BUFFALO LinkStation 220DE Network Attached Storage (NAS) 2-Hard Drive enclosure
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About this product
The BUFFALO LinkStation 220DE is a 2-hard drive enclosure designed for network-attached storage (NAS). This external unit supports HDD storage only and is compatible with iPhone, Laptop, PC, iOS, Mac, and Android devices. It features Gigabit Ethernet and USB connectivity, alongside a 256MB cache. Key features include cloud storage, dual-drive functionality, Time Machine compatibility, and remote access. The device comes in black and is suitable for personal or small office network storage needs.
Our take
This Buffalo LinkStation 220DE offers a competent solution for dual-drive network storage. The 2-bay design supporting HDDs and offering features like Time Machine compatibility and remote access makes it a good option for home users seeking organized backups and accessible files. Gigabit Ethernet ensures decent network speeds, and the 256MB cache is a positive for performance. Compatibility with a wide range of devices, including mobile platforms, is also a plus. The 'HDD Only' storage format means you won't be using SSDs for potentially faster performance, which is a minor limitation, but for its price, it's a solid, feature-rich choice for basic NAS functionality.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Two-bay design for dual HDDs
- Gigabit Ethernet and USB interface
- Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, Android
- 256MB cache enhances performance
- Features cloud storage, Time Machine, remote access
Cons
- Supports HDD only, no SSD option
- USB interface not specified (likely not latest standard)
- External form factor may take up desk space
Specifications
- Compatible With iPhone, Laptop, PC, iOS, Mac, Android
- USB Specification Ethernet
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 2
- Brand Buffalo
- Form Factor External
Show all 16 specifications
- Type
- External Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 4 TB
- Model
- LS220D0402
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Cloud Storage, Dual-Drive, Time Machine Compatible, Remote Access
- Interface
- USB, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Country of Origin
- China
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Expansion
