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Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524 vs TerraMaster F2-425 PLUS

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 13identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524 has 32 TB more total installed storage capacity than the TerraMaster F2-425 PLUS (32 TB vs 0 TB). The Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524 has 4 more storage drives installed than the TerraMaster F2-425 PLUS (4 vs 0). The Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524 has 2 more storage drives supported than the TerraMaster F2-425 PLUS (4 vs 2). Only the Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524 has storage drives installed. Installed storage drive type: HDD on the Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524, HDD+SSD on the TerraMaster F2-425 PLUS.

  • Storage drives installed
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:Yes
    • F2-425 PLUS:No
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:32 TB
    • F2-425 PLUS:0 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:4
    • F2-425 PLUS:0
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:4
    • F2-425 PLUS:2
  • Installed storage drive type
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:HDD
    • F2-425 PLUS:HDD+SSD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:8 TB
    • F2-425 PLUS:0 GB
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:Annapurna Labs
    • F2-425 PLUS:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TeraStation TS3430RN3204 NAS/storage server Rack (1U) Alpine AL524:Alpine
    • F2-425 PLUS:Intel® N

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Comparison of TS3430RN3204, F2-425 PLUS
64 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
Total installed storage capacityDiffers32 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers40
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Installed storage drive typeDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers8 TB0 GB
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5,M.2
Maximum supported storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 TB
Supported file systemsDiffersBTRFSext3, ext4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, BTRFS
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 6, 1, JBOD, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAnnapurna LabsIntel
Processor familyDiffersAlpineIntel® N
Processor modelDiffersAL524N150
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4DDR5
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Desktop
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite, Black
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 cm
Performanceidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password authenticationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers429.3 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers429.3 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm150 mm
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2.2 kg
Package widthDiffers584 mm217 mm
Package depthDiffers536 mm277 mm
Package heightDiffers201 mm186 mm
Package weightDiffers12.4 kg3.1 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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