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Buffalo 8TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server (1 x 8TB)

BH #BULS710D0801 • MFR #LS710D0801
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Buffalo 8TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server (1 x 8TB)
Key Features
  • 8TB Storage Capacity
  • 1 x 8TB 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive
  • 1.3 GHz Six-Core CPU
  • 2GB RAM
Designed for storing important digital data in a central location so you can access it from virtually anywhere, the 8TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server from Buffalo is a reliable and user-friendly network storage solution and personal cloud. It can be used to stream data to DLNA devices , as well as back up multiple Windows and Mac computers to a secure location. Dropbox and Microsoft Azure integration allows you to create a personal cloud to secure and flexible storage, and you can also access your shared content from outside of your house using a network connection.
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Buffalo 710D External HDD Overview

Designed for storing important digital data in a central location so you can access it from virtually anywhere, the 8TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server from Buffalo is a reliable and user-friendly network storage solution and personal cloud. It can be used to stream data to DLNA devices , as well as back up multiple Windows and Mac computers to a secure location. Dropbox and Microsoft Azure integration allows you to create a personal cloud to secure and flexible storage, and you can also access your shared content from outside of your house using a network connection.

Buffalo's LinkStation 710 features one 8TB 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s hard drive and is driven by a 1.3 GHz six-core processor and 2GB of RAM. Network connectivity is achieved using a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port and there are also two 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port. Included is an Ethernet cable, an AC adapter, and an AC cable. Protection is provided by a limited 2-year warranty, which includes hardware, software, and the hard drive. Also included is 24/7 tech support.

General Features
1-bay desktop model
2.5 GbE port for increased data transfer speeds without cable installation
Pre-tested hard drive included for reliable and user-friendly setup
8TB storage capacity
Personal cloud access from almost anywhere with WebAccess Cloud Service
Integrated backup to third-party cloud services, including Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Azure
Stream video, music, and photos to multiple televisions
Limited 2-year hardware and software warranty, including drives
24/7 US-based technical support
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 and 8.1 (64- and 32-bit)
Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2
macOS 10.12 and later
UPC: 747464134598

Buffalo 710D External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
8 TB
Included Drives
1x 8 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: JBOD
Number of Bays
1x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 2.5GbE
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
1x USB-A 2.0
Computing
CPU
6-Core: Up to 1.3 GHz
Processor
Intel
Memory
2 GB
Drives
Storage Capacity
8 TB
Included Drives
1x 8 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: JBOD
General
Number of Bays
1x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 2.5GbE
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
1x USB-A 2.0
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 10 to 11
macOS 10.13 to 26
Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: WebAccess
Functionality: Access Stored Files
Security
Encryption
No
Security Features
No
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
36 W (Maximum)
Physical
Operating Conditions
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Certifications
RoHS
Cooling
1x Fan
Dimensions
8.1 x 5 x 3.4" / 20.6 x 12.7 x 8.6 cm
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.73 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.2 x 9.4 x 4.3"

Buffalo 710D External HDD Reviews

GREAT value! Made in Japan, sales and support based in America. But hard to configure

By Greg
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-08

First, the “you gotta know this” part: This is THE server to buy to replace the internal Time Capsule drive in an Apple AirPort Extreme to support Time Machine on macOS Tahoe (26+) and greater. The new macOS dropped support to write to Time Capsules, which only supported the AFP protocol. Time Capsules can only run on NAS drives that support SMB3. The downside to SMB3: None. In fact, you can forget the interminable waits for Time Machine views to open; SMB3 on an NAS can sort through the incremental file journalling lightning fast. You click on your Time Machine app and you’ve got time-sorted date panes in just seconds. I at first had trouble getting my Buffalo 710 working because I was running low of ports and added an Ethernet hub to the mix. You have an Ethernet hub, but you have to connect it properly. You must go from your cable or fiber modem directly into the AirPort Extreme Ethernet in-port, and from there, to the Buffalo 710. Then you may connect an Ethernet hub to another out-port on the AirPort Extreme to support all your other devices (Roku, TV, etc.). What is wonderful about the Buffalo 710 is it has a single internal disk, which saves money. Other NAS servers have two disks pre-configured as RAID-1. This means that two 2 TB drives (4 TB total) provide only 2 TB of useable storage—the two drives are mirrored for redundancy. While RAID-1 is critical for keeping, say, an engineering department going in an enterprise environment despite a disk drive crash, you don’t such fault tolerance for Time Machine; you’re always working from your internal hard drive or SSD. Time Machine is strictly a backup, and Time Machine alerts you if your backups haven’t successfully run for 10 or more days. What is also wonderful about Buffalo is when you need sales support, you are talking with someone in Texas. And, what about Tech support? Also in Texas! Moreover, Buffalo makes their products in Japan. What’s not to like? I despair every time I must deal with tech-support from third-party support “departments” where all the workers have thick, central-Asian accents... and the overnight waits for emailed responses. I docked one star (four instead of five) because all NAS servers are designed to be do-all devices to make IT nerds in IT departments happy. That means configuring NAS servers can be maddingly complex and frustrating. I’m a retired mechanical engineer who has used Macs since they first came out (1984); I am no stranger to technology. But I was *barely* able to get my Buffalo 710 running without calling Tech Support. What Buffalo needs is a big red “EASY” button on their software configuration app for Time Machine users. If Buffalo makes that, then the Buffalo 710 NAS is a SIX star device to use as a Time Capsule connected to an AirPort Extreme.

Not that good

By Steven
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-29

No ssh access. The nas doesnt show up in win windows network even after manually setting it to smb1. The dlna server is pretty spartan, and the builtin backup only works to another buffalo nas, or usb.

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compatible with time machine?

compatible with time machine?
Asked by: Robert
Yes, the Buffalo Linkstation is compatible with Apple Time Machine.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2022-09-15

Can the NAS be accessible as a network drive from ...

Can the NAS be accessible as a network drive from Windows File Explorer?
Asked by: Milton
Yes, that is the main function of a NAS such as the 2TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2022-06-04
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