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product_id: 279477225
title: "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"
brand: "buffalo"
price: "S$539"
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# 7x faster performance 8TB massive storage SSL encrypted secure transfers 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

**Brand:** buffalo
**Price:** S$539
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your home office with secure, ultra-fast cloud storage that keeps you connected and in control.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by buffalo
- **How much does it cost?** S$539 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/279477225-linkstation-710-8tb-1-bay-nas-network-attached-storage-hdd)

## Best For

- buffalo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted buffalo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Data Security:** Built-in SSL encryption and closed system architecture protect your data from vulnerabilities.
- • **Blazing Fast 7x Speed Boost:** Experience lightning-quick access and backups compared to previous models.
- • **Massive 8TB Storage Capacity:** Store your entire digital life with room to grow.
- • **Subscription-Free Personal Cloud:** Access your files anytime, anywhere without monthly fees.
- • **Seamless Multi-Device Backup & Sharing:** Automate backups and securely share files with family or colleagues with customizable access controls.

## Overview

The BUFFALO LinkStation 710 is a premium 8TB 1-bay NAS device designed for professionals seeking secure, high-capacity network storage. Compatible with MacOS 26 and Windows, it delivers up to 7x faster performance than previous models, features subscription-free personal cloud access, and ensures data safety with SSL encryption and a closed system. Backed by 24/7 US support and a 2-year warranty, it centralizes your backups and file sharing effortlessly.

## Description

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

## Features

- Get enhanced features, cloud capabilities, MacOS 26 compatibility, and up to 7x faster performance than LS 200.
- Connect the LinkStation to your router and enjoy shared network storage for all your devices. The NAS is compatible with Windows and MacOS 26, and Buffalo's US-based support is on-hand 24/7 for installation walkthroughs.
- Subscription-Free Personal Cloud – Store, back up, and manage all your videos, music, and photos and access them anytime without paying any monthly fees.
- Storage Purpose-Built for Data Security – A NAS designed to keep your data safe, the LS700 features a closed system to reduce vulnerabilities from 3rd party apps and SSL encryption for secure file transfers.
- Back Up Multiple Computers & Devices – NAS Navigator management utility and PC backup software included. You can set up automated backups of data on your computers.
- Securely Share Files With Family & Friends – Configure individual access restrictions for folders to ensure your data remains private and securely share storage space or files with others.
- 8 TB Total capacity – 1 Drive Bay, HDD included.
- Secure and Centralize Your Data – Use the NAS as a central storage and backup location. No more searching through different external drives or cloud accounts.
- Cloud Integration - Sync with Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive to create a hybrid cloud for extra data security, cost savings, and flexible scalability.
- Quality Devices - Made in Japan and backed by 24/7 US-based support and 2-year warranty, including hard drives.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Series | LinkStation |
| Item model number | LS710D0801 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 8.1 x 3.6 x 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 8.1 x 3.6 x 5 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Flash Memory Size | 8 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Manufacturer | BUFFALO |
| ASIN | B08V5F9VJT |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Date First Available | January 27, 2021 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BUFFALO
- **Color:** Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.07"D x 1.77"W x 5.02"H
- **Size:** 8TB (1x8TB)
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

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

**Q: Can this be used as an iTunes home sharing server? (e.g. Stream to an apple TV. )**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid performance at reasonable price.
*by T***N on June 15, 2025*

I have several Buffalo NAS drives and haven’t had issues with any of them. Setup is easy and management software is intuitive. I bought this one as used and the password and done files were left on it, but factory reset was easy and I set it up quickly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for network backups
*by C***S on May 19, 2025*

(2 X 2Tb) If I had depended on the reviews, I probably would not have bought this. A friend had one and recommended it. I am using it for backup on my home network, which consists of PCs and Chromebooks.Some people gripe about the speed, which really doesn't matter to me because it backs up at night while I am sleeping.Having very little experience with networking, it took me a couple hours of fiddling with it (and my PCs) to get everything set up the way I wanted. This included setting up Paragon Backup software (free version). Just to experiment, I did set up a share folder with some videos and they play well over the network. The documentation is not very good, but you can find a YouTube video if you need help. It has only been installed for a few days, but so far I am very pleased.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad, but ...
*by T***. on June 15, 2024*

Considering the reviews, most NAS drives for home usage are slow and not very reliable. I went between an WD MyCloud and the Buffalo. The latter is now deployed in my home, but only for a day. It's connected to a satellite of the Netgear Orbi 750 (5400 Mbps Wifi 6) and base speed should be sufficient.Anyway, setup comes first and the drive basically connects to an ethernet port somewhere in your network. Although the Buffalo LinkStation 710 sports a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port, the mentioned satellite is limited to a 1 Gbps port. However, that's unlikely to be a problem.Setup has a printed quick start guide, and most of the time it's fairly clear what to do next. The software link references a Japanese server (in English). This is where to download the two relevant apps (NAS Navigator for setup and firmware updater). The firmware updater is over the network and, for some inexplicable reason, took 30 minutes for the update that ended up failing. A second attempt finished successfully in about a minute.The NAS Navigator software is used to set up a new drive (i.e., to find it), and after that is reduced to mainly being a hyperlink to the web interface of the drive itself. Most information relies on this rather than the software installed on the desktop. Once installed, some options are cryptic at first and user guidance is minimal. You can get it done, however, with a little "guessing".You can create protected folders that only selected users can access. First i was curious how fast the drive would perform as that's both a network issue and the included server/drive. The S.M.A.R.T. info for the drive reveals that it's a Seagate ST4000VX005, which is a 7200 rpm SATA drive. Seagate rates the maximum transfer speed at 180 MB/s. That's not SSD territory, but pretty good for an HDD.Now, there are multiple factors influencing the effective speed and my tests were neither comprehensive nor may they be representative. That said, from my Windows 11 desktop I could achieve a decent 80 MB/s maximum with a fairly consistent data rate. I used a 1 GB file, and that's more efficient than small files. Not directly comparable are my Mac Mini M1 results where I used BlackMagic's SpeedDisk benchmark. As it employs multiple file sizes, it's more realistic, but that's likely not the only excuse for the rather disappointing 30 MB/s maximum for read and write.Overall, the performance is in line with other reports and time has been too short to judge reliability. Once set up, it's easy to use. The supplied software tools, however, are rather minimalistic. The web interface from the drive directly, however, is good.Last, but. It least, the fan is fairly noticeable. In a quiet room, it can be easily heard from more than 2 m.

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