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Buffalo TeraStation 5210DF vs QNAP TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD)

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 23identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation 5210DF:0.512 TB
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):24 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation 5210DF:2
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):12
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation 5210DF:2
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):22
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TeraStation 5210DF:SSD
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):HDD
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TeraStation 5210DF:SSD
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):HDD & SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TeraStation 5210DF:256 GB
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):2 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • TeraStation 5210DF:Serial ATA III
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):M.2, Serial ATA III
  • Storage drive size
    • TeraStation 5210DF:2.5"
    • TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD):2.5/3.5"

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Comparison of TeraStation 5210DF, TS-1685-D1521-32G 24TB (12 x 2TB Seagate IronWolf HDD)
148 specifications
Storage9 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0.512 TB24 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers212
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers222
Installed storage drive typeDiffersSSDHDD
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers256 GB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeDiffers2.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAnnapurna LabsIntel® Xeon® D
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD-1521
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x4, 1x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0, 3.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2DF
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Xeon D-1500
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1667
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3DDR4
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)10000 Mbit/s10000 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 supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS, SNMPTCP/IP, IPv4 & IPv6
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers36
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantity00
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersFault, LAN, PowerStatus
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance3 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloudCloud, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 dB
Share folder access right managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer 10+, Google Chrome, Apple Safari 7+, Mozilla Firefox
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES256-bit AES, HTTPS, SSH
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIFS/SMB
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of usersKnown for one10000 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneFTP/SFTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxQNAP Turbo System
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 H
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac 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 Ma
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNASNavigator2, NovaBACKUP BuffaloUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power supply locationBuilt-inBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs30 W127 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs8 W61.36 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
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one85 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm369.9 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm319.8 mm
HeightDiffers170 mm303.8 mm
WeightKnown for one3.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91202
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1: PCIe Gen.3 x8 2: PCIe Gen.2 x4 3: PCIe Gen.3 x8
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 3.5 mm

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