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product_id: 1645508
title: "LinkStation 210 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home"
brand: "buffalo"
price: "C$17732"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Buffalo"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1645508-linkstation-210-2tb-1-bay-nas-network-attached-storage-hdd
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# 2TB storage capacity SSL encrypted secure transfers RAID-enabled centralized backup LinkStation 210 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

**Brand:** buffalo
**Price:** C$17732
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your home office with secure, hassle-free storage that works as hard as you do.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LinkStation 210 2TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home by buffalo
- **How much does it cost?** C$17732 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1645508-linkstation-210-2tb-1-bay-nas-network-attached-storage-hdd)

## Best For

- buffalo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted buffalo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in Japan Quality:** Reliable, durable NAS with a 2-year warranty and included HDD.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Setup in under 15 minutes with intuitive software and 24/7 US support.
- • **Rock-Solid Data Security:** Built-in RAID and SSL encryption keep your files locked down tight.
- • **Effortless Centralized Storage:** Connect once, share across all your devices seamlessly.
- • **Subscription-Free Personal Cloud:** Access your media anytime without monthly fees or third-party risks.

## Overview

The Buffalo LinkStation 210 is a 2TB 1-bay NAS designed for professionals seeking secure, centralized storage and automated backups. Compatible with Windows and macOS (up to version 15), it features RAID support, SSL encryption, and a subscription-free personal cloud. Easy to set up with included software and backed by 24/7 US support and a 2-year warranty, it offers reliable data management for multiple devices in a compact, quality-built package.

## Description

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Review: Works good for Time Machine on Mac Tahoe 26.2 - Works great for the Time Machine backups on Mac Tahoe 26.2. Easy to setup by following their quick start guide and downloading the software. I had to do two firmware updates before using it; took about 30 minutes. Downloaded the owners manual and it easily walked me through setting up the Time Machine backup. First backup takes a few hours. Accessing the drive via Finder is easy and drive is very fast. I've got it plugged into my Xfinity cable modem with the supplied cable. The drive offers more than I need. I'm not doing the web access or iPhone connection. Noisy when doing the backup. Fits nicely on the desk. Hope it will have a long life like my Mac AirPorts. Going to run both the Buffalo and AirPorts for a bit to make sure all is well and until Mac stops supporting the AirPorts.
Review: Easy Setup and Working Great on Day One - The NAS just arrived a little bit ago. I found the quick setup guide to be very easy to follow mostly because all the steps are so simple. If you need more detailed instructions, the full manual is available for download. I'd say it took me about 5 minutes to hook it up to the network, turn it on, download the software, install it on my PC, and have it up and running. It took me about 10 more minutes to read about setting up folders and set up what I wanted. It was so simple I probably could have skipped the instructions. Then it took me about 15 minutes to set up the DLNA server, which I am completely new to, and have it running on my Roku TV with the Roku Media Player. So far it seems to be working flawlessly, ofcourse we will have to see if that lasts. Pros: 1) Extremely cheap when you consider it comes with two 2TB hard drives installed. 2) Super easy setup 3) Super easy and very simple web interface 4) Have it working on multiple computers and my DLNA Roku very quickly 5) EULA was super short and simple unlike some other NAS companies that I saw have EULAs requiring that you allow them the right to audit your use of the device, access your site, see your books, etc. Are you kidding me? 6) Has a USB connection for an external drive which I think will come in handy Cons 1) Maybe lacking in utilities compared to some other companies. I just wanted very basic functionality so I'm actually happy without all the extras. 2) Speeds copying data over the network to the drive so far have been about 17 MB/s for one computer and combined 24 MB/s when copying from two computers at once. I don't know how much of that is the device and how much is the other drives I'm copying from. But, it does seem a little on the slow side to me.

