LinkStation 441 NAS 8TB High Speed NAS 4x 2TB HDD 1x Gigabit RAID 0/1/5/10

Buffalo Technology's LinkStation 441D series is a complete network storage solution for small business and home office with potentially huge capacity and great flexibility. Buffalo's NAS is a 4 bay customisable storage solution that comes with Buffalo's free and private personal cloud keeping your data both accessible and secure.

The LS441D is ready for intensive data storage tasks and when fully populated, users can choose from multiple levels of RAID support for customised capacity and redundancy according to their specific needs.

And no matter where you go, all your data is accessible from any web browser. And with Buffalo's Private Cloud solution users' data stays protected in the physical location of the device - not off-site in a third party's data centre.

Back at home, Buffalo's LinkStation is DLNA compatible, and Twonky Beamready, and can stream multiple HD films simultaneously allowing each family member to watch their favorite film, on their own device, at the same time. The LS441 can also stream high-end DSD audio files without losing quality. The LS441D is also mobile-friendly and can even be set up via smartphones with a mobile-optimised and intuitive interface. Securely store, share, and save all your data with Buffalo Technology's LS441D series.

WebAccess - Free Apps and One-click Access from Anywhere

While on the go, Buffalo's free WebAccess service allows users to create a private cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet. All you need is a Smartphone or tablet and Buffalo's free iOS, Windows or Android app to enjoy full access to the digital assets you keep on your LinkStation™ 441D.

A brand new UI has been designed to provide users one-click access to their most commonly accessed settings.

Easily open Linkstation™ files from a remote site or with free WebAccess Apps available for:

iOS
Android
Windows Mobile 7.5 and higher
Windows Tablet & Desktop/Laptop with Windows 8

Active Directory support

Works as a client in an Active Directory domain allowing the LinkStation™ 411 to utilise the domain users and groups.

Seamlessly Wired to iTunes

Access music files stored on your LinkStation™ 411D with your iTunes software.

Built-in FTP and print servers

Access your LinkStation™ 411 files via the built-in FTP server or print from anywhere on your network via the built-in print server, using USB 2.0 printer.

Built-in BitTorrent

load large files independently without having to power up your PC with the built-in BitTorrent™ client feature found in all Buffalo’s LinkStation™ and TeraStation™ NAS devices. The BitTorrent™ client frees your PC or laptop for other activities. A BitTorrent™ client is a programme that uses the BitTorrent™ protocol to manage large file downloads and uploads over the Internet.

Complete back-up solution with NovaBACKUP

The LinkStation™ 441D is bundled with five licenses of NovaBACKUP® Buffalo Edition. NovaBACKUP® 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. 

Why Populated NAS?

• Save Time
Buffalo NAS are easy-to-use plug-and play solutions that save valuable time and effort. Unpopulated NAS require hard drive installation, RAID configuration and a parity check – the latter two take as long as 10 hours per TB of storage space. Buffalo’s populated NAS are ready within just a few minutes – requiring only that you remove it from the box, connect to the power supply and your network, and, simply, press ‘power’.

• Save Hassle
Buffalo NAS come fully populated with specially-chosen and factory-confirmed HDD. Spare yourself the hassle of choosing the best compatible hard drives for your NAS and configuring the RAID system. Get everything out of one hand and rest assured that your enclosure and its HDDs are a perfect fit. Buying from one source also means that you only have to deal with one manufacturer in case of a defect – no matter source of the problem.

• Save Money
Buffalo NAS also offer a great priceperformance ratio right from the start. Time is money – so spending less time and manpower on set-up and management of the NAS will save you time and labor cost.

• <>Security
A closed system is a safe system: Buffalo NAS don’t allow the installation of 3rd party apps which could otherwise pose substantial security threats.

• Simplicity
Buffalo NAS focus on features that small and medium companies (and private users) really need. Simplicity means higher usability at lower cost. Combining simplicity with powerful hardware provides cost-effective solutions.

• Solutions
Buffalo offers a wide range of NAS solutions fitted to the needs and budgets of companies from a home office to an enterprise with larger branch networks.

• Services
Buffalo offers free UPS drop-off service for all products under warranty. And for those who need even extra peace-of-mind – warranty extensions add one or two extra years’ full protection.