BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 8-Bay NAS — 32TB with Drives Included

Discover a high-performance, secure storage centerpiece designed for growing businesses: the BUFFALO TeraStation 5820. This 8-bay desktop NAS arrives with 32TB of total capacity (4x8TB drives included) and is built to handle heavy workloads, protect critical data, and simplify administration. Engineered for reliability and continuous operation, the TeraStation 5820 blends enterprise-class features with a user-friendly management experience, making it an ideal solution for small to medium-sized offices, workgroups, and remote teams.

• Massive, ready-to-use capacity with drive-forward convenience: This 8-bay NAS ships with four 8TB drives, delivering a total of 32TB of raw storage. The drives are configured to provide ample space for shared folders, backups, media libraries, and virtual machine storage, while remaining easily scalable through additional drives and RAID configurations. The included drives reduce setup time and ensure you can start sharing files and backing up data almost immediately.

  Whether you’re archiving large design files, storing customer records, or streaming media to multiple users, the BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 provides the headroom you need. The system also supports future capacity expansion through additional drives or expansion units, enabling your storage to grow with your business without a complete migration.

• Robust data protection and security for peace of mind: Data protection is built into the core of the TeraStation 5820. With RAID options, data redundancy helps keep your information safe in case of a single drive failure. The device supports encryption for data at rest, strong user authentication, and permission-based access control, so only authorized personnel can view or modify sensitive data. Scheduled backups, versioning, and restore capabilities help ensure business continuity even in the face of accidental deletions or hardware issues.

  In addition, centralized administration and audit trails give IT teams clear visibility into who accessed what data and when, simplifying compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This combination of security features makes the TeraStation 5820 a dependable choice for handling confidential documents, financial records, and client data.

• Designed for performance under load: Built as a high-performance desktop NAS, the TeraStation 5820 is optimized for sustained workloads. Its hardware architecture balances CPU performance, memory capacity, and fast network interfaces to support multiple users streaming media, running backups, and sharing large project files simultaneously. The result is responsive file access, quicker backups, and smoother collaboration across departments, even during peak hours.

  With multi-user access and concurrent operations, your team can collaborate in real time without the usual lag associated with underpowered storage solutions. The BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 delivers a dependable backbone for daily office tasks, creative workflows, and data-intensive applications.

• Flexible connectivity, cloud-ready workflows, and cross-platform compatibility: The TeraStation 5820 provides versatile network connectivity for diverse environments. It supports common business protocols and client platforms, including SMB for Windows and macOS, NFS for Linux-based systems, and Time Machine compatibility for Mac users. Remote access is facilitated through Buffalo’s cloud services, enabling secure access to files from anywhere, while local network access remains fast and reliable for on-site teams.

  Share documents with colleagues, publish a media library for an office-wide streaming experience, and back up workstations with a single, centralized device. The NAS is designed to play well with existing IT ecosystems, making it easy to integrate into Windows workgroups, macOS environments, or mixed networks without a complicated migration process.

• Easy management, maintenance, and energy efficiency: The BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 is built for straightforward administration through a web-based interface. IT staff can create shares, set permissions, configure user accounts, set up scheduled backups, monitor health, and implement security policies without specialized training. The desktop form factor makes placement simple on or under a desk, while hot-swappable drive bays enable drive replacement without powering down the unit, minimizing downtime.

  Energy efficiency and thermal design help keep operating costs reasonable, which is especially beneficial for businesses running NAS services around the clock. The combination of simple setup, intuitive management, and reliable performance makes the TeraStation 5820 a practical choice for teams that need dependable storage without complexity.

• Business-ready features that scale with your needs: Beyond basic storage, the TeraStation 5820 supports advanced features such as scheduled backups, disaster recovery options, and device-level security measures. It is designed to serve as a central repository for shared folders, project data, and media libraries while offering the flexibility to evolve as your business grows. With support for multiple RAID levels and easy capacity expansion, you can tailor the storage configuration to your redundancy goals and budget, ensuring you get the right balance of performance, protection, and cost.

  For teams that require reliable offsite backups or cloud synchronization, Buffalo’s ecosystem provides options to replicate data to cloud services or another Buffalo NAS, helping you implement a comprehensive data protection strategy.

Technical Details of BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 8-Bay 32TB

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How to install BUFFALO TeraStation 5820

• Unbox and verify all components. The package includes the BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 desktop NAS and four 8TB drives pre-installed, delivering a total of 32TB of raw storage. Ensure the unit is placed on a stable surface with adequate ventilation.
• Power on and connect to your network. Use the provided Ethernet port(s) to connect the NAS to your router or switch. If your network environment uses a VLAN or specific security settings, configure the network accordingly before proceeding with the initial setup.
• Access the web-based management interface. From a computer on the same network, open a web browser and enter the NAS’s default IP address or use the device discovery tool provided by Buffalo. Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the initial configuration wizard.
• Configure storage and RAID. The setup wizard will guide you through selecting a RAID level (for example, RAID 5 or RAID 6 for data protection across eight bays), creating storage pools, and setting up shared folders. If you are migrating from another NAS, you can transfer data during this stage or after the RAID configuration is complete.
• Set up users, permissions, and backups. Create user accounts and assign appropriate access to each shared folder. Enable encryption for data at rest if required, and configure scheduled backups to protect essential data. Consider enabling cloud sync or remote access for offsite collaboration and disaster recovery readiness.
• Test access and performance. Verify that Windows, macOS, and Linux clients can connect to the shares, confirm that Time Machine backups (for macOS clients) work as expected, and run a read/write test to ensure performance meets your team’s needs. Implement any security policies, alerts, and maintenance schedules to keep the system healthy.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does “8-Bay NAS” mean for my business?
• A: An 8-bay NAS provides eight drive slots for storage, allowing you to configure multiple RAID levels for redundancy and performance. With 32TB of included drives, you get substantial usable capacity out of the box, plus future-proofing as you scale by adding more drives or expanding storage.
• Q: Can I use these drives in a mixed environment with other brands?
• A: The BUFFALO TeraStation 5820 is designed to work within typical small-business networks and supports standard NAS protocols. It’s best to use the NAS within a supported ecosystem, but it can interoperate with other brands through standard file-sharing protocols (SMB, NFS, AFP) and backup software.
• Q: Is data secure if the drives fail?
• A: Yes. RAID configurations provide redundancy, and data-at-rest encryption adds an extra layer of protection. Regular backups, including offsite or cloud-based copies, further improve resilience against data loss.
• Q: Do I need IT expertise to manage the TeraStation 5820?
• A: The device includes a web-based management interface designed for straightforward administration. While basic setup is accessible to non-experts, IT personnel can implement advanced shares, permissions, and backup strategies for optimal security and performance.
• Q: Can I access the NAS remotely?
• A: Yes. Buffalo’s remote access features enable secure connections from outside your local network, allowing you to access files, run backups, and monitor the system from any location with internet access.
• Q: Are Time Machine backups supported?
• A: Yes. The TeraStation 5820 supports Time Machine backups for macOS clients, making it easy to back up Apple devices alongside Windows and Linux workstations.