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Mar 25, 2023 6:43 AM

4TB Buffalo LinkStation 220 LS220D 2-Bay w/ Hard Drives NAS Storage Device

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Micro Center has 4TB Buffalo LinkStation 220 2-Bay w/ Hard Drives NAS Network Attached Storage Drive Device (LS220D0402) on sale for $199.99. Select free curbside pickup if stock permits only.

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About the Product
  • 4TB Capacity (w/ 2xTB Disks Included; up to 8GB max capacity)
  • Marvell Armada 800Mhz Processor
  • 256MB DDR3 memory
  • RAID 0/1/ JBOD Support
  • Web-Based Access/TCP/IP
  • RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
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  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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  • The LinkStation 220 provides fast shared storage/backup for all PC/Mac, tablets, smartphone/devices. Intuitive 2-drive network storage devices that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storage, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data (ex; set up automatic data protection w/ RADI 1 mirroring, free personal cloud storage/access, DLNA certified/media server functionality/LinkStation NAS system)
  • Buffalo products, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions for home and small business environments as well as for system building and integrators
  • Product may not be available at all locations
  • Product may be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Mbilo | Staff
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Micro Center has 4TB Buffalo LinkStation 220 2-Bay w/ Hard Drives NAS Network Attached Storage Drive Device (LS220D0402) on sale for $199.99. Select free curbside pickup if stock permits only.

Thanks to SD Mod Mbilo for finding this deal

Note, product/availability may vary by location. Supplies may be limited

About the Product
  • 4TB Capacity (w/ 2xTB Disks Included; up to 8GB max capacity)
  • Marvell Armada 800Mhz Processor
  • 256MB DDR3 memory
  • RAID 0/1/ JBOD Support
  • Web-Based Access/TCP/IP
  • RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
Warranty
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • The LinkStation 220 provides fast shared storage/backup for all PC/Mac, tablets, smartphone/devices. Intuitive 2-drive network storage devices that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storage, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data (ex; set up automatic data protection w/ RADI 1 mirroring, free personal cloud storage/access, DLNA certified/media server functionality/LinkStation NAS system)
  • Buffalo products, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions for home and small business environments as well as for system building and integrators
  • Product may not be available at all locations
  • Product may be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Mbilo | Staff

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Sysop
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I have my plex server on my qnap and I'm very happy with it. There's a google sheet that plex users share that shows you which NAS to get: https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...1274624273
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FYI, Linkstation 220 was released in 2014, and I highly doubt it has any recent updates from the Buffalo. Besides, the hardware specs are somewhat outdated (3Gbps SATA, for example).

I own a similar Buffalo Linkstation 421 which I bought diskless 10+ years ago - it uses *nix (OpenBSD?) with the software RAID in the backend. I was able to hack in and open SSH port with root access. I still use it for backups.

If I were shopping today - I would consider either Synology or QNAP.
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Mar 25, 2023 4:03 PM
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wywinMar 25, 2023 4:03 PM
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Thanks, picking one up today! I've been looking for an inexpensive NAS that plays nicely with Macs for my music. This is the first deal I've shown my tech-savvy spouse that got his approval.
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Mar 26, 2023 5:42 PM
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Sarisin48Mar 26, 2023 5:42 PM
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Could anyone comment on the software Buffalo uses with their NAS? I have been using TerraMaster and it is horrrible. I'm waiting for a good deal on Synology, but those seem lacking and wondering how this one is. For example, can you use Plex wiith it?

Thank you.
Mar 26, 2023 5:58 PM
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qchauMar 26, 2023 5:58 PM
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Quote from Sarisin48 View quoted comment :
Could anyone comment on the software Buffalo uses with their NAS? I have been using TerraMaster and it is horrrible. I'm waiting for a good deal on Synology, but those seem lacking and wondering how this one is. For example, can you use Plex wiith it?

Thank you.
Buffalo NAS OS is plain from my experience, probably the same as your TerraMaster. It didn't have any useful app and definitely no Plex.
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Mar 26, 2023 7:51 PM
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UniqueString564Mar 26, 2023 7:51 PM
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Quote from Sarisin48 View quoted comment :
Could anyone comment on the software Buffalo uses with their NAS? I have been using TerraMaster and it is horrrible. I'm waiting for a good deal on Synology, but those seem lacking and wondering how this one is. For example, can you use Plex wiith it?

