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Buffalo TeraStation ES 4TB vs Buffalo TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 7identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation ES 4TB:4 TB
    • TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB:2 TB
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TeraStation ES 4TB:1 TB
    • TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB:500 GB
  • Supported network protocols
    • TeraStation ES 4TB:TCP/IP, UDP
    • TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB:SMB/CIFS, NFS, AFP, TCP/IP
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TeraStation ES 4TB:2
    • TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TeraStation ES 4TB:86 W
    • TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB:84 W

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Comparison of TeraStation ES 4TB, TeraStation Windows Storage Server 2.0TB
64 specifications
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityDiffers4 TB2 TB
Number of storage drives installed44
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one4Unknown — 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 capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one1, 5, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneMarvellUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one0.25 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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 standardsDiffersIEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3IEEE802.3/ab/u
Data link protocolsKnown for oneSMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, SFTP, NFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, UDPSMB/CIFS, NFS, AFP, TCP/IP
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeLCDLCD
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 oneHTTP, HTTPSUnknown — 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
Operating system installedKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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,Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs86 W84 W
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one215 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight8 kg8 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003/2008, 7 (64/32bit), Vista (64/32bit), XP (64/32bit), 2000, XP Media Center 2004/2005 Mac OS X 10.3.9 +
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 x 215 x 230 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

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