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Buffalo TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop vs NETGEAR ReadyNAS 31842

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 78known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:24 TB
    • ReadyNAS 31842:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:6
    • ReadyNAS 31842:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:6
    • ReadyNAS 31842:4
  • Supported storage drive types
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:HDD
    • ReadyNAS 31842:HDD & SSD
  • Processor frequency
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:2.13 GHz
    • ReadyNAS 31842:2.4 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:1
    • ReadyNAS 31842:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:2
    • ReadyNAS 31842:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • TeraStation WS5400RN16S6 NAS/storage server Desktop:3
    • ReadyNAS 31842:2

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Comparison of WS5400RN16S6, ReadyNAS 31842
106 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityDiffers24 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers64
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers64
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Atom®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2558
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1CZ
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 x 28 mm
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1283
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, NTP
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopRack (1U)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cm
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, HDD, LAN, Power
Performance1 differ
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 user(s)
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP v2, v3
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+)
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
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, SSH
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceReadyNAS OS
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, VMware vSphere ESXi, iOS
Poweridentical
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm486 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm406 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm44 mm
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel QuickAssist 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® 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 sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known 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, DDR3L-SDRAM
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Cl.B, CE Cl.B, VCCI Cl.B
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77983

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