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Buffalo TeraStation ES 8.0TB vs Freecom SilverStore 4TB

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:8 TB
    • SilverStore 4TB:4.096 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:4
    • SilverStore 4TB:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:4
    • SilverStore 4TB:2
  • Storage drive interface
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:Serial ATA II
    • SilverStore 4TB:Serial ATA
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:2
    • SilverStore 4TB:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:2
    • SilverStore 4TB:1
  • LED indicators
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:LAN, Power, Yes
    • SilverStore 4TB:Yes
  • Weight
    • TeraStation ES 8.0TB:6.25 kg
    • SilverStore 4TB:2.4 kg

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Comparison of TeraStation ES 8.0TB, SilverStore 4TB
61 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB4.096 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Storage drive capacity2 TB2 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IISerial ATA
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6283
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GHz
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP/FTPS, NFS, LDAP, NTPGigabit Ethernet
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
External mini-SAS portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
FireWire 400Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FireWire 800Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
eSATAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, YesYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
On/off switchYesYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneHTTP/HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137 mm
WeightDiffers6.25 kg2.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
External power adapterDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows XP MCE 2005/2004 Windows Server 2008/2003 Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.7Windows XP / Vista / 7, Mac OS X v. 10.4
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Gbit/s
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel / AMD CPU 900MHz, Power PC, Power Book G3 / G4 / G5 / Intel Mac
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.34 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one170.1 x 231.1 x 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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