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# Gigabit Ethernet 2TB Storage Secure Backup Buffalo LinkStation 220 2TB 2 Bay NAS Solution | Installed with 2 x 1TB Western Digital Red Drives

**Brand:** buffalo
**Price:** B/.228
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## Summary

> 🔗 Connect, Backup, and Chill!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Buffalo LinkStation 220 2TB 2 Bay NAS Solution | Installed with 2 x 1TB Western Digital Red Drives by buffalo
- **How much does it cost?** B/.228 with free shipping
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## Best For

- buffalo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted buffalo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Access:** WebAccess and free apps for on-the-go file management.
- • **Effortless Backup:** NovaBACKUP included for seamless data protection.
- • **User-Friendly Setup:** Quick and easy installation—no tech degree required!
- • **Built for the Future:** Equipped with 2 x 1TB Western Digital Red Drives for optimal performance.
- • **Speed Meets Reliability:** Gigabit Ethernet for lightning-fast data transfers.

## Overview

The Buffalo LinkStation 220 is a robust 2TB NAS solution featuring two 1TB Western Digital Red Drives, designed for effortless backup and secure file access. With built-in NovaBACKUP, Gigabit Ethernet, and user-friendly setup, it’s perfect for professionals seeking reliable data management.

## Description

From the manufacturer Buffalo LinkStation 220DR - Network Storage Solution (NAS) including NAS HDDs The first LinkStation with WD Red hard drives for extra reliability and performance Buffalo's LinkStation LS220DR combines an user-friendly user interface with the convenience, security and capacity of a RAID-enabled NAS (Network Attached Storage) with two slots. It is the only LinkStation equipped with WD Red hard drives optimised for NAS and RAID environments. The LS220DR is cost-effective, fast and ready to use for demanding data storage tasks in the digital home. It is delivered pre-configured and can also be set up via smartphone thanks to its intuitive interface optimised for mobile devices. The two hard drives allow users to choose between RAID 0 for better performance, or RAID 1 for data mirroring as part of a backup solution. The LS220DR is available with Buffalo's free personal cloud: Regardless of your location, you can access your data via a web browser or via the Buffalo WebAccess apps for Android or iOS. Buffalo's private cloud solution keeps user data at device location - not transferred to third-party data centers The 2-bay NAS solution can stream up to four HD movies at the same time, so that all family members can watch their favourite movie in parallel on their own device. The LS220DR is DLNA and Twonky Beam capable and can also stream high quality DSD audio files without loss of quality. Buffalo's LS220DR is available in 2, 4, 6 or 8TB total capacity. Features and Benefits NAS with two slots, fully equipped with WD Red NAS hard drives Powerful Dual Issue CPU: Marvell Armada 370 800MHz 256MB DDR3-RAM User-friendly, mobile optimized interface makes it easier to set up with smartphones Private Cloud Solution: Data access via web browser or Buffalo WebAccess apps via the internet Central network location, also for growing media libraries. Multi-award-winning NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition for PCs: including five licenses. Time Machine-capable for timed Mac backup multiple clients Equipped with WD Red NAS hard drives The LinkStation 220DR is fully equipped with WD Red NAS hard drives - for even more performance and reliability in RAID and continuous operation. Private Cloud Protect your privacy without monthly posts. Set up the LinkStation wherever you want, and save your data in your private cloud. If you set up the LinkStation at home, then there is your private cloud. You can access your media files from all private DLNA devices (TV, game consoles, laptops, tablets, network audio players). Increased data security thanks to RAID. The LinkStation 220DR comes with pre-configured RAID 1. This provides redundance in the event of a drive failure and allows you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive. RAID 0 or JBOD are also available. Shared central memory With Terabytes of storage, the LinkStation 220DR provides a reliable, central storage location for storing and protecting all data from your PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones. Store and access files and share them on your network at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps. Simple scheduled data backup from PC and Mac Users can back up data content to up to five private or professional computers. Windows PCs use the award-winning NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition while Mac computers work with Time Machine: Nothing stands in the way of data backup of multiple clients. NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition With the NovaStor NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition licenses of the LinkStation 220DR, you can perform regular backup of five Windows clients (PCs/laptops). Built-in BitTorrent client Download large media files directly to your LinkStation with the built-in BitTorrent Clients without having to turn on your PC. The BitTorrent Client is based on the BitTorrent protocol, which controls the exchange of large files over the Internet. USB extension. The LinkStation 220DR features a USB 2.0 port that allows users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device to increase data security.

