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Buffalo LinkStation Live 2.0TB vs Buffalo LinkStation Quad 6TB

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 3identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:1.5 TB
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:1
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:4
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:Serial ATA
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:Serial ATA II
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:1
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:17 W
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:45 W
  • Weight
    • LinkStation Live 2.0TB:1.1 kg
    • LinkStation Quad 6TB:5.5 kg

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Comparison of LinkStation Live 2.0TB, LinkStation Quad 6TB
55 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers14
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Installed storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TB
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3/ab/uIEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3
Data link protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMB, FTP, BitTorrent, DLNA
Supported network protocolsDiffersSMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, DNLA, NTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalkTCP/IP
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStorage server
Device classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & Home Office
Backup functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP ProfessionalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Vista
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 x64
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Power consumption (typical)Differs17 W45 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
WeightDiffers1.1 kg5.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one45 x 156 x 175 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 100-240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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