Overview
The BUFFALO 5YKYD30 is an optional 5-year Keep Your Drive warranty upgrade for eligible BUFFALO TeraStation systems. It combines the original 3-year warranty with two additional years for a maximum of five years of coverage.
Service Coverage
The Keep Your Drive service allows a defective hard drive to be retained when a replacement is provided. BUFFALO also specifies Next Business Day air service, cross-shipment service, prepaid return shipping, and 24/7 US-based phone support.
Compatibility
BUFFALO identifies the 5YKYD30 for eligible 4-bay rackmount and 8-bay partial TeraStation systems. Supported products include TeraStation 3420RN, 3430RN, 5420RN, WS5420RN and the 4-bay configuration of TeraStation 5820DN.
Key Features
- 5-year maximum warranty coverage
- Keep Your Drive service for defective hard drives
- Next Business Day air service
- Cross-shipment and prepaid return shipping
- 24/7 US-based phone support
Applications
The 5YKYD30 is intended for organizations using eligible BUFFALO TeraStation rackmount and partial-bay NAS systems that require extended warranty protection while retaining defective hard drives during replacement.
DC Supplies Product Note
The 5YKYD30 is a warranty service product rather than a hardware component. Confirm the exact TeraStation model and configuration against BUFFALO's eligibility list before purchase.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | 5YKYD30 |
| 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 air service |
| Cross-Shipment | Included |
| Defective Drive Retention | Included |
| Return Shipping | Prepaid return shipping |
| Technical Support | 24/7 US-based phone support |
| Supported Product Category | Eligible 4-bay rackmount and 8-bay partial TeraStation systems |
| Eligible Products | TeraStation 3420RN, 3430RN, 5420RN, WS5420RN and TeraStation 5820DN (4-bay) |
FAQs
What is BUFFALO 5YKYD30?
5YKYD30 is an optional 5-year Keep Your Drive warranty upgrade for eligible BUFFALO TeraStation 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 to BUFFALO.
How long does the warranty last?
The service provides a maximum of five years of coverage, consisting of the original 3-year warranty plus two additional years.
Does 5YKYD30 include Next Business Day service?
Yes. BUFFALO specifies Next Business Day air service and cross-shipment service for the Keep Your Drive warranty program.
Which systems are eligible?
BUFFALO lists 5YKYD30 for eligible 4-bay rackmount and 8-bay partial systems, including selected TeraStation 3420RN, 3430RN, 5420RN, WS5420RN and 5820DN 4-bay configurations.
