Description
The LinkStation™ Duo is a high performance, multimedia, shared RAID network storage solution for the home and small office that requires a central location to share data files, photos, video and music.
The unit is a two drive NAS solution that can be configured in RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for redundant storage. In addition to the storage capabilities, stream multimedia to a PC, a Mac, a Buffalo™ LinkTheater™ and other DLNA CERTIFIED™ or UPNP media player, as well as sharing movies, photos and documents in a home or small business network via the Internet with the WebAccess feature. The LinkStation™ Duo seamlessly integrates with iTunes® and allows access to music files from your iTunes® software.
With features such as enhanced performance of up to 40MB/s, quick swap via the front panel with two removable drives and easy set-up via a simple web interface, the LinkStation™ Duo is the perfect solution to store, save & share your digital life from one central place.
Easy to stream. Easy to share.
Stream multimedia from your LinkStation™ Duo to a PC, Mac and any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player. Or share movies, photos and documents with friends and family on your home network or with people on your small business network. Conveniently store, access and share via the Internet through Buffalo's Web Access feature.
Quick swap drives
The two removable hard drives are easily accessible via the front panel.
Quick and easy setup
The built-in DNLA™ Media Server allows you to share movies and play music on any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player.
Faster streaming speed
With data transfer rates of up to 40MB per second, expect an enhanced performance.
Listen to your favourite hits from iTunes
The LinkStation™ Duo seamlessly integrates with iTunes® and allows you to access to your favourite playlists from your iTunes® software.
Features
- Quick swap - 2 drive, 2 bay Network Attached Storage
- Supports RAID levels, 0, 1 and Standard
- Active Directory Support: Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation™ Duo to utilise the domain users and groups.
- Apache web server, full featured enhancement modules included
- PHP5 Scripting language, fully supported by the web server
- MySQL database with phpmyadmin interface
- WebAccess - allows you to store, share and access files from any web browser via PC, Mac or iPhone
- In-Built DLNA/UPnP CERTIFED™ media server - for easy playback of multi-media files to any DLNA certified device
- Schedule backups to a USB storage device or another Buffalo Network Attached Storage device.
- In-Built BitTorrent™ Client
- Supports Apple® Time Machine Back-up with multiple clients
- Supports Apple® Bonjour®
- Integrates with iTunes®
- Auto Power ON/OFF with your PC or MAC
- Eco Friendly scheduled Power Saving Mode
- One touch transfer of media files from digital camera/camcorder with Direct Copy feature
- Easy to install and set-up
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port
- 1 USB port
- Supports UPS connectivity via USB port
- Supported OS: Windows7 (32/64bit), Windows® Vista™, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows MCE 2005/2004, Windows Server 2008/2003, MAC OS X 10.3.9 or later
- 2 Year Warranty
- Includes NovaBACKUP® Professional with 5 licenses - protects data on workstations locally or online. Regardless of theft, user error or hardware failure NovaBACKUP® protects and restores your data.
See The Buffalo Technology Linkstation NAS Drives In Action!
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Secure central storage
With terabytes of storage, LinkStation Duo provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet device and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere on your home network! -
Stream your favorite media
LinkStation Duo is DLNA Certified and can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- BUFFALO LinkStation Duo - NAS server - 6 TB
- Device Type
- NAS server
- Host Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity
- 6 TB
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty
- 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 8.6 cm x 20.4 cm x 12.7 cm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg ()
- Storage Controller
- RAID SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0, 1
- Hard Drive
- 2 x 3 TB SATA 3Gb/s
- Networking
- Network adapter - integrated - 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
- Power
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 10.8
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- NAS server
- Host Connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity
- 6 TB
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty
- 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Width
- 8.6 cm
- Depth
- 20.4 cm
- Height
- 12.7 cm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg ()
Storage Controller
- Type
- RAID - internal
- Interface Type
- SATA 3Gb/s
- Supported Devices
- Hard drive, disk array (RAID)
- RAID Level
- RAID 0, RAID 1
Hard Drive
- Type
- HDD - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 2 x 3 TB
- Interface Type
- SATA 3Gb/s
Networking
- Type
- Network adapter - integrated
- Data Link Protocol
- 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
- Network / Transport Protocol
- TCP/IP, NTP, FTP, SMB
- Remote Management Protocol
- HTTP
- Network Services Compatibility
- Apple Bonjour Protocol, FTP, Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTP
- Features
- iTunes server, FTP server, Buffalo Web Access, BitTorrent Client, Direct Copy
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, DLNA CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays
- 2 (total) / 0 (free) x hot-swap
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB 2.0 - Type A , 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power Device
- External power adapter
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational
- 26 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition (5 licences)
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 10.8
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 5 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 35 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80%
