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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
The Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad is a portable Network-Storage Device featuring four 2.5” HDDs. The system supports RAID 0 (Stripping w/o Redundancy), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 5 (w/Redundancy), and RAID 10 (Stripping/Mirroring). Unique about this system is it snap-off front plate, allowing users direct access to the unit’s quick-swap HDs. Other notable components include Web Access (optimized for iPhone); a built-in DLNA multimedia server for uploading files while away from home; a BitTorrent client; a DirectCopy function for saving files directly from a USB-attached storage device (e.g. a digital camera); and Active Directory Support. The LinkStation Quad retails in five forms, from just 1TB all the way to 8TB.
MSRP $399.99
Release date April, 2009
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WHAT IS RAID
Features
- Portable NAS
- Four 3.5" SATA2 HDDs (Quick-Swap)
- Snap-Off Panel
- RAID 0/1/5/10
- Web Access
- DLNA Multimedia Server
- BitTorrent
- DirectCopy
- Active Directory
Specifications
- Number of Drives: 4 (SATA)
- Interface: 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB 2.0
- Networking: TCP/IP
- File Sharing: SMB, FTP, BitTorrent, DLNA
- Management: HTTP
- Time Synchronization: NTP
- Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.91 x 9.01”
- Weight: 12.5 Lbs
- OS: Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008, Mac OS 10.3.9+
Model Variations
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad: LS-Q1.0TL/R5 | 1TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad: LS-Q2.0TL/R5 | 2TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad: LS-Q4.0TL/R5 | 4TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad: LS-Q6.0TL/R5 | 6TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad: LS-Q8.0TL/R5 | 8TB
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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad | 2TB
• Buffalo Technology LS-Q2.0TL/R5 2.0TB LinkStation Quad Network Attached Storage (Black)
• LinkStation Quad 2.0TB Network Attached Storage
UPC: 747464117348
EAN: 747464117348
MPN: LS-Q2.0TL/R5
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad | 1TB
• Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad 1.0 TB High Capacity Network Storage LS-Q1.0TL/R5
• LinkStation Quad 1.0TB Network Attached Storage
UPC: 747464117331
EAN: 747464117331
MPN: LS-Q1.0TL/R5
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad | 4TB
• Buffalo Technology LS-Q4.0TL/R5 4.0TB LinkStation Quad Network Attached Storage (Black)
• LinkStation Qaud 4TB Network Storage Device
UPC: 747464117355
EAN: 747464117355
MPN: LS-Q4.0TL/R5
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad | 6TB
• Buffalo High Capacity Network Storage LinkStation Quad 6.0TB
• 6.0TB LinkStation Quad Network Attached Storage
UPC: 747464118949
EAN: 747464118949
MPN: LS-Q6.0TL/R5
Competitors
MSRP $650.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Easy to setup
- Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
- much more expandable than a network drive
Cons
- No connectivity to a AV system
- no native RAID
- price availability
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
MSRP $599.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- compatible with all major operating systems
- supports up to 4 2.5 or 3.5" drives
- powerful Marvell 1.2GHz CPU and 512MB of DDR2 memory - can sustain stable throughput to multiple accessing users
- hot swappable
Cons
- no drives included
- steep price
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
QNAP TS-419P
MSRP $699.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- includes eSATA port for high speed external drive connectivity - a feature not found on the previous generation
- better OSX compatibility / integration
- comes with a single drive for energy efficiency, larger upgrade path
Cons
- high price
- no GPU acceleration for media transcoding
- hardware upgrades remain minimal
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
HP MediaSmart Server EX490/EX495
MSRP $299.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- saves space, energy - does not require an online PC host to serve files over a home network
- compatible with a variety of operating systems
- slick aesthetic
Cons
- wireless G is slower for larger / mass file transfers - should be wireless N compatible
- limited to 2 drives - not compatible with more advanced RAID configurations
- only available up to 2GB in size
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
LG N2R1
MSRP $399.99
Released March, 2009
The Acer easyStore H340 is a Networked Attached Storage (NAS) released in Japan on March 6th of 2009. Designed to incorporate Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom 23 processor, the Acer easyStore H340 NAS features four internal bays, 5 USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, and one Gigabit Ethernet port. In addition, the H340 NAS boasts remote...
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
Acer easyStore H340
MSRP $800.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
- Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
- 4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB
Cons
- Higher price tag when compared to other NAS/Media streaming devices
- Can only be purchased with either one or two 750GB hard drives. Can't purchase with all bays empty. Can't purchase with other sized drives.
- Initial setup requires a PC -- only then can a Mac be used
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
HP MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487
MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- LCD Screen is actually quite helpful, displays up to 12 useful statements
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- Comprehensive web-based interface
- Inexpensive for the capacity and power
Cons
- Doesn't breathe too well, needs space to keep cool
- Requires initialization through Windows
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
vs.
Thecus N4100Pro
Reviews
August 17, 2009
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Pros
- high speed gigabit network interface
- very quiet - silent for the most part
- dual USB jacks for further expansion
- fits 4 x 3.5" SATA2 drives
- supports intelligent protocols such as FTP, BitTorrent, NTP, etc...
- easy to remove front panel for quick swapping (held on by magnets)
- easy to use web management interface
- full DLNA TV support
- comes with 4 drives making full raid 5 / 10 available
- comes with high quality drives from Seagate and WD
- great value - affordable price, higher than expected feature set / performance
- already available in 4, 6 and 8TB variations
Cons
- different drives have been found by multiple reviewers - impossible to tell which yours might come with
- takes a ridiculous amount of time to re-build
RAID arrays
- does not support hot-swapping
- no eSATA support
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