Buffalo Technology Introduces New 300GB LinkStation Device

October 19, 2004 - Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced it has expanded its LinkStation line of network storage solutions with the addition of a 300GB device (HD-H300LAN). Other versions of the LinkStation, which include the award winning HD-H120LAN, 120GB device, 160GB (HD-H160LAN); 250GB (HD-H250LAN) have repeatedly been touted for their affordability, robust feature set and ease-of –use.

Buffalo's LinkStation Network Storage Center is designed for home and business users to store data and media files such as videos, photos and music from multiple PC's or Macintosh's over their network.

"Storage products are becoming very popular for home users, and for mission critical businesses, storage is a must-have! Consumers and businesses alike are increasing the amount of data on their system, and it is important to have a solution with enough power and capacity to protect it," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of product marketing and public relations. "The 300GB LinkStation perfectly fits the elevated storage needs of high capacity network environments while respecting a user's budget."

The LinkStation is a plug-and-play network storage device with a pre-formatted hard drive that connects directly into a network. The product includes FTP server function, which allows users to access and transfer data from any machine with Internet connectivity. An NTP Server allows the LinkStation to continually correct its clock for precise scheduling. The product includes a built-in print server and allows administrators to create user and group access to files and folders.

The LinkStation also features Auto-Install technology for instant installation and can be used as a wireless device when connected to an AirStation or other manufacturer's access point. The product is compatible with Windows, Linux and Macintosh and features two USB 2.0 ports for additional storage. The LinkStation provides users with the ability to run multiple streams for simultaneous media download and usage. The solution also features Buffalo's own backup software so users can schedule and customize data protection. The product's silent operation and attractive, versatile design make the LinkStation the perfect storage solution for any network environment.

Backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the LinkStation Network Storage Center 300GB (HD-H300LAN) will be available mid-November at an estimated street price of $499. The LinkStation 120GB (HD-H120LAN), 160GB (HD-H160LAN) and 250GB (HD-H250LAN) are immediately available at street prices of $179, $299 and $399 respectively. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.buffalotech.com.

SOURCE Buffalo Technology