BUFFALO TS3430DN3204 – TeraStation 3430DN 32TB 4-Bay 2.5GbE NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO TS3430DN3204 is a four-bay TeraStation 3430DN desktop NAS configured with four 8TB NAS-dedicated hard drives for 32TB of installed storage. It is designed for centralized file storage, backup, replication, and shared network services in small-office and business environments.
Technical Information
The TS3430DN3204 uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL524 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 memory. Storage uses four SATA III drive connections and software RAID. Buffalo specifies RAID 6 as the factory configuration for this exact 32TB model, with RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 1, and RAID 0 also supported.
The system provides one 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port and one 1000BASE-T RJ-45 port. The 2.5GbE interface supports 2.5Gbps, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps operation, while the Gigabit port supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps. A hardware RAID accelerator assists parity calculations for RAID 5 and RAID 6 workloads.
Compatibility
The TS3430DN3204 supports TCP/IP and network file services including SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS, HTTP/HTTPS, and SNMP. Buffalo also specifies iSCSI support, Active Directory integration, replication, scheduled backup, remote management through KikiNavi, and cloud-service integration.
Key Features
- 32TB installed capacity using four 8TB NAS-dedicated HDDs
- Factory RAID 6 with support for RAID 5, 10, 1, and 0
- 2.5GbE and 1GbE RJ-45 network connectivity
- 2GB DDR4 memory with 2.0GHz quad-core AL524 processor
- Hardware RAID accelerator for RAID 5 and RAID 6 parity calculations
Applications
The TS3430DN3204 is suited to centralized business file storage, workstation backup, departmental file sharing, server data repositories, replication, and shared network storage. Its 2.5GbE interface can provide higher network throughput than standard Gigabit Ethernet when paired with compatible network infrastructure.
DC Supplies Product Note
The TS3430DN3204 is the 32TB four-drive configuration of the TeraStation 3430DN series. Buffalo specifies 16TB of effective capacity when using the factory RAID 6 configuration; RAID 5 provides 24TB, RAID 10 provides 16TB, RAID 1 provides 8TB, and RAID 0 provides 32TB.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | TS3430DN3204 |
| Product Type | Desktop Network Attached Storage (NAS) |
| Series | TeraStation 3430DN |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Installed Capacity | 32TB |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Installed Drives | 4 x 8TB NAS-dedicated HDD |
| Drive Interface | SATA III, up to 6Gbps |
| RAID Type | Software RAID |
| Factory RAID | RAID 6 |
| Supported RAID | RAID 6, 5, 10, 1, 0 |
| RAID 6 Effective Capacity | 16TB |
| RAID 5 Effective Capacity | 24TB |
| RAID 10 Effective Capacity | 16TB |
| RAID 1 Effective Capacity | 8TB |
| RAID 0 Effective Capacity | 32TB |
| Processor | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL524 |
| Processor Speed / Cores | 2.0GHz / 4-core 64-bit |
| Memory | 2GB DDR4 |
| LAN Ports | 1 x 2.5GBASE-T, 1 x 1000BASE-T |
| LAN Connector | RJ-45 8-pin |
| Network File Services | SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP, iSCSI, rsync |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| USB Transfer Rate | Up to 5Gbps |
| RAID Accelerator | Yes |
| Hot Spares | Yes |
| Hot Swapping | Yes |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 85W |
| Power Supply | AC 100V, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–85% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 170 x 215 x 230mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Approximately 6.2kg |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | 3 years |
FAQs
What is the storage capacity of the TS3430DN3204?
The TS3430DN3204 includes four 8TB NAS-dedicated hard drives for 32TB of total installed raw capacity.
What RAID configuration is supplied?
Buffalo specifies RAID 6 as the factory configuration for the TS3430DN3204. The system also supports RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 1, and RAID 0.
How much usable capacity is available in factory RAID 6?
Buffalo specifies 16TB of effective capacity for the TS3430DN3204 when configured in factory RAID 6.
Does the TS3430DN3204 support 2.5GbE?
Yes. The NAS provides one 2.5GBASE-T port and one 1000BASE-T port. The 2.5GbE interface supports 2.5Gbps, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps operation.
Does the TS3430DN3204 support iSCSI?
Yes. Buffalo specifies iSCSI as a supported network storage protocol alongside SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS, and other services.
Does the TS3430DN3204 support hot swapping?
Yes. Buffalo lists hot-spare support with hot swapping for the four-bay TeraStation 3430DN platform.
