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Buffalo LinkStation 500GB vs NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 500GB:0.5 TB
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:2 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 500GB:1
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:2
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 500GB:500 GB
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:2 TB
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LinkStation 500GB:14 W
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:55 W
  • Weight
    • LinkStation 500GB:1.2 kg
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:4.6 kg
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LinkStation 500GB:5 - 35 °C
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:0 - 40 °C
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LinkStation 500GB:45 x 164 x 200 mm
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:132 x 222 x 200 mm
  • Networking features
    • LinkStation 500GB:Gigabit Ethernet
    • ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB:10/ 100/ 1000 Ethernet

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Comparison of LinkStation 500GB, ReadyNAS NV+ Desktop Network Storage 2 TB
20 specifications
Storage3 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0.5 TB2 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
Storage drive capacityDiffers500 GB2 TB
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Networkidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs14 W55 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg4.6 kg
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other features4 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista, XP, 2000 Mac OSX +Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs45 x 164 x 200 mm132 x 222 x 200 mm
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10/ 100/ 1000 Ethernet
Power requirementsDiffersAC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz100-240 VAC; 50/60Hz
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, UL, CE, C-tick, RoHS

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