Buffalo TeraStation 3420 32TB 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 8TB)

Overview

The Buffalo TS3420DN3204 is a 32TB 4-bay NAS server designed to provide reliable and high-capacity network storage for small businesses and busy home offices. Equipped with four 8TB NAS-grade hard drives, it delivers a total of 32TB storage that balances performance and durability for demanding workloads. Powered by a 1.4 GHz Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-214 quad-core processor and 1GB of DDR3 RAM, it handles multiple tasks and heavy data traffic smoothly while supporting various RAID configurations to suit different data protection needs.

Key features

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD, allowing flexible customization of speed and redundancy based on your storage priorities
• Two Ethernet ports including a faster 2.5GbE connection ensure stable and speedy network access for multiple users
• Rsync compatibility and B-Sync support enable seamless backup and synchronization with popular cloud services like Amazon S3, OneDrive, and Dropbox
• Hot-swappable drives allow disk replacement or upgrades without interrupting server operation, ensuring continuous availability
• Web-based management interface simplifies setup and ongoing administration, making it accessible even for users without advanced networking skills
• Includes 10 licenses for NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition software to provide an additional layer of backup security and data protection

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 32TB (4 x 8TB NAS-grade hard drives)
• Processor: 1.4 GHz Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-214 quad-core
• Memory: 1GB DDR3 RAM
• RAID support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
• Network interfaces: 2 Ethernet ports including 2.5GbE

Connectivity and compatibility

This NAS server offers dual Ethernet ports, one of which supports 2.5GbE speeds, providing faster data transfer rates and improved network performance for connected devices. It supports rsync-compatible devices for flexible backup strategies and integrates with cloud storage platforms through B-Sync, making it easy to maintain offsite backups and synchronize files across multiple locations.

Performance and reliability

The combination of a quad-core processor and 1GB of DDR3 RAM ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of heavy data traffic. The NAS-grade hard drives are designed for continuous operation, and the hot-swappable feature allows you to replace or upgrade drives without downtime. These qualities make the TeraStation 3420 a dependable choice for environments where data availability and integrity are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

This NAS server fits well in small offices, creative studios, and home offices where multiple users need shared access to large files and reliable data storage. Its business-level features combined with ease of use make it suitable for users who require robust data protection and flexible backup options without complex management overhead.