Buffalo LS720D0802 - User Manual

Network Attached Storage
LinkStation 700
User Manual
Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about
the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard the included
documents, the warranty statement, or the packing box.
www.buffaloamericas.com
35022143-05
July 2021

Summary

Notice

Safety Precautions

Basic safety instructions to follow before using the device.

Chapter 2 File Sharing

Configuring Shared Folders

Procedure to configure shared folders on the LinkStation.

Configuring Users

Configuring Access Restrictions

Methods to restrict access to shared folders for users and groups.

Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management

Creating a RAID Array

Procedure for creating a new RAID array on the LinkStation.

Changing RAID Mode

S.M.A.R.T. Information

Formatting Drives

Guide to formatting internal or external drives with selected file systems.

Erasing Data Completely

Procedure to permanently erase all data and restore LinkStation to factory defaults.

Quotas

Chapter 4 Backup

Backing Up Data

Overview of backing up LinkStation folders to various destinations.

Preparing a Backup Destination

Steps to configure a shared folder or USB drive as a backup destination.

Configuring a Backup Job

Procedure to set up and configure backup jobs.

Restoring Backup Data

Backup Logs for Failures

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine

Chapter 5 Cloud Services and Remote Access

Synchronizing with Dropbox

Setting up synchronization between LinkStation and Dropbox.

Using Microsoft Azure

Configuring LinkStation for data backup and restore with Microsoft Azure.

Synchronizing with Microsoft OneDrive

Setting up synchronization between LinkStation and Microsoft OneDrive.

WebAccess

Software utility for accessing LinkStation files remotely via the Internet.

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FTP

Chapter 7 Settings Backup;Restoration

Saving Settings

Instructions for saving LinkStation settings to a USB memory device.

Applying Settings

Transferring NAS Device Settings

Restoring Factory Defaults

Methods to restore LinkStation settings to factory defaults.

Resetting Administrator Password

Procedure to reset admin password and network settings to defaults.

Chapter 8 Network Settings

Wake-on-LAN

Proxy Server

Changing the IP Address

Chapter 9 Advanced Features

Email Notification

Encrypting Data Transmission

Updating the Firmware

Chapter 10 Drive Replacement and Troubleshooting

Replacing a Defective Drive

General procedures for replacing a defective drive in various RAID modes.

Drive Replacement for RAID 1

Steps to replace a drive in a RAID 1 array and recover the array.

Drive Replacement for RAID 0

Procedure for replacing a drive in a RAID 0 array and recreating the array.

Drive Replacement for JBOD

Steps to replace a defective drive in JBOD mode and format the new drive.

Manually Recovering Firmware

Buffalo LS720D0802 Specifications

General

Brand	Buffalo
Model	LS720D0802
Category	Storage
Language	English