Storage solution that fits into your palm. Buffalo Link Station Mini is the perfect network storage for users on the go
Key Features
High-speed processor provides FASTER file transfer rates of up to 450MB/s
Control access with group & user level security
Apache web server, full featured enhancement modules included
PHP5 Scripting language, fully supported by the web server
Direct copy of multimedia files from attached USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices
The Buffalo Link Station™ Mini (LS-WSXL) is the first Network Attached Storage (NAS) product in the world to use 2.5” hard disks. So small & compact that it fits snugly into your palm! With features such as 60% lower power consumption & fanless operation, the Link Station™ Mini is the ideal eco-friendly & quiet NAS for home & Soho users.
Stream digital content to any DLNA™ media player
The built-in DNLA™ Media Server means that you can stream any audio & visual content to a TV or DLNA™ media player.
Easy setup
The Link Station™ Mini is easy to install. No drivers needed.
Get quick access to your files anywhere
Access your files, music, photos & videos anywhere anytime through a Web browser using Buffalo's unique Web Access technology. Web Access lets you use your PC, Mac or iPhone to access & share digital content stored in your Link Station™ Mini with anyone on your network.
Save power, save the planet
The Auto Power on/ off function enables the Link Station™ Mini to turn off automatically when you shut down the last PC or laptop on your network with the installed NAS Navigator software.
Download your i Tunes® playlists anytime
Seamlessly integrates with i Tunes® so you can easily access your music files stored on the Link Station™ Mini from your i Tunes anytime.
Features
RAID support
Three operating modes: RAID level 0, 1, JBOD Â- for greater flexibility
Enhanced file transfer rates of up to 40mb per second
High-speed processor provides faster file transfer rates of up to 40MB per second.
Restricted network access
Set access to network at group & user security levels to protect data.
Dedicated scripts & servers
Link Station™ Mini runs on these scripts & servers: Apache Web server (full featured enhancement modules included); PHP5 Scripting language (fully supported by the Web server); My SQL database with phpmyadmin interface.
Direct transfer of multimedia files
Direct Copy feature enables automatic upload of multimedia files from your digital camera or digital camcorder directly to your Link Station™ Mini.
Supports Apple Bonjour
Active Directory support
Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the Link Station™ Mini to utilise the domain users & groups.
UPS connectivity
Supports UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) connectivity via USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port
Expand storage by adding a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 hard drive via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
Built-in print server
Share a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 printer on your home or LAN network via a built-in print server.
Gigabit Ethernet port
Auto sensing 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed network connections.
Powerful backup With Nova BACKUP® Professional
The Link Station™ Mini is bundled with five licenses of Nova BACKUP® Professional. The Nova BACKUP® Professional automatically backs up your personal documents along with your favourite photos, music & videos, & protects your data on workstations locally & online. Regardless of theft, user error or hardware failure, Nova BACKUP® keeps your data secure.
Specifications
LAN Interface
Standard Complaince
- IEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3
Standard Data Transfer Rates
- 10/100/1000 Mbps
Connector Type
- RJ-45
Number of Ports
- 1 (Auto MDIX)
Internal Hard Drives
Number of Drives
- 2
Drive Interface
- SATA
Hard Drive Size
- 500GB, 1.0TB
Total Capacity
- 1.0TB, 2.0TB
Supported Operation Mode
- RAID 0, 1, JBOD
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
Standard Compliance
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0
Connector Type
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type A
Number of Ports
- 1
Data Transfer Rates
- Max: 480 Mbps (High Speed Mode), Max: 12 Mbps (Full Speed Mode)
Protocol Support
Networking
- TCP/IP, Apple Talk
File Sharing
- SMB/CIFS, FTP, AFP
Management
- HTTP
AD Authentication
- LDAP
Other
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 40 x 82 x 135mm
Weight
- 0.5kg OS
Support
- Win Server 2008/2003/2000/XP/ Vista, MAC OS 10.3, OSX
Power Consumption
- 17W
Operating Environment
- 5-35°C, 20-80% (non-condensing)
Power Supply
- External AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz
Special Features
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 x 1
LAN Interface
- 1
Supported RAID Levels
- 0, 1 & Standard
Active Directory Support
- Y
Web Access
- Y
DLNA Media Server
- Y
Nova BACKUP Professional
- 5
User Licenses
- Y
Bit Torrent
- Y
Apple Time Machine
- Y
Apple Bonjour
- Y
i Tunes Intergration
- Y
Power Management System
- Y
Available Colour
- Black, White