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Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000 vs QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000

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  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

The QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000 has 0.53 GHz more processor frequency than the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000 (2.13 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000 has 0.744 GB more internal memory than the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000 (1 GB vs 0.256 GB). The QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000 (2 vs 1). Supported storage drive types: HDD on the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000, HDD & SSD on the QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000. Storage drive interface: Serial ATA III on the Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000, Serial ATA II on the QNAP TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000.

  • Supported storage drive types
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:HDD
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive interface
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:Serial ATA III
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:Serial ATA II
  • RAID levels
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:ARM
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:88F6282
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:D2700
  • Processor frequency
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:1.6 GHz
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:2.13 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:0.256 GB
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:1 GB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LinkStation Pro Quad + 4X ST4000VN000:1
    • TS-469L-EU + 4x ST4000VN000:2

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126 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacity16 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installed44
Number of storage drives supported44
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacity4 TB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA II
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Maximum supported storage capacity16 TB16 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersARMIntel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers88F6282D2700
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 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 source36 bit
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0D9
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCedarview
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 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 sourceB2
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.256 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, Apple TalkCIFS/SMB, AFP (v3.3), NFS(v3), FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP(S), Telnet, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP, SMTP, SMSC
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Fiber ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 cm
LED indicatorsYesYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 dB
Noise level (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.7 dB
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Power1 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)43 W43 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers149 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm235 mm
HeightDiffers154 mm177 mm
WeightKnown for one5.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown 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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59683
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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