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.

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.

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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F**A

muy bueno

7.08.2025

K**S

The BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage device is truly impressive. It offers a perfect blend of convenience, performance, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for both home and office use. The 4TB storage capacity provides ample space to store all your important files and data securely. The 2-bay design allows for easy expansion and redundancy, ensuring that your data is always protected. One of the standout features of the LinkStation 720 is its private cloud functionality, which allows you to access your files remotely from anywhere in the world. This is perfect for users who are constantly on the go and need to access their files on the fly. Setting up the device is a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly interface. The device also supports multiple RAID modes for added data protection and performance optimization. Overall, the BUFFALO LinkStation 720 4TB 2-Bay Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage device is a top-notch solution for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile storage solution. Highly recommended!

4.04.2024

M**L

The whole reason I ordered this inside Australia was because was quoted as Australia supplier. I could have ordered this from the States myself at almost half of this price. But the main reason is because of come with an authorized Australian 240v plug, instead it came with an US plug and you included a non compliant 240v Australian plug. So now I have to buy complaint 240v adaptor. All this supplier is, is a drop shipper.

23.12.2023

G**O

Si quieres almacenamiento paro también reproducir media, este es tu producto. Tiene excelente costo beneficio. Recomiendo que se use junto con un disco duro USB para tener respaldo redundante de tus archivos críticos.

29.07.2022

J**M

Bueno para red local, no para usar desde internet

2.02.2025

ASIN	B08V5LFRDW
Are Batteries Included	No
Best Sellers Rank	#111,790 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #29 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices
Brand	BUFFALO
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (591)
Date First Available	27 January 2021
Form Factor	AT
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Drive Size	4 TB
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Included Components	AC Adapter, Ethernet Cable (Cat 6A), LinkStation 710D, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Statement
Item Dimensions LxWxH	20.5 x 4.5 x 12.7 Centimeters
Item Height	5.01 Inches
Item Weight	1 kg 360 g
Item Width	1.77 Inches
Item model number	LS710D0401
Manufacturer	BUFFALO
Net Quantity	1.0 Count
Product Dimensions	20.5 x 4.5 x 12.73 cm; 1.36 kg
Series	LinkStation

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 4TB 1-Bay NAS Network Attached Storage with HDD Hard Drives Included NAS Storage That Works as Home Cloud or Network Storage Device for Home

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