LinkStation Pro™ - LS-XHL
The Buffalo LinkStation Pro comes equipped with a stylish chassis and faster processor for quick and easy file transfers and backups. Coupled with feature-rich tools to manage your digital life, this high performance network storage solution allows you to transfer your memories twice as fast as a conventional external USB drive.It is easy to install and lets you store and share your music, photos, and videos on your home or business network as well as online. Access and share your multimedia collections from anywhere at anytime using WebAccess. User-friendly LinkStation Pro makes sharing simple.
WebAccess: Upload and watch photos and files or listen to music from anywhere
iPhone® Support: Use your iPhone to stream and view content
Time Machine™ Compatibility: Works perfectly with Time Machine Backup
Eco-Friendly: Unit automatically powers down and saves electric cost
iTunes® Support: Play music from the LinkStation through your iTunes application
DLNA CERTIFIED™: Built-in media server to stream content
BitTorrent® Client: Download digital content over the Internet directly to your LinkStation Pro
Network Servers: FTP and print servers included with the firmware
Print Server: Share existing printers with others in your home or office*
USB Storage Support: Connect USB hard drives to back up or add storage
Direct Copy: Plug in your USB hard drive or camera to quickly offload pictures
NovaBACKUP® Professional backup software included**
* USB printers supported only.
** LinkStation Pro 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.
Stream your favorite music and videos directly from the LinkStation Pro to a PC, Mac, or network attached DLNA media player. The LinkStation Pro works with your PC and Mac and includes a built-in USB Print Server for adding and sharing a printer with multiple computers on your home network. Additionally, users can expand the storage capacity by simply attaching a USB hard drive to the back of the unit.
For on the road access of your favorite music, photos and videos, Buffalo's unique Web Access feature allows users to access files through any ordinary Web browser. Plus, as an iPhone user, you can conveniently stream content stored on your LinkStation Pro right to your iPhone, anytime, anywhere. The LinkStation Pro can also manage your torrent files with the built-in BitTorrent client. This simple but robust network storage solution can download any torrent file while you and your laptop or netbook run off to work or class. The file will be waiting for you when you return.
| LAN Interface | |
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| 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 |
| Internal Hard Drives | |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
| 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 |
| Management | HTTP |
| Time Synchronization | NTP |
| Other | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1.78 x 6.89 x 6.15 in |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 17 W (Average) |
| Client 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 | AC 120V 50/60 Hz |
| Datasheets |
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FAQs
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- Can I connect the LinkStation Pro to a PC with the USB port?
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No, to connect the LinkStation Pro directly to a PC, use the Ethernet ports instead. The USB port on the LinkStation is designed to connect external USB devices, such as memory sticks or external hard drives, to the LinkStation Pro. Files on these devices will then be available on the network.
close - Can I replace the hard drive in my LinkStation Pro by myself?
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During the warranty period, use only hard drives sold by Buffalo Technology. If maintaining your warranty is no longer a concern, most 7200 rpm SATA drives from reputable manufacturers will work fine in the LinkStation. Because of thermal and power issues, the use of drives with speeds higher than 7200 rpm is not recommended.
close - Does the LinkStation Pro come with a hard drives, or is it a bare shell?
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The LinkStation Pro comes with an internal hard drive. It is complete and ready to use.
close - Does the LinkStation Pro work with my Mac?
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Yes, the LinkStation Pro works perfectly with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later. The LinkStation Pro also provides support for Time Machine functionality.
close - Does the Web Access feature require any software to be installed on a PC?
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No. Buffalo Web Access feature is completely embedded into the firmware of the LinkStation.
close - Does the Web Access feature require the subscription to a service?
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No. Buffalo Web Access feature is completely free of charge.
close - How does the BitTorrent download feature work?
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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.
close - Is the LinkStation Pro compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003 or 2008?
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Yes. The LinkStation Pro works perfectly with Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008. However, some of the included software (Memeo AutoBackup) is not compatible with server versions of Windows.
close - What do I do if I get an I52 (An unknown error occurred) from my LinkStation in NASNavigator2?
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This 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
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| Firmware | |||||
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| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 229.86 MB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Windows | Firmware version 1.60 - Windows Updater. LS-XHL and LS-CHL(v2) |
| DMG | 234.76 MB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Mac | Firmware updater for Mac - LS-XHL and LS-CHL(v2) |
| Documentation | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 532.00 B Download » |
2010-11-22 | HOWTO document for updating the media server |
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| 141.27 KB Download » |
2010-05-19 | List of supported UPS devices for this model |
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| TXT | 1.30 KB Download » |
2010-03-09 | 1.30 | Windows | Readme for LSInstaller CD Image |
| TXT | 1.05 KB Download » |
2010-03-05 | 1.30 | Mac | Readme for LinkStation Installer CD |
| 4.68 MB Download » |
2009-03-27 | 1.0.0 | Manual | ||
| 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 | 217.43 MB Serial Number Required » |
2010-03-09 | 1.30 | Windows | CD Image for LinkStation Installer |
| CD Images for Mac | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 14.61 MB Download » |
2010-03-05 | 1.30 | Mac | CD Image for LinkStation Installer - Mac |
| Change Logs & Readme Documents | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| 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 | 2.08 KB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Windows | Readme for Windows firmware updater |
| TXT | 2.08 KB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Mac | Readme for Mac firmware updater |
| 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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