Review: Good value NAS but you will need to be a little tech savvy - I purchased this NAS primarily because of the price (£150) as at the time of purchase two 2TB drives would be about £120 making the enclosure only £30. This was very cheap in comparison to other units as you can pay upwards of £100 just for the enclosure. I wasn’t looking for anything spectacular as I am happy with just dragging and dropping files onto network locations, which I felt this would do fine. When you need to replace the hard drives you will need to use ones from Buffalo, which can me more expensive than other options, however I can’t see myself doing this for some time. From reviews I was a bit hesitant about the setting up of the device but for me it was very smooth. The instructions are basic, but do say to turn on the device and wait 4 minutes until the light stops flashing - this only took a couple of minutes and installing the software was a piece of cake. It recognised the Linkstation on the network and was ready for use from power on in 10 minutes. Getting to the settings is not that obvious as either you open the software and then find the 'settings' button, which opens a browser to the IP address of the NAS, or you can manually type the IP address into your browser - the unit usefully outputs a text file on your desktop with all the details when installed. The instructions don’t tell you this so you may miss it but it is helpful as you know the IP address to connect to. Once in the settings I found the unit was set by default at RAID 1 (mirrored). This is what I wanted so I was pleased it was set up this way. Having read the full instruction booklet online beforehand I knew I would need to enable AFP so a Macbook on the network could use it. So after going through all the settings over about 5 minutes I set everything how I wanted it, including the creation of more folders on the drive for people to use. I have not added usernames and passwords – but note that from a Macbook I needed to input the administrator details to use it with Time Machine. This was simple as well from the Macbook as it was automatically recognised on the network. Transferring files is as easy as drag and drop – I saw an option called Direct Copy in the settings which I enabled as I presumed this was needed to do so (but I can’t confirm). I plugged an external hard drive to my laptop on the network with the NAS (via Ethernet) and started copying. One hard drive maxed at 5MB/s (50Mbit/s) for lots of small files but a second hard drive at the same time maxed at 10MB/s (100Mbit/s) for less but larger files. For the larger files just over 300GB was transferred overnight (approx. 12 hours) so averaged 7MB/s, but the drive with the smaller files took much longer (was due to take 24 hours) so would be 3.5MB/s. Pretty slow, but this is a one off backup. I have backed up to the NAS box since the initial backup via Time Machine and this was simple. I don’t use it as a media store/access unit and it remains off most of the time, however when in use it is very straightforward. All in all it is a good unit and well worth the price in my opinion. As I mentioned earlier its effective price was £30 as it comes with hard drives so I’m very happy with it.
Review: Good Value NAS - I've had a few NAS devices and needed to purchase another as my NAS of choice, a MyCloudMirror, decided to die after less than a year. Luckily I had a back-up on a more reliable Seagate Central. I plumped for this LinkStation as 6TB for the price seemed excellent value and reviews weren't too bad. The unit itself is black and unassuming and fits nicely where I want it to go. I can't place it flush to the wall though as all the power and ethernet ports are on the rear. The instructions were straightforward enough and I decided to use as one large 6TB of storage. The drive is nice and quiet and doesn't have any flashing lights to distract you, just a small white power light on the front. Despite the unit being in constant use copying data for the last week (more on that later!) the fan hasn't really kicked in and I've been impressed by it's quiet operation. I basically use NAS drives for two purposes; storage of the all important documents, photos and other stuff we all seem to amass nowadays and as a DNLA server so I can stream music/video to my Smart TV, phone, audio equipment, etc I copied over 1TB of music/video from Seagate Central to the Buffalo. It seemed to take a long time but I couldn't tell you exactly how long as I tended to leave it copying over night etc. Although I have a great WiFi network and connection (Virgin fibre) copying a file from one NAS to another using our W8.1 PC was painfully slow, under 1MB a second. The solution was simple, I used ES File Explorer on my Samsung S4 and copied data at a more acceptable 5-6MB per second, so although still not great, it was certainly better. Just had to ensure my phone was charged. My Pioneer X-HM72-K found the new NAS without any issues and streamed music fine. As did my various phones, tablets, laptops and Panasonic ALL8 speaker. However, I did have to poke around in the settings to ensure that DNLA was turned on. Again, streaming video content to my Sony smart tele was also easy. The only downside has been WebAccess. Despite reading endless guides and posts on message boards I cannot seem get WebAccess to work. To be fair, I'm never likely to need content remotely when out of the house, but it would have been nice to have the option. The Seagate Central solution with Tappin was very straightforward. Anyway, good value, large storage. Works well. Recommended.

