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Buffalo LinkStation 520 vs QNAP TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 19identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation 520:10 TB
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:64 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation 520:1
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation 520:2
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:16
  • Supported storage drive types
    • LinkStation 520:HDD
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation 520:10 TB
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:4 TB
  • Storage drive size
    • LinkStation 520:3.5"
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:2.5/3.5"
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation 520:0, 1
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:0, 1, 5, 6, 10
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation 520:Realtek
    • TS-1635-4G NAS Desktop Annapurna Labs AL514:Annapurna Labs

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Comparison of LinkStation 520, TS-1635-4G
91 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers10 TB64 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers116
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers216
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers10 TB4 TB
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 5, 6, 10
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersRealtekAnnapurna Labs
Processor modelDiffersRTD1195NAL514
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM Cortex-A15
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.256 GB4 GB
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IPCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Data link protocolsKnown for oneCIFS/SMB, AFP, FTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Fiber ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.2 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, Power, Status
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performance1 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SSL/TLS
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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, Win
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Power1 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78.45 W
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm369.9 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm319.8 mm
HeightDiffers126 mm303.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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