LinkStation™ 400 Series
*This product series is no longer being manufactured and will only be available for a limited time.
>> See our TeraStation 1000 Series for a direct replacement.
Buffalo’s LinkStation 400 Series offers high performance, feature rich network storage and backup for all PC and Mac® computers on your home network at speeds up to 80+ Mbps.
Simply connect it to your wireless router for access anywhere in your home or on-the-go. Enjoy your movies, music, photos and more.
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Overview
Overview:
Buffalo's LinkStation 420 is a high performance 2-drive 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.
Highlights:
- High Performance - Up to 3X Faster than a Standard NAS Device*
- Consolidate storage and back up your PC and Mac® computers
- Set up automatic data protection with RAID 1 mirroring
- Create a free personal cloud for access to your files anytime, anywhere over the internet
- Access files from your tablet and smartphone devices
- Intuitive user interface and easy-to-use setup wizard
- DLNA Certified™, iTunes® and PS3™ media server functionality
- Built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management
- USB port for backup or printer sharing
- LinkStation™ NAS System
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Equipped with a high performance 1.2 GHz dual issue ARM processor and DDR3 RAM, LinkStation 400 offers much more than simple home shared storage.
This network storage device boasts transfer speeds up to 80+ MB/s, nearly twice as fast as a USB 2.0 drive and three times faster than a standard NAS device.
EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP FOR PC AND MAC
LinkStation 400 features five licenses of NovaBACKUP® Workstation - Buffalo Edition 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.
SECURE CENTRAL STORAGE
With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 400 provides a reliable, central location to store 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 three times as fast as a standard NAS device.
AUTOMATIC DATA PROTECTION
LinkStation 420 features two hard drives and support for RAID 0/1 for maximum capacity or redundant data protection.
- RAID 0 combines all drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancy
- RAID 1 mirrors the two drives, creating an exact copy of data for fault tolerance
When two or more hard drives are inserted, LinkStation 441e supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for maximum capacity or redundant data protection.ted, LinkStation 441e supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for maximum capacity or redundant data protection.
- RAID 0 combines all drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancy
- RAID 1 mirrors the two drives, creating an exact copy of data for fault tolerance
- RAID 5 distributes parity data amongst drives and is used to regenerate lost data
- RAID 10 splits up data and writes it on a pair of drives, then data is copied to another pair of drives, with each pair configured as a single array
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 or small office network, but you can access it quickly from any computer, tablet or smartphone device over the Web.
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™
USB EXPANSION
The LinkStation 400 comes equipped with three USB ports, allowing users to increase storage capacity and/or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.
STREAM YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA
LinkStation 400 is DLNA Certified and it 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.
LINKSTATION NAS SYSTEM
LinkStation 400 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.
*Standard NAS configuration based on a 600 MHz Single Issue ARM processor with 64 MB DDR2 RAM.
Specifications
Models
Part numbers | LS410D0201 LS410D0301 LS410D0401 LS420D0202 LS420D0402 LS420D0802 LS421DE |
Form factor | Desktop |
Performance
Processor |
1.2 GHz dual issue ARM |
Memory |
512 MB DDR3 |
Internal Hard Drives
Number of drive bays |
1: LinkStation™ 410D |
Capacity |
0TB: LS421DE |
Drive interface |
SATA 3 Gbps: LinkStation™ 410, LinkStation™ 420, LinkStation™ 421DE SATA 6 Gbps: LinkStation™441DE |
Supported RAID levels |
0/1/JBOD: LinkStation™ 220 (when two hard drives are inserted) 0/1/5/10/JBOD: LinkStation™ 220 |
LAN Interface
Standards compliance | IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), AUTO-MDIX |
Data transfer rates | 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing) |
Number of ports | 1 |
Connector type | RJ-45 |
Supported protocols | TCP/IP |
Network file services | CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP |
USB Interface
Standards compliance |
USB 2.0: LinkStation™ 410, LinkStation™ 420 USB 3.0/2.0: LinkStation™ 421DE |
Data transfer rates | 5 Gbps* (USB 3.0) 480 Mbps* (USB 2.0) |
Number of ports | 1 x USB 2.0: LinkStation™ 410, LinkStation™ 420 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0: LinkStation™ 421DE |
* 480 Mbps and 5 Gbps are the maximum transfer rates derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 and 3.0. Actual transfer rates will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rates, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors.