Thank you.
Plex and NAS in general doesn't work well because of the transcoding according to the Plex site. I can say from experience I moved my plex server off my Synology because the experience was less than stellar. https://support.plex.tv/articles/...mitations/
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Mar 26, 2023 8:27 PM
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semery622Mar 26, 2023 8:27 PM
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Is there a comparable NAS that works well with plex? Looking for a better setup than just running it through my desktop
Mar 26, 2023 9:14 PM
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Max_CreditCardsMar 26, 2023 9:14 PM
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Quote from semery622 View quoted comment :
Is there a comparable NAS that works well with plex? Looking for a better setup than just running it through my desktop
I've heard the Nvidia ShieldTV Pro is a great option. I don't believe there are any limitations with it vs a dedicated plex server but i would look into that to confirm, or maybe someone here has experience with it
Mar 26, 2023 10:05 PM
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Ricard0123Mar 26, 2023 10:05 PM
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Quote from Sarisin48 View quoted comment :
Could anyone comment on the software Buffalo uses with their NAS? I have been using TerraMaster and it is horrrible. I'm waiting for a good deal on Synology, but those seem lacking and wondering how this one is. For example, can you use Plex wiith it?

Thank you.
Why don't you use Unraid?

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Mar 27, 2023 1:08 AM
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greenbluesMar 27, 2023 1:08 AM
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Does this have NVMe, SSD, pooling caching options.

are you able to run an opensource NAS on this
Mar 27, 2023 1:31 AM
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SysopMar 27, 2023 1:31 AM
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Quote from UniqueString564 View quoted comment :
Plex and NAS in general doesn't work well because of the transcoding according to the Plex site. I can say from experience I moved my plex server off my Synology because the experience was less than stellar. https://support.plex.tv/articles/...mitations/ [plex.tv]
I have my plex server on my qnap and I'm very happy with it. There's a google sheet that plex users share that shows you which NAS to get: https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...1274624273
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Mar 27, 2023 1:31 AM
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SysopMar 27, 2023 1:31 AM
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Quote from semery622 View quoted comment :
Is there a comparable NAS that works well with plex? Looking for a better setup than just running it through my desktop
https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...1274624273
Mar 27, 2023 1:32 AM
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SysopMar 27, 2023 1:32 AM
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Quote from Max_CreditCards View quoted comment :
I've heard the Nvidia ShieldTV Pro is a great option. I don't believe there are any limitations with it vs a dedicated plex server but i would look into that to confirm, or maybe someone here has experience with it
The limitation is the storage space for the Plex database can be rather small if you're using the Shield as an Amazon TV too.
Mar 27, 2023 1:58 AM
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ThanksDudeMar 27, 2023 1:58 AM
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Could one easily gain root access to these Buffalo NAS devices? I have an older model and I can get root access it and in doing so makes it very easy to do various administrative and customized tasks.
Mar 27, 2023 2:03 AM
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VladStarMar 27, 2023 2:03 AM
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Quote from Sarisin48 View quoted comment :
Could anyone comment on the software Buffalo uses with their NAS? I have been using TerraMaster and it is horrrible. I'm waiting for a good deal on Synology, but those seem lacking and wondering how this one is. For example, can you use Plex wiith it?

Thank you.
FYI, Linkstation 220 was released in 2014, and I highly doubt it has any recent updates from the Buffalo. Besides, the hardware specs are somewhat outdated (3Gbps SATA, for example).

I own a similar Buffalo Linkstation 421 which I bought diskless 10+ years ago - it uses *nix (OpenBSD?) with the software RAID in the backend. I was able to hack in and open SSH port with root access. I still use it for backups.

If I were shopping today - I would consider either Synology or QNAP.
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Mar 27, 2023 2:09 AM
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VladStarMar 27, 2023 2:09 AM
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Quote from ThanksDude View quoted comment :
Could one easily gain root access to these Buffalo NAS devices? I have an older model and I can get root access it and in doing so makes it very easy to do various administrative and customized tasks.
There is a tool called "ACP Commander", that used to let you take the control over Buffalo NAS. I don't know though it they closed this loophole in the recent versions or not.

https://github.com/1000001101000/acp-commander

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Mar 27, 2023 4:55 AM
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oopszMar 27, 2023 4:55 AM
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LS 220 is very low end in terms of horsepower - 800 mhz and 256 mb ram. The lowest end dual bay Synology, the DS220j, has a 1.6 ghz arm and 512 mb ram, and goes around $135 on sale.

Can't find much on the 720. It has a hex core CPU but no info on which cpu.

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