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BUFFALO TeraStation Essentials 4-Bay Desktop NAS 16TB (4x4TB) with HDD Hard Drives Included 2.5GBE / Computer Network Attached Storage/Private Cloud/NAS Storage/Network Storage/File Server

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$699.99

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1.Capacity:8 Tb


About this item

  • Low Cost Professional Grade Network Attached Storage - Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important and everyday files.
  • Purpose-Built for Data Protection – Secure NAS with 256-bit drive encryption, a closed system, and flexible replication and backup features to keep your data safe. (For iSCSI, check out the TeraStation 3420DN series)
  • Fast Data Transfers – Native 2.5GbE port for high speed file transfers with no cable upgrade needed.
  • Reliable Storage with Effortless Setup – Hard drives included and RAID pre-configured for hassle-free, out-of-the-box protection, and can be changed to other RAID modes to best suit your needs.
  • Cloud Integration – Sync with Amazon S3, Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive to create a hybrid cloud for extra data security, cost savings, and flexible scalability.
  • 16 TB Capacity – 4 pre-tested hard drives included. Ships in RAID 5 for 12 TB usable capacity; can change to RAID 6 for more redundancy, or RAID 0 for full 16 TB.
  • Peace of Mind Included – 3-year warranty (includes hard drive coverage) with 24/7, award-winning US-based support and data recovery service. (Additional warranty options available.)
  • Made in Japan – Quality made data storage and fully TAA compliant.



Product Description

TeraStation Essentials

TeraStation Essentials Series - Desktop

Small Office/Home Office Economical Storage Solution - Hard Drives Included

Buffalo's TeraStation Essentials is the streamlined edition of our acclaimed TeraStation 3020 NAS. Perfect for business-minded small/home office users without the big business budget, TeraStation Essentials offers an economical but comprehensive file server and storage solution for users seeking more professional features than a typical home use NAS.

TeraStation Essentials comes with hard drives included, and includes the same signature Buffalo security and backup features to safeguard your data. The native 2.5GbE slot enables fast file transfers, while RAID utility and cloud service integration optimize data storage and backup.

(For extra features such as iSCSI support, NAS-grade drives, and Failover support, check out the TeraStation 3420DN series)

Specifications

  • Annapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL214 (1.4 GHz Quad-Core)
  • 1 GB DDR3 RAM
  • 2.5 Gbps Max Ethernet Speed
  • 2x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Hot Swapping/Hot Spares
  • Replication
  • RAID 5 Pre-Configured
  • Remote Monitoring

Business NAS for small/home offices

TeraStation Essentials is a value-driven NAS for small/home office users seeking professional features for productivity at an entry-level cost.

TeraStation Essentials is a reliable economy NAS that delivers a comprehensive data storage and file server experience for small-scale environments.

Data Security

Features comprehensive, cutting-edge data security and protection to keep your data safe.

The NAS runs on a closed system, which mitigates 3rd party app vulnerabilities from being exploited, and includes 256-bit drive encryption and robust replication and backup options. Native two-factor authentication (2FA) protects the integrity of your login credentials for additional protection.

2.5 GbE 2x speed

Twice as fast transfer speeds than 1GbE without needing special cabling.

Enjoy notably faster network speeds in multi-user network environments.

Hybrid Cloud Integration

Sync with S3, Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive to create a hybrid cloud for extra data security, cost savings, and flexible scalability.

Hybrid cloud is a best-of-both-worlds cloud model that leverages the benefits of both on-site and cloud storage.

Ecomnomical NAS

Take your data storage to the next level from home-use NAS servers without upping your costs.

TeraStation Essentials offers comprehensive NAS features and reliable hardware. Delve into a full office NAS experience and enjoy its productivity and scalability without needing to contend with enterprise-level functions.

24/7 Support Peace of Mind

3-year W (includes hard drive coverage) with 24/7, US-based support.

Qualifies for Buffalo's Data Recovery Service when registered.

Business Grade Components

Built-in Ease of Use & Reliability

Pre-tested hard drives included with RAID pre-configured for effortless deployment and out-of-box reliability.

Includes Remote Management Service: Manage and access multiple NAS on a single console from anywhere.

Customer Reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars 68
4.4 out of 5 stars 104
Environment Small Office/Home Office (10-30 Users) Small Business (10-30 Users)
Special Features Small office/home office economical storage solution, Value-driven with streamlined business features Reliable, Small business, Value focused, Higher capacity, 2.5GbE-ready NAS
Storage Capacity 8, 16, 24, 32 TB 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 TB
Partially-Populated Not Available Available
Drive Bays 4-Bay Only 2-Bay or 4-Bay
Drive Type Standard-grade (CMR) NAS-grade (CMR)
CPU / RAM 1.4 GHz Quad-Core / 1 GB 1.4 GHz Quad-Core / 1 GB
Failover No Yes
iSCSI Support No Yes
Replication Yes Yes

Daniel L.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
3rd Buffalo unit that I back my sports photography business up in. Never falls me, fast transfer, easy connection, quick retrieval. Highly recommend.
Brenda
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
Pretty disappointed in this device. Cannot get a transfer speed greater than 80megs per second.24 TB drive is really a 16667.5 usable Gb. Interface is wonky and a bit hard to setup.When adding users, it appears as if you're granting R/W when in fact it's opposite. Not sure if it's a translation issue or what. But the permissions are very odd. Will update when more info comes.
Paul R Peters
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
I have had this unit now for 2 months and it is the most unreliable network device I have ever had the unlucky experience to own. Since I have had it, it has dropped off my network about once a week. I have it hard cabled to my router. I have many other devices on my network both wireless and wired and none have been as unreliable as this. It was so bad at some point that even a power restart didn't work. With support's advice, I reset it. That meant losing all my data and all the configurations and had to completely start over like it was new. Since I have done that, it has become unresponsive every few days where I had to power it off and back on to get it back on the network. This happens so frequently that it interrupts backups and any kind of work I am doing that requires diskspace (like converting my DVD's to streaming media for my plex server). A word of advice, avoid this product like the plague otherwise you will have purchased something that causes a ton of frustration where you will ultimately lose all your data at some point to troubleshoot it.
RM
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Setup was easy backups were over 24 hours for 1 terrabyte. Fan is noisy so plan on putting it far from bedroom.
Michael Barugh
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
Nice; Affordable, adaptable, and understandable. An extremely fair price for quality drives, with an excellent cabinet. Both the redundancy and security options are first rate! The instructions were quite easy to comprehend. The speed is as fast as my network, CAD 5. No negative's with this product.
cat
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
Exactly what I was needing for my company!
RIchard L.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
Pros: Fast transfer rates , decent web interface .Cons: no lcd to show up address or status on screen.
Jake Wilson
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
I really like this NAS compared to my old one. I constantly have to run the buffalo app to find the appliance on my local network but, still worth the money and it responds fast. a nice purchase.
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