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Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 4TB 2-Bay HDD Desktop NAS Server (2 x 2TB)

BH #BULS220D040B • MFR #LS220D0402B
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Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 4TB 2-Bay HDD Desktop NAS Server (2 x 2TB)
Key Features
  • 4TB Storage Capacity
  • 2 x SATA II 3.5" Drive Bays
  • 2 x 2TB HDDs
  • 800 MHz Marvell Armada 370 CPU
Enjoy fluid workspace storage with the 2 x 2TB LinkStation SoHo 4TB 2-Bay Desktop NAS Server from Buffalo. Intended to provide network storage for small or home businesses, this Network-Available Storage solution features a total 4TB of storage divided between two SATA II 3.5" drive bays. Featuring a single USB 2.0 port, the LinkStation SoHo supports transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. This unit also offers data transfer at up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet via a single RJ45 port and is compatible with SMB, CIFS, AFP, FTP, and FTPS file services. Pre-formatted in RAID 1, this NAS can provide redundant backups right out of the box. It also supports RAID 0 and JBOD, so it can be formatted for greater speed or logical simplicity, respectively.
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Buffalo SoHo External HDD Overview

Enjoy fluid workspace storage with the 2 x 2TB LinkStation SoHo 4TB 2-Bay Desktop NAS Server from Buffalo. Intended to provide network storage for small or home businesses, this Network-Available Storage solution features a total 4TB of storage divided between two SATA II 3.5" drive bays. Featuring a single USB 2.0 port, the LinkStation SoHo supports transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. This unit also offers data transfer at up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet via a single RJ45 port and is compatible with SMB, CIFS, AFP, FTP, and FTPS file services. Pre-formatted in RAID 1, this NAS can provide redundant backups right out of the box. It also supports RAID 0 and JBOD, so it can be formatted for greater speed or logical simplicity, respectively.

The LinkStation SoHo sports an 800 MHz Marvell Armada 370 CPU, as well as 256 MB of DDR3 memory. Scheduled backups can be performed on Windows and Mac, and the LinkStation SoHo is Time Machine-ready. The Direct Copy function allows digital cameras and other USB devices to directly save data without the need for a computer. An integrated UPS sync feature allows the array to immediately power off in the event of an outage, further protecting against data loss. The Buffalo LinkStation SoHo supports Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, Windows XP or later, and MacOS X 10.12 or later.

Multiple RAID Levels
Get down to brass tacks right out of the box with pre-formatted RAID 1, writing data to both drives for easy recovery. Or, sacrifice redundancy for more speed or more space with RAID 0 or JBOD modes, respectively.
Direct Copy Function
Save data directly from a camera without a computer using the Direct Copy function. Other USB devices are also supported.
Gigabit Ethernet
The Buffalo LinkStation SoHo supports internet data speeds up to 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
UPC: 747464133959

Buffalo SoHo External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
4 TB
Included Drives
2x 2 TB SATA II 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 1)
Number of Bays
2x 3.5" SATA, SATA II
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-A 2.0
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Computing
CPU
Single-Core
Processor
2x Marvell ARMADA370
Controller CPU
800 MHz Marvell 370 Single-Core
GPU
No
Memory
256 MB DDR3
Drives
Storage Capacity
4 TB
Included Drives
2x 2 TB SATA II 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 1)
Transfer Rates
480 MB/s (Read/Write)
General
Number of Bays
2x 3.5" SATA, SATA II
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-A 2.0
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Media Card Slots
No
PCI Expansion
No
Networking
Link Aggregation and Failover Support
No
iSCSI Support
No
Software
Installed Operating System
No
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later
Windows Server 2003 or Later
macOS 10.12 or Later
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
Security
Encryption
No
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
48 W (Maximum)
Physical
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Cooling
1x Fan
Dimensions
8.1 x 5 x 3.4" / 20.6 x 12.7 x 8.6 cm
Weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1 x 8.9 x 5.2"

Buffalo SoHo External HDD Reviews

Does the Job

By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-12

I am not a computer geek but I am also not a dunce. I set it up, I set up my router for port forwarding and I set up my Bright House modem/gateway to make it accessible from the web. It was easier to use than my 10 year old LinkStation. The one thing I would warn you about is they don't mention having to bridge your gateway. You may not need to depending on the age of the device but the older devices need to be bridged. Brighthouse/spectrum tech support was worthless and nowhere in the Buffalo forum or instructions was that mentioned. I figured it out because I have dealt with my gateway for 10 years and I knew it was accessible. via a web browser.

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