Name: OP-HD2.0BN Buffalo 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive for LinkStation 520
Brand: Buffalo
SKU: OP-HD2.0BN
Price: 584.92 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The OP-HD2.0BN Buffalo 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is designed to provide reliable storage within the LinkStation 520 NAS. It offers a balanced combination of capacity and speed, making it a practical choice for anyone looking to expand or maintain their networked storage without fuss.

General Information
Brand	Buffalo
Part Number	OP-HD2.0BN

Technical Information
Capacity	2TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1mm x 101.6mm x 147mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The OP-HD2.0BN is a 2TB hard drive tailored for use in the Buffalo LinkStation 520 network-attached storage (NAS) system. It combines solid storage capacity with a reliable SATA 6Gb/s connection, offering smooth data handling for home or small office environments. Often found in personal or small business NAS setups, this drive is built for users who need dependable backup and file sharing without unnecessary complexity. Its 3.5-inch size fits neatly into the LinkStation 520 unit, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation. Key Features Large 2TB capacity supports extensive media libraries and backups High-speed SATA 6Gb/s interface for efficient data access Compatible with Buffalo LinkStation 520 for seamless integration 3.5-inch design standard for desktop and NAS devices Reliable performance suited for everyday file storage and sharing This hard drive is commonly deployed inside the LinkStation 520 to provide centralized storage accessible over the network. It helps users keep their files safe and available without the need for constant manual transfers. Its role is straightforward but essential, offering a dependable storage backbone for personal or small business setups that require easy file access and backup solutions.

Use Cases
The OP-HD2.0BN Buffalo 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is primarily utilized within network-attached storage systems, specifically tailored for the Buffalo LinkStation 520 NAS. It suits IT environments requiring dependable, moderate-capacity storage solutions that support everyday file sharing and backup tasks. How It's Used: Deployment in small to medium business (SMB) NAS setups for centralized document storage and team collaboration. Integration within remote office environments needing compact but reliable storage for local data caching and synchronization. Use in home office networks managing multimedia archives and automated backup operations. Inclusion in edge computing nodes requiring accessible storage with a balance of capacity and transfer speeds. Support for virtualization environments that demand dedicated storage volumes for virtual machine image repositories on NAS devices. Replacement or upgrade of aging drives in existing Buffalo LinkStation 520 units to maintain consistent performance and reliability. This drive supports operational continuity by offering a stable storage backbone that aligns with the performance characteristics of the LinkStation 520. It enables scalability for growing data needs while ensuring efficient file access and data integrity in distributed network environments.