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Rectangular silver rackmount unit with four drive bays and front status LEDs

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology TS3430RN1602 16TB 4-Bay NAS

SKU CH-YA0V-HXGD6 MPN TS3430RN1602

A 4-bay rackmount NAS with 16 TB pre-installed storage, quad-core processor, 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE ports and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 support

  • 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 16TB (2 x 8TB)

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  • Quad-core processor handles demanding workloads with 2.0GHz Annapurna Labs AL-524
  • 16TB pre-installed capacity across two 8TB drives ready for immediate use
  • 5GbE and 1GbE ports deliver flexible network speeds for mixed environments
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD protect data or maximise performance as needed
  • Two USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 ports simplify backup and expansion tasks

Buffalo TeraStation 3030 4-Bay NAS

The Buffalo TeraStation 3030 TS3430RN1602 is a rackmount network-attached storage appliance with four SATA drive bays. It ships with two 8TB hard drives for a total of 16TB raw capacity. An Annapurna Labs AL-524 quad-core processor at 2.0GHz and 2GB of DDR4 memory handle file services and RAID management.

Network connectivity and expansion

Dual Ethernet ports provide one 2.5GbE and one 1GbE RJ-45 connection for link aggregation or separate networks. Three USB ports — two USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 — allow external backup drives or printer sharing. The unit supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD, suiting small offices that need redundancy and performance. Buyers requiring 10GbE, more than four bays, or pre-installed SSD caching should look elsewhere.

Installation notes

The package includes a rail kit for standard 1U rack mounting, an AC cable and a quick setup guide. Initial configuration is performed through a web-based dashboard after the unit receives an IP address via DHCP. Common issues include forgetting to initialise the RAID array before storing data and neglecting to configure the second Ethernet port for failover or throughput.

How it compares

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Price $848.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUFFALO
Product lineTeraStation 3030
Model nameTS3430RN1602
Part numberTS3430RN1602
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 included16 TB (2 × 8 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-HD8.0N
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 network ports does the TS3430RN1602 provide for connecting to my existing 1GbE switch?

The unit has one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port, so it will link directly to a 1GbE switch using the 1GbE port.

Can I add the OP-HD8.0N drives later to expand the 16TB array?

Yes, the four SATA bays accept OP-HD8.0N drives, allowing you to populate the two empty bays and expand the RAID volume.

Which front-panel LEDs confirm the TS3430RN1602 is operating normally after setup?

The Power LED, the four HDD LEDs for each drive bay, and the LAN LED for the active network link will all be lit or blinking during normal operation.

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