LinkStation™ 520
Network Attached Storage: Fast Forward
Buffalo™ Technology’s LinkStation™ 520D series is a customisable, large capacity Network Attached Storage solution with great flexibility.
The LS520D features a robust Dual Core processor and is super-fast with impressive start-up and shut down speed as well as read and write speeds up to 100 MB/s!
The LS520 makes intensive data storage tasks easy, and users can choose from RAID (Linear/0/1) support for customised capacity and redundancy according to their specific needs. Backups are also made easy with NovaStor’s NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition for PC, or TimeMachine for Mac.
LS520 users will enjoy its intuitive and quick interface and expanded power control features which include on/off scheduling, Wake on LAN, and HDD spin down. Thus enabling the LS520 to stop working when you do and greatly lessen its power consumption.
Buffalo’s LS520 is also DLNA compatible and works with 3rd party File Management apps for Android and iOS to help you step-up your Digital Life and/or seamlessly blend in to your existing set-up.
Buffalo™ Technology’s LS520D series is a two bay Network Attached Storage available fully populated with 2, 4, 6, or 8TB capacity.
Note:
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Hardware System
CPU Type: Realtek RTD1195N (Dual Core)
CPU Speed: 1.0GHz
Performance: 110+MB/s
RAM: DDR3 256MB
Internal Hard Drives
Number of Bays: 2
Total Capacity: Enclosure, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB
Supported HDD Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 5TB, 6TB, 8TB
Drive Interface: SATA 3Gb/s
Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, Linear
LAN Interface
Standard Compliance: IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3 Standard
Connector Type: RJ-45
LAN Ports: 1
Max Transmission Rate*: 10/100/1000 Mbps
USB Interface
Standard Compliance: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Connector Type: USB type A
USB 3.0 Ports: 1
Max Transmission Rate*: Max: 5 Gb/s
Protocol Support
Networking: TCP/IP
File Sharing: CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP
Management: HTTP
Time Synchronization: NTP
Other
Dimensions: 87x126x205mm
Weight: ≈ 2.5 kg
Operating Environment: -35°C, 20-80% (non-condensing)
Power Consumption in operation: 17.8 Watts
Power Consumption in standby: 3.9 Watts
Power Consumption in sleep mode: 0.6 Watts
Power Supply: External AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
WebAccess: Yes
DLNA™ Media Server: Yes
NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition: Yes
BitTorrent™: Yes
Apple Time Machine®: Yes
Apple Bonjour®: Yes
iTunes® Integration: Yes
Power Management System: Yes
Available Colours: Black
Client OS: Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7; Mac® OS X 10.7 or later
Box contents: LinkStation 520, Setup CD-ROM, Quick Setup Guide, Ethernet Cable, AC Adapter, Warranty Statement
Note: * Some included optional utilities are not supported.
Product Part Numbers
Product Code
LS520DE-EU - 0TB
LS520D0202-EU - 2TB
LS520D0402-EU - 4TB
LS520D0602-EU - 6TB
LS520D0802-EU - 8TB