Model: TS3420R1604S
from $949.99
Storage: 4 x 4TB
3 configurations available
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The Buffalo TeraStation Essentials 16TB 4-Bay NAS Array Rackmount is a network-attached storage solution designed for businesses requiring reliable data management. This rackmount unit comes pre-populated with four 4TB SATA III HDDs, offering a total of 16TB storage capacity, and is powered by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL214 Quad-Core processor with 1GB DDR3 memory. It supports various RAID configurations including 6, 5, JBOD, 0, and 1, and features 256-bit AES encryption for data security, making it suitable for secure and organized data storage within a professional environment.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $949.99.
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 Essentials 16TB 4-Bay NAS Array Rackmount (4 x 4TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $949.99.
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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