## Features

- Value NAS with RAID for centralized storage and backup for all your devices. Check out the LS 700 for enhanced features, cloud capabilities, macOS 26, and up to 7x faster performance than the LS 200.
- Connect the LinkStation to your router and enjoy shared network storage for your devices. The NAS is compatible with Windows and macOS*, and Buffalo's US-based support is on-hand 24/7 for installation walkthroughs. *Only for macOS 15 (Sequoia) and earlier. For macOS 26, check out our LS 700 series.
- Subscription-Free Personal Cloud – Store, back up, and manage all your videos, music, and photos and access them anytime without paying any monthly fees.
- Storage Purpose-Built for Data Security – A NAS designed to keep your data safe, the LS200 features a closed system to reduce vulnerabilities from 3rd party apps and SSL encryption for secure file transfers.
- Back Up Multiple Computers & Devices – NAS Navigator management utility and PC backup software included. NAS Navigator 2 for macOS 15 and earlier. You can set up automated backups of data on your computers.
- Securely Share Files With Family & Friends – Configure individual access restrictions for folders to ensure your data remains private while securely share storage space or files with others.
- 2TB capacity – 1 Drive bay, HDD included.
- Secure and Centralize Your Data – Use the NAS as a central storage and backup location. No more searching through different external drives or cloud accounts.
- Made in Japan – Quality Devices.
- 24/7 US-based support, with 2-year warranty, including hard drives.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JKM0A36 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices |
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (3,194) |
| Date First Available | April 20, 2014 |
| Hard Drive | 2 TB Desktop |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.43 pounds |
| Item model number | LS210D0201 |
| Manufacturer | BUFFALO |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Product Dimensions | 9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches |
| Series | LinkStation LS210 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BUFFALO
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Material:** Metal
- **Size:** 2TB (1x2TB)

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server?**
A: 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?**
A: 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?**
A: 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.

**Q: Can this be used as an iTunes home sharing server? (e.g. Stream to an apple TV. )**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works good for Time Machine on Mac Tahoe 26.2
*by M***H on January 22, 2026*

Works great for the Time Machine backups on Mac Tahoe 26.2. Easy to setup by following their quick start guide and downloading the software. I had to do two firmware updates before using it; took about 30 minutes. Downloaded the owners manual and it easily walked me through setting up the Time Machine backup. First backup takes a few hours. Accessing the drive via Finder is easy and drive is very fast. I've got it plugged into my Xfinity cable modem with the supplied cable. The drive offers more than I need. I'm not doing the web access or iPhone connection. Noisy when doing the backup. Fits nicely on the desk. Hope it will have a long life like my Mac AirPorts. Going to run both the Buffalo and AirPorts for a bit to make sure all is well and until Mac stops supporting the AirPorts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Setup and Working Great on Day One
*by G***R on April 23, 2021*

The NAS just arrived a little bit ago. I found the quick setup guide to be very easy to follow mostly because all the steps are so simple. If you need more detailed instructions, the full manual is available for download. I'd say it took me about 5 minutes to hook it up to the network, turn it on, download the software, install it on my PC, and have it up and running. It took me about 10 more minutes to read about setting up folders and set up what I wanted. It was so simple I probably could have skipped the instructions. Then it took me about 15 minutes to set up the DLNA server, which I am completely new to, and have it running on my Roku TV with the Roku Media Player. So far it seems to be working flawlessly, ofcourse we will have to see if that lasts. Pros: 1) Extremely cheap when you consider it comes with two 2TB hard drives installed. 2) Super easy setup 3) Super easy and very simple web interface 4) Have it working on multiple computers and my DLNA Roku very quickly 5) EULA was super short and simple unlike some other NAS companies that I saw have EULAs requiring that you allow them the right to audit your use of the device, access your site, see your books, etc. Are you kidding me? 6) Has a USB connection for an external drive which I think will come in handy Cons 1) Maybe lacking in utilities compared to some other companies. I just wanted very basic functionality so I'm actually happy without all the extras. 2) Speeds copying data over the network to the drive so far have been about 17 MB/s for one computer and combined 24 MB/s when copying from two computers at once. I don't know how much of that is the device and how much is the other drives I'm copying from. But, it does seem a little on the slow side to me.

### ⭐ Used - No AC Cable. Last Users Data Still There
*by C***N on December 24, 2025*

I got it used. It arrived fast, but had no AC adapter or plug in the box. I found a Netgear AC cable and powered it up. It had the last owners full backups on it still. SMART data showed the drives had several hundred hours of power on, so it wasn't used for too long. I formatted it and it's running ok. I had to apply 2 releases of firmware, but it seems stable. I have nothing against Buffalo, but if you're going to sell on Amazon, make sure the box contains ALL the equipment and securely erase all the Data off it. At the very minimum, Buffalo should send me a power cable and a free goodie for my troubles.

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