TeraStation 3430RN NAS 32TB

Centralized storage, ready on day one The Buffalo TeraStation 3430RN is built for offices that need dependable shared storage without the cost or complexity of a full server build. Every unit arrives with four 8TB SATA III hard drives factory-installed and RAID pre-configured, so you can rack it, power it on, and begin moving data the same afternoon — no drive sourcing, no array initialization, no guesswork. Purpose-built for small office and departmental environments of up to 40 users, the 3430RN consolidates scattered files from local desktops, USB drives, and aging file servers into one managed, protected location. It works equally well as a small office file server, a backup target for workstations and servers, or a secure private cloud your team can reach from anywhere. Quality hardware, robust performance A 2.0 GHz Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 quad-core processor paired with 2GB of DDR4 memory keeps file transfers, backup jobs, and multi-user access responsive under sustained load. The native 2.5GbE port delivers up to 2.5× the throughput of standard Gigabit Ethernet on existing Cat 5e/6 cabling — a meaningful upgrade for large file workflows, imaging, and overnight backup windows — with a second 1GbE port available for management or a separate network segment. Data protection built in Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD let you tune the array for your priorities, whether that's maximum usable capacity or tolerance for two simultaneous drive failures. Hot-swappable drive bays mean a failed disk can be replaced without powering down or interrupting users. Layered on top: 256-bit drive encryption, two-factor authentication, and Abnormal Login and File Activity Detection that flags the access patterns typical of ransomware before damage spreads. Hybrid cloud and flexible backup Native integration with Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Amazon S3 lets you extend the TeraStation into a hybrid cloud — replicating critical shares offsite for a genuine 3-2-1 backup posture without paying to host everything in the cloud. Locally, the 3430RN supports NAS-to-NAS replication, failover, scheduled backup jobs, Apple Time Machine, and USB-attached backup via its USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Virtualization and mixed environments Built-in iSCSI target support lets the 3430RN present block-level storage to VMware, Hyper-V, and other hosts — useful for expanding server capacity or hosting VM datastores without new server hardware. Broad protocol support (SMB/CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP/FTPS/SFTP) and Active Directory integration make it a clean fit for Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS environments alike. Compliance and support The 3430RN is TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal, state, and local government procurement. It's backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty with 24/7 North America-based technical support and data recovery services included. Key Features 32TB raw capacity four 8TB SATA III 3.5" hard drives included and pre-installed Pre-configured RAID out of the box — deploy in minutes, not hours Native 2.5GbE port plus a second 1GbE port RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 / JBOD with hot-swappable drive bays iSCSI target support for server expansion and virtualization Hybrid cloud integration with Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Amazon S3 256-bit drive encryption, two-factor authentication, and ransomware activity detection NAS-to-NAS replication and failover for offsite and high-availability configurations 1U rackmount chassis — 16.9" W x 16.9" D x 1.7" H TAA compliant, made in Japan 3-year warranty with 24/7 support and data recovery services