BUFFALO TeraStation 3420 4-Bay SMB 32TB Desktop NAS with Drives Included

The BUFFALO TeraStation 3420 is a compact, powerful desktop NAS designed for small businesses that demand reliable, centralized storage with strong data protection. Delivered as a turnkey solution with four 8TB drives included, it provides a total raw capacity of 32TB, enabling you to consolidate documents, media, databases, and backups in one secure place. Built for continuous operation, the TeraStation 3420 combines enterprise-grade features with an intuitive setup that gets your team sharing and safeguarding data quickly and with minimal downtime.

• Comprehensive data protection with flexible RAID configurations for redundancy and performance
• Centralized, cross-platform file sharing for Windows, macOS, and Linux users
• Plug-and-play drives included for immediate deployment, reducing upfront downtime and hardware costs
• Intuitive web-based management and remote access to monitor, configure, and back up from anywhere
• Efficient, compact desktop design with reliable power efficiency for round-the-clock operation

Technical Details of BUFFALO TeraStation 3420 4-Bay SMB 32TB

• Total capacity: 32TB (4 x 8TB HDDs included)
• Form factor: Desktop NAS with 4 hot-swappable bays
• Operating system: Buffalo NAS OS for disk management, sharing, and backups
• RAID support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD for flexible balance of performance and redundancy
• Networking: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port for reliable network access
• Protocols: SMB, AFP, and NFS compatibility for cross-platform file sharing
• Connectivity: USB for external backups and peripheral connections
• Cross-platform compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux clients
• Backup and data protection: Built-in backup options including scheduled backups and remote backup capabilities
• Security: User and group permissions, password protection, and encryption features where available
• Power: Desktop power supply with energy-efficient operation

how to install BUFFALO TeraStation 3420 4-Bay NAS

• Step 1: Unbox and verify that the four 8TB drives are present and properly seated in each bay.
• Step 2: Place the NAS on a stable surface near your router or switch and connect the Ethernet cable to a network port.
• Step 3: Connect the power adapter and turn on the unit; wait for the appliance to boot and initialize.
• Step 4: Access the web-based management interface from a connected computer using the NAS's default IP address or a network discovery tool provided by Buffalo.
• Step 5: Initialize the drives and choose a RAID configuration that matches your redundancy and capacity goals.
• Step 6: Create shared folders, set user accounts and permissions, and configure backup jobs to protect critical data.
• Step 7: Enable remote access or cloud sync if you need off-site backups or collaboration across locations.

Frequently asked questions

• Does the BUFFALO TeraStation 3420 come with drives included?
  Yes. This model ships with four 8TB drives pre-installed, delivering 32TB of raw capacity before any RAID configuration.
• What networks and protocols does it support?
  It uses a Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity and supports SMB, AFP, and NFS for cross-platform file sharing.
• Can I expand storage later?
  Yes. You can upgrade drives to higher capacities or add additional Buffalo NAS units and configure RAID and pooling to grow your storage as needs evolve.
• Is it suitable for small businesses?
  Absolutely. The TeraStation 3420 is designed to provide centralized file sharing, robust backups, and reliable data protection for small offices and teams.
• How do I set up backups and security?
  Use the web-based management interface to create user accounts, define permissions, set up scheduled backups, and configure remote or cloud-backed copies according to your data protection policy.