Model: TS5420DN6404
from $2,199.99
Storage: 4 x 16TB
5 configurations available
Streamline your personal office productivity with the robust and scalable design of the Buffalo TeraStation 5420DN 64TB 4-Bay Desktop NAS Server . Complete with pre-installed 3.5" storage drives, the TeraStation offers ample room for your assets while also enabling you to scale capacity to your needs.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $2,199.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The Buffalo TeraStation 5420DN 64TB 4-Bay Desktop NAS Server (4 x 16TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,199.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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