February 7, 2009 Buffalo Technology today launched the LinkStation Mini SSD, the world’s first Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solid State Drive (SSD) device for consumers. The LinkStation Mini SSD weighs 0.5 kg (1.1 pounds), has a capacity of 240GB and a built-in DNLA media server that allows users to seamlessly stream movies to a PC, Mac, multi-media device or DNLA supported TV. It also has built-in WebAccess™ providing users with access to all their digital media files via the Internet from their PC, Mac or iPhone, from anywhere in the world.
In the United Kingdom, the LinkStation Mini SSD will have a recommended price of GBP 740 which translates to USD 1,093 at current exchange rates, though we don't have a U.S. price as yet.
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand (82 x 40 x 135 mm) and quiet enough to keep in your lounge, the LinkStation Mini SSD is both fan-less and motor-less and hence has very low power consumption. With no internal moving parts, it will also be more reliable and quieter than other NAS devices.
Other key features
- Low power consumption, auto powers on/off with your PC
- Supports RAID 0/1
- Supports iTunes
- Supports Apple Bonjour
- Supports Apple Active Directory
- Direct copy allows users to copy files from attached USB devices directly to the LinkStation Mini SSD
- Includes Memeo AutoBackup software for PC or Mac
Technical specifications
- LAN Interface
- Standard Compliance: IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3 Standard
- Transmission Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Connector Type: RJ-45
- Number of Ports: 1 (Auto MIDX)
USB Interface
- Standard Compliance: USB 2.0
- Connector Type: USB Type A
- Number of Port: 1
- Data Transmission Speed: Max: 480 Mbps (High Speed Mode)
Internal Hard Drives
- Number of Drives: 2
- Drive Interface: SATA
- SSD Capacity: 120GB
- Total Capacity: 240GB
- Supported Operation Mode: RAID 0, 1 and Standard
Protocol Support & OS Compatibility
- Networking: TCP/IP
- File Sharing: SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP
- Management: HTTP
- AD Authentication: LDAP
- OS Compatibility: Win® Vista, XP, 2000, Win Server 2003/2008, Win XP MCE 2005/2004 and Mac OS® 10.3 or higher
- Power Consumption Average. 10w
- Operating Environment: 5-35 C, 10-80% (non-condensing)
- Power Supply: External AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
