Social networking has given rise to the need to share different types of media. The ways to share and store that media have also brought with it a plethora of new storage devices - ones with exciting features and various access methods (such as apps). The move to "the cloud" has also allowed people to access virtually anything from anywhere and from any device. Today, we look at a device that looks to meet all of those needs in a fairly simple, plug-and-play solution - the Buffalo Technology CloudStor 2TB NAS (Network Attached Storage) Server.



While Buffalo Technology has been the manufacturer of networking devices for many years, many folks might still be unfamiliar with them. So before we begin, let's look take a look at a summary regarding their business, as taken directly from their website.

"Buffalo Technology is an award-winning provider of high-performance and user-friendly network and external storage solutions. We are committed to offering cutting-edge technology and excellent service to our customers. Browse the product categories below to find the network or usb storage device that fits your needs or use the search bar if you are seeking information about a specific product. Alternatively, you can peruse our Technology Center for more information about the innovative technologies incorporated into our data storage, networking and specialty products."

And before we take a closer look at the CloudStor 2TB NAS server provided for review, let's take a look at some published information on it taken from the official product page on the Buffalo Technology website.

Specifications:

Internal Hard Drives
» Number of Drives:1
» Number of Bays: 2 (second drive can be added by the user, see recommended HDD List)
» Drive Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s
» Hard Drive Sizes: 1.0 TB (CS-WX1.0/1D), 2.0 TB (CS-WX2.0/1D and CS-WV2.0/1D)
» Supported RAID levels: 1, JBOD (individual disks), second hard drive is required for RAID support

LAN Specifications
» Standard Compliance: IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3u
» Data Transfer Rates: 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
» Connector Type: RJ-45
» Number of Ports: 1

USB Specifications
» Standard Compliance: USB 2.0
» Connector Type: A type
» Number of Ports: 1
» Data Transfer Rates: Max: 480 Mbps

OS Compatibility
» Mac OS X 10.4 or later
» Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
» Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit)
» Windows XP
» Windows Server 2003/2008
» Windows Server 2003/2008 R2

Package Contents
» CloudStor
» Quick Setup Guide
» Ethernet Cable
» AC Adapter

Other
» Dimensions (WxHxD in.): 8.1x 5.1 x 3.4
» Weight (lbs): Average 5.1
» Power Consumption (Watts): Average 26 W, Maximum 48 W, 0.7 W Standby
» Power Supply: AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz
» Warranty: 1 year