Buffalo · NAS buying guide
Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB · Exact identity: LS210D0201
1 primary bays · Buffalo embedded processor · See official family specification · 1 × 1GbE · Storage included; additional drives require separate planning
Catalog amount: $153.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:27.800806+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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LinkStation 210 2TB: specifications and dated store comparison →Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB is a populated 1-bay 1GbE appliance for straightforward file sharing. Choose the 2TB package as shared space or a secondary backup destination; its one disk leaves no internal recovery path after drive failure. Buyers setting up macOS 26 Time Machine should choose a documented compatible model.
LS210D0201 · 1 bays · 2TB HDDs included · US configuration
This guide covers LS210D0201, the US 2TB package with HDDs included. We compare manufacturer documents, exact merchant listings; ChooseCompute has not tested this NAS. Choose the 2TB package as shared space or a secondary backup destination; its one disk leaves no internal recovery path after drive failure. GadgetSpeak timed mixed-folder copies on a 2TB LinkStation 210; those times are not a sequential MB/s rating. See the review evidence ↓
One included drive provides the stated raw capacity without an internal mirror; keep a separate backup.[1]
Keep a separate copy and verify restore behavior; RAID alone is insufficient.[1]
Buffalo KB6060 lists LS200 as not compatible.[2]
The cited documents do not establish these workloads for this exact appliance.[1]
Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
Choose the 2TB package as shared space or a secondary backup destination; its one disk leaves no internal recovery path after drive failure. Deletion, malware and a lost enclosure still require a separate backup.[1]
One Gigabit Ethernet port and USB 2.0 favor routine sharing and scheduled copies. Large restores and frequent transfers deserve more time; link rate is not measured file speed.[1]
Buffalo lists the LS200 family as not compatible with macOS 26 Time Machine. An existing AFP backup continuing to work is not evidence that a new setup is supported.[2]
The reviewed documents describe file sharing, USB backup and WebAccess. They do not establish Docker/VM hosting, NVMe expansion or hardware-transcoding performance for this unit. Choose a documented app-capable NAS if those are core requirements.[1]
GadgetSpeak copied mixed folders to a 2TB LinkStation 210: 4.29GB documents in 5 minutes, 59.14GB video in 34:27, 31.03GB music in 25:06. That is a real 1-bay 1GbE experience, not RAID, not 4TB/6TB, and not a claimed MB/s rating. eReviews' 3TB ATTO charts were not transcribed. ChooseCompute did not test LS210D0201.[6][7]
Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.
mferedaySep 23, 2014
A 2TB LinkStation 210 copied 4.29GB of documents in 5:00, 59.14GB of video in 34:27 and 31.03GB of music in 25:06 from an internal HDD. WebAccess worked on Android; SmartPhone Navigator did not. Not a sequential MB/s score.
Read the original reviewReview: Buffalo LinkStation 210
Tested: Populated LinkStation 210 2TB; copy-and-paste from an internal HDD of mixed documents (4.29GB/2036 items), video (59.14GB/117 items) and music (31.03GB/10146 items). Kit included dual two- and three-pin power adaptors.
Applies to: Direct first-hand timings of a 2TB LinkStation 210. The page does not print LS210D0201. Do not treat these mixed-folder copies as sequential MB/s, RAID results, or 4TB/6TB factory-HDD speed.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Documents copy-and-paste | 4.29GB in 5 min 0 sec | 2036 items from internal HDD to LinkStation 210 2TBTimings table → Documents / Copy & Paste |
| Video copy-and-paste | 59.14GB in 34 min 27 sec | 117 items; not a single-file sequential testTimings table → Video / Copy & Paste |
| Music copy-and-paste | 31.03GB in 25 min 06 sec | 10146 itemsTimings table → Music / Copy & Paste |
| Documents NovaBACKUP | 5 min 2 sec | 4.29GB / 2036 items; internal HDD to 2TB LinkStation 210; original backup software run, not sequential throughput.Back up and Copy & Paste Timings table → Backup column |
| Video NovaBACKUP | 39 min 58 sec | 59.14GB / 117 items; internal HDD to 2TB LinkStation 210; original backup software run, not sequential throughput.Back up and Copy & Paste Timings table → Backup column |
| Music NovaBACKUP | 29 min 32 sec | 31.03GB / 10146 items; internal HDD to 2TB LinkStation 210; original backup software run, not sequential throughput.Back up and Copy & Paste Timings table → Backup column |
Limits to keep in mind
Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
Component total: $308.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 2TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:27.800806+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $343.98 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:27.800806+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:27.800806+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $348.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:27.800806+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
The listed unit includes 2TB raw HDD capacity. For LS210D0201, compare the complete populated package price, plus an independent backup target and any required network upgrade.[1]
The current US warranty table lists two years for this family. Keep the receipt; warranty replacement does not protect or guarantee recovery of your files.[3]
LS210D0201 · 1 bays · 2TB HDDs included · US configuration Check the total delivered price at the store.
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Sold by Buffalo Americas Inc
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View exact product at B&HSold by BeachAudio
$181.89
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1 bays, 2TB total HDD capacity included
Confirm shipping and tax for your US address at checkout. Match the selected 1-bay/2-bay capacity; the page selector also lists other LinkStation SKUs.
Observed Sep 11, 2026, 9:03:01 AM UTC[8]
View exact product at NeweggSold by antonline
$189.29
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The single included HDD has 2TB raw capacity; filesystem and system overhead reduce usable space. There is no second internal disk for mirroring.[1]
Buffalo KB6060 lists LS200 as not compatible. Do not rely on the generic legacy Mac/Time Machine wording in the product brochure.[2]
The exact current-stock HDD revision is not guaranteed in the reviewed documents. Historical review samples do not establish what a new order contains.[1]
No supported upgrade path or container-host workload was established in the cited US documents. Buy this configuration for its documented file and backup functions.[1]
The current Buffalo Americas warranty table lists 2 years for LinkStation 210/220/710/720. Check US seller eligibility and retain proof of purchase.[3]
No. WebAccess provides another way to reach the same stored files. It does not create a separate copy that survives device loss or data deletion.[1]
GadgetSpeak copied mixed folders from an internal HDD: 4.29GB of documents in 5 minutes, 59.14GB of video in 34 minutes 27 seconds, and 31.03GB of music in 25 minutes 6 seconds. That is not a sequential MB/s rating and does not identify today's bundled drive.[6]
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Specifications tables → 210/220 columns; Downloads firmware 1.86 (2025-10-30); NAS Navigator 3.1.6 (2026-08-07)
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · KB6060 → Model Series Compatibility; article updated 2025-10-13
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · NAS warranty table → LS200/LS700 or SoHo; proof of purchase and region restrictions
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product information → Model Number / Mfr Part Number; selected retail buy box; Sold by Buffalo Americas Inc. Main price requires cart.
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product heading / Model; Sold & shipped by; New marketplace offers. Cached delivery dates are not a current offer observation.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 2TB copy-and-paste timings table; ARMADA 370; WebAccess vs SmartPhone Navigator
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 3TB sample; claimed 100+/50+ MB/s; ATTO/LAN charts as images; no idle spin-down
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Title LS210D0201 2TB (1x2TB); warranty contact BeachAudio. Main Newegg sold price not shown in the opened extract.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:53bb4ce33d3c42888d0efceecb5eb29e26d1ce71a0e6f835b5cac141bc0009f5
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:2be84d35eb18adaf3c5f759de064b788d207c016d0b3c30e15e6646fd2446e12
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:aea2b3ca08864cf8b6fb49568e142b8684f865ec019babe5ab8e98259859d89d
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
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