RAID support
Three operational modes: RAID level 0, 1 and Standard - for greater flexibility.
Active Directory support
Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation™ Duo to utilise the domain users and groups.
Dedicated scripts and servers
LinkStation™ Duo runs on these scripts and servers: Apache Web server (full featured enhancement modules included); PHP5 Scripting language (fully supported by the Web server); MySQL database with phpmyadmin interface.
View digital content on any DLNA™ / UPnP® Certified media player
The built-in DLNA™ and UPnP® Certified Media Server allows easy playback of multimedia files on any DLNA™ Certified device.
Scheduled backups
Schedule data backups from your PC to an external USB storage device or another Buffalo Network Attached Storage (NAS) device.
Backup for multiple Mac computers
Supports Apple Time Machine - for backing up multiple Mac computers.
Supports Apple® Bonjour®
Eco-friendly, energy-saving
Pre-installed with these energy-efficient features: the Schedule Power Management System – which reduces CO2 omissions and helps save up to 66% power; the PC Interlocking Power Management System – which makes power saving effortless, and the Automatic Power On/Off function – which automatically turn on or off with your PC or Mac.
One touch transfer from your digital camera to your LinkStation™ Duo
Automatically upload images from your digital camera or digital camcorder directly to your LinkStation™ Duo with the Direct Copy feature.
Gigabit Ethernet port
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port enabled for high-speed network connectivity.
USB port
Expand storage by adding a USB 2.0 hard drive via the USB port.
UPS support
Supports UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) connectivity via USB port.
Supported operating systems
Windows7 (32/64bit), Windows® Vista™, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows MCE 2005/2004, Windows Server 2008/2003, MAC OS X 10.3.9 or later.
Buffalo’s Web Access technology
Buffalo's unique Web Access technology allows you to easily access and share your photos, music files, and videos stored on your Buffalo NAS with anyone who has access to the Internet. No special software is required. Simply send a link via e-mail to your friends and family so they can securely access the files you've selected for them to see.
Built-in BitTorrent™ client
Download media files directly to your LinkStation™ Duo without having to power up your PC with the built-in BitTorrent™ client. A BitTorrent™ client is a programme that uses the BitTorrent™ protocol to manage large file downloads and uploads over the Internet. .
Powerful Backup With NovaBACKUP® Professional
The LinkStation™ Duo 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.
Warranty: 2 years