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Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000 vs QNAP TS-470 2x1TB

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 14identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • 4 TB
    • 2 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 2
    • 4
  • Supported storage drive types
    • HDD
    • HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • 2 TB
    • 1 TB
  • Storage drive size
    • 3.5"
    • 2.5/3.5"
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • 8000 TB
    • 16 TB
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, JBOD
    • 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.2 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz

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Buffalo

LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST2000VX000View product
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QNAP

TS-470 2x1TBView product
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB2 TB
Number of storage drives installed22
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8000 TB16 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYes
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDD
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor familyKnown for oneARM
Processor modelKnown for oneArmada 370
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Flash memoryKnown for one512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0
Design3 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for one9 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, Status, USB
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCD
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneCloud, iSCSI LUN
BuzzerKnown for oneYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYes
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPS
Web-based managementKnown for oneYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for one4.0
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power1 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one250 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs48 W38.4 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one23.9 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for one5 V
Power supply locationKnown for oneExternal
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm235 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm177 mm
WeightDiffers800 g4.56 kg
Package weightKnown for one5.7 kg
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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