Price: $307.99 - $277.99
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Product Description

The LinkStation SoHo 220 includes hard drives for out-of-the-box usability. Saves you the time an hassle of sourcing and installing drives.

Plug into your router for network access. Wny covers hard drives. RAID pre-configured.

Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 220

A Personal Cloud for the Home Office

Buffalo’s LinkStation SoHo 220 Series is a budget friendly two-drive network storage solution ideal for small & home offices, prosumers & creative professionals. It allows users to centralize data with the ability to share files among multiple devices.

Enjoy business-level data storage and security without the hassle and prohibitive costs of setting up a professional storage network.

Pre-Tested Hard Drives Included allow for out-of-box usability Scheduled backup to other Buffalo NAS devices RAID 1 enables immediate fault-tolerance Easy PC backup with 5 licenses of NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition Set up regular backups using Time Machine for Mac Qualifies for Buffalo's Data Recovery Service Create a personal cloud for secure access and sharing anytime, anywhere with WebAccess free remote service UPS sync feature allows the device to shut down immediately if there is a power outage

Deploy Out-of-Box Experience

No complicated set-up, just plug and play for network storage.

Storing and securing data on your network couldn’t be easier with the LinkStation SoHo. With hard drives included and RAID already pre-configured, the LinkStation SoHo allows for plug and play usability.

Direct Copy

Direct Copy allows you to avoid using a console for backing up your photos, movies, files, etc.

If your device has a USB port, you can connect it directly to the LinkStation SoHo. This function allows you to skip backing up data to a console and go directly to your storage device.

LinkStation SoHo is compatible with USB card readers, allowing users to copy photo/video files directly from their SD card or Compact Flash.

Optimized for Effortless Streaming

Effortlessly stream to your device.

The LinkStation SoHo's USB port and 400Mpbs transfer speed is designed for 4K video streaming to the device of your choice.

Playback with LinkStation SoHo requires 3rd party video player software.

Store your data with confidence on the market's most secure NAS

The most secure network storage on the market.

You can be confident that your data is secure when you save it on the LinkStation SoHo. This device features a closed system, which is a strong deterrent to hacking. It is also able to feature redundancy with RAID pre-configured out of the box. Another unique security feature is the LinkStation SoHo allows you to securely access the device using SSL encryption.

Data Storage with Active Directory

Professional users will enjoy LinkStation SoHo’s Active Directory. AD allows administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources, so you can create a network infrastructure that suits your needs.

Buffalo Data Recovery Service

Buffalo has you covered post purchase. This LinkStation SoHo comes with a 3-year W. The LinkStation SoHo qualifies for Buffalo's data recovery service for simple logical data issues, registration required.

About Buffalo Network Attached Storage

Buffalo offers acclaimed network storage products along with award-winning, 24/7 support based in North America. Running on closed systems, Buffalo NAS are widely considered the most secure on the market with features such as drive encryption and snapshots. Buffalo data storage solutions showcase security, stability, and simplicity, so you can manage your data with peace of mind.

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Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars

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4.3 out of 5 stars

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Environment
Prosumer / Home Office Small Office / Home Office Small Business (10-30 Users) Small Business (10-30 Users) Small Business (10-30 Users)

Special Features
Peace-of-mind storage with Data Recovery and Active Directory Budget & Home Office-friendly NAS with Hybrid cloud and high speed Value-focused NAS with professional business features Value-focused NAS with professional business features Value-focused NAS, Scalable capacity for future growth

CPU / RAM
800 MHz Dual Issue / 256 MB 1.3 GHz Hexa-Core / 2 GB DDR3 1.4 GHz Quad-Core / 1 GB DDR3 2.0 GHz Quad-Core / 2 GB DDR4 2.0 GHz Quad-Core / 2 GB DDR4

