Plan around 4TB mirrored space
Choose the 8TB package for a mirrored library that fits comfortably below 4TB, allowing room for growth and backup versions. Deletion, malware and a lost enclosure still require a separate backup.[1]
Buffalo · NAS buying guide
Buffalo LinkStation 220 8TB buying guide
Product facts and dated cost
Buffalo LinkStation 220 8TB · Exact identity: LS220D0802
2 primary bays · Buffalo embedded processor · See official family specification · 1 × 1GbE · Storage included; additional drives require separate planning
Catalog amount: $362.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:52.972187+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store.
LinkStation 220 8TB: specifications and dated store comparison →Buffalo LinkStation 220 8TB is a populated 2-bay 1GbE appliance for straightforward file sharing. Choose the 8TB package for a mirrored library that fits comfortably below 4TB, allowing room for growth and backup versions. Buyers setting up macOS 26 Time Machine should choose a documented compatible model.
LS220D0802 · 2 bays · 8TB HDDs included · US configuration
This guide covers LS220D0802, the US 8TB package with HDDs included. We compare manufacturer documents, exact merchant listings; ChooseCompute has not tested this NAS. Choose the 8TB package for a mirrored library that fits comfortably below 4TB, allowing room for growth and backup versions. Related LS220D tests used either an empty chassis with WD Red disks or the SoHo B SKU with WD Blue disks. See evidence and test gaps ↓
Is it a good fit?
8TB populated shared storage
Drives included and 1GbE file access for a small household or office; capacity planning depends on RAID.[1]
A backup destination
Keep a separate copy and verify restore behavior; RAID alone is insufficient.[1]
macOS 26 Time Machine
Buffalo KB6060 lists LS200 as not compatible.[2]
Containers, VMs and transcoding
The cited documents do not establish these workloads for this exact appliance.[1]
Key specifications
Full specifications ↗Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
What matters in everyday use
What the 1GbE port changes
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]
Check your Mac backup version first
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]
A storage appliance with a defined scope
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]
No factory LS220D0802 speed test; SoHo and user-drive results stay related
ServeTheHome measured an empty LS220D with two user-installed WD Red 4TB disks (ATTO RAID 1 text ~55 MB/s writes; idle ~12.4 W). TweakTown's SoHo LS220D0402B with 2×2TB WD Blue copied a 10GB file at 27/24 MB/s write (RAID 0/1) and a 600MB file at 51/49 MB/s read. Neither sample is this factory-populated US SKU. ChooseCompute did not test LS220D0802.[6][7]
What still needs a real-world test
We have verified the specifications, but have not found an original test that we can reliably apply to this exact model. The advice above follows the documented features; performance, noise and long-term reliability are not independently established here.
Common HDD combinations
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.
- LinkStation 220 8TB + 2 × WD Red Plus 2TB (WD20EFPX, 2TB each) →
Component total: $672.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:52.972187+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.
- LinkStation 220 8TB + 2 × IronWolf 4TB (ST4000VN006, 4TB each) →
Component total: $742.97 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:52.972187+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:52.972187+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.
- LinkStation 220 8TB + 2 × WD Red Plus 4TB (WD40EFZZ, 4TB each) →
Component total: $752.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:52.972187+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
Prices & costs to plan for
The drives are already in the package
The listed unit includes 8TB raw HDD capacity. For LS220D0802, compare the complete populated package price, plus an independent backup target and any required network upgrade.[1]
Budget for recovery and regional support
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]
Compare stores for this exact model
LS220D0802 · 2 bays · 8TB HDDs included · US configuration Check the total delivered price at the store.
Lowest observed price
$362.99
In stock at observation
Currency not confirmed
4 stores · 2 recent price observations
Amazon
Sold by Buffalo Americas Inc
$362.99
Observed price
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In stock at observation · Condition not recorded
Observed Oct 9, 2026, 3:53:52 AM UTC[9]
View exact product at AmazonB&H
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$362.99
Observed price
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Out of stock at observation · Condition not recorded
Observed Oct 9, 2026, 3:58:07 AM UTC[11]
View exact product at B&HBest Buy
Sold by Newegg Official
$392.49
Historical price
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Stock not confirmed · Condition not recorded
Observed Sep 27, 2026, 1:45:50 PM UTC[10]
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Questions before buying
How much of the 8TB can I use?
With two equal disks in RAID 1, plan for about 4TB before formatting and system overhead. RAID 0 exposes more capacity but has no disk-failure tolerance.[1]
Does LS220D0802 support new macOS 26 Time Machine backups?
Buffalo KB6060 lists LS200 as not compatible. Do not rely on the generic legacy Mac/Time Machine wording in the product brochure.[2]
Is the HDD model supplied in the box guaranteed?
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]
Can I add memory, SSD cache or containers later?
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]
What does the standard package mean for warranty?
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]
Does remote access replace a backup?
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]
Are there speed tests of this exact populated LS220?
Not of this factory HDD set. TweakTown's SoHo LS220D0402B with WD Blue disks wrote a 10GB SMB file at 27 MB/s (RAID 0) and 24 MB/s (RAID 1). ServeTheHome's empty LS220D with WD Red 4TB disks is a different drive recipe. 1GbE and the 800 MHz ARM still cap expectations.[7][6]
Sources
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.
- [1] Buffalo LinkStation 220 8TB official specifications ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Specifications tables → 210/220 columns; Downloads firmware 1.86 (2025-10-30); NAS Navigator 3.1.6 (2026-08-07)
- [2] Buffalo macOS 26 Time Machine compatibility ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · KB6060 → Model Series Compatibility; article updated 2025-10-13
- [3] Buffalo Americas warranty terms ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · NAS warranty table → LS200/LS700 or SoHo; proof of purchase and region restrictions
- [4] Amazon — LS220D0802 ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product information → Model Number / Mfr Part Number; selected retail buy box; Sold by Buffalo Americas Inc. Main price requires cart.
- [5] Best Buy — LS220D0802 ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product heading / Model; Sold & shipped by; New marketplace offers. Cached delivery dates are not a current offer observation.
- [6] ServeTheHome LS220D 2-Drive NAS Review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Empty enclosure + 2× WD Red 4TB; ATTO/NASPT/power; JBOD default
- [7] TweakTown LinkStation SOHO 4TB NAS Review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · LS220D0402B 2×2TB WD Blue SMB 10GB/600MB transfers; Wayback 2026-09-11
- [8] B&H LS220D0802 ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Heading Buffalo 8TB LinkStation 220 NAS Server (2 x 4TB); Temporarily Out of Stock; expected Sep 18, 2026; $362.99.
- [9] Amazon product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:38e530e156185a409ecbb3b3e5b1f3787536d1d9ffa749a8ff03ee34ee318d10
- [10] Best Buy product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:a0118d88dd8ccfcea630125d6ffae5f503d35ec5eb58fda8eb415b3da5be63d7
- [11] B&H product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:7854d8fab9d2075541870a75cbd1efaac199c454dec3b7d829372eecafb0371e
Research and review record
- Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
- Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
- Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Official exact-capacity SKU tables and family/legacy footnotes, documented software limitations and conflicts, original review applicability and complete available measurements, dated primary merchant evidence; inaccessible evidence remains explicit.
- Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
Source evidence and review history (JSON)