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Buffalo TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB) vs QNAP TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 23identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):8 TB
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):4
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):4
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:16
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):2 TB
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0 GB
  • RAID levels
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):Intel Atom®
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):D2550
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
  • Processor frequency
    • TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB):1.86 GHz
    • TS-1679U-RP NAS/storage server Rack (3U) Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz

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Comparison of TeraStation 5400 8TB (4x2TB), TS-1679U-RP
130 specifications
Storage7 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers40
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers416
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB0 GB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA IISerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsDiffersDFSext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersD2550i3-2120
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Bus typeDMIDMI
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Number of processors installed11
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor codenameDiffersCedarviewSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers22 X 22 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketDiffersBGA 559LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs10 W65 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers4 GB32 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs6.4 GB/s21 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
L2 cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Atom®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0VYUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB3Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
iSCSI supportYesYes
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Data link protocolsKnown for oneCIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, NFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN connectionKnown for oneEthernet (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers640 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (3U)
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
LED indicatorsDiffersYeseSATA, HDD, LAN, Status
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Performanceidentical
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.13 dB
Web-based managementYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPS, NTP, RTSPUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNovaBackup Business EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power consumption (typical)Differs96 W229 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89.1 W
Output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source442.4 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source528.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 mm
WeightDiffers8 kg20.2 kg
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersSingleDual
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one20 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server Mac OS X 10.4-10.7Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 Apple Mac OS X Linux UNIX
FanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100-240 V, 50/60Hz100-240V AC,50-60Hz
Processor ARK IDDiffers6547053426
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one231 x 170 x 216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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