## Features

- Powerful backup NovaBACKUP
- Built-in BitTorrent
- Quick and easy setup
- WebAccess - Free Apps
- Gigabit Ethernet port 10/100/1000

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MNC3JLT |
| Box Contents | LinkStation 220, Setup CD-ROM, Quick Setup Guide, Ethernet Cable, AC Adapter, Warranty Statement |
| Brand | Buffalo |
| Brand Name | Buffalo |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Compatible devices | Desktop |
| Computer memory size | 2 TB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 436 Reviews |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04981254049280 |
| Item Weight | 1700 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Buffalo |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LS220DR0202-EU |
| Memory Speed | 800 MHz |
| Memory speed | 800 MHz |
| Model Name | 220DR |
| Model Number | LS220DR0202-EU |
| Product Warranty | 36 months |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| RAM Size | 2 TB |
| RAM memory technology | DDR3 |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value NAS but you will need to be a little tech savvy
*by N***C on 5 January 2016*

I purchased this NAS primarily because of the price (£150) as at the time of purchase two 2TB drives would be about £120 making the enclosure only £30. This was very cheap in comparison to other units as you can pay upwards of £100 just for the enclosure. I wasn’t looking for anything spectacular as I am happy with just dragging and dropping files onto network locations, which I felt this would do fine. When you need to replace the hard drives you will need to use ones from Buffalo, which can me more expensive than other options, however I can’t see myself doing this for some time. From reviews I was a bit hesitant about the setting up of the device but for me it was very smooth. The instructions are basic, but do say to turn on the device and wait 4 minutes until the light stops flashing - this only took a couple of minutes and installing the software was a piece of cake. It recognised the Linkstation on the network and was ready for use from power on in 10 minutes. Getting to the settings is not that obvious as either you open the software and then find the 'settings' button, which opens a browser to the IP address of the NAS, or you can manually type the IP address into your browser - the unit usefully outputs a text file on your desktop with all the details when installed. The instructions don’t tell you this so you may miss it but it is helpful as you know the IP address to connect to. Once in the settings I found the unit was set by default at RAID 1 (mirrored). This is what I wanted so I was pleased it was set up this way. Having read the full instruction booklet online beforehand I knew I would need to enable AFP so a Macbook on the network could use it. So after going through all the settings over about 5 minutes I set everything how I wanted it, including the creation of more folders on the drive for people to use. I have not added usernames and passwords – but note that from a Macbook I needed to input the administrator details to use it with Time Machine. This was simple as well from the Macbook as it was automatically recognised on the network. Transferring files is as easy as drag and drop – I saw an option called Direct Copy in the settings which I enabled as I presumed this was needed to do so (but I can’t confirm). I plugged an external hard drive to my laptop on the network with the NAS (via Ethernet) and started copying. One hard drive maxed at 5MB/s (50Mbit/s) for lots of small files but a second hard drive at the same time maxed at 10MB/s (100Mbit/s) for less but larger files. For the larger files just over 300GB was transferred overnight (approx. 12 hours) so averaged 7MB/s, but the drive with the smaller files took much longer (was due to take 24 hours) so would be 3.5MB/s. Pretty slow, but this is a one off backup. I have backed up to the NAS box since the initial backup via Time Machine and this was simple. I don’t use it as a media store/access unit and it remains off most of the time, however when in use it is very straightforward. All in all it is a good unit and well worth the price in my opinion. As I mentioned earlier its effective price was £30 as it comes with hard drives so I’m very happy with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Value NAS
*by C***E on 8 April 2015*