Abnormal Login and File Activity Detection
No No No Yes Yes

iSCSI Capable
No No Yes Yes Yes

Remote Management / Data Recovery
No No Yes Yes Yes

Cloud Backup Support
No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Total Capacity Range
4 - 12 TB 4 - 16 TB 4 - 16 TB 4 - 16 TB 4 - 16 TB (Scalable to 32 TB)

Included Drive Type
Standard-grade (CMR) Standard-grade (CMR) NAS-grade (CMR) NAS-grade (CMR) NAS-grade (CMR)

Ethernet Ports
1 x 1GbE 1 x 2.5GbE 1 x 2.5GbE, 1 x 1GbE 1 x 2.5GbE, 1 x 1GbE 1 x 2.5GbE, 1 x 1GbE

Small office / Home Office Network Attached Storage – Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important files.
Hassle-Free Installation – Hard drives included, and no computer needed for setup. Simply connect the NAS to your router for instant shared network storage for all your devices at the same time. Product is compatible with Windows and macOS.
Subscription-Free Personal Cloud – Store and back up videos, music, and photos and access them from anywhere without paying any monthly storage charges.
Secure Your Precious Data - Storage designed to keep your data safe, the NAS 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. NAS Navigator 2 for MacOS 10.13 or later. You can set up automated backups of data on your computers.
Securely Share Files With Family & Friends – Create individual access of folders to ensure your data remains private while securely share storage space or files with others.
4 TB Total Capacity – 2 Drive Bays ships with RAID 1 (Automatic Backup) = 2 TB usable capacity. Set to RAID 0 to use the full 4 TB.
Direct Copy - Back up your devices via USB. Copy photos/videos/files without a computer.
Made in Japan - Quality Devices.
24/7 US-Based Support - With 3-year warranty, including hard drives.
Reviewer: John
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent NAS
Review: Very easy to set up. Good instructions for setting up the NAS.

Reviewer: John A. Johnson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not fancy, but does the job at a great price point
Review: I acquired this NAS storage device when I upgraded my Wi-Fi from a 802.11ac router to a 802.11ax router. My older router had a port to which I had connected a USB 3 drive, but my newer router lacks a USB port. At first I was reluctant to get into a full-blown NAS system with its own software, because I've been totally satisfied with a plain old USB 3 drive attached to my network. I didn't see the point of spending hundreds of dollars, and began by looking for a USB-to-Ethernet converter to plug my USB drive into an Ethernet port of my new router. But then I found a refurbished BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720. At around $300 it seemed very reasonable because it included two 2TB drives that could be run in RAID 0 or 1 configuration. Other NAS systems typically require purchasing the disk drives separately. Some of the reviews I read indicated that the software was very basic and not too intuitive to use. But basic was all I wanted, and I did not find the software difficult to use at all. This NAS also has USB ports for attaching additional drives, so I do not have to lose the USB drive I had been using. Win-win-win all-around; I am very happy that I acquired the BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 720.

Reviewer: Tom Tracey
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good, Solid NAS
Review: I've had this devices for a bit over a month and if you're looking for an inexpensive NAS, this is the way to go. I bought the 8TB version with 4TB usable in a Raid1 array. I had some problems early on, and did a factory reset and rebuilt the array to correct everything. The device is working fine and I have good throughput from my laptop (wireless).It would be a bit better if it had a wireless connection available for it, but that isn't a deal breaker for me. The cabled connection is fine and provides good throughput. The interface is a bit underdeveloped, but functions well enough - especially for the average home user.Good value, great storage (since it comes with disk included). Minus one star for my initial setup problems and the underdeveloped interface.

Reviewer: Mike Hannum
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: NO NAS
Review: If you're thinking of buying one of these to use as network storage on a windows 10 or 11 system don't bother.it works great as NAS with win7, probably XP too. Spend your money on something that works like it's supposed to.Follow-up: One roadblock to registering the unit was that they want a photp proof of purchase. So I used snipping tool to get a screen shot, saved it as a jpeg file and selected the file on the registration page. Error message came back that the file type was not recognized, Tried 3 times, same result. opened a chat window for help and 'no one was available at this time. 11:30 Eastern or 15:30UTC.Go elsewhere, you'll thank me.

