Product Type | Network Attached Storage (NAS) |
Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Total Installed Storage Capacity | 16 TB |
Number of Drive Bays | 4 |
Installed Drives | 2 x 8 TB SATA |
Processor Type | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL214 |
Processor Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz |
Memory | 1 GB DDR3 |
Operating System | Linux |
Power Supply Type | Internal |
Input Voltage | 100 – 240 V AC |
Power Consumption (normal operation) | 50W |
BUFFALO TeraStation 3420RN 16TB 4-Bay Rackmount NAS (TS3420RN1602)



Key Benefits

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- Scalable storage solution with upgrade-ready bays allows businesses to expand storage as data needs grow.
- Enterprise-grade reliability with RAID support and 3-year warranty ensures data protection and minimized downtime.
- Advanced connectivity features such as 2.5GbE and USB 3.0 provide fast transfer speeds and flexible integration.
Product Overview
The BUFFALO TeraStation 3420RN (TS3420RN1602) is a high-performance 1U rackmount NAS tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. It features 16TB of total capacity via two 8TB drives, four drive bays with two open, and RAID support for multiple configurations including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. The unit operates on a Linux OS with a 1.4 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR3 RAM, enabling smooth performance. With built-in 2.5GbE Ethernet, USB 3.0 support, and TAA compliance, it's well-suited for business, government, and educational IT environments. The system includes a 3-year warranty with 24-hour HDD exchanges and a support hotline. A rail kit is included for 19-inch rack installation, and its Japanese manufacturing ensures high build standards. This NAS delivers scalable storage, flexible connectivity, and enterprise-grade dependability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
Certifications | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Warranty | 3 Years with 24-hour hard drive exchange and technical support hotline |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Encryption | AES 256-bit encryption |
Access Control | Active Directory Support, Group/User Level Permissions |
Network Security | Firewall, IP Address Filtering |
Data Backup Options | Local/Remote Rsync, Scheduled Backup, USB Backup |
FTP/SFTP Support | Yes |
Interfaces
LAN Ports | 2 x RJ-45 2.5GbE |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
Drive Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
RAID Levels Supported | JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
Hot Swappable Drives | Yes |
Wake on LAN | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 430 mm |
Depth | 430 mm |
Height | 44.3 mm |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% - 80% (non-condensing) |
Included Accessories | Rail kit for 19" rack installation |
Noise Level | 39 dB |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web-based GUI |
Remote Management | Supported via Buffalo NAS Navigator and WebAccess |
User Accounts Supported | Up to 300 |
Bundled Software | NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition (for Windows) |