BUFFALO LinkStation 710 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drive with NAS Storage Acting as a Home Cloud or Home Network Storage Device

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drive with NAS Storage Acting as a Home Cloud or Home Network Storage Device

Q: Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?

To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself.

Q: 3 questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb?

1 does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? Not always. I have one that does and one that doesn't. You can set it up as a network drive. 2 The contents are not encrypted. This has to be done before storing them to the drive. # No, the drive can't be accessed by USB. The USB port is to add an additional drive to it.

Q: does this support time machine?

I'm having MAJOR problems with it. It's unreliable. It shows it's backup one day. I check a week later only to find it hasn't done a single back up since. Time Machine progress bar shows it being stuck.

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Brand
バッファロー
Color
Black
Product Dimensions
205D x 45W x
Size
2TB (1x2TB)
Material
Metal

⚡7x faster than previous model

🔒SSL encryption & closed system security

☁️Subscription-free personal cloud

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BUFFALO LinkStation 710 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

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☁️ Secure your digital life with speed and freedom!

HYBRID CLOUD INTEGRATION - Sync effortlessly with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Azure for scalable, cost-effective data management.
ROCK SOLID DATA SECURITY - Keep your files safe with SSL encryption and a closed system that minimizes vulnerabilities.
TRUE PERSONAL CLOUD FREEDOM - Access and manage your data anytime, anywhere without monthly fees or subscriptions.
BLAZING FAST NETWORK STORAGE - Experience speeds up to 7x faster than older models for seamless streaming and backups.
EFFORTLESS MULTI DEVICE BACKUP - Automatically back up multiple PCs and Macs with intuitive NAS Navigator and backup software.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 710 is a 2TB 1-bay NAS device designed for professionals seeking fast, secure, and subscription-free personal cloud storage. Compatible with Windows and macOS, it offers 7x faster network speeds, SSL encryption, and hybrid cloud syncing with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Made in Japan with a 2-year warranty and 24/7 US-based support, it centralizes backup and file sharing across multiple devices effortlessly.

Specifications

Brand	バッファロー
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation
Product Dimensions	20.5 x 4.5 x 12.75 cm; 1.66 kg
Item model number	LS710D0201
Color	Black
Form Factor	AT
Item dimensions W x H	20.5 x 4.5 x 12.8 cm
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Wattage	6 W
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	1.66 Kilograms

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Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?

3 questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb?

does this support time machine?

Can this be used as an iTunes home sharing server? (e.g. Stream to an apple TV. )

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