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Buffalo 4TB (2 x 2TB WD Red) LinkStation 421DE 2-Bay NAS

Buffalo 4TB (2 x 2TB WD Red) LinkStation 421DE 2-Bay NAS

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Quicklinx: 8YK7WS00 Mfr#: LS421DE/4TB
  • Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
  • Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)
Discontinued

Description

This includes 2 x 2TB WD Red Hard Drives!

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LinkStation™ 421 series: Network Attached Storage: Faster, Easier, More Intuitive, and Front-Facing USB 3.0

Buffalo Technology's new LinkStation™ 421DE is the next generation two bay NAS enclosure: the 421DE comes in a sleek grey chassis and features easy setup, a new intuitive interface, and a free personal cloud for remote access from anywhere via web browsers or smart devices.

Buffalo's new LinkStation™ has the latest CPU with a new generation CPU core for noticeably improved performance that delivers very fast transfer speeds - up to 100MB/s! And when fully populated the LinkStation™ 421DE can be configured in RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for redundant storage as part of a back-up solution.

Not only will users be impressed with the speed of Buffalo's new LinkStation™ 421DE, they will also appreciate our new intuitive interface. With quick and direct access to settings, and optimized content presentation, the LinkStation™ 421DE smoothly guides users through easy set up and administration. From the default landing page users will find quick links and toggles to commonly used features which have better wizards, explanations, and graphics; and suddenly, NAS administration is no longer the chore it once was!

New NAS users will appreciate consolidating their media files and data in one central location; and current NAS users will appreciate faster transfer speeds, expanded capacity, and more features. All users will appreciate Buffalo's free personal cloud for remote access via smart devices or web browsers keeping all your data at your fingertips no matter where you are.

Buffalo Technology's LS421DE provides highly customizable network attached storage with greater lexibility. Users can start by installing one drive and add another - when and if needed - to easily increase your network's capacity and capability.

Share your digital content anywhere

It is easy to store and share your music, photos, and videos with anyone. Anyone with a Web browser and access information to your LinkStation™ 421 will be able to view your photos, videos and other digital content.

Access your digital content anywhere

Use your PC, Mac, or WebAccess-i apps on your iPhone or iPad to get easy access to your music, videos and photos stored on your LinkStation™ 421.

View your digital content on any DLNA™ or UPnP™ Certified Media Player

The built-in DNLA™ Media Server allows you to share movies and play music on any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player.

Features

  • Powerful backup NovaBACKUP® Professional: The LinkStation™ 421 is bundled with five licenses of NovaBACKUP® Professional. The NovaBACKUP® Professional automatically backs up your personal documents along with your favorite photos, music and videos, and protects your data on workstations locally and online. Regardless of theft, user error or hardware failure, NovaBACKUP® keeps your data secure.
  • Built-in BitTorrent™ Client: Download media files directly to your LinkStation™ Pro without having to power up your PC with the built-in BitTorrent™ client. A BitTorrent™ client is a programme that uses the BitTorrent™ protocol to manage large file downloads and uploads over the Internet.
  • Buffalo's Web Access Technology: Buffalo's unique Web Access feature allows you to easily access and share your photos, music files, and videos stored on your Buffalo NAS with anyone who has access to the Internet. No special software is required. Simply send a link via e-mail to your friends and family so they can securely access the files you've selected for them to see.
  • Eco-friendly, energy-saving: The Schedule Power Management System reduces CO2 omissions and helps save up to 66% power. The PC Interlocking Power Management System makes power saving effortless.
  • Faster file transfer, disk copying: Turn on the windows-based TurboPC and TurboCopy features to speed up file transfer and disk copying rates.
  • Built-in FTP and print servers: Access your LinkStation™ 421 files via the built-in FTP server or print from anywhere on your network via the built-in print server, using USB 2.0 printer.
  • Active Directory support: Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation™ 421 to utilise the domain users and groups.
  • Seamlessly Wired to iTunes®: Access music files stored on your LinkStation™ 421 with your iTunes software.
  • Backup for multiple Mac computers: Supports Apple Time Machine - for backing up multiple Mac computers.
  • Quick and easy setup: The LinkStation™ 421 is easy to configure and install with its simple, web-based interface.
  • Restricted network access: Set access to network at group and user security levels to protect data.
  • USB port: Expand storage by adding a USB hard drive via the USB port.
  • Backup for LinkStations™ on your network: Schedule backups from one LinkStation™ to another over your LAN network or to an external hard disk drive via USB.
  • Gigabit Ethernet port: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port enabled for high-speed network connectivity.

