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Faster, Easier, More Intuitive, and Front-Facing USB 3.0
Buffalo Technology’s new LinkStation™ 421DE is the next generation two bay NAS enclosure: the 421DE comes in a sleek grey chassis and features easy setup, a new intuitive interface, and a free personal cloud for remote access from anywhere via web browsers or smart devices.
Buffalo’s new LinkStation™ has the latest CPU with a new generation CPU core for noticeably improved performance that delivers very fast transfer speeds – up to 100MB/s! And when fully populated the LinkStation™ 421DE can be configured in RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for redundant storage as part of a back-up solution.
Not only will users be impressed with the speed of Buffalo’s new LinkStation™ 421DE, they will also appreciate our new intuitive interface. With quick and direct access to settings, and optimized content presentation, the LinkStation™ 421DE smoothly guides users through easy set up and administration. From the default landing page users will find quick links and toggles to commonly used features which have better wizards, explanations, and graphics; and suddenly, NAS administration is no longer the chore it once was!
New NAS users will appreciate consolidating their media files and data in one central location; and current NAS users will appreciate faster transfer speeds, expanded capacity, and more features. All users will appreciate Buffalo’s free personal cloud for remote access via smart devices or web browsers keeping all your data at your fingertips no matter where you are.
Buffalo Technology’s LS421DE provides highly customizable network attached storage with greater lexibility. Users can start by installing one drive and add another – when and if needed – to easily increase your network’s capacity and capability.
Specifications
Storage | |
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Storage drives installed | No |
Supported storage drive types | HDD |
Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
Maximum supported storage capacity | 8 TB |
Storage drive interface | Serial ATA |
Storage drive size | 2.5/3.5" |
RAID support | Yes |
Hot-swap drive bays | No |
RAID levels | 0, 1, JBOD |
Processor | |
Processor family | ARM |
Processor model | Armada 370 |
Processor frequency | 1.2 GHz |
Number of processors installed | 1 |
Memory | |
Internal memory type | DDR3 |
Internal memory | 0.5 GB |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi | No |
Supported network protocols | TCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, AFP |
Ports & interfaces | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Design | |
Product colour | Grey |
Built-in display | No |
LED indicators | Yes |
Chassis type | Desktop |
Performance | |
Powerful backup NovaBACKUP Professional | Yes |
Built-in BitTorrent client | Yes |
Type | NAS |
Device class | Home & Home Office |
Backup function | Yes |
Built-in optical drive | No |
Card reader integrated | No |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Bundled software | NovaBACKUP Professional |
Power | |
Power supply location | External |
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity | 48 W |
AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Power consumption (typical) | 26 W |
Number of power supply units | 1 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 87 mm |
Depth | 205 mm |
Height | 128 mm |
Weight | 800 g |
Packaging content | |
External power adapter | Yes |
Bundled software | NovaBACKUP Professional |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Other features | |
Management platform | HTTP/HTTPS |
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified | Yes |