Network Attached Storage: Fast Forward
Buffalo™ Technology’s LinkStation™ 520D series is a customisable, large capacity Network Attached Storage solution with great flexibility.
The LS520D features a robust Dual Core processor and is super-fast with impressive start-up and shut down speed as well as read and write speeds up to 100 MB/s!
The LS520 makes intensive data storage tasks easy, and users can choose from RAID 0/1/JBOD support for customised capacity and redundancy according to their specific needs. Backups are also made easy with NovaStor’s NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition for PC, or TimeMachine for Mac.
LS520 users will enjoy its intuitive and quick interface and expanded power control features which include on/off scheduling, Wake on LAN, and HDD spin down. Thus enabling the LS520 to stop working when you do and greatly lessen its power consumption.
Buffalo’s LS520 is also DLNA compatible and works with 3rd party File Management apps for Android and iOS to help you step-up your Digital Life and/or seamlessly blend in to your existing set-up.
Buffalo™ Technology’s LS520D series is a two bay Network Attached Storage available fully populated with 2, 4, 6, or 8TB capacity.
Organize Your Life
Ideal for home users, the new LinkStation 520 Series provides simple network storage and backup and offers an assortment of features, allowing users to store, organize, access and stream media files from any computer, smartphone or tablet.
Buffalo’s new LinkStation™ can also stream up to 4 HD films simultaneously allowing each family member to watch their favourite film, on their own device, at the same time.
PC Back up with NovaBACKUP® Buffalo Edition
Provides simple and secure shared storage and backup for PCs and mobile devices on a home network. Allows users to backup content on up to five Windows PCs by using Award-winning NovaBACKUP®.
Feature | Feature Value |
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Total installed storage capacity | 8 TB |
Storage drives installed | Y |
Installed storage drive type | HDD |
Number of storage drives installed | 2 |
Supported storage drive types | HDD |
Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
Storage drive interface | Serial ATA |
Storage drive capacity | 4000 GB |
Storage drive size | 3.5″ |
RAID support | Y |
Maximum supported storage capacity | 8 TB |
RAID levels | 1 |
Processor frequency | 1 GHz |
Processor family | Realtek |
Processor model | RTD1195N |
Processor cores | 2 |
Internal memory | 0.25 GB |
Internal memory type | DDR3 |
Ethernet LAN | Y |
Wi-Fi | N |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Supported network protocols | TCP/IP |
Data link protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
USB port | Y |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
Cooling type | Active |
Product colour | Black |
LED indicators | Y |
Built-in display | N |
Cable lock slot | Y |
Type | NAS |
Device class | Home & Home Office |
Backup function | Y |
Management protocols | HTTP |
Built-in BitTorrent client | Y |
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP Professional | Y |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 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,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Power supply location | External |
Number of power supply units | 1 |
Power consumption (max) | 17.8 W |
Power consumption (sleep) | 0.6 W |
AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
Width | 87 mm |
Depth | 205 mm |
Height | 126 mm |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
External power adapter | Y |
Cables included | AC,LAN (RJ-45) |
Quick installation guide | Y |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 35 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 – 80% |
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified | Y |
Power management | Y |