BUFFALO TS3430DN1604 – TeraStation 3430DN 16TB 4-Bay 2.5GbE NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO TS3430DN1604 is a TeraStation 3430DN desktop NAS configured with four 4TB NAS-grade hard drives for 16TB of installed storage. The four-bay system provides centralized file storage, backup, replication, and shared network services for small-office and business environments.
Technical Information
The TS3430DN1604 uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 memory and a Btrfs file system. Storage uses four SATA 6Gbps drives, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. The 16TB configuration is shipped with RAID 6 according to Buffalo's current Japan product catalog.
Network connectivity includes one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port. The 2.5GbE interface supports 2.5Gbps, 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps operation. Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports provide up to 5Gbps connectivity for compatible peripherals.
Compatibility
The TS3430DN1604 supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, HTTP/HTTPS, and SNMP network services. Buffalo lists support for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, macOS 12 or later, and Chrome OS. The NAS also supports Active Directory, iSCSI, UPS connectivity, and cloud service integration.
Key Features
- 16TB installed capacity using four 4TB NAS-grade HDDs
- Four-bay desktop chassis with factory RAID 6 configuration
- 2.5GbE plus 1GbE RJ-45 network connectivity
- 2GB DDR4 memory with 2.0GHz quad-core AL-524 processor
- Hot-spare and hot-swapping support for compatible drive configurations
Applications
The TS3430DN1604 is suited to small-business file sharing, centralized backup, departmental storage, server data repositories, virtualization-related storage, replication, and multi-user network access. Its 2.5GbE interface provides higher network throughput than standard Gigabit Ethernet while maintaining compatibility with existing Ethernet infrastructure.
DC Supplies Product Note
The TS3430DN1604 is a fully populated four-bay configuration with four 4TB drives and factory RAID 6. RAID 6 provides dual-drive fault tolerance, while the chassis also supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD when a different storage arrangement is required.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | TS3430DN1604 |
| Product Type | Desktop Network Attached Storage (NAS) |
| Series | TeraStation 3030 |
| Model | TeraStation 3430DN |
| Installed Capacity | 16TB |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Installed Drives | 4 x 4TB NAS-grade HDD |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Factory RAID | RAID 6 |
| Supported RAID | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Processor | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz Quad-core |
| Memory | 2GB DDR4 |
| File System | Btrfs |
| LAN Ports | 1 x 2.5GbE, 1 x 1GbE |
| LAN Speeds | 2.5Gbps / 1000Mbps / 100Mbps / 10Mbps |
| Network Connector | RJ-45 |
| Network File Services | SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| USB Transfer Rate | Up to 5Gbps |
| iSCSI | Yes |
| Active Directory | Yes |
| Cloud Service Integration | Yes |
| Hot Spares | Yes |
| Hot Swapping | Yes |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 85W |
| Data Transfer Power | 42W |
| Idle Power | 33W |
| Power Supply | Internal AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–85% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 6.7 x 8.5 in (L x W x H) |
| Weight | 13.7 lb |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | 3 years |
FAQs
What is the storage capacity of the TS3430DN1604?
The TS3430DN1604 includes four 4TB hard drives for 16TB of installed raw storage capacity.
What RAID configuration is supplied?
Buffalo's current product information specifies RAID 6 as the factory configuration for the TS3430DN1604. The system also supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD.
Does the TS3430DN1604 support 2.5GbE?
Yes. The NAS provides one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port. The 2.5GbE interface also supports lower Ethernet speeds.
How much memory does the TS3430DN1604 have?
The TS3430DN1604 has 2GB of DDR4 memory and uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor.
Does the TS3430DN1604 support iSCSI?
Yes. Buffalo specifies iSCSI support in addition to SMB/CIFS and other network file services.
Does the NAS support hot swapping?
Yes. Buffalo specifies hot-spare support with hot swapping for the four-bay TeraStation 3430DN series.
