LinkStation 220

For what it is, perfect! A NAS with only one disk is not a complete solution, because there is no built-in resilience or recovery system. That did not matter, because I have 4 other 4TB drives linked to 4 PCs, and this is simply a central repository. The big advantage is that it is always on, 24x7, when the PC's are NOT. It is therefore available for update/interrogation from various mobile devices. A full NAS solution would have cost at least twice the price, and most of its functions would have been redundant. It came with a US power supply, but luckily a retired UK unit worked perfectly.

Buffalo's email support is excellent and helpful. The seller states that he is registered for VAT but turned out not to be.

Had to return this item as it was supplied with a US/Canada power adapter and support documentation which was not available to UK customers !As not despatched by them Amazon unable to check that other stock was suitable for UK.Not the first time a let down by a seller on Amazon despatching from themselves.

I really do not understand the 'Buffalo haters'. The Linkstation 210 4TB 1-Bay NAS is a basic network drive, with a basic interface. But you only need use the software for initial setup and maintenance. After that, it just sits on your local network as a mapped drive, same as every other NAS. One reviewer said that you must run the software app (NAS Navigator 2) in order to access the drive on a network. That is utter cobblers. The NAS Navigator app is only required as a simpler way of mapping the drive, viewing your files, or displaying any drive errors, perhaps for folks that do not want to start typing in and bookmarking network addresses. The Linkstation 210 covers all the bases. It can be divided up into folders and user accounts. The folders can be mapped to separate drive letters on your network, and the user accounts can be password protected, so family members can have their own private files library. There is also the usual public area, where everyone can access common files. There is a basic media server, and you can configure the Linkstation to upload to the most common media sharing websites like YouTube or Dropbox. The Linkstation also offers a personal cloud feature, where you can access your files from anywhere in the world for free. But you need to be a little more tech-savvy to set up that feature. I have had the larger 2-bay Buffalo 220 NAS in my house now for 6 years, running 24/7. It has proven to be extremely reliable. One of the hard drives began misbehaving after 4 years, and was replaced. The other is still running error-free. Obviously, the single bay 210 does not have the ability for RAID protection. But you can configure it for automatic backup over the network, or via the USB port on the rear. The USB port will work with a shutdown command from an interruptible power supply, so if you power the NAS through a UPS, it will work with apps like Parachute, and complete a proper shutdown, if the battery in the UPS is almost exhausted. In fact that is my only issue with the 210. I wish it had a second USB port on the front of the unit, so you could have the comms with the UPS and also have the ability of backups, without unplugging cables. If I did not already own it's bigger brother, that single feature would have had me purchasing something from Synology instead. Like I said, the larger 220 has been literally running 24/7 for 6 years now, and I have had no issues with the cooling fan, or had any strange hangs or crashes. I have found the 220 to be a very reliable device, and I expect nothing less from the smaller 210. Just remember that Buffalo NAS drives are very popular in the USA, Canada and Japan, so the unit ships with a power brick with the mains plug used in those counties. There is no 'slide-on' pin adapter for any other countries. You will need to purchase a USA to UK plug adapter. The branded one I purchased from Amazon was £8. Although the power brick will plug in to a standard UK shaver adapter, the NAS pulls 2 amps, so it will blow the 1Amp fuse in any shaver adapter. If you just need a reliable, basic NAS/Media Server, to put on a shelf, set up once, then forget about it, Buffalo devices are highly recommended.

Not fitted or supplied with a UK plug so can’t use it.Illegal to supply withoutPlus said it was delivered to me personally but was instead left on front step in full viewPoor show

Ridiculously the seller is selling the US version of this with a US plug on the AC adapter in a UK marketplace. Very frustrating and time wasting

I've just cancelled this order as the seller contacted me to confirm the unit comes with US plug and so will require an adaptor. This is not stated in the spec.Caveat emptor?

I have (or now had) 2 Buffalo NAS: a 15 year old LS-CHL that I use daily as my primary NAS and this 4 year old 210 that's been used for backing up the CHL, photos, film, work files and is very rarely used.It's failed. It sucks.Buffalo NAS quality clearly not what it used to be. Wont risk Buffalo again