Enjoy fluid workspace storage with the 2 x 6TB LinkStation SoHo 12TB 2-Bay Desktop NAS Server from Buffalo. Intended to provide network storage for small or home businesses, this Network-Available Storage solution features a total 12TB of storage divided between two SATA II 3.5" drive bays. Featuring a single USB 2.0 port, the LinkStation SoHo supports transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. This unit also offers data transfer at up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet via a single RJ45 port and is compatible with SMB, CIFS, AFP, FTP, and FTPS file services. Pre-formatted in RAID 1, this NAS can provide redundant backups right out of the box. It also supports RAID 0 and JBOD, so it can be formatted for greater speed or logical simplicity, respectively.

The LinkStation SoHo sports an 800 MHz Marvell Armada 370 CPU, as well as 256 MB of DDR3 memory. Scheduled backups can be performed on Windows and Mac, and the LinkStation SoHo is Time Machine-ready. The Direct Copy function allows digital cameras and other USB devices to directly save data without the need for a computer. An integrated UPS sync feature allows the array to immediately power off in the event of an outage, further protecting against data loss. The Buffalo LinkStation SoHo supports Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, Windows XP or later, and MacOS X 10.12 or later.

12TB Storage Capacity    2 x SATA II 3.5" Drive Bays    2 x 6TB HDDs    800 MHz Marvell Armada 370 CPU    256MB DDR3 RAM    1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port    1 x USB 2.0 Port    Supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD    Pre-Configured in RAID 1    Up to 480 Mb/s Data Transfer Speeds

Get down to brass tacks right out of the box with pre-formatted RAID 1, writing data to both drives for easy recovery. Or, sacrifice redundancy for more speed or more space with RAID 0 or JBOD modes, respectively.

Save data directly from a camera without a computer using the Direct Copy function. Other USB devices are also supported.

The Buffalo LinkStation SoHo supports internet data speeds up to 10/100/1000 Mb/s.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this have a print server? Can a printer be plugged in and shared on the network?

A: No, this does not have a print server built in. You would need to plug the printer directly into a router or switch to enable network connectivity.

Q: 2. Does this NAS Index with MAC OS? what can be expected with locating and retrieving 25 TB worth of image files

A: If you are referring to Spotlight indexing, the Mac OS has that turned off by default, however it can easily be enabled with one command. The WD My Cloud PR4100 is fully compatible with the Mac OS, and once mounted will be just as accessible as a directly attached drive. Keep in mind that as this is a NAS you will be limited to the speed of your network accessing files.

Q: 3. Does this allow for hot swaps?

A: The WD My Cloud Pro Series 56TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 14TB) BH #WEBNFA0560KB does not have the ability to hotswap drives.

Q: 4. What model of storage is inside 10 * 4 ?

A: They are WD RED drives.

Q: 5. Does anyone know if the RAM and processor are upgrade-able in this? I plan to use it as an actual server hub for a gaming community that I am a part of.

A: The WD My Cloud PR4100 allows for user upgradeable RAM. The CPU is not upgradeable.

Q: 6. Will this unit work with WD RE Enterprise class drives?

A: Unfortunately the WD RE Datacenter Drives are not on the hard drive compatibility list for the My Cloud PR4100.

Q: 7. I have an older WD MyWorld NAS that has 2 x 2TB drives. Can I migrate those drives in two of the slots and use the other two slots for additional RAID storage?

A: If only 2 slots are being used in the WD My Cloud Pro Series 32TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server, you can create another RAID. However, this will work best with RAID 5.

Q: 8. What is the maximum capacity of each of the 4 hard drives? Can they be of a mixed size - no RAID?

A: The manufacturer shows upto 8GB drives are an option. You can use JBOD with mixed sized drives.

Q: 9. Does it work if I just plug in two WD Red disks leaving the other two slots empty? I was planning to plug in just two 10GB (each) disks leaving the other two ports empty to fill with new disks some day in the future... Thanks!

A: Yes you can occupy just two of the four bays. You may have limited options when upgrading to 4 drives later.

Q: 10. Will this work with the MAC Big Sur OS?

A: Yes, the WD My Cloud Pro Series 32TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 8TB) BH #WEPR410032 is compatible with macOS Big Sur.