BUFFALO LS720D1602 – LinkStation 720 16TB 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO LS720D1602 is a LinkStation 720 desktop NAS with 16TB of installed storage across two 8TB SATA hard drives. It provides two drive bays, a 2.5GbE network interface, 2GB of memory, and a hexa-core 1.3GHz processor for centralized network file storage and backup applications.
The two-bay design supports RAID 1, RAID 0, and Normal/JBOD operation. The system is shipped configured in RAID 1, providing redundant storage using the two installed drives.
Technical Information
The LS720D1602 uses SATA 6Gbps drive interfaces and provides one RJ-45 2.5GBASE-T network port. The Ethernet interface supports 2.5Gbps, 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps operation, allowing the NAS to connect to existing Ethernet infrastructure while providing a multi-gigabit upgrade path.
For peripheral connectivity, the NAS provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports with transfer rates up to 5Gbps and one USB 2.0 Type-A port with a maximum interface rate of 480Mbps. Buffalo specifies these USB ports for peripheral connections rather than direct computer connectivity.
Compatibility
The LS720D1602 supports TCP/IP networking and network file services including CIFS/SMB and FTP/SFTP. Its 2.5GBASE-T interface is backward compatible with 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T networks.
Buffalo lists support for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Mac OS X 10.12 or later in the LinkStation 700 documentation. Compatible replacement drives for the LS720D1602 include Buffalo OP-HD8.0BST-3Y 8TB replacement drives.
Key Features
- 16TB total capacity using 2 × 8TB SATA hard drives
- Two-bay storage with RAID 0, RAID 1, and Normal/JBOD operation
- 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 network interface with 10/100/1000/2500Mbps support
- Hexa-core 1.3GHz processor with 2GB memory
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports plus one USB 2.0 Type-A port
Applications
- Centralized file storage for home and small-office networks
- Network backup and shared data repositories
- Multi-gigabit Ethernet storage deployments
- RAID 1 storage where drive redundancy is required
- Local storage for connected Windows and Mac systems
DC Supplies Product Note
The LS720D1602 is a two-drive NAS rather than an empty enclosure, with two 8TB drives installed. For deployments where storage availability is more important than maximum usable capacity, the factory RAID 1 configuration provides mirrored storage across both drives.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | LS720D1602 |
| Product Type | 2-Bay Desktop NAS |
| Series | LinkStation 720 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 16TB |
| Installed Drives | 2 × 8TB HDD |
| Drive Bays | 2 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Supported RAID | RAID 0, RAID 1, Normal/JBOD |
| Factory RAID Configuration | RAID 1 |
| Processor | Hexa-core 1.3GHz CPU |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Network Interface | 1 × 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 |
| Ethernet Speeds | 2.5Gbps / 1000Mbps / 100Mbps / 10Mbps |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Network File Services | CIFS/SMB, FTP/SFTP |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| USB Transfer Rates | 5Gbps USB 3.2; 480Mbps USB 2.0 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 48W |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 92 × 128 × 207mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Approximately 2.3kg |
| Warranty | 2-year hardware and software warranty |
FAQs
How much storage is included with the LS720D1602?
The LS720D1602 includes 16TB of total installed storage using two 8TB hard drives.
What RAID modes are supported?
The LS720D1602 supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Normal/JBOD operation. The factory configuration is RAID 1.
What network speed does the LS720D1602 support?
It provides one 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port supporting 2.5Gbps, 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps Ethernet operation.
How many USB ports are available?
The NAS has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port.
What replacement drive is specified for this model?
Buffalo lists the OP-HD8.0BST-3Y 8TB replacement hard drive as compatible with the LS720D1602.
