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Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/E-EU 4 Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure

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  • Access your digital content anywhere anytime
  • Backup for multiple Mac computers
  • 4 Bay

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Manufacturer ID: LS-QVL/E-EU

Buffalo LinkStation Pro Quad LS-QVL/E-EU 4 Bay Desktop NAS Enclosure Product Description

Buffalo’s LinkStation Pro Quad is an ideal NAS solution to keep important files safe and also provides increased capacity as your data and media libraries grow.

Key Features

  • Device Type - NAS server
  • Host Connectivity - Gigabit Ethernet
  • Installed Devices / Modules Qty - 0 (installed) / 4 (max)
  • Interface Type - Serial ATA-300

Safer, faster network storage for all your important files.

Buffalo’s LinkStation™ Pro Quad is an ideal Network Attached Storage solution to keep important files safe and also provides increased capacity as your data and media libraries grow.

With the Pro Quad users can stream music and videos directly from their LinkStation™ to a computer or a network attached DLNA or UPnP media player. On the road, NAS contents are also available to stream via an internet browser and Buffalo’s WebAccess feature or via a smart device and the free Buffalo WebAccess app. The LinkStation™ Pro Quad is a high performance drive that can be configured in RAID 0 for performance or RAID 5 for redundant storage as part of a back-up solution. In fact, with fully populated versions, users can choose which RAID suits their needs best: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD.Store, share and save with the Buffalo™ LinkStation™ Pro Quad: available as an enclosure or fully populated with 4, 8, 12, or 16TB capacities.

Easy to store. Easy to share.

Store and share your music, photos, and videos with any computer in your home or small office network. Or stream your favourite music and videos directly from the LinkStation™ Pro Quad to a computer or Logitech Squeezebox, Playstation 3®, Xbox 360® or any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player.

View your digital content on any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player

The built-in DLNA™ Media Server allows you to share movies and play music on any DLNA™ or UPnP® Certified media player.

Access your digital content anywhere anytime

Access and share your multimedia collection, anywhere anytime with Buffalo's unique Web Access feature. Web Access allows you to seamlessly stream digital content stored on any Buffalo Network Attached Storage (NAS) device from anywhere in the world via a Web browser. You can also use the free WebAccess-i apps on your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch® or Android SmartPhone to access any Buffalo NAS, including the LinkStation™Pro Quad.

One touch transfer from your digital camera to your LinkStation™ Pro Quad

Automatically upload media files from your digital camera or digital camcorder directly to your LinkStation™ Pro Quad with the Direct Copy feature.

Share a multifunction printer on your network

Use the USB device server to connect and share a multifunction USB 2.0 printer on your network.

Enjoy ultra-fast streaming speed

With superior data transfer speeds of up to 76MB per second than earlier versions, expect even faster streaming and faster downloads.

Powerful backup with NovaBACKUP® Professional

The LinkStation Pro™ Quad is bundled with five licenses of NovaBACKUP® Professional. The NovaBACKUP® Professional automatically backs up your personal documents along with your favorite photos, music and videos, and protects your data on workstations locally and online. Regardless of theft, user error or hardware failure, NovaBACKUP® keeps your data secure.

Built-in BitTorrent™ client

Download large files independently without having to power up your PC with the built-in BitTorrent™ client feature found in all Buffalo's LinkStation™ and TeraStation™ NAS devices. The BitTorrent™ client frees your PC or laptop for other activities. A BitTorrent™ client is a programme that uses the BitTorrent™ protocol to manage large file downloads and uploads over the Internet.

Eco-friendly, energy-saving

The Schedule Power Management System reduces CO2 omissions and helps save up to 66% power. The PC Interlocking Power Management System makes power saving effortless.

RAID support

Four operating modes: RAID level 0, 1, 5, 10 – for greater flexibility

Active Directory support

Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation™ Pro Quad to utilize the domain users and groups.

