Buffalo Technology TeraStation 3420RN 4-Bay 16TB (2x8TB) 1U Rackmount NAS Server

While the TeraStation 3420RN 4-Bay 16TB (2x8TB) 1U Rackmount NAS Server may appear to be a simple storage solution, it is a high-performance, reliable, and user-friendly device that offers a wealth of features for small businesses and demanding home office users. Powered by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-214 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, this NAS server delivers fast transfer rates and stable operation, even during heavy-load tasks.The robust CPU, coupled with 1GB of DDR3 RAM, allows the TeraStation 3420RN to run multiple services concurrently, minimizing performance degradation and enabling businesses to multitask efficiently. With its spacious 16TB capacity spread across four bays, this durable NAS server provides ample storage for large volumes of data.The TeraStation 3420RN also supports various RAID levels, including BOD, 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, offering flexibility and data security. The rsync feature allows for backup copies to be made from the TeraStation to an rsync-compatible device from another manufacturer, and vice versa, enhancing data protection.As a client of an Active Directory domain, the TeraStation 3420RN can utilize domain users and groups, making it suitable for companies with up to 10,000 users and groups. The hot-swap function further increases data security by automatically switching off a defective hard disk, enabling its safe replacement without work interruption or data loss.The intuitive web management interface offers an effective view of the system status and a comfortable button layout, even on mobile devices. The TeraStation 3420RN is also cloud-ready, featuring B-Sync for easy file synchronization between the TeraStation and third-party cloud services like Amazon S3, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Azure.With replication, a folder in two separate TeraStations can be synchronized almost in real time, enhancing data availability. The TeraStation 3420RN also functions as an iSCSI target and allows for the allocation of disk quotas to prevent storage space misuse. Included with the NAS server are 11 licenses for NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition software, providing a complete data security solution for small and medium-sized businesses.