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Zyxel NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024 vs Zyxel NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 35identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:2
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:4
  • Installed storage drive type
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:HDD
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:No
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:12 TB
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:24 TB
  • RAID levels
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:1
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Compatible memory cards
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:SDXC
  • Output current
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:5 A
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:4.74 A
  • Output voltage
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:12 V
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:19 V
  • Width
    • NAS520 NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:140 mm
    • NAS542 NAS Desktop Freescale:190 mm

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Comparison of NAS520, NAS542
76 specifications
Storage5 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Total installed storage capacity0 TB0 TB
Number of storage drives installed00
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeDiffersHDDNo
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacity0 GB0 GB
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA II
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers12 TB24 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers10, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsDiffersexFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFSFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyFreescaleFreescale
Processor frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor modelKnown for oneFS1024Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 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 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Fiber ports quantity00
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsYesYes
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSDXC
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 buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTPES, HTTPS
Power2 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
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 currentDiffers5 A4.74 A
Output voltageDiffers12 V19 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm225 mm
Height160 mm160 mm
WeightDiffers1.53 kg2 kg
Package widthDiffers206 mm316 mm
Package depthDiffers308 mm269 mm
Package heightDiffers281.5 mm286 mm
Package weightDiffers2.64 kg3.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100
Other features1 differ
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
CertificationDiffersCE LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC class B, C-Tick, BSMI, DLNA 1.5, UPnPCE, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source

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