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LinkStation™ Pro Quad offers high performance, high capacity RAID network storage and backup for home and small business users. Access terabytes of storage and share files quickly and efficiently, at speeds up to 72 MB/s.
| 4 TB / LS-QV4.0TL/R5 | |
| 8 TB / LS-QV8.0TL/R5 | |
| 12 TB / LS-QV12TL/R5 |
LinkStation™ Pro Quad is a high performance 4-drive RAID network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data. Back up multiple PCs and Mac® computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and even over the Internet while away from home.
SECURE CENTRAL STORAGE
With terabytes of storage, LinkStation Pro Quad provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac® computer, tablet device and smartphone in your home or small office.
Store, access and share files from anywhere over your wireless network at speeds up to twice as fast as a standard USB hard drive!
AUTOMATIC DATA PROTECTION
LinkStation Pro Quad features four hard drives and support for multiple levels of RAID redundancy for a customizable blend of capacity and data protection.
STREAM YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA
LinkStation Pro Quad is DLNA Certified™, supports Squeezebox® and can be used as an iTunes® server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously.
Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.
EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP
LinkStation Pro Quad features NovaBACKUP® Professional for Windows® and Time Machine® support for Mac for whole home data backup.
Disaster and hard drive failures happen unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Schedule backups for every computer in your house and easily protect all of your data, down to the very last byte.
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Equipped with a high performance 1.6 GHz processor and DDR3 RAM, LinkStation Pro Quad offers much more than simple home shared storage. This single drive network storage device boasts transfer speeds up to 72 MB/s, nearly twice as fast as a standard USB drive.
FREE PERSONAL CLOUD SERVICE
While on the go, Buffalo's free WebAccess service allows you to create a personal cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet. Your data remains securely stored in one place on your home network, but you can access it quickly from any computer, tablet or smartphone device over the Web. Sharing is as easy as sending a link to your friends and family; they can securely access only the files you've selected for them to see.
For enhanced access on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices, download Buffalo's free WebAccess mobile apps.
WebAccess i for iPhone® and iPod® touch
WebAccess i HD for iPad®
WebAccess A for Android
LINKSTATION NAS SYSTEM
LinkStation Pro Quad runs on Buffalo's LinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management, remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.
| Internal Hard Drives | |
|---|---|
| Number of Drives | 4 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
| Hard Drive Sizes | 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB |
| Total Capacity | 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB |
| Supported RAID levels | 1, 5, 10, JBOD (individual disks) |
| LAN Interface | |
| Standard Compliance | IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3u Standard |
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| USB Interface | |
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | A type |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max: 480 Mb/s (High Speed Mode) |
| Protocol Support | |
| Networking | TCP/IP |
| File Sharing | CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP |
| Management | HTTP/HTTPS |
| Time Synchronization | NTP |
| Other | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.9 x 5.9 x 9 in |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 90 W (Max) |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
| Client OS Support | Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 R2, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server® 2008 R2, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.7 |
| Datasheets |
Supported Hard Drives » Product Datasheet » |
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| Comparison Chart | View the comparison chart for this product » |
| Video Tutorials |
Yes. The LinkStation Pro Quad has an integrated Time Machine server allowing multiple Mac computers to back up to the Time Machine server.
closeThe LinkStation Pro Quad comes equipped with four hard drives installed and offers easy hard drive maintenance. Simply pull the front cover off with your fingers and slide a 3.5"
closeThe BitTorrent feature is access through a web browser where a user can upload a .torrent tracker file or simply provide a URL to a tracker. The LinkStation Pro Quad then downloads the BitTorrent file(s) to the pre-determined download directory.
closeThe LinkStation Pro Quad features a 1.6 GHz embedded processor and DDR3 RAM and can achieve gigabit network transfer speeds of up to 72 MB/s (560 Mb/s). Depending on network conditions and the types of files being transferred, performance may vary.
