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Buffalo launches cost-effective NAS device for SOHO market
14/12/2007
London, UK, 14 December 2007 – Buffalo Technology today announced the latest addition to its LinkStation portfolio of Network Attached Storage (NAS) products. The LinkStation Pro Duo [LS-W1.0TGL/R1] is designed for small office and home users (SoHo) wanting a cost-effective, storage solution. The device offers a substantial 1TB storage capacity, with RAID 0 and RAID 1 functionality options for additional security and resilience. The two 500GB drives can also be accessed remotely by users when out of the office via any web browser.
The large storage size and compact design of the LinkStation Pro Duo make it ideal for the SoHo market as a main storage device. Backups can be made via a LAN connection to other Buffalo LinkStation devices and to external USB drives. For the SMB market, the LinkStation Pro Duo provides an additional storage or backup option, with easy integration into an existing network via Active Directory.
Buffalo’s Web Access feature allows users to instantly and securely access all digital files stored on the LinkStation Pro Duo, via an internet connection anywhere in the world. The free online service also allows remote workers across different departments in a networked office environment, or users in different geographic regions, to retrieve data from the device, quickly and easily.
Gerardine Lynch, Product Marketing Manager at Buffalo Technology, comments: “We have developed the LinkStation Pro Duo in response to growing demand for an affordable, high-capacity NAS storage solution, for the small business user. The RAID functionality offers the advantages of improved performance with RAID 0, and secure access and mirroring capabilities with RAID 1, making it ideal for both primary and backup storage needs.”
The LinkStation Pro Duo is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista; and supports Mac OS X and Apple Bonjour.
Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the 1TB LinkStation Pro Duo will be available immediately from Misco, Dabs.com, Insight, DSGi and Broadband Buyer at an estimated street price (ex VAT) of £215, with higher capacity versions planned for release in 2008.
Key features include:
- RAID 0 and RAID 1 functionality
- Two 500GB drives
- Web Access feature for remote file sharing from anywhere in the world
- High-speed processor
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- FTP server
- User and group level security
- USB 2.0 port to connect additional HDD or UPS
- Internal power supply
- Heat sink chassis and large fan for improved durability and reliability
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative wireless networking, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments. The company is recognised as the Number 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and was the worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005 and 2006 (In-Stat).
Buffalo's product portfolio includes its award-winning AirStation™ line of easy-to-use, high-performance wireless networking products for SME/SoHo and home users. With industry-leading AOSS™ (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, users can simply build a secure wireless network at home or in the office at the push of a button.
The company's storage solutions are addressing the needs of both the individual and the business, providing a versatile line of USB flash drives, portable and desktop hard drives and cost-effective network attached storage (NAS) solutions. Including its multimedia players, Buffalo is unique in offering integrated WLAN, storage and multimedia solutions for the digital home environment.
Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom™, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for the business and the home.
Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, Ireland, Germany, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.
Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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