BUFFALO LinkStation 710 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

Q: Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?

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?

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?

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.

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Brand
BUFFALO
Colour
Black
Size
2 TB
Material
Metal
Compatible devices
Laptop Desktop

⚡2.5GbE Speed

🔒SSL Encryption

☁️2TB Capacity

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Description

📦 Your Data, Your Way – Secure, Fast, and Always Accessible!

EFFORTLESS SETUP - Connect to your router and enjoy seamless shared storage.
ROBUST DATA SECURITY - Keep your files safe with SSL encryption and a closed system.
SUBSCRIPTION FREE CLOUD - Access your media anytime without monthly fees.
FLEXIBLE SHARING OPTIONS - Easily manage access for family and friends.
LIGHTNING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience double the speed with 2.5GbE technology.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 710 is a 2TB NAS storage solution designed for effortless installation and high-speed data transfer. With 2.5GbE technology, it offers double the transfer speeds of standard NAS devices. This subscription-free personal cloud allows you to store and manage your media securely, while robust encryption and customizable sharing options ensure your data remains private. Ideal for both Windows and macOS users, it’s backed by 24/7 US-based support and a 2-year warranty.

Specifications

Brand	BUFFALO
Product Dimensions	20.5 x 4.5 x 12.75 cm; 1.66 kg
Item model number	LS710D0201
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation
Color	Black
Form Factor	AT
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Wattage	6 watts
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	1.66 Kilograms

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Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?

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