BUFFALO LinkStation 210 4TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

BUFFALO LinkStation 210 4TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

Q: Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?

To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself.

Q: 3 questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb?

1 does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? Not always. I have one that does and one that doesn't. You can set it up as a network drive. 2 The contents are not encrypted. This has to be done before storing them to the drive. # No, the drive can't be accessed by USB. The USB port is to add an additional drive to it.

Q: does this support time machine?

I'm having MAJOR problems with it. It's unreliable. It shows it's backup one day. I check a week later only to find it hasn't done a single back up since. Time Machine progress bar shows it being stuck.

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Brand
BUFFALO
Color
Black
Size
4TB (1x4TB)
Material
Unspecified
Compatible Devices
Desktop Laptop

⚡7200 RPM fast drive speed

💾4TB HDD capacity

🔒SSL encrypted secure transfers

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BUFFALO LinkStation 210 4TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

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Description

💼 Elevate your home network with secure, massive, and effortless storage.

MASSIVE 4 TB STORAGE - Store your entire digital life with room to grow.
ROCK SOLID SECURITY - SSL encryption and closed system architecture keep your data fortress-tight.
SEAMLESS MULTI DEVICE BACKUP - Automate backups across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS effortlessly.
24 7 US BASED SUPPORT WARRANTY - Expert help and peace of mind, backed by a 2-year warranty.
SUBSCRIPTION FREE PERSONAL CLOUD - Access your files anytime, anywhere—no monthly fees, no compromises.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 210 is a 4TB 1-bay NAS device designed for professionals seeking centralized, secure, and subscription-free personal cloud storage. Featuring a fast 7200 RPM HDD, SSL encryption, and compatibility across major platforms, it offers automated multi-device backups and easy file sharing. Made in Japan and supported 24/7 by US-based experts, it ensures reliable data management with a 2-year warranty.

Specifications

Hard Drive	4 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	1
Brand	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation LS210
Item model number	LS210D0401
Hardware Platform	PC;Mac;Android;Apple iOS
Operating System	USB 3.0: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Item Weight	2.43 pounds
Product Dimensions	9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches
Color	Black
Flash Memory Size	4 MB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Power Source	AC
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
ASIN	B00JKM0ES2
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	April 20, 2014