Buffalo 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array
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The 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array from Buffalo is a full-featured network storage device, perfect for use in home and small business networks. The array connects via a Gigabit Ethernet port and can be configured as a RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 -- allowing you to tune it for higher performance, or to use parity for data protection. It is powered by a 1.6GHz CPU that is capable of delivering sustained network data throughput of 72MB/sec.
The drive is compatible with Mac and Windows client systems alike. You'll be able to access data when you're away from home via Buffalo's free WebAccess service. It works in any web browser, and there is an app available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. NovaBACKUP Professional software for Windows is included, and Mac users will be able to use the drive for backup via OS X's integrated Time Machine application. The LinkStation Pro Quad also supports BitTorrent downloads and DLNA/UPnP AV media streaming.
Overview
- Network Attached Storage
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Connect LinkStation Pro Quad to any Ethernet port or to the back of your wireless router and instantly access storage from any computer on the network. Store or back up digital photos, MP3s and documents on one hard drive and access it from any computer simultaneously
- Shared folders can be accessed by everyone on the network
- Protect private folders and files from unauthorized access
- Back up every computer on your home network to one location
- 4-Drive RAID Storage
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LinkStation Pro Quad features four hard drives and support for multiple levels of RAID redundancy for a customizable blend of capacity and data protection
- RAID 0 combines all four drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancy
- RAID 1 creates two volumes, each consisting of a pair of mirrored drives. If any individual drive fails, no data will be lost
- RAID 5 stripes the data across all four drives, interspersing parity data to provide an efficient blend of fault tolerance and storage capacity
- RAID 10 mirrors two sets of hard drives and combines them into a single array, striping data across all mirrored sets for fault tolerance and increased performance
- High Speed
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Optimized for maximum transfer speed, LinkStation Pro Quad utilizes an upgraded processor and RAM, offering greater than twice the data transfer speed of competing devices
- 1.6GHz CPU
- DDR3 RAM
- 72MB/sec transfer rates
- Share and Back Up with Flickr
- Integrated Flickr support automatically syncs photos on LinkStation Pro Quad with your free or Pro Flickr account
- Eye-Fi Connected
- Wirelessly transfer your JPEG photos directly from your Eye-Fi equipped digital camera to LinkStation Pro Quad
- Whole Home Backup
- Five licenses for NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows and a built-in Time Machine Server allow for back up of all PCs and Mac computers in your home to a central, always available storage device. Put an end to moving USB drives between multiple computers
- Free WebAccess Service
- Access and share your files quickly and securely from any computer over the Internet with a standard Web browser. BuffaloNAS.com makes sharing and accessing remote files easy. It even resizes your photos for optimized streaming over the Internet
- Access Data From Your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad
- Free Buffalo WebAccess iOS apps on the Apple iTunes App Store allow you to access your LinkStation and those of friends and family. Upload photos and videos to an authorized LinkStation or access terabytes of multimedia files and documents directly from your Apple mobile device or a computer
- Multimedia Server
- An integrated DLNA Certified server streams multimedia content to any DNLA or uPnP AV media playback device such as PS3, Xbox 360, many network enabled TVs, digital photo frames, and more
- BitTorrent Downloader
- Powered by the leading BitTorrent client, uTorrent, LinkStation Pro Quad can download any BitTorrent files automatically without your PC being on. Simply paste a torrent URL into the LinkStation uTorrent application and then turn off your PC
- Active Directory Support
- Join to an existing Active Directory Domain for Windows user authentication and folder level permissions
- iTunes Server
- The LinkStation Pro can act as an iTunes server for any computer on your network
- Two USB 2.0 Ports
- Attach a printer to the network, add a USB hard drive for additional storage or backup or connect to a UPS for AC power failure management
- Eco-Minded
- With the power savings feature you regulate the power usage of your LinkStation at predetermined times, shutting the unit down and reducing energy consumption
- TurboPC with Turbo Copy
- Enhance the overall performance of your PC
- Network Servers
- FTP and print servers included with the firmware
- No Annual or Monthly Fees
- There's no monthly fee to use any features or services, including WebAccess with iPhone and iPad support, or to add multiple users and groups
- Direct Copy
- Plug in your USB hard drive or camera to quickly offload pictures
- Free 24/7 Tech Support
- Get access to 24/7 US-based tech support
Go To
| Performance | |
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| Capacity | 4TB (4x1TB) |
| Interface |
1x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) 2x USB 2.0 (A) |
| Drive Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | 72MB/sec |
| Protocol Support |
Networking: TCP/IP File Sharing: CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP Management: HTTP/HTTPS Time Synchronization: NTP |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit); Windows Server 2003, 2003 R2, 2008, 2008 R2; Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 Ethernet network Note: With Mac OS, only basic external hard drive functionality is supported; some included utilities may not work |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Consumption: 43W (Average), 90W (Maximum), 0.85W (Standby) |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.9 x 5.9 x 9" (15 x 15 x 22.9cm) |
| Weight | 5.1 lb (2.3kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Pros
- Compact
- Quiet
Cons
- Take to long to start
Best Uses
- Home
- Network
Comments about Buffalo 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array:
works as expected. setup was fine. only thing i found so far is the the wake-up time must be set to japan time or it will not wake-up at the time you want.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Buffalo 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array:
1)There is only 1 nic not 2 as both Buffalo's website and B&Hs web site state
2)Media server worked for a day now I can't get it working again on my Macs.
3)Appliance seemed to be working at first glance. Set up shares moved a bunch of data over, tried to access the shares from different machine no data. Tried a windows machine and same thing can mount the share and see directories but not all of the end data. Support points the finger at my macs but can't help me fix the issue.
4) Turned on flickr support. Drive became unusable slow to access data.
5) Time Machine is not plug and play like it make you think you have to create your sparcebundle file then push it to the nas before time machine will work.
6)NEW PRODUCT needs the bugs worked out!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Powerful
- Small
- Stream media
Cons
- Apple Time Machine
Best Uses
- Backup files
Comments about Buffalo 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array:
I just bought this NAS to attach to my home network which is mostly MAC, with a few PCs. My goal was to create a central storage place with RAID so that our home files would be protected.It was very easy to install and it immediately connected and configured properly.However, if you are wanting to use Apple Time Machine to back up, it was a very painful experience. After many searches and calls to a very friendly tech support I still couldn't get the drive to connect to time machine.I finally found this link and it worked perfectly.[@]The unit is so small, it fits behind my iMac. It does make a bit of noise while files are being copied, but not too bad.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Expandable
- Fast
Cons
- None at this time
Best Uses
- Network back-up
Comments about Buffalo 4TB LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/R5 Network Hard Drive Array:
This product is working as expected and as advertised. I haven't had it long enough to report any long term problems or issues. But I am very comfortable that my data is now more secure. It set up easily and with no glitches that can occur when you hook up a new peripheral device. Could be 5 stars, just don't know yet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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