Product Type | External RAID Storage Array |
Family | DriveStation Quad |
Model | HD-QH16TU3R5 |
Form Factor | Desktop, 4-Bay Enclosure |
Total Installed Capacity | 16 TB |
Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
Number of Bays | 4 Bays |
Preinstalled Drives | 4 x 4 TB HDDs |
Power Requirements | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
Power Consumption (Max) | 48W |
Product Weight | 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) |
BUFFALO DriveStation Quad 16TB RAID Array HD-QH16TU3R5




Key Benefits

AI-Powered Summaries from Online Customer Reviews
Eye-Insights™ are generated by proprietary AI that analyzes real online customer reviews to highlight top pros and key product features. While we aim for accuracy, insights are provided “as-is” and individual results may vary.
- - Offers 16 TB of pre-installed storage ideal for data-heavy business environments
- - TAA compliant and built in Japan, ensuring regulatory suitability and manufacturing integrity
- - Flexible modular design allows IT teams to manage custom RAID configurations externally
Product Overview
The BUFFALO DriveStation Quad HD-QH16TU3R5 is a high-capacity 16 TB storage array built for businesses requiring scalable disk solutions. It features four 4 TB hard drives pre-installed in a modular 4-bay form factor. While this unit does not include an onboard RAID controller, it supports advanced data configurations externally and is TAA compliant, making it suited for U.S. government procurement. Manufactured in Japan, it offers dependable build quality and flexibility for IT professionals needing custom RAID setups or mass storage capacity in enterprise workflows.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, UL |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Encryption | 256-bit AES (software-enabled) |
Password Protection | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | USB 3.0 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 149 x 233 x 154 mm (5.87 x 9.17 x 6.06 in) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% – 80% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Internal Fan |
Chassis Material | Metal enclosure with plastic front panel |
LED Indicators | Power, Disk Activity, Error |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Bundled Software | Buffalo DriveNavigator, RAID Utility |
Management Interface | USB-connected, software-based RAID setup |
RAID Support
RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD (via software configuration) |
Storage Controller Type | External (Not Included) |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Drive Interface | SATA III |
Drive Rotation Speed | 7200 RPM (may vary by provided drive model) |