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NETGEAR RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558 vs NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508

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  • 42differ
  • 67identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has 4 TB more total installed storage capacity than the NETGEAR RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558 (16 TB vs 12 TB). The NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has 1 TB more storage drive capacity than the NETGEAR RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558 (4 TB vs 3 TB). The NETGEAR RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558 has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 (2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Only the NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has Conflict-Free processor. Only the NETGEAR RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508 has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology).

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:12 TB
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:16 TB
  • Storage drive capacity
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:3 TB
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:4 TB
  • Processor family
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:Intel Atom®
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:C2558
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:D1508
  • Processor frequency
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:2.4 GHz
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:4
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:2
  • Processor cache
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:2 MB
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:3 MB
  • PCI Express slots version
    • RN3138 NAS Rack (1U) Intel Atom® C2558:2.0
    • RN524X NAS Desktop Intel® Pentium® D1508:2.0, 3.0

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Comparison of RN3138, RN524X
146 specifications
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers12 TB16 TB
Number of storage drives installed44
Number of storage drives supported44
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers3 TB4 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsBTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4BTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Bad block scanYesYes
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersC2558D1508
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
CPU configuration (max)11
ECC supported by processorYesYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x4, 1x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor codeDiffersSR1CZSR2DQ
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers34 x 28 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1283BGA 1667
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
SteppingDiffersB0V2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W25 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB128 GB
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rate supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Dynamic IPYesYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Load balancing systemYesYes
Static IPYesYes
Supported network protocolsTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IEEE 802.3a, SSH, SNMP v2, v3, NTPTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IEEE 802.3a, SSH, SNMP v2, v3, NTP
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneENGR 10049 EST, ENGR 10045 EVT, ENGR 10048 CVT, ENGR 10046, ENGR 10023 HALT, ENGR 10036 CDGUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
Design5 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Desktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers4 cm9.2 cm
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LAN, PowerYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersLarge Enterprise BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresDiffersCloud, USB driveCloud, USB drive, iSCSI LUN
Multilingual supportYesYes
Number of users80 user(s)80 user(s)
Noise level28 dB28 dB
Built-in optical driveNoNo
Card reader integratedNoNo
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP v2, v3
Web-based managementYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Exploer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Microsoft Internet Exploer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverYesYes
Built-in UPnP AV media serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverYesYes
Hot spareYesYes
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientYesYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remotely operatedYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES256-bit AES
Share folder10241024
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceReadyNAS OS
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 HomeWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 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 MavericksMac 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 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, 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 supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, Solaris 10, Solaris 11, Solaris 8, Solaris 9, iOSAndroid, Solaris 10, Solaris 11, Solaris 8, Solaris 9, iOS
Power4 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers180 W120 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W41.9 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.204 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers430 mm185 mm
DepthDiffers406 mm238.8 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm194 mm
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1632
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UARTYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
CertificationFCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class BFCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B
Processor ARK IDDiffers7798391558

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