Overview
The BUFFALO 5YKYD40 is an optional 5-year Keep Your Drive warranty upgrade for eligible BUFFALO TeraStation desktop systems. It extends the original 3-year warranty by two additional years, providing a maximum of five years of coverage.
Service Coverage
The Keep Your Drive service allows a defective hard drive to be retained by the customer when a replacement is provided. BUFFALO also specifies Next Business Day air service, cross-shipment service and prepaid return shipping for the warranty program.
Compatibility
BUFFALO identifies the 5YKYD40 for eligible 2-bay and 4-bay desktop TeraStation systems. Supported models include TeraStation 3220DN, 3420DN, 3230DN, 3430DN, 5210DN, WS5220DN and WS5420DN, with eligibility depending on the specific model and configuration.
Key Features
- 5-year maximum warranty coverage
- Keep Your Drive service
- Defective hard drive does not need to be returned
- Next Business Day air and cross-shipment service
- 24/7 US-based phone support
Applications
The 5YKYD40 is intended for organizations using eligible BUFFALO TeraStation desktop NAS systems that require extended warranty coverage while retaining defective hard drives during replacement.
DC Supplies Product Note
The 5YKYD40 is a warranty service product rather than a hardware component. Confirm the exact TeraStation model and eligibility for the 5YKYD40 service before purchase.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | 5YKYD40 |
| Product Type | Extended Warranty Service |
| Service Name | Keep Your Drive |
| Service Duration | 5 years maximum |
| Warranty Structure | Original 3-year warranty plus 2 additional years |
| Replacement Service | Next Business Day |
| Cross-Shipment | Included |
| Defective Drive Retention | Included |
| Technical Support | 24/7 US-based phone support |
| Supported Product Category | Eligible 2-bay and 4-bay desktop TeraStation systems |
| Example Eligible Products | TeraStation 3220DN, 3420DN, 3230DN, 5210DN, WS5220DN and WS5420DN |
FAQs
What is BUFFALO 5YKYD40?
5YKYD40 is an optional 5-year Keep Your Drive warranty upgrade for eligible BUFFALO TeraStation desktop systems.
What does Keep Your Drive mean?
When an eligible hard drive is replaced under the service, the defective hard drive does not need to be returned.
How long does the warranty coverage last?
The service provides a maximum of five years of coverage, consisting of the original 3-year warranty plus two additional years.
Does 5YKYD40 include Next Business Day service?
Yes. BUFFALO specifies Next Business Day air service and cross-shipment service as part of its Keep Your Drive warranty program.
Which systems use 5YKYD40?
BUFFALO lists the service for eligible 2-bay and 4-bay desktop TeraStation systems, including selected 3220DN, 3420DN, 3230DN, 5210DN, WS5220DN and WS5420DN models.