Environmental and Power
Power consumption | 24W Max: LinkStation™ 410 48W Max: LinkStation™ 420, LinkStation™ 421DE |
Power supply | External AC 100-240V universal, 50/60Hz |
Operating temperature | 41° - 95°F (0° - 35°C) |
Operating humidity | 20 - 80% non-condensing |
Other
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8.07 x 1.77 x 5.02 in: LinkStation™ 410 8.07 x 3.43 x 5.02 in: LinkStation™ 420, LinkStation™ 421DE |
Weight | 2.87 lbs: LinkStation™ 410 5.29 lbs: LinkStation™ 420 1.76 lbs: LinkStation™ 421DE |
Compatible hard drives (LinkStation™ 420 only) | OP-HD1.0BST-3Y OP-HD2.0BST-3Y OP-HD3.0BST-3Y OP-HD4.0BST-3Y |
Client OS support |
Windows® 10 Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit) |
*Some included optional utilities are not supported. The HDD default format is NTFS; to work with Mac, reformat the HDD using Mac Disk Utility.
Included software | LinkNavigator NASNavigator2 TurboPC EX* USB Navigator* NovaBACKUP WebManual Adobe® Reader® |
* Only included with LinkStation™ 410 & 420
Box contents | LinkStation™ Setup CD-ROM Quick setup guide Ethernet cable AC adapter AC cable Warranty statement |
Resources
Datasheets |
LS410D_Datasheet.pdf LS420D_Datasheet.pdf LS421DE_Datasheet.pdf LS441DE_Datasheet.pdf LS441DE Drive Compatibility List LS421DE Drive Compatibility List |
Downloads
Firmware
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
Download | 2022-01-24 | 1.88 | Windows | Firmware for the LS400 Series Linkstation | ||
Download | 2022-01-24 | 1.88 | Mac | Firmware Updater for Linkstation 400 Series |
Documentation
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
View Site | 2016-04-25 | User Manuals and Quick Setup Guides for LS410/LS420/LS421DE LinkStations | ||||
View Site | 2016-04-29 | User's manual and Quick Setup Guide for the LinkStation 441DE | ||||
Download | 2022-01-24 | 1.88 | Windows | Readme for Linkstation 400 Series Firmware - Windows | ||
Download | 2022-01-24 | 1.88 | Mac | Readme for Linkstation 400 Series Firmware - Macintosh | ||
Download | 2023-12-19 | 3.1.0 | Windows | Readme for NAS Navigator for Windows | ||
Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Windows | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Windows (français) | ||
Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | Readme for NAS Navigator for Mac NOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store. | ||
Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Mac (français) REMARQUE: pour les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs sous MacOS 10.13 ou ultérieur, téléchargez et installez la dernière version de NAS Navigator2 à partir du Mac App Store. | ||
Download | 2016-04-25 | 1.20 | Windows | Readme for LinkNavigator for LS400 for Windows | ||
Download | 2016-04-25 | 1.20 | Mac | Readme for LinkNavigator for LS400 for Mac | ||
Download | 1.87 KB | 2016-04-25 | 2.2.0.0 | Windows | Readme for Network USB Navigator for Windows | |
Download | 4.12 KB | 2016-04-25 | 1.9.0.0 | Mac | Readme for Network USB Navigator for Mac |
Utilities
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
Download | 2020-07-27 | 3.0.4 | Windows | NAS Navigator for Windows SHA256 hash EE41EEC02188298BEE5DBBA786BA5239638DA19B6FCA29339C17ADCDA6531DF2 | ||
Download | 2019-07-18 | 2.99 | Mac | NAS Navigator for Mac NOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store. SHA256 Hash: A234CBCBF1B185F8594848A809C629E8A3B67683B86D4A591E2A2E106D38CADA | ||
Serial Number Lookup | 64.92 MB | 2016-04-25 | 1.20 | Windows | LinkNavigator for LS400 Windows | |
Serial Number Lookup | 17.69 MB | 2016-04-25 | 1.20 | Mac | LinkNavigator for LS400 for Mac | |
Serial Number Lookup | 2016-04-25 | 14.1.11 | Windows | NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows | ||
Serial Number Lookup | 10.29 MB | 2016-04-25 | 2.2.0.0 | Windows | Network USB Navigator for Windows | |
Download | 10.12 MB | 2016-04-25 | 1.9.0.0 | Mac | Network USB Navigator for Mac |
Variations
LinkStation™ 410 2TB
- - 1
- - 2
LinkStation™ 410 3TB
- - 1
- - 3
LinkStation™ 410 4TB
- - 1
- - 4
LinkStation™ 421 Enclosure
- - 2
LinkStation™ 420 2TB
- - 2
- - 2
LinkStation™ 420 4TB
- - 2
- - 4
LinkStation™ 420 8TB
- - 2
- - 8
LinkStation™ 441 Enclosure
- - 4