Buffalo's LinkStation Quad offers a massive storage space that you can access from your home, office or home-office networked computers. Use it to back up several PCs or store all off your music, pictures, videos and files in one place.
The LinkStation Quad features a data fail safe through different RAID configuration options in case one of the four internal hard drives fail. It also comes with a built-in Web Access feature to access your file sanytime via a web browser from anywhere and you can upload files while away from home. A built-in DLNA multimedia server allows you to stream (wirelessly send and play real-time) music or videos directly through any DLNA multimedia player on your netwok.
Best of all, the LInkStation Quad is easy to set up and comes with Free Tech Support directly from the manufacturer 24 hours a day. See below for even more great features and options for your home or office use.
Features:
- Simplified File Sharing on Your Home or Small Office Network
- Easy Setup Does Not Require Drivers
- BitTorrent Server for all of your file sharing needs
- Seamlessly Integrates with iTunes® and Allows you to Access your Music Files on the LinkStation from Your iTunes Software
- Access all your files via any Web browser from Anywhere
- Built-in DLNA CERTIFIED™ server for easy playback of multimedia files to any DLNA CERTIFIED device
- Protect Data by Restricting Access With Group and User Level Security
- Built-in Print Server to Print Files from Anywhere on your Network. Multi-function printers not supported. Works in Windows only.
- Direct Copy Feature Allows you to Quickly and Easily Transfer Photos from a Digital Camera Directly to a LinkStation
- Expand Storage by Adding a USB Hard Drive
- Scheduled Backup via USB 2.0 to External Storage
- Support for Time Machine™ Functionality
- Memeo™ AutoBackup Software for Windows PCs Included
- RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 5 (Parity) and RAID 10 (Striped Mirrors)
LAN Interface
- Standard Compliance: IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3 Standard (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T)
- Data Transfer Rates: 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
- Connector Type: RJ-45
- Number of Ports: 1
Internal Hard Drives
- Number of Drives: 4
- Drive Interface: SATA
- Hard Drive Sizes (Each): 250GB, 500GB, 1.0TB
- Total Capacity: 1.0 TB, 2.0 TB, 4.0TB
- Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
USB Interface
- Standard Compliance: USB 2.0
- Connector Type: A type
- Number of Ports: 2
- Data Transfer Rates Max: 480 Mbps (High Speed Mode)
- Max: 12 Mbps (Full Speed Mode)
Protocol Support
- Networking: TCP/IP
- File Sharing: SMB, FTP, BitTorrent, DLNA
- Management: HTTP
- Time Synchronization: NTP
Specs and System Requirements
- Dimensions (WxHxD in.): 5.91 x 5.91 x 9.01
- Weight (lbs): 12.5
- Power Consumption (Watts): ~45W (without attached USB devices)
- Operating Environment (Fahrenheit): 41-95°
- Setup Utility OS Support: Windows Operating Systems
- Client OS Support: Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows®2000, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Mac OS® 10.3.9 or later
- Power Supply: External, AC100-240V 50/60 Hz
