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Buffalo LinkStation Mini 500GB vs QNAP TS-439 Pro II/4TB

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 0identical
  • 92known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:0.5 TB
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:4 TB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:2
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:1
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:1
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:5
  • Chassis type
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:Desktop
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:Tower
  • Weight
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:500 g
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:3.65 kg
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:5 - 35 °C
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:0 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • LinkStation Mini 500GB:20 - 80%
    • TS-439 Pro II/4TB:0 - 95%

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Comparison of LinkStation Mini 500GB, TS-439 Pro II/4TB
100 specifications
Storage2 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0.5 TB4 TB
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown 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 capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one1, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one40 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Atom®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD410
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 bit
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm²
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBMH
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePineview
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 559
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers15
eSATAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 typeDiffersDesktopTower
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power supply locationKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers500 g3.65 kg
WidthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one82 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 M
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Server 2003/2008, Mac OS X, Linux, Unix
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 235 x 177 mm
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43517
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 oneIEEE802.3/ab/uUnknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for oneSMB/CIFS, FTP, AFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, Apple TalkUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for oneNASUnknown — 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
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTPUnknown — 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
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.3 PantherUnknown — 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

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