Product Type | NAS Server |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Total Installed Storage Capacity | 16 TB |
Installed Drives | 4 x 4TB HDD |
Drive Bays | 4 |
Drive Type Supported | 3.5" SATA HDD |
RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
Processor | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL314, Quad-Core 1.7 GHz |
Installed Memory | 4 GB DDR3 ECC |
Power Consumption (Operation) | Approx. 60W |
Power Supply | Internal AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
Hot-Swap Drive Support | Yes |
Suitable for SMB/Enterprise Use | Yes |
BUFFALO TeraStation 5420DN 16TB NAS Desktop Storage




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- Includes 16TB of high-capacity storage with pre-installed drives for out-of-the-box deployment.
- 10GbE networking provides ultra-fast data throughput, ideal for enterprise file sharing and backups.
- TAA-compliance and Japanese manufacturing ensure quality and eligibility for government contracts.
Product Overview
The BUFFALO TeraStation 5420DN 16TB is a high-performance desktop NAS featuring 4x4TB pre-installed hard drives, delivering a total of 16TB capacity for demanding professional environments. With 10GbE connectivity and RAID support, it offers fast, secure data transfer and redundancy. It supports iSCSI integration and meets TAA compliance, making it suitable for government and organizational use. Designed and built in Japan, this unit combines compact form factor with enterprise-grade reliability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Integrated Wireless |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, VCCI, UL, CE |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | AES 256-bit encryption |
Drive Encryption | Yes |
User Authentication | Local database, Active Directory |
Anti-Virus Compatibility | Yes (third-party integrations) |
Interfaces
LAN Interfaces | 1 x 10GbE, 1 x 1GbE |
Ethernet Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3an |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) |
iSCSI Support | Yes |
Supported Network File Protocols | SMB, NFS, AFP, FTP, SFTP |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 170 mm |
Depth | 230 mm |
Height | 170 mm |
Weight | 5.0 kg |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Active fan cooling |
Noise Level | 38 dB(A) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management | Buffalo NAS Navigator, Web-Based GUI |
Cloud Integration | Supports Dropbox, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure |
Backup Software Included | NovaBACKUP (1 license) |
User Management | Active Directory integration, local users/groups |