Backup for multiple Mac computers

Supports Apple Time Machine - for backing up multiple Mac computers.

Seamlessly wired to iTunes®

Seamlessly integrates with iTunes, allowing you to access your stored music files on the LinkStation™ Pro Quad from your iTunes.

Built-in FTP and print servers

Access your LinkStation™ files via a built-in FTP server or print from anywhere on your network via a built-in print server with a USB printer.

Restricted network access

Set access to network at group and user security levels to protect data.

Faster file transfer, disk copying

Turn on the Windows-based TurboPC and TurboCopy features to speed up file transfer and disk copying rates.

Gigabit Ethernet ports

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet enabled for high-speed network connections.

Backup for all LinkStations on your network

Schedule regular backups from one LinkStation™ to another over your LAN network or to an external HDD via USB.

USB port

Expand storage by adding a USB hard drive via the USB port.

Technical Specifications

    System

  • CPU - Marvell 88F6282, 1.6GHz ARM
  • RAM - DDR3-1066MHz, 256MB RAM
  • Performance - Read: 80+MB/s (Direct Gigabit Network Connection)
  • LAN Interface

  • Standard Compliance - IEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3 Standard
  • Transmission Speed - 10/100/1000Mbps
  • Connector Type - RJ-45
  • Number of Ports - 1
  • Internal Hard Drives

  • Number of Drives - 4
  • Drive Interface - SATA
  • Hard Drive Capacities - 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB
  • Total Capacity - 0TB,4TB, 8TB, 12TB, 16TB
  • Supported Operation Mode - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD
  • USB Interface

  • Standard Compliance - USB 2.0
  • Connector Type - USB-Type A
  • Number of Ports - 2 (1 x Front, 1 x Rear)
  • Data Transfer Rates - Max 480Mbps (High Speed Mode) / Max 12Mbps (Full Speed Mode)
  • Protocol Support

  • Network Protocol - TCP/IP, Apple Talk
  • File Sharing - SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP
  • Management - HTTP
  • Time Synchronization - NTP
  • Other

  • Dimensions (W x H x D) - 149 x 233 x 154mm
  • Weight - 5.5Kg
  • Power Consumption - Average 43W
  • Operating Environment - 0-35°C, 20-80% (non-condensing)
  • OS Support - Windows 8 (32/64bit), Windows® 7 (32/64bit), Windows® Vista™ (32/64bit), Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2008 R2 (64bit), 2008 (32/64bit), 2003 R2 (32bit), 2003 (32bit), Mac OS® 10.4 or later
  • Power Supply - External AC Adapter 100-240V 50/60Hz
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Technical Specifications

Storage Controller

Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Interface Type SATA 3Gb/s
Type RAID
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, JBOD

Hard Drive

Type HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA-300

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays 4 (total) / 4 (free) x external
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 - Type A ¦ 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45

Power

Power Device X external power adapter
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational 43 Watt

Software / System Requirements

OS Required Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X 10.5 - 10.8
Software Included TurboPC, TurboCopy, NovaBACKUP Professional (5 licences)

General

Device Type NAS server
Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity 0 GB
Max Supported Capacity 16 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty 0 (installed) / 4 (max)
Width 14.9 cm
Depth 23.3 cm
Height 15.4 cm

Processor / Memory

Processors Installed 1 x Marvell 88F6282 1.6 GHz
Max Supported Qty 1
RAM Installed 256 MB - DDR3

Networking

Type Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, AppleTalk
Remote Management Protocol HTTP
Network Services Compatibility Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Apple Bonjour Protocol, Microsoft CIFS, FTP, Server Message Block (SMB), Apple File Protocol (AFP)
Features Print server, iTunes server, FTP server, Buffalo Web Access, BitTorrent Client, Direct Copy, UPnP Media Server, DLNA Media Server, Apple Time Machine compatible, NTP time synchronisation
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, DLNA CERTIFIED, UPnP

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support 2 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80% (non-condensing)

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