Does it come with a hard drive?

Yes. An 8TB drive is installed, so you do not need to buy one separately.

Can I add more drives later?

No. It has one bay, which is already filled, so there is no room for expansion.

Is my data protected if the drive fails?

No. With a single drive there is no RAID mirroring, so keep a separate backup of important files.

Can I reach my files when I am away from home?

Yes, through Buffalo's remote access service, though transfers are slower than on your local network.

Does it back up phones and computers?

Yes. It supports scheduled backups from PCs, Macs and mobile devices.

How fast is the connection?

It has Gigabit Ethernet, so wired transfers are limited by your router and network rather than the drive alone.

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage

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$431.66at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage

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Last seen at $431.66 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage

The LinkStation 710 is a single-bay network drive with an 8TB hard drive already installed, so it works as a personal cloud the moment it is plugged into your router. Its hexa-core 1.3 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM are unusually strong for a one-bay NAS, which keeps file sharing, backups and remote access responsive. It suits households and small offices that want central storage and phone or laptop backups without building a multi-drive system. Against two-bay rivals it gives no RAID protection and no room to grow, so anyone worried about drive failure should look at a mirrored unit instead.

Best forHouseholds centralizing photos and documentsSmall offices needing shared files and backupsRemote access to files from phones and laptopsBuyers who want a drive included and setup kept simple

Pros

8TB drive included, so no separate purchase
Hexa-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 2GB RAM handle several tasks at once
Remote access through Buffalo's cloud service
Backs up PCs, Macs and mobile devices
Gigabit Ethernet for fast transfers on a wired network

Cons

One bay means no RAID mirroring and no protection if the drive fails
No room to add drives later
Remote access depends on Buffalo's service and account
Single-drive NAS units are slower than multi-bay models under heavy load

BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of the LinkStation line generally find it easy to set up and reliable for home backups and file sharing. The common complaints are slow remote access and the lack of redundancy that comes with a single bay.

What people mention

SetupPraisedOwners say getting it on the network and running backups takes little effort.
Remote accessMixedRemote file access works but is described as slower than local use.
RedundancyCriticisedBuyers note a single drive offers no mirroring if it fails.
NoisePraisedIt runs quietly enough to sit near a desk.
AppCriticisedThe mobile app is seen as basic compared with the desktop interface.

About the BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage

The Buffalo LinkStation 710 is a single-bay personal cloud NAS (network attached storage) device. It comes with one 8 TB hard drive already installed.

It has a hexa-core (6-core) 1.30 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM. The drive connects through Serial ATA/600.

Model: LinkStation 710D
Capacity: 8 TB installed HDD capacity
Drive bays: 1 bay; supports 1 HDD
Drives installed: 1 x 8 TB HDD
Processor: Hexa-core (6 core), 1.30 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Drive interface: Serial ATA/600

Specifications

color: MulticolorSource
size: 8TBSource

Questions and answers

Does it come with a hard drive?: Yes. An 8TB drive is installed, so you do not need to buy one separately.
Can I add more drives later?: No. It has one bay, which is already filled, so there is no room for expansion.
Is my data protected if the drive fails?: No. With a single drive there is no RAID mirroring, so keep a separate backup of important files.
Can I reach my files when I am away from home?: Yes, through Buffalo's remote access service, though transfers are slower than on your local network.
Does it back up phones and computers?: Yes. It supports scheduled backups from PCs, Macs and mobile devices.
How fast is the connection?: It has Gigabit Ethernet, so wired transfers are limited by your router and network rather than the drive alone.
Where is the BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage cheapest?: At Walmart, for $431.66, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the BUFFALO LinkStation 710 1-Bay 8TB Personal Cloud NAS Storage?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.