Product Type | Network Attached Storage (NAS) |
Model Name | TeraStation 3420RN |
Mounting Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Processor Type | ARM Cortex-A9 |
Processor Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz |
Processor Cores | Dual-core |
Installed Memory | 1 GB |
Memory Type | DDR3 |
Total Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
Pre-installed Drives | 2 x 2 TB HDD |
Supported Drive Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
Drive Bays | 4 |
Number of Empty Bays | 2 |
Expandable Storage | Yes |
RAID Supported Levels | JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
Operating System | Linux |
Chassis Material | Metal |
Power Supply Type | Internal Power Supply |
Power Requirements | AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
BUFFALO TeraStation 3420RN 4TB 4-Bay 1U Rackmount NAS
Key Benefits

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- Delivers scalable storage with 4-bay support and two open bays for flexible capacity growth
- Supports advanced RAID levels and 2.5GbE connectivity for improved performance and data integrity
- Includes a rail kit and TAA compliance, making it ready for government and enterprise deployment
Product Overview
The BUFFALO TeraStation 3420RN is a high-performance 1U rackmount NAS designed for small and medium-sized businesses needing reliable network storage. It features 4TB total capacity from two preinstalled 2TB SATA drives and supports multiple RAID levels for data redundancy. The device includes two open bays for future storage upgrades, runs a Linux OS on a 1.4 GHz processor with 1 GB DDR3 RAM, and supports fast network access with 2.5GbE Gigabit Ethernet. Integrated USB 3.0 ports and included rackmount rail kit ensure versatile connectivity and easy deployment in 19" racks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 430 mm |
Height | 44.3 mm |
Depth | 430 mm |
Weight | 8.7 kg |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Rack Rails | Included |
Cooling System | Internal Fan |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web-based UI |
Remote Management Support | Buffalo NAS Navigator, WebAccess |
Cloud Backup Support | Amazon S3, Dropbox, FTP |
Backup Software Included | NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition (for 10 licenses) |
Interfaces
LAN Ports | 2 x RJ-45 |
LAN Port Type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
Supported Data Link Protocols | TCP/IP, SMB, AFP, FTP, NFS, HTTP/HTTPS |
Network Protocols Supported | IPv4, IPv6 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | VCCI, FCC, CE, RoHS |
UPC | 747464134192 |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | AES 256-bit |
Access Control | Active Directory integration, User and group access control |
Network Security Protocols | HTTPS, SSL/TLS |