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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL
The Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL is a portable Network-Storage Device designed for seamlessly storing and sharing music, photos, and videos. It connects to PCs, Macs, Windows Servers, and DLNA media players via 10/100/1000 Ethernet or USB 2.0. In fact, the unit even allows users to directly upload images from their digital camera or camcorder through the USB interface. Included with the device is Web Access, which allows a third-party to access stored files via a simple HTTP link from anywhere, anytime—even from an iPhone. The LinkStation Pro LS-XHL also hosts a built-in printer sever; a built-in FTP server; a web-based administration utility; UPS support with an auto-shutdown capability; Memo AutoBackup software; and Active Directory support.
MSRP $249.99
Release date April, 2009
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For a cheaper, albeit less-featured alternative, consider the LinkStation Live.
Features
- Portable NAS
- Compact/Lightweight
- Ethernet/USB Connectivity
- Web Access
- Printer/FTP Servers
- Web-Based Utility
- UPS Support
- Memo AutoBackup
- Active Directory
Specifications
- Number of Drives: 1 (SATA)
- Interface: 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB 2.0
- Networking: TCP/IP
- File Sharing: CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP
- Management: HTTP
- Time Synchronization: NTP
- Dimensions: 1.78 x 6.89 x 6.15”
- Weight: 2.5 Lbs
- OS: Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2008, Server 2003, Mac OS 10.3.9+
Model Variations
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH1.0TL | 1TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH1.5TL | 1.5TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH2.0TL | 2TB
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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL | 1.5TB
• LinkStation Pro LS-XH1.5TL 1.5 TB Shared Network Storage
• 1.5TB Linkstation SATA Network Attached Storage
UPC: 747464118000
EAN: 747464118000
MPN: LS-XH1.5TL
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL | 2TB
• LinkStation Pro LS-XH2.0TL 2 TB Shared Network Storage
• 2TB Linkstation Pro LS-XHL Network Storage
UPC: 747464118017
EAN: 747464118017
MPN: LS-XH2.0TL
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL | 1TB
• Buffalo Technology Linkstation Pro LS-XH1.0TL 1 TB Shared Network Storage
• LinkStation Pro 1TB Network Storage
UPC: 747464117997
EAN: 747464117997
MPN: LS-XH1.0TL
Competitors
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- eSATA port for expansion or backups
- fanless - quiet, cannot break down / fail
- energy efficient - much more energy bill / environment friendly than a full PC / file server
Cons
- high price for a single drive NAS
- documentation is not user friendly - written for advanced users
- single drive - no automatic RAID redundancy
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL
vs.
QNAP TS-119
MSRP $229.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- DKNA compatible
- capacious
- additional internal SATA slot for redundant RAID-1 (mirroring)
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- online service integration (beyond Facebook) actually requires Premium Service subscription
- no RAID-0 or second drive storage expansion support - RAID-1 is forced!
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL
vs.
Netgear Stora MS2110
Reviews
October 9, 2009
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Pros
- good build quality
- reliable
- fast
- designed to be portable - compact and lightweight
- good capacities - from 1 to 2TB
- standalone NAS w/ USB printer suppot - allows sharing of files and non-network capable printers on a network without the need of an online PC host
Cons
- poor support from Buffalo - bug fixes take ages
- can only support a single drive - no built-in redundancy options
- high price for what you get
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