BUFFALO LinkStation 710 8TB 1 Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drive NAS Storage Works as a Home Cloud or Home Network Storage Device

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 8TB 1 Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drive NAS Storage Works as a Home Cloud or Home Network Storage Device

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

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?

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?

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.

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Brand
バッファロー
Color
Black
Size
8 TB
Compatible Devices
Server
Item Weight
1.5 Kilograms

⚡2.5GbE double speed transfer

🔒SSL encrypted secure file transfers

☁️Subscription-free personal cloud

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BUFFALO LinkStation 710 8TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount

Description

⚡ Own your data, share your world — faster, safer, smarter.

BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience double the speed of standard NAS with 2.5GbE connectivity—no special cables needed.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - No setup hassle—just connect to your router and share instantly across PC, Mac, Android, and iOS.
FORTRESS LEVEL SECURITY - Built-in closed system and SSL encryption keep your files safe from vulnerabilities and prying eyes.
SEAMLESS HYBRID CLOUD SYNC - Integrate effortlessly with Dropbox, Azure, and OneDrive for scalable, cost-effective data management.
YOUR PRIVATE CLOUD NO FEES - Access and back up your media anywhere without monthly subscription costs—true ownership of your data.

The BUFFALO LinkStation 710 is a premium 8TB 1-bay NAS designed for effortless home cloud storage. Featuring 2.5GbE double-speed transfer, robust SSL encryption, and subscription-free personal cloud access, it offers seamless compatibility across PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. Made in Japan with a 2-year warranty, it ensures secure, high-capacity storage with hybrid cloud integration for modern data management.

Specifications

Brand	バッファロー
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
Series	LinkStation
Product Dimensions	20.57 x 9.14 x 12.7 cm; 1.5 kg
Item model number	LS710D0801
Color	Black
Item dimensions W x H	20.6 x 9.1 x 12.7 cm
Hard Drive Size	8 TB
Wattage	6 W
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	1.5 Kilograms

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