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NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle vs NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle

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  • 19differ
  • 40identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 24 TB more total installed storage capacity than the NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (48 TB vs 24 TB). The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 4 TB more storage drive capacity than the NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (8 TB vs 4 TB). The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Storage drive interface: Serial ATA on the NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, Serial ATA III on the NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, 10000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:24 TB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:48 TB
  • Storage drive capacity
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:4 TB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:8 TB
  • Storage drive interface
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:Serial ATA
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:Serial ATA III
  • Processor frequency
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2.1 GHz
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2 GB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:4 GB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:10000 Mbit/s
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:1
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:3

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Comparison of RN316 + 6 x 4TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle
118 specifications
Storage3 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers24 TB48 TB
Number of storage drives installed66
Number of storage drives supported66
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers4 TB8 TB
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA III
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 systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x4, 1x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0, 3.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2DQ
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Atom®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 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/s10000 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
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Load balancing systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN, SSH, SNMP, NTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsYesYes
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classDiffersHome & Home OfficeSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresCloud, iSCSI LUNCloud, iSCSI LUN
Number of usersDiffers8192 user(s)80 user(s)
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Browser supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9+, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+
Built-in BitTorrent clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationKnown 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
Share folderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024
System logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54852 h
Multilingual supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one25 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, 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 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Operating system versionKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity200 W200 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W67.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.338 W0.264 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
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one0.804 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width192 mm192 mm
DepthDiffers287.5 mm288 mm
Height259 mm259 mm
Packaging contentidentical
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationFCC, CE, VCCIFCC, CE, VCCI

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