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Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000 vs Lenovo EMC px4-300r Diskless

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 12identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:Yes
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:No
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:4 TB
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:2
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:2
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:4
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:2 TB
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:0 GB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:Serial ATA II
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:8000 TB
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:16 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000:0, 1, JBOD
    • EMC px4-300r Diskless:0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000, EMC px4-300r Diskless
99 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers20
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA, Serial ATA II
Storage drive size3.5"3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8000 TB16 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, NTFS
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersARMIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370E1500
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 mm²
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConroe
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 775 (Socket T)
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73.3 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IPCIFS/SMB/Rally, NFS, AFP Bonjour, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, WebDAV, Windows DFS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Fiber ports quantity00
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (1U)
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
TypeDiffersNASStorage server
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 user(s)
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.6 dB
Management protocolsDiffersHTTP/HTTPSSNMP
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, WinWindows 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, Win
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 MavericksMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
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 consumption (typical)Differs48 W150 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power supply locationKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm508 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm43.7 mm
WeightDiffers800 g10.4 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown 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 Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown 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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 M
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35100
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
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

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