Using your LinkStation

Power Modes

The LinkStation can automatically turn on and off with your computers. To use this feature, install NAS Navigator2 on each computer and then set the Power Mode Switch to the AUTO position.

LS-VL, XHL, CHL

LS-WVL, WXL

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AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns off when all computers on the network with NAS Navigator2 turn off. If any computer on the network is powered on, the LinkStation automatically powers on as well.

ON: The LinkStation stays on, even when all computers are off.

OFF: Turns the LinkStation off.

Notes: Never disconnect power from the LinkStation while the switch is in the ON position.

The Auto Power Mode may not work in some network environments. If this occurs, move the switch to the ON position to use the LinkStation.

After all computers are powered down, it may take several minutes for the LinkStation to shut down.

During initial setup, leave the Power Mode Switch in the ON position. Do not move it to the AUTO position until the unit is set up and NAS Navigator2 is installed on all computers that will access the LinkStation.

If a power outage disconnects power from the LinkStation while it’s in Auto Power Mode, will not power on automatically when power is restored. Move the Power Mode Switch to the ON position to power on the LinkStation. Once the unit has booted, you can move the Power Mode Switch back to the AUTO position.

Immediately after the Power Mode Switch is switched to the AUTO position, it will not shut down for at least 5 minutes even if all PCs on the network are turned off.

The LinkStation models with multiple hard drives do not shut down during RAID initialization or rebuild.

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Buffalo Technology LSV40TL user manual Power Modes, Ls-Wvl, Wxl