LinkStation 200 Series provides fast shared storage and backup for all PC and Mac® computers, tablets and smartphones on your home network with RAID data protection.
Simply connect it to your wireless router for access anywhere in your home or on-the-go. Enjoy your movies, music, photos and more.
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Overview
Buffalo's LinkStation 220 is an affordable and intuitive 2-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.
Back up multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and even over the Internet while away from home.
- Consolidate storage and back up your PC and Mac computers
- Set up automatic data protection with RAID 1 mirroring
- Create a free personal cloud for access to your files anytime, anywhere over the internet
- Access files from your tablet and smartphone devices
- Intuitive user interface and easy-to-use setup wizard
- DLNA Certified™, iTunes® and PS3™ media server functionality
- Built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management
- USB port for backup or printer sharing
- LinkStation™ NAS System
SHARED CENTRAL STORAGE
With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 200 provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere over your wireless network at speeds up to twice as fast as a standard USB hard drive.
USB EXPANSION
The LinkStation 200 comes equipped with a USB port, allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.
EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP FOR PC AND MAC
LinkStation 200 features five licenses of NovaBACKUP® Workstation - Buffalo Edition and Time Machine® support for multiple Mac computers for whole home data backup and protection. Disaster and hard drive failures happen unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Set up regular backups for every computer in your house and easily protect all of your data, down to the very last byte.
STREAM YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA
LinkStation 200 is DLNA Certified and it can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.
LINKSTATION NAS SYSTEM
LinkStation 200 runs on Buffalo'sLinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management (on multi-drive units), remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.
AUTOMATIC DATA PROTECTION
LinkStation 220 features two hard drives and support for RAID 0/1 for maximum capacity or redundant data protection.
- RAID 0combines all drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancy
- RAID 1mirrors the two drives, creating an exact copy of data for fault tolerance
FREE PERSONAL CLOUD SERVICE
While on the go, Buffalo's freeWebAccessservice allows you to create a personal cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet. Your data remains securely stored in one place on your home or small office network, but you can access it quickly from any computer, tablet or smartphone device over the Web.
For enhanced access on your iPhone®, iPod® touch, iPad and Android™ devices, download Buffalo's free WebAccess mobile apps.
WebAccess i for iPhone® and iPod® touch
WebAccess i HD for iPad®
WebAccess A for Android™
Specifications
Models
Model | LinkStation™ 210 | LinkStation™ 220 |
SKU | LS210D0201 LS210D0401 LS210D0601 | LS220D0402 LS220D0802 LS220D1202 |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Performance
Processor | 800 MHz dual issue ARM |
Memory | 256 MB DDR3 |
Internal Hard Drives
Model | LinkStation™ 210 | LinkStation™ 220 |
Number of drive bays | 1 | 2 |
Capacity | 2TB: LS210D0201 | 4TB: LS220D0402 8TB: LS220D0802 12TB: LS220D1202 |
Drive interface | SATA 3 Gbps | SATA 3 Gbps |
Supported RAID levels | N/A | 0/1/JBOD |
LAN Interface
Standards compliance | IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), AUTO-MDIX |
Data transfer rates | 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing) |
Number of ports | 1 |
Connector type | RJ-45 |
Supported protocols | TCP/IP |
Network file services | CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP |
USB Interface
Standards compliance | USB 2.0 |
Data transfer rates | 480 Mbps* (USB 2.0) |
Number of ports | 1 |
* 480 Mbps is the maximum transfer rate derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 2.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rate, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors.
Environmental and Power
Model | LinkStation™ 210 | LinkStation™ 220 |
Power consumption | Max 24W | Max 48W |
Power supply | External AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz | External AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz |
Operating temperature | 41˚ - 95˚F (5˚ - 35˚C) | 41˚ - 95˚F (5˚ - 35˚C) |
Operating humidity | 20 - 80% non-condensing | 20 - 80% non-condensing |
Other
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8.07 x 1.77 x 5.02 in - LinkStation™ 210 8.07 x 3.42 x 5.02 in - LinkStation™ 220 |
Weight | 2.4 lbs - LinkStation™ 210 5.5 lbs - LinkStation™ 220 |
Compatible hard drives (LinkStation™ 220 only) | OP-HDBST-3Y Series |
Client OS support | Windows® 11 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® 10 Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® XP Windows® 2000 Windows Server® 2012 Windows Server® 2008 Windows Server® 2003 Windows® 2000 Server Mac OS® X up to 10.10* |
Included software | NASNavigator2, NovaBACKUP® Buffalo Edition (Register here for download) |
Box contents | LinkStation™,Setup CD-ROM,Quick setup guide,Ethernet cable,AC adapter,Warranty Statement |
*Some included optional utilities are not supported. The HDD default format is NTFS; to work with Mac, reformat the HDD using Mac Disk Utility.
Downloads
Firmware
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Windows | Firmware updater for LS200 Series | |
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Mac | Firmware updater for LS200 Series |
Documentation
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
![]() | View Site | 2016-04-29 | User's Manuals and Quick Setup Guides for the LinkStation 210 | |||
![]() | View Site | 2016-04-25 | User Manual and Quick Setup Guides for the LinkStation 220. | |||
![]() | View Site | 2017-02-10 | Manuals and Quick Setup Guides for the LS220DE Diskless Enclosure | |||
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Windows | Readme for LS200 Series Firmware (Windows) | |
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Windows | French readme for LS200 Series Firmware (Windows) | |
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Mac | Readme for LS200 Series Firmware (Mac) | |
![]() | Download | 2024-04-16 | 1.84 | Mac | French readme for LS200 Series Firmware (Mac) | |
![]() | Download | 2023-12-19 | 3.1.0 | Windows | Readme for NAS Navigator for Windows | |
![]() | Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Windows | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Windows (français) | |
![]() | Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | Readme for NAS Navigator for MacNOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store. | |
![]() | Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Mac (français)REMARQUE: pour les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs sous MacOS 10.13 ou ultérieur, téléchargez et installez la dernière version de NAS Navigator2 à partir du Mac App Store. |
Utilities
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
![]() | Download | 2024-03-13 | 3.1.1 | Windows | NAS Navigator for Windows - Self extracting installer. SHA256 hash D0EB01F1BCE5155A2BB62CE0EDE3133E80E07463555B655038CFC26E07BC7731 | |
![]() | Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | NAS Navigator for MacNOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store.SHA256 Hash: A234CBCBF1B185F8594848A809C629E8A3B67683B86D4A591E2A2E106D38CADA | |
![]() | Serial Number Lookup | 2016-04-25 | 14.1.11 | Windows | NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows |