--- product_id: 1880627 title: "LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage that Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home" brand: "buffalo" price: "$1028.79" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Buffalo" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/1880627-linkstation-220-4tb-2-bay-nas-network-attached-storage-hdd store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Plug & play network sharing for multiple devices 4TB total storage capacity RAID 1 for automatic backup & data security LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage that Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home **Brand:** buffalo **Price:** $1028.79 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your home office with secure, effortless cloud storage that works as hard as you do. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage that Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home by buffalo - **How much does it cost?** $1028.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/1880627-linkstation-220-4tb-2-bay-nas-network-attached-storage-hdd) ## Best For - buffalo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted buffalo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Centralized 4TB Storage Hub:** Keep all your files, photos, and videos in one secure place with dual 2TB drives. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Access:** Connect effortlessly to Windows and macOS devices for smooth file sharing across your home network. - β€’ **Subscription-Free Personal Cloud:** Access your media anytime, anywhereβ€”no monthly fees, no compromises. - β€’ **Made in Japan with 24/7 US Support:** Premium build quality backed by round-the-clock expert assistance and a 2-year warranty. - β€’ **RAID 1 Mirroring for Peace of Mind:** Automatic real-time backup protects your data from drive failure without lifting a finger. ## Overview The BUFFALO LinkStation 220 is a 4TB 2-bay NAS device designed for home and small office use, offering RAID 1 automatic backup for data security, easy network sharing compatible with Windows and macOS (up to macOS 15), and subscription-free personal cloud access. It features a simple setup, secure SSL file transfers, and is backed by 24/7 US-based support and a 2-year warranty, making it a reliable centralized storage solution for professionals seeking hassle-free data management. ## Description desertcart.com: BUFFALO LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage that Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home : Electronics Review: Excellent value for this amount of RAID1 storage. - Love that I got 6TB of RAID1 storage. The web based UI is a bit clunky for my taste and I have yet to figure out how to set up the SSL security so I can access it from anywhere away from my home (manual is not full of examples unfortunately so there is a bit of googling to be done). After a week of running it I had a minor heart attack when the enclosure showed a red error light on the front after backing up about 10,000+ photos. Logging in however it just indicated that a notification was waiting. In this case it was that there was a firmware update available. Whew! It took me a few hours to get daily Email notifications (again took a lot of googling and trial and error on my part to get it to work with TSL) showing health status setup but now I feel less on edge and realize it was a good purchase. I would recommend the Buffalo NAS system to others. Review: Easy Setup and Working Great on Day One - The NAS just arrived a little bit ago. I found the quick setup guide to be very easy to follow mostly because all the steps are so simple. If you need more detailed instructions, the full manual is available for download. I'd say it took me about 5 minutes to hook it up to the network, turn it on, download the software, install it on my PC, and have it up and running. It took me about 10 more minutes to read about setting up folders and set up what I wanted. It was so simple I probably could have skipped the instructions. Then it took me about 15 minutes to set up the DLNA server, which I am completely new to, and have it running on my Roku TV with the Roku Media Player. So far it seems to be working flawlessly, ofcourse we will have to see if that lasts. Pros: 1) Extremely cheap when you consider it comes with two 2TB hard drives installed. 2) Super easy setup 3) Super easy and very simple web interface 4) Have it working on multiple computers and my DLNA Roku very quickly 5) EULA was super short and simple unlike some other NAS companies that I saw have EULAs requiring that you allow them the right to audit your use of the device, access your site, see your books, etc. Are you kidding me? 6) Has a USB connection for an external drive which I think will come in handy Cons 1) Maybe lacking in utilities compared to some other companies. I just wanted very basic functionality so I'm actually happy without all the extras. 2) Speeds copying data over the network to the drive so far have been about 17 MB/s for one computer and combined 24 MB/s when copying from two computers at once. I don't know how much of that is the device and how much is the other drives I'm copying from. But, it does seem a little on the slow side to me. ## Features - Value NAS with RAID for centralized storage and backup for all your devices. Check out the LS 700 for enhanced features, cloud capabilities, macOS 26, and up to 7x faster performance than the LS 200. - Connect the LinkStation to your router and enjoy shared network storage for your devices. The NAS is compatible with Windows and macOS*, and Buffalo's US-based support is on-hand 24/7 for installation walkthroughs. *Only for macOS 15 (Sequoia) and earlier. For macOS 26, check out our LS 700 series. - Subscription-Free Personal Cloud – Store, back up, and manage all your videos, music, and photos and access them anytime without paying any monthly fees. - Storage Purpose-Built for Data Security – A NAS designed to keep your data safe, the LS200 features a closed system to reduce vulnerabilities from 3rd party apps and SSL encryption for secure file transfers. - Back Up Multiple Computers & Devices – NAS Navigator management utility and PC backup software included. NAS Navigator 2 for macOS 15 and earlier. You can set up automated backups of data on your computers. - Securely Share Files With Family & Friends – Configure individual access restrictions for folders to ensure your data remains private while securely share storage space or files with others. - 4TB Total Capacity With 2 Drive Bays – Ships in RAID 1 (Automatic Backup and 2TB useable capacity) but can be set to RAID 0 to use the full 4TB. - Secure and Centralize Your Data – Use the NAS as a central storage and backup location. No more searching through different external drives or cloud accounts. - Made in Japan – Quality Devices. - 24/7 US-based support, with 2-year warranty, including hard drives. