Buffalo LinkStation: specifications & data recovery
Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Buffalo LinkStation NAS and RAID units sold 2008–2026. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.
About the LinkStation
Home and small-office Buffalo NAS units. Error codes and red lights rarely mean the data is gone.
Not sure which model you have? The model name is on the front or rear label of the unit, for example DS920+ or TS-453D.
Model numbers in this family
These are the most common model and part numbers in the LinkStation family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.
- LS-CHL
- LS-WXL
- LS-QVL
- LS210D
- LS220D
- LS420D
- LS510D
- LS520D
- LS720D
How we recover LinkStation data
Arrays are reconstructed from drive images on our own systems, including SHR, Btrfs, XFS, ZFS and proprietary layouts, so your shares come back intact.
See also NAS & RAID Units data recovery and other Buffalo NAS and RAID units.
Common questions
Can you recover data from a failed Buffalo LinkStation?
In most cases, yes. Arrays are reconstructed from drive images on our own systems, including SHR, Btrfs, XFS, ZFS and proprietary layouts, so your shares come back intact.
Where do I find my NAS model number?
The model name is on the front or rear label of the unit, for example DS920+ or TS-453D.
How long does a recovery take?
Straightforward cases take a few days; clean-room and RAID work can take longer.
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