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Buffalo LinkStation Duo - 4TB vs Freecom DataTank Gateway 3TB

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:4 TB
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:3 TB
  • Storage drive capacity
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:2 TB
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:1.5 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:Serial ATA II
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:Serial ATA
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1, JBOD
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:0, 1
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:0.6 GHz
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:0.4 GHz
  • Wi-Fi
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:No
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LinkStation Duo - 4TB:1
    • DataTank Gateway 3TB:2

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Comparison of LinkStation Duo - 4TB, DataTank Gateway 3TB
65 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB3 TB
Number of storage drives installed22
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 capacityDiffers2 TB1.5 TB
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
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Average latencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 ms
Storage drive average seek timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 ms
Track to track seek timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 ms
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvellUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one88F6281Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.4 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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-FiDiffersNoYes
Data link protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
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
Poweridentical
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 one26 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 kg2.9 kg
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 65 °C
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, MAC, Linux, UNIX
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 x 200 x 124 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 g
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-220 V, 12V/4A
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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