For use as a backup server, it can be modified to use Rsync to back up or synchronize data from one or many computers in the network pushing their data, or even having the LinkStation pulling the data from remote servers—beside the use of the Buffalo-provided backup software for Windows. It has also found use in a number of other ways, notably through its USB interface which comes configured as a Print server but can also use the Common Unix Printing System to act as such for a USB Printer.
This device can be repurposed for backup purposes using Rsync to transfer data from multiple computers on a network or even pulling data from remote servers, in addition to utilizing Buffalo's built-in backup software for Windows. It also functions as a print server via its USB interface, which can be configured to work with the Common Unix Printing System for USB printers.