BUFFALO TeraStation 51220RH 48TB 12-Bay 2U Rackmount NAS

VENDOR: BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY Mfg Part#: TS51220RH4804 UPC#: 747464135403
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  • 48TB pre-installed with four 12TB enterprise drives
  • 12 total drive bays with eight open for expansion
  • 2U rackmount form factor with rail kit included
  • Dual 10GbE network connectivity for high-speed transfer
  • Supports RAID and iSCSI for flexible storage configurations
  • TAA compliant; made in Japan

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Key Benefits

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  • Expandable 12-bay chassis allows businesses to scale storage as needed without initial overspend.
  • Dual 10GbE ports deliver high-speed network throughput, optimizing performance for intensive workloads.
  • TAA compliance and Japanese manufacturing ensure quality and suitability for government or regulated industry use.

Product Overview

The BUFFALO TeraStation 51220RH is a high-capacity 2U rackmount NAS engineered for enterprise environments that demand scalability, reliability, and performance. Outfitted with four 12TB enterprise-class hard drives for a total of 48TB of pre-installed storage, it leaves eight additional drive bays open, allowing IT administrators to expand storage in line with business growth. Its 12-bay design supports various RAID configurations to ensure data redundancy and protection, critical in mission-critical applications.

Equipped with dual 10GbE ports, the 51220RH delivers fast network throughput essential for high-volume data transfer, virtualization, and iSCSI integration. TAA compliance and a country of origin in Japan underscore its suitability for government and enterprise procurement. The included rail kit simplifies rack installation, making it deployment-ready out-of-the-box. The partially populated architecture offers cost savings upfront while supporting flexible scaling, mitigating the need for a full investment at the early stages of deployment.

Ideal for organizations seeking centralized data storage with high availability and advanced data protection features, the TeraStation 51220RH offers reliable, enterprise-grade NAS performance. Its design is well-suited for file sharing, backup, and disaster recovery in medium to large-size networks. With its expandable architecture and robust feature set, it promises to deliver long-term ROI in professional IT infrastructures.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Network Storage Server
Form Factor 2U Rackmount
Drive Bays Populated 4 of 12
Total Drive Bays 12
Preinstalled Storage Capacity 48 TB
Maximum Raw Capacity Up to 144 TB (with 12 x 12TB drives)
Supported Drive Types Enterprise-class SATA Hard Drives
Processor Type Intel Atom C3000 series
Number of Processor Cores 4
System Memory (RAM) 8 GB DDR4 ECC
Redundant Power Supply Yes
Power Requirements 100–240V, 50/60Hz AC
Power Consumption 130W (typical)

Wireless Features

Built-in Wireless

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Japan
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, RoHS, UL
Environment Certification RoHS Compliant

Advanced Security Features

Encryption Support 256-bit AES Volume Encryption
User & Group Management Yes (LDAP/AD integration)
Access Control IP Address Filtering, Protocol Control
Antivirus Integration Yes, with optional license
Backup Features Scheduled backup, Rsync, USB backup
Snapshot Support Yes

Interfaces

Network Interfaces 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet
USB Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0 (rear), 2 x USB 2.0 (front)
Supported RAID Levels RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/51/60/61/JBOD
Transfer Protocols SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, iSCSI
Drive Interface SATA III (6 Gbps)

Physical & Environmental

Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.52 x 27.95 x 3.46 in (445 x 710 x 88 mm)
Rackmount Height 2U
Weight Approximately 18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
Operating Temperature Range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Cooling System 2 x Redundant Hot-swappable Fans
Included Accessories Rackmount rail kit, Power cords, Ethernet cables

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface Web-Based GUI, Buffalo NAS Navigator
Cloud Backup Support Amazon S3, Dropbox, Microsoft Azure
Active Directory Integration Yes
Firmware Updates Automatic via web console
Licensing Required No commercial licensing required