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NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle vs NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle

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  • 30differ
  • 47identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 46 TB more total installed storage capacity than the NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (48 TB vs 2 TB). The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 4 more storage drives installed than the NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (6 vs 2). The NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle has 4 more storage drives supported than the NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle (6 vs 2). PCI Express configurations: 1x2, 1x4, 1x8 on the NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, 1x16, 1x4, 1x8 on the NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle. PCI Express slots version: 3.0 on the NETGEAR RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, 2.0, 3.0 on the NETGEAR RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle.

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2 TB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:48 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:6
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:6
  • Storage drive capacity
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:1 TB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:8 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:1.5 GHz
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2.2 GHz
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2.6 GHz
  • Processor threads
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:2
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:4
  • Processor cache
    • RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:4 MB
    • RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle:3 MB

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Comparison of RN422 + 2 x 1TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle, RN526X + 6 x 8TB SEAIW Desktop NAS Bundle
110 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers2 TB48 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers26
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers26
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive capacityDiffers1 TB8 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IIISerial 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
Processor11 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
CPU configuration (max)11
ECC supported by processorYesYes
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 1x81x16, 1x4, 1x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0, 3.0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor codeDiffersSR36ESR2DQ
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers34 x 28 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
SteppingDiffersB0V2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs9 W25 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB128 GB
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
TcaseKnown for one89 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4DDR4
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 readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Load balancing systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA ports quantity11
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm12 cm
LED indicatorsYesYes
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeLCDLCD
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classSmall & Medium BusinessSmall & Medium Business
Backup functionYesYes
Backup featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud, iSCSI LUN
Number of usersDiffers8192 user(s)80 user(s)
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Browser supportedMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9+, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox 14+, Google Chrome 20+, Apple Safari 5+Microsoft 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 serverYesYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot spareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clientYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Password authenticationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportYesYes
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
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HWindows 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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, 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 locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityDiffers60 W200 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs34.86 W67.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.27 W0.264 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers135.5 mm192 mm
DepthDiffers239 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers194 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °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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