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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 212 vs NETGEAR ReadyNAS 3138

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 31identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Storage drives installed
    • ReadyNAS 212:No
    • ReadyNAS 3138:Yes
  • Total installed storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 212:0 TB
    • ReadyNAS 3138:16 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • ReadyNAS 212:0
    • ReadyNAS 3138:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ReadyNAS 212:2
    • ReadyNAS 3138:4
  • Installed storage drive type
    • ReadyNAS 212:No
    • ReadyNAS 3138:HDD
  • Storage drive capacity
    • ReadyNAS 212:0 GB
    • ReadyNAS 3138:4 TB
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • ReadyNAS 212:12 TB
    • ReadyNAS 3138:32 TB
  • Processor family
    • ReadyNAS 212:ARM
    • ReadyNAS 3138:Intel Atom®

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Comparison of ReadyNAS 212, ReadyNAS 3138
116 specifications
Storage8 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers0 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers04
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeDiffersNoHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers0 GB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Storage drive sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers12 TB32 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsDiffersBTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersARMIntel Atom®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2558
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cores44
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
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A15Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUDIMM
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DHCP clientYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, SSH, NTPTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, NTP
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Fiber ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers12
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRack (1U)
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm4 cm
LED indicatorsActivity, HDD, LAN, PowerActivity, HDD, LAN, Power
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Backup functionYesYes
Number of users8192 user(s)8192 user(s)
Noise levelDiffers25 dB28 dB
Management protocolsSNMP v2, v3SNMP v2, v3
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES256-bit AES
Device classKnown for oneHome & Home OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one2280099 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedReadyNAS OSReadyNAS OS
Operating system versionDiffers6.26.4
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, Windows 8, WinWindows 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, Windows 8, Win
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac 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 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Power2 differ
Power supply locationDiffersExternalBuilt-in
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers60 W180 W
Number of power supply units11
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers101 mm486 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm406 mm
HeightDiffers142 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers2.03 kg5.21 kg
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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersFCC Cl. B, CE Cl. B, VCCI Cl. BFCC Cl.B, CE Cl.B, VCCI Cl.B
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77983

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