I've had a few NAS devices and needed to purchase another as my NAS of choice, a MyCloudMirror, decided to die after less than a year. Luckily I had a back-up on a more reliable Seagate Central. I plumped for this LinkStation as 6TB for the price seemed excellent value and reviews weren't too bad. The unit itself is black and unassuming and fits nicely where I want it to go. I can't place it flush to the wall though as all the power and ethernet ports are on the rear. The instructions were straightforward enough and I decided to use as one large 6TB of storage. The drive is nice and quiet and doesn't have any flashing lights to distract you, just a small white power light on the front. Despite the unit being in constant use copying data for the last week (more on that later!) the fan hasn't really kicked in and I've been impressed by it's quiet operation. I basically use NAS drives for two purposes; storage of the all important documents, photos and other stuff we all seem to amass nowadays and as a DNLA server so I can stream music/video to my Smart TV, phone, audio equipment, etc I copied over 1TB of music/video from Seagate Central to the Buffalo. It seemed to take a long time but I couldn't tell you exactly how long as I tended to leave it copying over night etc. Although I have a great WiFi network and connection (Virgin fibre) copying a file from one NAS to another using our W8.1 PC was painfully slow, under 1MB a second. The solution was simple, I used ES File Explorer on my Samsung S4 and copied data at a more acceptable 5-6MB per second, so although still not great, it was certainly better. Just had to ensure my phone was charged. My Pioneer X-HM72-K found the new NAS without any issues and streamed music fine. As did my various phones, tablets, laptops and Panasonic ALL8 speaker. However, I did have to poke around in the settings to ensure that DNLA was turned on. Again, streaming video content to my Sony smart tele was also easy. The only downside has been WebAccess. Despite reading endless guides and posts on message boards I cannot seem get WebAccess to work. To be fair, I'm never likely to need content remotely when out of the house, but it would have been nice to have the option. The Seagate Central solution with Tappin was very straightforward. Anyway, good value, large storage. Works well. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ JANUARY 2020 UPDATE: Buffalo LS220D series 4Tb two-disk/bay NAS drive.
*by P***O on 22 September 2017*

JANUARY 2020: well, just over two years have passed and everything still works just fine as described in some detail below. Firmware updated several times without problems. Easy to use the webpage interface to tweak settings. A product that works and continues to work in a market where it seems to be difficult to get satisfaction. Still recommended without reservation. This was my third attempt at satisfaction with NAS products: I'd previously had a 2Tb single bay WD MyCloud which displayed an 'unrecognised fault' and would not work even after trying the recommended 'fixes'. It was returned for a refund. It was replaced by a 3Tb single bay WD MyCloud. This did not work, either. It too, was returned for a refund. After watching the excellent Buffalo videos online I decided to test my patience [and probably that of Amazon!] further and ordered this two-bay/two disk 4Tb Buffalo. The video presentation was very reassuring: informative, without being overwhelming. An exemplar of clarity. I felt confident that I knew what to do before the product arrived. I am pleased to report that this one worked out-of-the-box and was relatively hassle-free to configure. I have a Cocktail Audio/NovaFidelity audio server. It works very well using its own internal hard disk. I wanted to be able to stream material from NAS storage to it using DLNA. If you were thinking along the same lines, take comfort from knowing that my Cocktail Audio unit found the Buffalo NAS immediately via wifi. I was at least as delighted as I was surprised - beyond amazed, lantern-jawed, actually! Everything was there, including numerous options for 'recently added' and 'recently played' playlists. Absolutely stellar. It all works. And it works perfectly: no delays, no stuttering, even with FLAC and WAV files of considerable size and bit-rate. It has never pixelated streaming videos, either. After several hours I was prompted to update the firmware. This I did. It too, was a hassle-free experience. Nothing frightening: not once did I fear 'bricking' the device. The option to set up to three scheduled alarms during any 24-hour period across one or more days of the week is useful. On the grounds of saving cost and the planet, it is a pity that the two disks cannot [apparently] be made to hibernate after a specified period of inactivity. However, in all fairness, this and other NAS devices take quite some time to start up and sort themselves out - it's not the same as waking a normal hard disk that has gone to sleep, so it's easy to imagine operation problems if the disk(s) are not ready and waiting for action. The part of the configuration that I found a mite challenging was converting the two disks to work as one, this is the RAID 0 option; the device came configured with the second drive being set up to 'mirror' the contents of the first - the RAID 1 option. Be aware, that if you transfer files to the device when it is working in RAID 1 mode, that you will lose any data that you transferred when the disks are reformatted by the setup procedure that converts the device from RAID 1 mode to RAID 0. As a final attempt to be relevant and helpful, resist the temptation to change the User Name and Password when you're going through the initial setup. If you have difficulties, the last thing anyone wants is faffing about entering long strings of upper and lower-case characters with symbols included. Leave at 'admin' and 'password' until you're confident that all is well. No-one is likely to break into your NAS in the initial configuration and setup stages. Don't forget though to change to something longer and much more robust, eventually. Oh, it looks good, too. Much better than average matt plastic. Very well put together. No creaks or feelings of flimsiness. I hope to have been helpful.

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