Reviewer: Manny Vega
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy setup
Review: Easy setup, the default mirror - Raid 1, is great. I think its a good value for money. Let's see how well it holds up.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Size of backup kind of miss understood. No problem, will order larger size next time.
Review: Unit worked fine. Just need larger size.

Reviewer: Bob F
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Simple expectations not met.
Review: I bought the BUFFALO LinkStation SoHo 2-Bay Desktop 8TB to serve two purposes. First to act as a repository for seldom accessed documents and photos and secondly, as a redundant Time Machine backup solution.As many have stated, the drives cannot be partitioned to maintain unique space allocations. This is accomplished by setting user/group quotas for individually created shared folders. Not the best solution but okay. Once the quota is reached, any process trying to go further does in fact fail.Will the user be notified when the threshold is breached? Despite what the User Manual says, email notifications related to quotas being exceeded are not supported by the LinkStation. Buffalo Support says that is available with the higher priced TeraStation.Does the UI show the amount of space used by each of the shared folders or user/group? No, only at the higher array level of total space. To get to the shared folder level, one must poke around in Finder or run commands from a Terminal session.It took some doing to realize the Time Machine backups were working and files across multiple targets were all available.Things that do work.Sleep timer works well. Can be slow to fully be available so set the wake a bit earlier than needed.Support of a UPS power backup. A quick test did generate an alert and the LinkStation did power off after the set time limit.Direct Copy from a UPS device. This is an all or nothing affair from what I can tell. If additional files are added after a Direct Copy operation, the new plus the older ones are all copied to a new directory with the current date.Direct Copy can be initiated from the UI or by the function button which is located on the rear of the device. Not the most convenient location.Summary.I haven't tried any of the more advanced functions such as Web Access, Active Directory, iTunes server, etc. I have no need for such features from this deviceTwo stars for the LinkStation overall plus one added for the responsiveness of the Buffalo Support team I contacted several times. Having spent 3 weeks with it, I'll most likely be keeping it rather than start the whole discovery process from scratch with something different.Side note.It took over 52 hours to erase all data and reset the unit to factory defaults. If you have thoughts of returning the device, plan accordingly. The time to complete estimates were extremely accurate. So why can't it tell me how much space a shared folder or user is consuming?

Reviewer: Creeker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Satisfies my needs
Review: It took me many months off and on to finally purchased this unit. I found setup manageable so far but it is not 100% finished with time being the limiter. It took me lead time to define in my mind what is it I really want. First, my wife and I have 20+ years of data that needed protection and numerous external units is just not the answer. Second, call me ill-informed but I do not trust ANY 3rd party cloud service. Third, I'm a believer in the K.I.S.S rule with a lockout of apps I don't need nor have to research if something is "safe" to install. It is a little noisy but it is at least 5' away from my desk in my comm closet so it isn't an issue for me. Possibly could have saved some money with a diskless solution but call me lazy I have just a single manufacturer's warranty to keep track of. I recommend this to any SOHO business who needs a data solution on the cheap and is maybe a little paranoid.

Reviewer: DALE K MCMILLAN
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Replaced a similar unit after years of use, easy to use, very reliable.

Reviewer: Buck Turgidson
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Using this as a media drive for the different HTPCs I have in the house and it works perfectly!Came installed with two 4TB Western Digital Blue (IMO decent quality drives) hard drives. I changed the config so instead of configured as RAID 1 they're two distinct drives on the network giving me the full 8TB.The Buffalo NAS utility is lightweight and has no impact on system performance, installs easily and recognizes the drives without issue. The NAS itself performs well when wired to the router and the HTPCs connecting through WIFI. No buffering issues even with 4K video.