LinkStation Mini™ - LS-WSXL/R1
Description
Buffalo’s LinkStation Mini LS-WSXL/R1 network hard drive array offers instant storage expansion and file access on your home network and over the Internet in a tiny, compact package. Paired with two 2.5” hard drives, LinkStation Mini is the smallest NAS on the market, fitting in the palm of your hand. 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 Mini 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
| • Compact Form Factor: Paired with two 2.5” hard drives, the LinkStation Mini is the smallest NAS on the market and fits in the palm of your hand |
| • 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 |
| • Near Silent Operation: Fanless design ensures reliable, silent operation in noise-sensitive settings |
| • Eco-Friendly Power Management: Power Savings mode automatically powers the LinkStation Mini 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 Mini as content source from within your iTunes application |
| • BitTorrent® Client: Download digital content over the Internet directly to your LinkStation Mini |
| • WebAccess: 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 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® Support: Use the LinkStation Mini with Time Machine backup |
| • No Annual or Monthly Fees to use any features or services, including Web Access with iPhone support, or to add multiple users and groups |
| • Free 24/7 Tech Support: US-based tech support for life of the product |
| * LinkStation Mini 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. |
Internal Hard Drives
| Number of Drives | 2 |
| Hard Drive Sizes | 250 GB, 500 GB |
| Total Capacity | 500 GB, 1.0 TB |
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, Normal |
LAN Interface
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
USB Interface
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | Type A |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max: 480 Mbps |
Protocol Support
| Networking | TCP/IP, AFP |
| File Sharing | SMB/CIFS, FTP/SFTP, DLNA |
| Directory Integration | LDAP, Active Directory |
| Management | HTTP/HTTPS |
| Time Synchronization | NTP |
Other
| Dimensions (WxHxD in.) | 1.6 x 3.2 x 5.3 |
| Weight (lbs) | 1.1 (Average) |
| 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 Consumption | 15W Max. |
| Power Supply | External, AC 120-240V 50/60 Hz |
Share Files from Anywhere! While on the go, Buffalo’s WebAccess feature gives you an easy-to-use remote access solution. Your data is now available from anywhere in the world over the Internet using any web browser. It’s fast and simple – no software required! You can even share your favorites with family and friends. Additionally, Buffalo’s WebAccess is optimized for the iPhone®, so you can stream music and movies over 3G directly to your iPhone without the need to sync content.  Additional features include a remote power management tool and UPS support for emergency power in the event of a power outage. Also, a USB 2.0 port is available to add an external hard drive for expanded capacity or a direct backup, or add a printer to the network using the integrated print server. Measuring a mere 1.6 x 3.2 x 5.3 inches and weighing in just over 1 pound, the LinkStation Mini really packs a punch. |
| • Does the LinkStation Mini come with a hard drives, or is it a bare shell? |
| The LinkStation Mini comes with two internal hard drives. It is complete and ready to use. |
| • Can I connect the LinkStation Mini to a PC with the USB port? |
| No, to connect the LinkStation Mini directly to a PC, use the Ethernet ports instead. The USB port on the LinkStation Mini is designed to connect external USB devices, such as memory sticks or external hard drives, to the LinkStation. Files on these devices will then be available on the network. |
| • Does the LinkStation Mini work with Macs? |
| Yes, the LinkStation Mini works perfectly with OS X 10.4.11 and later. |
| • Does the Web Access feature require any software to be installed on a PC? |
| No. Buffalo's Web Access feature is completely embedded into the firmware of the LinkStation |
| • 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. |
| • 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). |
