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Buffalo LinkStation Duo - 4TB vs Buffalo TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:4 TB
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:8 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:2
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:4
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:Serial ATA II
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:Serial ATA
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1, JBOD
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:3
  • Chassis type
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:Desktop
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:Rack (1U)
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:26 W
    • TeraStation III iSCSI Rackmount - 8TB:140 W

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61 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB8 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 MB/s
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvellUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one88F6281Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiSCSI, NTP, TCP/IP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopRack (1U)
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneStorage serverUnknown — not stated by the source
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTP
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 VistaUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac 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 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
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)Differs26 W140 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one204 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one127 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers2.3 kg9 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003/2008, 7(64/32bit), Vista, XP, 2000 (32bit), Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/2005
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 420 x 44.3 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%

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