LinkStation 720

Set was easy and smooth. Able to transfer data to device without a problem. The only issue I do have is that my LG TV will not show it. Got a work around for it though. Would recommend

It’s great for the price but don’t expect more than functional. I have it setup as a mirror so I’m protected against hardware failue. They really need to upgrade the OS to support SSL certificate it does have SSL support but i have little confidence it’s doing anything but complicating my remote access. It also seems to sleep on its own and I have the sleep option off. So I tried many WOL tools but a reboot is the only way I can get it back online. At least my data is safe for under $200

Just after the return period, the device started dropping off the network. Now, after running for 2 months it is reporting a degraded array and I can't even get the login page to display any information. Very disappointed. I have had other Buffalo device that have been rock solid, but this one is an expensive piece of crap. * Update: Drive 2 completely failed. I contacted support (it was still under the 2 year warranty) and they sent me another drive to replace the failed one (it appears they sent a refurbished one as it was not in original packaging and was a different brand--original was WD, replacement is Barracuda). To add insult to injury, they made me pay $20 or they would not send the replacement before I sent back the bad drive and they put a $300 credit hold until they get the bad drive back. After waiting about 1 1/2 weeks, I finally got the replacement drive. After I installed it, while it was attempting to rebuild the array, it seems to have failed again and I have a constant red light. I can't even see the device on the network, suggesting that the boot has completely failed. So, two weeks into the saga, and $20 later, I still have no working NAS.

So far I haven’t had any issues with this server. I have it set so two 4TB drives are cloned in case I lose one. You can hear it if the room is quiet, but that’s not a problem for me.

Works pretty well. Not too loud, in fact it really only makes a low noise when writing to the disc. It doesn’t take up much space on the shelf, though I should have done a little more research before making this specific purchase. I had gotten this with the intention of making a home server, but it lacks the processing and graphic capabilities that I required for the specific project I was aiming for, whereas their other products would have been perfect. In any case I definitely made it work, I used the nas as it was designed and is the storage for my server, as well as my family cloud storage. It came with its two 8TB hard drives, Ethernet cable, and power cable. If you just want a system that is pretty plug and play, this will work well for you, it’s software gives you capabilities to connect to it through NFS and SMB, so it works with Linux, Windows, and Mac. It has two 8TB hard drives with RAID 1 protection, so you don’t get the full 16TB to play with, but you do get 8TB with redundancy protection, which isn't a bad trade off. I liked how easy this was to set up, and how well it work for what it was, however, I didn’t care too much for the buffalo software, and preferred to have full control over the device, though the seller has seemed to make extra attempts to prevent the full removal and use of the NAS without the buffalo OS, I have forced it into emergency mode and am running Debian in its emergency os. If I personally were to get another NAS, I’d probably invest in just building my own. But if you just want a system that you won’t need to mess around with, that is just plug and play, this may be for you.

I bought this unit expecting to see 16TB to my horror it is only 8 gb. So forget everything i said, i am an idiot. I was looking at what was used not how much space was left....not my best moment. I had to call support as the nas navigator no longer works and i had to do some config changes to allow me to view my drive on my network....so far so good

I have several Buffalo NAS drives and haven’t had issues with any of them. Setup is easy and management software is intuitive. I bought this one as used and the password and done files were left on it, but factory reset was easy and I set it up quickly.

It has USB ports but no USB support--none of my USB drives work with it--if they show up at all, it says unformatted. The thing has already locked up on me once in which turning it off didn't work--had to actually pull the plug. The thing runs continuously, no rest mode for this guy. My last device was a WD MyCloud, it worked much better than this. I thought I was making good upgrade to be safe, but now I'm seeing huge extra costs down the line in electricity and hard drive replacements. I needed the USB to work to transfer 6tb of data... Seems really slow for file operations and network transfer speeds as well.

Not working and can't update seams the product driver outdated

The BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage device is truly impressive. It offers a perfect blend of convenience, performance, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for both home and office use. The 4TB storage capacity provides ample space to store all your important files and data securely. The 2-bay design allows for easy expansion and redundancy, ensuring that your data is always protected. One of the standout features of the LinkStation 720 is its private cloud functionality, which allows you to access your files remotely from anywhere in the world. This is perfect for users who are constantly on the go and need to access their files on the fly. Setting up the device is a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly interface. The device also supports multiple RAID modes for added data protection and performance optimization. Overall, the BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage device is a top-notch solution for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile storage solution. Highly recommended!

Bueno para red local, no para usar desde internet

As advertised. Easy to setup as advertised.

I have an older model Buffalo NAS and needed more space. The software is easy to use and the setup took less than 10 minutes. Hint: you can set the sleep time on this device so that it can shut down for x number of hours to extend drive life. I have mine set to shut off during the night while I am not using it.