closeThe LinkStation Pro Quad does not have a specific user limit and can conceivably support unlimited users. However, depending on the application and use case, the device may provide limited user support. Although the LinkStation Pro Quad can support hundreds of users simultaneously in simple environments (sharing word documents, etc.), it is designed for homes and small offices with up to approximately 50 basic users.
closeThe four-drive NAS products support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. In RAID 0, all four hard drives are combined to provide maximum storage equivalent to the stated capacity of the device. However, in RAID 0 there is no data redundancy. RAID 1 is configurable using a set of two hard drives, allowing two independent RAID 1 arrays providing half of the stated maximum capacity. RAID 5 is the default mode which combines all four drives into a parity and redundant state offering 75% of the usable capacity while maintaining drive redundancy. RAID 10 combines mirroring and striping providing high performance and data redundancy while offering half of the stated capacity.
closeThe USB port supports three types of devices: 1) USB storage devices - a USB storage device can be added to store data backups of the LinkStation Pro Quad or to be used as an additional data share. 2) USB Printers - a USB printer can be added and shared through the LinkStation Pro Quad, providing entire home or office access to a printer over the network. LinkStation Pro Quad only supports one-way communication and provides printing but not advanced scanning and faxing functionality. 3) UPS Devices - A support UPS or battery backup device can be added and connected via the USB port. When using the USB port, the UPS device can signal when it is running low on battery and perform a safe shutdown, and it will also turn the LinkStation Pro Quad back on when power has been restored.
closeThis error occurs when there is a firmware update available for your device and your version of NASNavigator2 is out of date. Please download and install the latest NASNavigator2 from here: http://www.buffalotech.com/support-and-downloads/downloads
close| Firmware | |||||
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| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| DMG | 278.85 MB Download » |
2012-12-17 | 1.64 | Mac OS X | Firmware Release 1.64 - For Intel Based Macs Only |
| ZIP | 273.95 MB Download » |
2012-12-17 | 1.64 | Windows | Firmware Release 1.64 - For Windows |
| Utilities | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 64.71 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Windows | NAS Navigator for Windows |
| ZIP | 16.26 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Mac OS X | NAS Navigator for Mac |
| ZIP | 493.18 KB Serial Number Required » |
2012-10-24 | 1.13 | Windows | Tool for Changing the File-sharing Security Level. Before delegating authority to an external SMB server on your LinkStation or TeraStation, use this utility to change the file sharing security level of your Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 computer. |
| ZIP | 16.69 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-05-02 | 1.00 | Windows | WebAccess for Windows. |
| NovaStor for LinkStation | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 155.04 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-10 | 12.0 | Windows | NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows (LinkStation) |
| CD Images | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 144.78 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-17 | 2.20 | Windows | LinkNavigator for LS-VL - Windows |
| CD Images for Mac | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 23.48 MB Download » |
2013-01-17 | 2.20 | Mac | LinkNavigator for LS-VL - Mac |
| Change Logs & Readme Documents | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 1.16 KB Download » |
2013-01-17 | 2.20 | Mac | Readme for LS-VL LinkNavigator |
| TXT | 1.55 KB Download » |
2013-01-17 | 2.20 | LinkNavigator Readme | |
| TXT | 3.02 KB Download » |
2012-12-17 | 1.64 | Windows | Readme for Firmware update |
| TXT | 3.21 KB Download » |
2012-12-17 | 1.64 | Mac OS X | Readme for Mac Firmware Updater |
| TXT | 2.67 KB Download » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Windows | Readme for NAS Navigator for Windows |
| TXT | 3.96 KB Download » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Mac | Readme for NAS Navigator for Mac |
| TXT | 1.73 KB Download » |
2012-10-24 | 1.13 | Windows | Readme for the File-sharing Security Level Changing Tool. |
| TXT | 93.00 B Download » |
2012-07-02 | 1.60-20120615 | Release notes for DTCP update. Update by clicking "Update Media Server" in the Admin GUI. | |
| TXT | 3.04 KB Download » |
2012-05-02 | 1.00 | Windows | Readme for Webaccess for Windows |
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