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Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 220 8TB specifications
LS220D0802B · 2 bays · 8TB HDDs included · US configuration
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Identity
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Exact manufacturer model | LS220D0802B[1] United States factory-populated configuration; the B suffix identifies SoHo. |
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| Country of Origin | Japan[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Identity → Country of Origin; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
Storage
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Included raw HDD capacity | 8 TB total[1] 2 installed HDD(s); capacity before RAID, formatting and system overhead. |
|---|---|
| Capacity with drive-failure protection | About 4 TB before overhead in RAID 1[1] Calculated from two equal-capacity disks; RAID is not a backup. |
| Number of drive bays | 2[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Storage → Number of drive bays; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Drive interface | SATA 3 Gbps[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Storage → Drive interface; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Supported RAID levels | 0/1/JBOD[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Storage → Supported RAID levels; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Included HDD model, RPM and recording method | Not guaranteed for current retail inventory[1] A past review sample does not establish the HDD revision supplied today. |
| M.2 NVMe and PCIe expansion | No supported upgrade documented in the reviewed US specification[1] The product is sold as a populated SATA appliance; obtain model-specific confirmation before planning upgrades. |
| Internal filesystem and snapshot support | Not established by the cited US product page[1] No Btrfs/ZFS snapshot capability is assumed. |
Compute
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Processor | Marvell Armada 370 (800MHz dual issue ARM)[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Compute → Processor; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
|---|---|
| Memory | 256MB DDR3[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Compute → Memory; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Maximum memory / user expansion | Not specified in the reviewed US documents[1] Do not assume the installed memory can be upgraded. |
Network
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Standards compliance | IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), AUTO-MDIX[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Standards compliance; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
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| Data transfer rates | 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing)[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Data transfer rates; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Number of ports | 1[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Number of ports; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Connector type | RJ-45[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Connector type; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Supported protocols | TCP/IP[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Supported protocols; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Network file services | SMB/CIFS, AFP*, FTP/FTPS[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Network → Network file services; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
USB
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Standards compliance | USB 2.0[1] Manufacturer Specifications → USB → Standards compliance; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
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| Data transfer rates | 480 Mbps* (USB 2.0)[1] Manufacturer Specifications → USB → Data transfer rates; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Number of ports | 1[1] Manufacturer Specifications → USB → Number of ports; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
Power and environment
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Power consumption | 48W Max[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Power and environment → Power consumption; SoHo 220 column where applicable. Rated maximum, not measured average consumption. |
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| Power supply | Internal AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Power and environment → Power supply; SoHo 220 column where applicable. Page labels the supply internal but box contents list an AC adapter; construction needs confirmation. |
| Operating temperature | 41˚ - 95˚F (5˚ - 35˚C)[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Power and environment → Operating temperature; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Operating humidity | 20 - 80% non-condensing[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Power and environment → Operating humidity; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Idle/load power and acoustic measurement | No applicable current-stock measurement established[1] Official maximum power is not idle consumption or acoustic performance. |
Physical and included items
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 8.1 x 3.4 x 5 in[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Physical and included items → Dimensions (L x W x H); SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 lbs[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Physical and included items → Weight; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Compatible hard drives | OP-HDBST-3Y Series[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Physical and included items → Compatible hard drives; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
| Client OS support | Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows 7 / Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2003; Mac OS X 10.12 or later[1] Manufacturer HTML still prints “(32-bit/64-bit)” after Windows 11; Windows 11 has no 32-bit edition. Windows 10/8.1 32-bit wording is left as printed. |
| Included software | NAS Navigator 2; NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition (register on Buffalo’s site to download)[1] Removed scrape delimiter noise around the NovaBACKUP download link. |
| Box contents | LinkStation™ SoHo 200, Quick setup guide, Ethernet cable, AC adapter, AC cable, Warranty Statement[1] Manufacturer Specifications → Physical and included items → Box contents; SoHo 220 column where applicable. |
Software and backup
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| macOS 26 Time Machine | LS200 listed as not compatible in Buffalo KB6060[2] The notice distinguishes existing AFP setups from new Time Machine configurations; this is version-specific. |
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| Backup utilities | NAS Navigator 2; NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition; USB backup[1] Check registration and the license terms for the supplied edition; cloud storage accounts and capacity can cost extra. |
| Remote file access | Buffalo WebAccess[1] Remote access depends on your network setup and supported client; local file sharing works on the LAN. |
| Docker, virtual machines and advanced media transcoding | No supported host or transcoding workload established[1] File serving and DLNA availability do not prove Plex hardware transcoding or an expandable app platform. |
| Published firmware in the checked download table | 1.86 (2025-10-30)[1] Observation of the manufacturer download table; not a claim about the version installed in a shipped unit. |
Ownership
Manufacturer values and explicit qualification notes.
| US limited warranty | 3 years[3] Current Buffalo Americas warranty table; retain proof of purchase and observe region conditions. |
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| Data recovery and replacement terms | Data is not covered by the hardware warranty[3][1] Recovery service availability is not a recovery guarantee; a separate backup remains necessary. The SoHo 200 page offers simple logical data recovery after registration within the original warranty period; this is not coverage for every failure or guaranteed recovery. |
Exact product identity & open questions
- Current included HDD revision: Exact HDD model, recording method, workload rating and firmware supplied in current inventory are not guaranteed in the reviewed US documents.
- Undocumented expansion and filesystem details: Maximum memory, internal filesystem, snapshots and third-party application hosting are not established; no such capabilities are promised.
- Power supply description: Official specification calls the supply internal while package contents include an AC adapter. The quoted mains range does not settle construction.
- Applicable independent test: No accepted original test establishes throughput, noise or power for this exact factory-populated capacity. Tests of the 4TB SoHo or user-installed drives are not transferred.
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 SoHo 220 8TB official specifications ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Specifications tables → LS220D0802B / LinkStation SoHo 220 column; Overview; Downloads
- [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] Newegg — LS220D0802B ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Model and current .product-buy-box: Sold by Newegg, displayed USD price and Add to cart. ItemDetail seller agrees where provided; other-seller popovers are excluded.
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) · Exact SKU and capacity specifications; consumer versus SoHo warranty and documentation boundaries; original test conditions and available figures; primary US new-item offers and honest residual coverage.
- Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
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