LinkStation™ Duo - LS-WXL/R1
Available in:
- 2.0 TB LS-WX2.0TL/R1
- 3.0 TB LS-WX3.0TL/R1
- 4.0 TB LS-WX4.0TL/R1
- 6.0 TB LS-WX6.0TL/R1
- 1.0 TB (1D) LS-WX1.0TL/1D
Description
Buffalo's LinkStation Duo LS-WXL/R1 network hard drive array offers instant storage expansion and file access on your home network and over the Internet. Plug it into any network Ethernet port or into the back of your wireless router and access it on any networked device in your house. Equipped with LinkStation Duo is a built-in BitTorrent™ client, a DLNA Certified™ media server and an iTunes® server for effort-free downloading and streaming your favorite movies, photos, music and more.
Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 provides users the choice between maximum capacity and performance or maximum redundancy and reliability. Included NovaBACKUP® Professional software for Windows® and Time Machine® support provide a whole home backup solution for every PC and Mac® on your network.
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
LinkStation Duo 1D LS-WXL/1D houses a single hard drive in its dual bay and gives users the option to upgrade the unit by adding a hard drive at any time. This flexibility provides a scalable storage solution that allows users to enable data mirroring or increase the overall capacity as needed.
| Shared Storage: Store files from multiple PCs, laptops, Mac® computers in one central location |
| RAID 0 and RAID 1 Support: Get maximum reliability with automatic data mirroring in RAID 1 or maximum storage with two striped hard drives in RAID 0 |
| Quick Swap Drives: Easily accessible drives for quick replacement |
| Low Noise Fan: Low noise fan design ensures reliable and silent operation |
| Eco-Minded: Power Savings mode automatically powers the LinkStation Duo on and off with your PC (requires installation of NAS Navigator) |
| DLNA CERTIFIED™ and iTunes® Servers: Stream content directly to any DLNA compatible media player or use LinkStation Duo as content source from within your iTunes application |
| BitTorrent® Client: Download digital content over the Internet directly to your LinkStation Duo |
| Web Access: Share your photos, music, videos or data files with family, friends and colleagues over the Internet with a standard browser or Apple iPhone® |
| Active Directory Support: Join to an existing Active Directory Domain for Windows® user authentication and folder level permissions |
| USB 2.0 Port: Attach a printer to the network, add a USB hard drive for additional storage or backup, or connect to a UPS for shutdown management |
| NovaBACKUP® Professional backup software included* |
| Time Machine® Compatibility: Use the LinkStation Duo with Time Machine backup |
| Zero Subscription Fees: No annual or monthly fees to use any features or services, including WebAccess with iPhone support, or to add multiple users and groups |
| * LinkStation Duo purchased May 1, 2010 and after is eligible for a free upgrade if the purchased device did not contain NovaBACKUP. Click here for more information. |
LAN Interface
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
Internal Hard Drives
| Number of Drives | 2 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
| Hard Drive Sizes | LS-WXL/R1: 500 GB, 1 TB, 1.5 TB, 2 TB LS-WXL/1D: 1 TB |
| Total Capacity | LS-WXL/R1: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB LS-WXL/1D: 2 TB (when a second drive is added by the user) |
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, Normal |
USB Interface
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max: 480 Mbps |
Protocol Support
| Networking | TCP/IP |
| File Sharing | SMB, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, DLNA |
| Management | HTTP |
| Time Synchronization | NTP |
Other
| Dimensions (WxHxD in.) | 3.4 x 5.0 x 8.1 |
| Weight | LS-WXL/R1: Average 5.1lbs. LS-WXL/1D: 3.6 lbs. |
| OS Support | Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003/2008, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.7 |
| Power Supply | Internal, AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
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Home Server for any Streaming Need! Fast and easy to install, LinkStation Duo allows you to store and share your music, photos and videos with multiple computers and users on your network and even over the Internet. Since the LinkStation Duo is connected to your network, you can stream media to any connected device, anywhere in your house!  For easy sharing and enjoyment of your multimedia content, the LinkStation Duo includes a DLNA CERTIFIED™ server, allowing DLNA players (such as the Buffalo LinkTheater) to access content on the LinkStation without the need of a computer. Plus, the built-in iTunes® server allows for your iTunes application to identify and access the LinkStation as an iTunes content source. Now you store, share, back up and stream your favorites from one central and secure location. You can even share your favorites with family and friends anywhere in the world over the Internet and on your iPhone® using Buffalo’s WebAccess remote access feature. The user-friendly LinkStation Duo makes file sharing simple. A Fitting Solution for Home Offices and Small Business In addition to its great home server features, the LinkStation Duo network storage solution is also a simple and economical way for small businesses, branch offices and other professional users to add business class features such as RAID 0 and RAID 1, Active Directory Support and WebAccess to their network with an installation that is virtually plug-and-play. Fast, reliable, and secure, the LinkStation Duo is perfect for any home or business.  |
| • Does the LinkStation Duo come with hard drives, or is it an empty enclosure? |
| The LinkStation Duo offers the easiest hard drive addition and replacement on the market. Simply pull the front cover off with your fingers and slide a compatible 3.5” SATA hard drive into or out of the bay. No tools and no hard drive trays are required. |
| • Can I use the Time Machine function to back up multiple Mac computers? |
| Yes. The LinkStation Duo has an integrated Time Machine server allowing multiple Mac computers to backup to the Time Machine server. |
| • What devices can I connect to the LinkStation Duo's USB ports? |
| The 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 Duo or to be used as an additional data share. 2) USB Printers - a USB printer can be added and shared through the LinkStation Duo, providing entire home or office access to a printer over the network. LinkStation Duo 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 Duo back on when power has been restored. |
| • How many users does the LinkStation Duo support? |
| The LinkStation Duo 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 Duo can support hundreds of users simultaneously in simple environments (sharing word documents, etc.), it is designed for homes and small offices with up to 50 basic users or so. |
| • What capacity will the device have in different RAID modes? |
| The dual-drive NAS products support RAID0 and RAID1. In RAID0, both hard drives are combined to provide maximum storage equivalent to the stated capacity of the device. However, in RAID0 there is no data redundancy. RAID1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data from one hard drive to the other and therefore provides half of the stated capacity (the other half is used for data redundancy). |
| • How does the BitTorrent download feature work? |
| The 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 NAS then downloads the BitTorrent file(s) to the pre-determined download directory. |