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JY4QD4A | | Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices | | Brand | BUFFALO | | Built-In Media | NAS server, Network cable, Software | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 856 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Unspecified | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00747464128634 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.1"D x 8.07"W x 5"H | | Item Type Name | Network Attached Storage | | Item Weight | 454 g | | Manufacturer | BUFFALO | | Material | Unspecified | | Mfr Part Number | LS220D0402 | | Model Number | LS220D0402 | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 8.1"D x 8.07"W x 5"H | | Size | 4TB (2x2TB) | | UPC | 747464128634 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BUFFALO - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Unspecified - **Product Dimensions:** 8.1"D x 8.07"W x 5"H - **Size:** 4TB (2x2TB) ## Images ![LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage that Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eNybhoQ9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?** A: To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself. **Q: 3 questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb?** A: 1 does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? Not always. I have one that does and one that doesn't. You can set it up as a network drive. 2 The contents are not encrypted. This has to be done before storing them to the drive. # No, the drive can't be accessed by USB. The USB port is to add an additional drive to it. **Q: does this support time machine?** A: I'm having MAJOR problems with it. It's unreliable. It shows it's backup one day. I check a week later only to find it hasn't done a single back up since. Time Machine progress bar shows it being stuck. **Q: Can this be used as an iTunes home sharing server? (e.g. Stream to an apple TV. )** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value for this amount of RAID1 storage. *by W***K on March 22, 2024* Love that I got 6TB of RAID1 storage. The web based UI is a bit clunky for my taste and I have yet to figure out how to set up the SSL security so I can access it from anywhere away from my home (manual is not full of examples unfortunately so there is a bit of googling to be done). After a week of running it I had a minor heart attack when the enclosure showed a red error light on the front after backing up about 10,000+ photos. Logging in however it just indicated that a notification was waiting. In this case it was that there was a firmware update available. Whew! It took me a few hours to get daily Email notifications (again took a lot of googling and trial and error on my part to get it to work with TSL) showing health status setup but now I feel less on edge and realize it was a good purchase. I would recommend the Buffalo NAS system to others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Setup and Working Great on Day One *by G***R on April 23, 2021* The NAS just arrived a little bit ago. I found the quick setup guide to be very easy to follow mostly because all the steps are so simple. If you need more detailed instructions, the full manual is available for download. I'd say it took me about 5 minutes to hook it up to the network, turn it on, download the software, install it on my PC, and have it up and running. It took me about 10 more minutes to read about setting up folders and set up what I wanted. It was so simple I probably could have skipped the instructions. Then it took me about 15 minutes to set up the DLNA server, which I am completely new to, and have it running on my Roku TV with the Roku Media Player. So far it seems to be working flawlessly, ofcourse we will have to see if that lasts. Pros: 1) Extremely cheap when you consider it comes with two 2TB hard drives installed. 2) Super easy setup 3) Super easy and very simple web interface 4) Have it working on multiple computers and my DLNA Roku very quickly 5) EULA was super short and simple unlike some other NAS companies that I saw have EULAs requiring that you allow them the right to audit your use of the device, access your site, see your books, etc. Are you kidding me? 6) Has a USB connection for an external drive which I think will come in handy Cons 1) Maybe lacking in utilities compared to some other companies. I just wanted very basic functionality so I'm actually happy without all the extras. 2) Speeds copying data over the network to the drive so far have been about 17 MB/s for one computer and combined 24 MB/s when copying from two computers at once. I don't know how much of that is the device and how much is the other drives I'm copying from. But, it does seem a little on the slow side to me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good *by T***G on July 3, 2021* It works great so far. if setting up web sharing/access make sure you have an actual firewall between this device and the web. Also be sure to test user permission for sharing/access, im glad i did. *tangent* I use bitdefender box personally for it ease of use, unlimited licenses, and that its consumer product designed around consumer-friendly iot protection. But bitdefender box is limited in many ways. It doesn't natively support vlan beyond a basic guest network. The support information explicitly recommends having a router/switch behind it. I plan ondoing a whole network redesign at some point and putting in place an enterprise level firewall for my home as i plan on having a DC, AD, and private ip address. All that being said if you aren't diving into IT madness like I am planning to do I do recommend bitdefender box if not for the unlimited licenses alone (paid for annually). I bring this up in a review on a nas because my nas has had several attacks on it since i set up web access and all were blocked by my bitdefender box. For the average consumers, doing normal IOT stuff i do strongly recommend bit defender box. 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