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Silver rackmount NAS with four drive bays and front status LEDs

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology TS3430RN0802 4-Bay Rackmount NAS 8TB

SKU CH-4V15-R0AHM MPN TS3430RN0802

Four-bay rackmount NAS with 8 TB in RAID, quad-core processor, 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE ports, plus USB 3.0 and 2.0

  • CPUAnnapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL-524 2.0 GHz Quad-core
  • Form factor4-Bay
  • Port count1 × 1GbE
  • Power draw33.88 W
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
  • LAN ports1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE

Included HDD Capacity 8TB (2 x 4TB)

Model Partially Populated

  • Four-bay rackmount design fits standard 1U server racks
  • 8TB pre-installed capacity with two 4TB drives ready for RAID
  • Annapurna Labs AL-524 quad-core 2.0GHz processor handles demanding workloads
  • 5GbE and 1GbE ports provide flexible high-speed network connectivity
  • Two USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 ports enable direct backup and expansion

TeraStation 3030 8TB Rackmount NAS

The Buffalo TeraStation 3030 is a four-bay rackmount network storage appliance pre-populated with two 4 TB drives for 8 TB total capacity. A quad-core Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 processor at 2.0 GHz and 2 GB of DDR4 memory drive the unit. Dual Ethernet ports at 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE plus three USB ports provide connectivity for small business file serving and backup.

Suits small offices; not for heavy virtualization

Teams needing RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 or JBOD with hardware-accelerated throughput will fit well. The single 2.5 GbE uplink and fixed 2 GB memory limit concurrent VMs or large databases. Buyers who need 10 GbE, expandable RAM or more than four drive bays should consider other platforms.

Quad-core AL-524 CPU with 2 GB DDR4

The Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0 GHz quad-core processor and soldered 2 GB DDR4 set the performance ceiling for RAID calculations and network throughput. This fixed compute and memory configuration determines whether the NAS can handle your workload.

How it compares

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Price $774.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUFFALO
Product lineTeraStation 3030
Model nameTS3430RN0802
Part numberTS3430RN0802
Product typeRackmount NAS
Recommended useHigh read/write performance with RAID
Processor
CPUAnnapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL-524 2.0 GHz Quad-core
Memory
Installed RAM2 GB DDR4
Storage
Drive interface4 x SATA (4 x Bay)
Drives included8 TB (2 × 4 TB)
Supported RAID modes0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Protocol supportTCP/IP
Ports & slots
Port count1 × 1GbE
LAN ports1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE
USB ports2 x USB3.0 + 1 x USB2.0
Power
Power draw33.88 W
Power details100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Form factor4-Bay
Product dimensions16.9 × 16.9 × 1.7 in
Product weight13.9 lb (6.31 kg)
Shipping weight11.02 kg
Package size584 × 536 × 201 mm
Compatibility
Compatible drivesOP-HD4.0N
In the box
In the boxTeraStation, Railkit, Quick Setup Guide, AC Cable, and Warranty Statement
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity range10-80% Non-condensing
More details
Indicator lightsPower, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), LAN (10/100)

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Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions for the 4-bay rackmount chassis?

The unit measures 16.9 x 16.9 x 1.7 inches and weighs 13.9 lbs, fitting a standard 1U rack space.

How do I install the included 4TB drives into the SATA bays, and what step is often missed?

The 8TB capacity ships as two 4TB drives pre-installed; insert any additional drives into the four SATA bays and ensure the RAID mode is selected in the web UI before storing data.

When will the pre-installed 4TB drives or the 2GB DDR4 memory need replacement?

The two 4TB SATA drives and 2GB DDR4 memory are installed new; plan drive replacement after typical NAS workload lifespans and upgrade memory only if workload demands exceed the installed capacity.

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