BUFFALOLinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

BUFFALOLinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

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
Colour
Black
Product dimensions
20.6D x 9.1W x
Size
4 TB
Material
Metal

⚡2.5GbE double transfer speed

💾4TB RAID-configurable storage

🔒SSL encryption & closed system security

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BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter

Description

🚀 Own your data destiny with Buffalo LinkStation 720 — speed, security, and seamless sharing in one sleek package!

BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience lightning-fast 2.5GbE speeds—double the standard network throughput for seamless file sharing and streaming.
HYBRID CLOUD INTEGRATION - Boost your data resilience by syncing effortlessly with Dropbox, Azure, and OneDrive for scalable, cost-effective storage.
ROCK SOLID DATA SECURITY - Keep your files fortress-safe with SSL encryption and a closed system that minimizes vulnerabilities from third-party apps.
EFFORTLESS MULTI DEVICE BACKUP - Automate backups across all your computers and devices with intuitive NAS Navigator and PC backup software.
SUBSCRIPTION FREE CLOUD FREEDOM - Enjoy your own private cloud with zero monthly fees—access and manage your media anytime, anywhere.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 720 is a 4TB 2-bay NAS designed for home office professionals seeking fast, secure, and subscription-free private cloud storage. Featuring 2.5GbE network speeds, RAID-configurable drives, SSL encryption, and hybrid cloud sync capabilities, it offers effortless multi-device backup and file sharing with 24/7 US-based support and a 2-year warranty.

Specifications

Brand	BUFFALO
Product Dimensions	20.57 x 9.14 x 12.7 cm; 2.11 kg
Item model number	LS720D0402
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation
Color	Black
Form Factor	AT
Hard Drive Size	4 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Tuner Technology	Digital
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	2.11 Kilograms

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