Product Type | Network Attached Storage (NAS) |
Model Name | TeraStation 5820DN |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Drive Bays | 8 total (4 populated) |
Installed Storage Capacity | 80 TB (4 x 20TB HDD) |
Maximum Supported Capacity | 160 TB (8 x 20TB drives) |
Supported Drive Type | 3.5" SATA Hard Drives |
Preinstalled Drives | 4 x 20TB NAS-grade HDD |
RAID Support | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/51/60/61/JBOD |
Processor | Intel Atom C3338 Dual-Core 1.5 GHz (burst up to 2.2 GHz) |
System Memory (RAM) | 8 GB DDR3 ECC |
Power Supply | Internal 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Max) | Approx. 120W |
Hot-swappable Drives | Yes |
BUFFALO TeraStation 5820DN NAS 80TB Desktop, 4x20TB HDD, 10GbE, RAID





Key Benefits

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- Partial drive population provides immediate high storage with future expandability, maximizing long-term ROI.
- Built-in 10GbE functionality supports faster processing of large files and improves workflow efficiency.
- TAA compliance and Japanese origin make it suitable for government and regulated industry use.
Product Overview
The BUFFALO TeraStation 5820DN NAS 80TB is a high-capacity network storage system with four 20TB drives pre-installed and four additional bays available for scalable expansion. Integrated with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, it delivers outstanding transfer speeds for data-intensive tasks. The device supports RAID and iSCSI protocols, optimizing data protection and system performance. TAA compliance and Japanese manufacturing signal enterprise-grade quality, suitable for government and corporate environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, UL |
Warranty | 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
Advanced Security Features
User Authentication | Active Directory Integration, LDAP |
Data Encryption | AES 256-bit volume encryption |
Access Control | User and group-level permissions |
Drive Security | Drive encryption and secure erase |
Boot Authentication | USB key-based USB boot authentication |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10GbE (RJ-45), 2 x 1GbE (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 (rear), 2 x USB 2.0 (front) |
iSCSI Support | Yes |
Data Transfer Rates | 10 Gbps / 1 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 300 x 230 x 215 mm (11.8 x 9.1 x 8.5 in) |
Weight | Approx. 12 kg (26.5 lbs) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Two internal fans |
Noise Level | Approx. 33 dB(A) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management | Via Buffalo NAS Navigator and Web Console |
Cloud Integration | Supports Amazon S3, Dropbox, and other cloud services |
Backup Software | NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition included |
Management Protocols | SNMP, HTTPS, SSH, FTP, SMB, NFS |