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Zyxel NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380 vs Zyxel NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 32identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:2
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:4
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:12 TB
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:24 TB
  • RAID levels
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:0, 1, JBOD
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Processor family
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:Marvell Armada 380
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:Freescale
  • Processor frequency
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:1.3 GHz
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:1.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:0.5 GB
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:1 GB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:1
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • NAS326 NAS Mini Tower Marvell Armada 380:1
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:0

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Comparison of NAS326, NAS542
75 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA IISerial ATA II
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers12 TB24 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsDiffersFat, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Processor2 differ
Processor familyDiffersMarvell Armada 380Freescale
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
iSCSI supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNFS, AFP, PPPoE, NTP, iSCSI
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Fiber ports quantity00
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsYesYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTPES, HTTPS
Backup featuresKnown for oneiSCSI LUNUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply locationDiffersBuilt-inExternal
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.5 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers207 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers164 mm225 mm
HeightDiffers123 mm160 mm
WeightDiffers1.26 kg2 kg
Package widthDiffers280 mm316 mm
Package depthDiffers173 mm269 mm
Package heightDiffers275 mm286 mm
Package weightDiffers2.26 kg3.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 95%10 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 95%10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471410084714100
Other features1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersCE LVD, BSMI CE, FCC class B, C-Tick, BSMI DLNA 1.5, UPnPCE, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI

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