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BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

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
BUFFALO
Color
Black
Product Dimensions
8.1"D x 3.6"W
Size
4TB (2x2TB)
Material
Metal

⚡Up to 7x faster performance

💾4TB total storage capacity

🔒SSL encryption & RAID 1 for data security

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BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included/Computer Network Attached Storage/NAS Storage/Network Storage/Media Server/File Server

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Description

🔗 Unlock your private cloud with speed, security, and zero subscriptions!

BLAZING FAST SPEEDS - Experience up to 7x faster data transfers than previous models—time is money.
MASSIVE 4 TB STORAGE - Store and access your entire digital life with ease—no compromises.
ROCK SOLID SECURITY - Built-in RAID 1 and SSL encryption keep your files locked down tight.
SEAMLESS MULTI DEVICE BACKUP - Automate backups across PCs and Macs with intuitive NAS Navigator software.
SUBSCRIPTION FREE PRIVATE CLOUD - Access your media anytime, anywhere without monthly fees—your cloud, your rules.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 720 is a 4TB 2-bay NAS designed for home office professionals seeking fast, secure, and centralized data storage. Compatible with Windows and macOS, it offers up to 7x faster performance, RAID 1 automatic backup, SSL encryption, and subscription-free private cloud access. Made in Japan and backed by 24/7 US support, it’s the ultimate solution to streamline your digital life and safeguard your data.

Specifications

Hard Drive	4 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Brand	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation
Item model number	LS720D0402
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Item Weight	4.64 pounds
Product Dimensions	8.1 x 3.6 x 5 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	8.1 x 3.6 x 5 inches
Color	Black
Flash Memory Size	4
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
ASIN	B091DWPH4T
Date First Available	March 30, 2021

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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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