourceSR0VY
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 sourceB3
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
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Networkidentical
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers12
Serial 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
Design2 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WinYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one48 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm215 mm
WeightKnown for one800 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® 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 relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65470
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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