Buffalo · NAS buying guide
Buffalo LinkStation 710 2TB · Exact identity: LS710D0201
1 primary bays · 1.3GHz 6-core processor · 2GB RAM · 1 × 2.5GbE · Storage included; additional drives require separate planning
Catalog amount: $230.99 · historical · Price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer.
LinkStation 710 2TB: specifications and dated store comparison →Buffalo LinkStation 710 2TB is a populated 1-bay 2.5GbE appliance for straightforward file sharing. There is no original speed test of this 2TB factory HDD. A related LS710D0401 1 GbE CrystalDiskMark run hit 116.80/89.69 MB/s SEQ1M Q8T1 — not 2.5GbE line rate and not this capacity. The single disk has no internal recovery path; the manual forbids hot-swap.
LS710D0201 · 1 bays · 2TB HDDs included · US configuration
This guide covers LS710D0201, the US 2TB package with HDDs included. We compare manufacturer documents and 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. Related 4TB LS710D0401 1 GbE CrystalDiskMark and a Japan /N 2.5GbE recipe are disclosed with conditions. The LS700 English manual (pp. 54, 66–72, 226) documents USB filesystem limits, backup modes, LVM erase-on-create, and no hot-swap. See evidence and test gaps ↓
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 (updated October 13, 2025) lists LS700 as compatible with macOS 26 Time Machine, but LS700 manual 35022143-13 (March 2026), p.80, says Time Machine backups are no longer supported starting with macOS Tahoe 26. The documents conflict; obtain firmware-specific confirmation before relying on this backup workflow.[2][11]
The cited documents do not establish these workloads for this exact appliance.[1]
HFS+ is read-only from the NAS; NTFS/HFS+/exFAT cannot be formatted in Settings; hubs and extra partitions are unsupported.[11]
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]
Buffalo KB6060 (updated October 13, 2025) lists LS700 as compatible with macOS 26 Time Machine, but LS700 manual 35022143-13 (March 2026), p.80, says Time Machine backups are no longer supported starting with macOS Tahoe 26. The documents conflict; obtain firmware-specific confirmation before relying on this backup workflow.[2][11]
The US pages describe file sharing, USB backup and WebAccess. The LS700 manual adds USB filesystem limits, full/incremental/differential/management backup, LVM erase-on-create, and no hot-swap. Management backup is not a native Btrfs/ZFS snapshot. Docker/VM hosting, NVMe expansion and hardware transcoding are still not established.[1][11]
No original CrystalDiskMark of factory LS710D0201. A Japan LS710D0401 4TB user on 1 GbE measured CDM 8.0.4 SEQ1M Q8T1 116.80/89.69 MB/s (5×1 GiB, folder, MB/s) — related chassis/CPU/1GbE, different capacity and HDD. Buffalo Japan's 234.3/188.4 MB/s figure is LS710D0401/N on 2.5GbE. Neither is this 2TB SKU. ChooseCompute did not test LS710D0201.[8][7]
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.
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: $385.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00 · 2TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. 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: $420.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. 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: $425.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-26T15:25:53.841788+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. 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 LS710D0201, 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]
LS710D0201 · 1 bays · 2TB HDDs included · US configuration Check the total delivered price at the store.
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View exact product at B&HSold by Buffalo Americas Inc
$230.99
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View exact product at AmazonSold by Technology Galaxy
$264.51
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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.
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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 (updated October 13, 2025) lists LS700 as compatible with macOS 26 Time Machine, but LS700 manual 35022143-13 (March 2026), p.80, says Time Machine backups are no longer supported starting with macOS Tahoe 26. The documents conflict; obtain firmware-specific confirmation before relying on this backup workflow.[2][11]
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]
Not of LS710D0201. A Japan LS710D0401 4TB user measured CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4 SEQ1M Q8T1 116.80/89.69 MB/s on 1 GbE. Buffalo Japan published 234.3/188.4 MB/s on LS710D0401/N with CDM 5.12 Sequential Q=32 T=2 (2 GiB) on 2.5GbE. Neither is this 2TB factory HDD.[7][8]
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 → 710 column; Downloads firmware 2.04 (2026-04-21) after 1.98; 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 11, 2026 · PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS → LinkStation 710 column: Max 36W; package 8.1 x 2.4 x 5 in; 2.9 lbs
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 · CrystalDiskMark 5.12 Sequential Q=32 T=2 2GiB: 234.3 MB/s read, 188.4 MB/s write; max power 24W for 2/4TB /N
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 2023-01-20 LS710D0401 4TB; CrystalDiskMark screenshot; DLNA vs sleep timer
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Heading Buffalo 2TB LinkStation 710 1-Bay NAS Server (1 x 2TB); In Stock; $230.99; Specs → Included Drives 1x 2 TB SATA III. Merchant CPU field says Intel — not adopted.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Title LS710D0201 2TB (1X2TB) 1-Bay; warranty contact Technology Galaxy. Capacity selector also lists 2-bay SKUs — selected 2TB 1-bay.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Printed pp. 54 USB compatibility; 66–72 LVM and backup modes; 226 non-malfunctioning drive replacement. Manual dated March 2026. Other chapters not claimed read.
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:37f0b967b0f11780637f7dafdc5ccca4fe84fc3f3bed28575d88a44613c65b7c
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:ba134c86a3cc0a0753b06156c2a118d919c2a7ee4cb4137f91ca594aab8e2a21
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:60cce52e7f210432506b0eb7d9c101f0786a74cce130078c635837bf3cb85ec7
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