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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL
$250.00
Released April, 2009
The Pros:Designed to be portable - compact and lightweight. Good capacities - from 1 to 2TB. Standalone NAS w/ USB printer suppot - allows sharing of files and non-network capable printers on a network without the need of an online PC host.
The Cons:Can only support a single drive - no built-in redundancy options. High price for what you get. Poor support from Buffalo - bug fixes take ages.
The Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL is a portable Network-Storage Device designed for seamlessly storing and sharing music, photos, and videos. It connects to PCs, Macs, Windows Servers, and DLNA media players via 10/100/1000 Ethernet or USB 2.0.
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In fact, the unit even allows users to directly upload images from their digital camera or camcorder through the USB interface. Included with the device is Web Access, which allows a third-party to access stored files via a simple HTTP link from anywhere, anytime—even from an iPhone. The LinkStation Pro LS-XHL also hosts a built-in printer sever; a built-in FTP server; a web-based administration utility; UPS support with an auto-shutdown capability; Memo AutoBackup software; and Active Directory support.
Additional Information
For a cheaper, albeit less-featured alternative, consider the LinkStation Live.
Features
- Portable NAS
- Compact/Lightweight
- Ethernet/USB Connectivity
- Web Access
- Printer/FTP Servers
- Web-Based Utility
- UPS Support
- Memo AutoBackup
- Active Directory
Specifications
- Number of Drives: 1 (SATA)
- Interface: 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB 2.0
- Networking: TCP/IP
- File Sharing: CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP
- Management: HTTP
- Time Synchronization: NTP
- Dimensions: 1.78 x 6.89 x 6.15”
- Weight: 2.5 Lbs
- OS: Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2008, Server 2003, Mac OS 10.3.9+
Model Variations
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH1.0TL | 1TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH1.5TL | 1.5TB
- Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro LS-XHL: LS-XH2.0TL | 2TB
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designed to be portable - compact and lightweight
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good capacities - from 1 to 2TB
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standalone NAS w/ USB printer suppot - allows sharing of files and non-network capable printers on a network without the need of an online PC host
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can only support a single drive - no built-in redundancy options
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high price for what you get
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poor support from Buffalo - bug fixes take ages
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