Product comparison · 2 nas & storage servers

Buffalo LinkStation 500GB vs NETGEAR READYNAS Limited Edition

3specifications compared
3differ
0identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Power consumption (typical)
- LinkStation 500GB:14 W
- READYNAS Limited Edition:320 W
Weight
- LinkStation 500GB:1.2 kg
- READYNAS Limited Edition:8.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- LinkStation 500GB:45 x 164 x 200 mm
- READYNAS Limited Edition:430 x 318 x 43 mm

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Comparison of LinkStation 500GB, READYNAS Limited Edition
20 specifications	A Buffalo LinkStation 500GB View product	B NETGEAR READYNAS Limited Edition View product
Storageidentical
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one	0.5 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Serial ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	14 W	320 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	8.2 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows Vista, XP, 2000 Mac OSX +	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	45 x 164 x 200 mm	430 x 318 x 43 mm
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey

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