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DS720+ vs F2-221 2TB 2x1TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop

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DS720+
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F2-221 2TB 2x1TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop
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F2-221 2TB 2x1TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop
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    Key differences

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    Performance5 differences
    RAM
    2 GB
    2 GB
    Storage (max)
    2 GB
    2 GB
    Backup features
    Cloud, iSCSI LUN
    Cloud, USB drive
    Installed storage drive type
    HDD
    HDD
    Noise level
    18.4 dB
    18.6 dB
    Number of storage drives installed
    2
    2
    Number of users
    2048 user(s)
    512 user(s)
    Processor boost frequency
    2.7 GHz
    2.5 GHz
    Processor frequency
    2 GHz
    2 GHz
    Security algorithms
    HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
    AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH
    Storage drives installed
    Yes
    Yes
    Design2 differences
    Colors
    Black
    Grey
    Fan diameter
    9.2 cm
    8 cm
    Connectivity5 differences
    Browser supported
    Chrome · Firefox · Edge
    Google Chrome 48 · Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 · Mozilla Firefox 30
    Maximum RAM supported
    6 GB
    10 GB
    Number of storage drives supported
    2
    2
    Storage drive sizes supported
    2.5,3.5,M.2
    2.5,3.5"
    Supported file systems
    BTRFS · Fat · HFS+
    BTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, ext3, ext4
    Supported network protocols
    SMB1 (CIFS) · SMB2 · SMB3
    CIFS/SAMBA · NFS · FTP
    Supported storage drive types
    HDD & SSD
    HDD & SSD
    General5 differences
    Ethernet LAN
    Yes
    Yes
    Ethernet LAN data rates
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    1000 Mbit/s
    Led Indicators
    HDD, Power, Status
    HDD, LAN, Power
    Manufacturer Sku
    DS720+/4TB-IW
    F2-221/2TB-IW
    Model Number
    DS720+
    F2-221 2TB 2x1TB Seagate IronWolf 2 Bay NAS Desktop
    RAID levels
    0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
    0, 1, JBOD
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