
Review Summary
2019-01-24T15:26:44
Works fine. I'm using it as a RAID1 NAS with SMB to connect from a Linux Mint desktop (The quick start setup guide wasn't as clear as perhaps it might have been but the help chat got me sorted out).
SIMON R.
Buffalo's 4-bay LinkStation 441e Diskless Enclosure provides ultra-fast shared storage and backup for all PC and Mac computers on your network. Simply add hard drives and connect it to your wireless router for redundant, high performance centralized storage and backup.
Scalable Capacity
High Performance - Up to 3X Faster than a Standard NAS Device
Consolidate storage and back up your PC and Mac computers
Set up automatic data protection with RAID 1/5/10
Create a free personal cloud for access to your files anytime, anywhere over the internet
Access files from your tablet and smartphone devices
Intuitive user interface and easy-to-use setup wizard
DLNA Certified, iTunes and PS3 media server functionality
Built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management
USB ports for backup or printer sharing
Buffalo's LinkStation 441e Diskless Enclosure is a high performance 4-bay network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data. Back up multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and even over the Internet while away from home.
Custom Scalability
LinkStation 441e is a diskless enclosure that offers easy scalability for terabytes of high capacity network storage and backup.
Exceptional Performance
Equipped with a high performance 1.2 GHz dual issue ARM processor and DDR3 RAM, LinkStation 441e Diskless Enclosure offers much more than simple home shared storage. This dual-bay network storage device boasts transfer speeds up to 80+ MB/s, nearly twice as fast as a standard USB 2.0 drive and three times faster than a standard NAS device.
Shared Central Storage
With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 441e provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet device and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere over your wireless network at speeds up to three times as fast as a standard NAS device.
Easy Scheduled Backup for PC and Mac
LinkStation 441e features 5 licenses of NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition and Time Machine support for multiple Mac computers for whole home data backup. Disaster and hard drive failures happen unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Set up regular backups for every computer in your house and easily protect all of your data, down to the very last byte.
Automatic Data Protection
When two or more hard drives are inserted, LinkStation 441e supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for maximum capacity or redundant data protection.
RAID 0 combines all drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancy
RAID 1 mirrors the two drives, creating an exact copy of data for fault tolerance
RAID 5 distributes parity data amongst drives and is used to regenerate lost data
RAID 10 splits up data and writes it on a pair of drives, then data is copied to another pair of drives, with each pair configured as a single array
Free Personal Cloud Service
While on the go, Buffalo's free WebAccess service allows you to create a personal cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet. Your data remains securely stored in one place on your home or small office network, but you can access it quickly from any computer, tablet or smartphone device over the Web. For enhanced access on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices, download Buffalo's free WebAccess mobile apps.
WebAccess i for iPhone and iPod touch
WebAccess i HD for iPad
WebAccess A for Android
Stream Your Favorite Media
LinkStation 441e Diskless Enclosure is DLNA Certified and it can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.
USB Expansion
The LinkStation 441e comes equipped with three USB ports, allowing users to increase storage capacity and/or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.
Linkstation NAS System
LinkStation 441e Diskless Enclosure runs on Buffalo's LinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management, remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.