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Buffalo LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB vs Freecom DualDrive Network Center 6TB

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:3 TB
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:Serial ATA, Serial ATA II
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:Serial ATA
  • Product colour
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:Black
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:Black, Silver
  • LED indicators
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:Yes
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:HDD, LAN, Power, Yes
  • Weight
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:1.1 kg
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:2.6 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB:45 x 156 x 175 mm
    • DualDrive Network Center 6TB:200 x 159 x 93 mm

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Comparison of LinkStation Pro LS-VL 3TB, DualDrive Network Center 6TB
38 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers3 TB6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers12
Storage drive capacity3 TB3 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA
Storage drive size3.5"3.5"
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM9
Network2 differ
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, AFP, SMB/CIFSTCP/IP, FTP, SMB, DAAP
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
LED indicatorsDiffersYesHDD, LAN, Power, Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performanceidentical
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista 2-bit/64-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.7Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.4 Linux kernel
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs45 x 156 x 175 mm200 x 159 x 93 mm
Link/Act LEDYesYes
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium-III, AMD Duron - 900MHz
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-ROM Gigabit LAN Port
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Number of adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power LEDYesYes
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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