  • Arrange it according to your own taste

    The LS421DE enclosure is a highly customizable network attached storage solution with great flexibility: users can start by installing one drive and add another - when and if needed - to easily increase their network's capacity and capability.
  • NovaBACKUP

    The LinkStation 421DE is bundled with five licenses of NovaBACKUP professional; this is an easy-to-use backup solution that automatically backs up your personal documents along with your favorite photos, music, and important email files safely and securely.
  • Fast speed transfers

    The LinkStation 421DE's dual issue CPU delivers noticeably improved performance and very fast transfer speeds of up to 100 MB/s!
  • Direct Stream Digital (DSD)

    Stream digital music in studio quality - the LS400 series has the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback and streams high-end audio files without losing quality. Buffalo is working together with major audio equipment brands to ensure compatibility with most network-capable AV receivers, players, and streamers and DSD-native and DSD over PCM file formats.
  • Buffalo's Web Access technology

    Buffalo's unique Web Access feature allows you to easily access and share your photos, music files, and videos stored on your Buffalo NAS with anyone who has access to the Internet. No special software is required. Simply send a link via e-mail to your friends and family so they can securely access the files you've selected for them to see.
  • Active directory support

    It works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation 421 to utilize the domain users and groups.
  • Backup for multiple Mac computers

    It supports Apple time machine - for backing up multiple Mac computers.
  • Quick and easy setup

    The LinkStation 421 is easy to configure and install with its simple, web-based interface.
  • Restricted network access

    Set access to network at group and user security levels to protect data.
  • USB port

    Expand storage by adding a USB hard drive via the USB port.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
BUFFALO LinkStation 421 - NAS server - 4 TB
Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
4 TB
Max Supported Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
2 (installed) / 2 (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
8.7 cm x 20.5 cm x 12.8 cm
Weight
800 g ()
Processor
1 x Marvell ARMADA 370 1.2 GHz (Dual-Core)
Storage Controller
RAID SATA 3Gb/s RAID RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Hard Drive
2 x 2 TB SATA 3Gb/s
Networking
Network adapter 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
RAM
512 MB
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.6 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (32/64-bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
NAS server
Host Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity
4 TB
Max Supported Capacity
8 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
2 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width
8.7 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Height
12.8 cm
Weight
800 g ()
Enclosure Colour
Sleek grey

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed
1 x Marvell ARMADA 370 1.2 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Max Supported Qty
1
RAM
512 MB DDR3

Storage Controller

Type
RAID
Interface Type
SATA 3Gb/s
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD

Hard Drive

Type
HDD
Capacity
2 x 2 TB
Interface Type
SATA 3Gb/s

Networking

Type
Network adapter
Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP
Remote Management Protocol
HTTP, HTTPS
Network Services Compatibility
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft CIFS, FTP, Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP), HTTP, HTTPS
Features
Print server, iTunes server, FTP server, Buffalo Web Access, BitTorrent Client, DLNA Media Server, Apple Time Machine compatible, NTP time synchronisation
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, DLNA CERTIFIED, UPnP

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays
2 (total) / 0 (free) x internal
Interfaces
1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x USB 2.0 - Type A , 1 x USB 3.0 - Type A

Power

Power Device
External power adapter
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption Operational
48 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Software Included
NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition (5 licences)
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.6 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (32/64-bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80% (non-condensing)
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