We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Rectangular black desktop NAS with eight front drive bays

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology TS5820DN9608 8-Bay 96TB Desktop NAS

SKU CH-TX1G-NR5WS MPN TS5820DN9608

Eight-bay desktop NAS with 96 TB of pre-installed drives, quad-core processor, 8 GB DDR4, one 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports, plus USB 3.0 and 2.0

  • CPUAnnapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL524 (2.04 GHz Quad-Core)
  • Form factor8-Bay
  • Port count1 × 10GbE + 2 × 1GbE
  • Power draw112 W
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
  • LAN ports1 × 10GbE + 2 × 1GbE

Included HDD Capacity 96TB (8 x 12TB)

Model Fully Populated

  • Pre-configured RAID with 96TB NAS-grade drives saves setup time
  • Native 10GbE port plus two 1GbE links for fast network transfers
  • Quad-core 2.04GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 handles heavy workloads
  • AES-256 encryption, 2-factor authentication and snapshot backup protect data
  • VMware and Windows Server 2022 certified for virtualization environments

Business-ready 96 TB desktop NAS

The Buffalo TeraStation 5020 ships with eight pre-tested 12 TB NAS-grade drives, providing 96 TB of raw capacity in a single 8-bay enclosure. It targets small-to-mid-size businesses that need a turnkey file server with RAID already configured and cloud backup integration for Amazon S3, Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive.

Installation notes

The unit arrives fully populated, so drive installation is not required; simply connect power and network cables then run the web-based setup wizard. RAID migration or expansion later will need matching OP-HD12.0N drives and a rebuild window that scales with the 96 TB volume, so plan maintenance windows accordingly.

10GbE and USB limits

The single 10GbE RJ-45 port and two 1GbE ports share the Annapurna Labs AL524 quad-core processor, so sustained 10 Gbps throughput depends on workload mix and RAID level. Four USB ports (two 3.0, two 2.0) support external backup targets or UPS signalling but do not add iSCSI or additional network interfaces.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Multi-Bay Desktop NAS, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,237.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 230 comparable items (median $562.49).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUFFALO
Product lineTeraStation 5020
Model nameTS5820DN9608
Part numberTS5820DN9608
Product typeDesktop NAS
Recommended useHigh read/write performance with RAID
Processor
CPUAnnapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL524 (2.04 GHz Quad-Core)
Memory
Installed RAM8 GB DDR4
Storage
Drive interface8 x SATA (8 x Bay)
Drives included96 TB (8 × 12 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 × 10GbE + 2 × 1GbE
LAN ports1 × 10GbE + 2 × 1GbE
USB ports2 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
Power
Power draw112 W
Power details100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Form factor8-Bay
Product dimensions9.06 × 11.81 × 8.46 in
Product weight26.9 lb (12.2 kg)
Shipping weight13.72 kg
Package size419 × 362 × 351 mm
Compatibility
Compatible drivesOP-HD12.0N
In the box
In the boxTeraStation, Quick Setup Guide, AC Cable, Front Panel Key, and Warranty Statement
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity range0-80% RH non-condensing
More details
Indicator lightsPower, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), LAN (10/100)

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 10GbE port is active after connecting the TS5820DN9608 to my switch?

The front-panel LAN LED for the 10GbE port lights solid when a 10 Gbps link is established; the management console also reports the negotiated speed on the Network Status page.

Which drives and accessories ship inside the TS5820DN9608 box versus what I must source myself?

Eight 12 TB NAS-grade SATA drives are pre-installed and the RAID array is pre-configured; the box also contains the power cord, rack-mount brackets and a quick-start guide — no additional drives or cables are required for basic operation.

The specs list 8 GB DDR4 — is that the only memory option or can I order the TS5820DN9608 with more?

This SKU ships with 8 GB DDR4 soldered on-board; there are no user-accessible slots and Buffalo does not offer a higher-capacity memory variant for the TS5820DN9608 model.

More in Multi-Bay Desktop NAS

Similar items