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Buffalo LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V vs Lenovo px2-300d 6TB

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 19identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:8 TB
    • px2-300d 6TB:6 TB
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:4 TB
    • px2-300d 6TB:3 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:8000 TB
    • px2-300d 6TB:6 TB
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:0, 1, JBOD
    • px2-300d 6TB:0, 1
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:ARM
    • px2-300d 6TB:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:Armada 370
    • px2-300d 6TB:D525
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:1.2 GHz
    • px2-300d 6TB:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V:0.5 GB
    • px2-300d 6TB:2 GB

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Comparison of LinkStation 421 + 2 x ST4000V, px2-300d 6TB
104 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installed22
Number of storage drives supported22
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IISerial ATA II
Storage drive size3.5"3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8000 TB6 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersARMIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersArmada 370D525
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.8 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 source32 bit
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBXC
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePineview
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 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 sourceB0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 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
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Fiber ports quantity00
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
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
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.3 dB
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
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
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
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one48 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm126.2 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm226.3 mm
HeightDiffers128 mm207.8 mm
WeightDiffers800 g3.9 kg
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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 sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source176 M
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49490
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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