BUFFALO TS3230DN1602 – TeraStation 3230DN 16TB 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO TS3230DN1602 is a 16TB TeraStation 3230DN desktop NAS configured with two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives in a two-bay chassis. It provides centralized network storage for business file sharing, backup, and data management where a compact two-drive NAS platform is required.
Technical Information
The TS3230DN1602 uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 memory and a Btrfs file system. Network connectivity consists of one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port. Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports provide connectivity for supported USB devices.
The two-bay platform supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations. The supplied configuration contains two 8TB drives for 16TB of installed raw capacity. RAID selection determines the resulting usable capacity and redundancy characteristics.
Compatibility
The TS3230DN1602 uses NAS-grade SATA 6Gbps hard drives and supports BUFFALO OP-HD8.0N replacement drives. The platform supports Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, macOS 12 or later, and Chrome OS.
Supported network services include TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, and NFS. The NAS is suitable for network file storage and supported iSCSI storage applications.
Key Features
- 16TB installed capacity with two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives
- Two-bay desktop NAS chassis with SATA 6Gbps drive interfaces
- 1 × 2.5GbE and 1 × 1GbE RJ-45 network connectivity
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD support
- 2.0GHz quad-core AL-524 processor with 2GB DDR4 memory
Applications
- Centralized business file storage and sharing
- Network backup and data protection
- Small-office and departmental NAS deployments
- Shared storage for Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS environments
- Network storage and supported iSCSI applications
DC Supplies Product Note
The TS3230DN1602 is a fully populated two-bay configuration with two 8TB drives. Its 2.5GbE interface provides a higher-speed network connection than conventional Gigabit Ethernet when the connected network infrastructure also supports 2.5GbE.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | TS3230DN1602 |
| Product Type | Desktop NAS |
| Series | TeraStation 3230DN / TeraStation 3030 |
| Installed Capacity | 16TB |
| Included Drives | 2 × 8TB |
| Drive Bays | 2 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Drive Type | NAS Grade |
| Supported RAID | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
| Processor | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524, 2.0GHz Quad-Core |
| Memory | 2GB DDR4 |
| File System | Btrfs |
| Network Ports | 1 × 2.5GbE, 1 × 1GbE RJ-45 |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3 |
| Network Speeds | 2.5Gbps / 1000Mbps / 100Mbps / 10Mbps |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| Network File Services | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, NFS |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 85W |
| Data Transfer Power | 29W |
| Idle Power | 20W |
| Power Supply | Internal AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–85% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 9.1 × 6.7 × 6.7 in (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 9.5 lb |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty |
| Compatible Replacement Drive | OP-HD8.0N |
FAQs
How much storage is included with the TS3230DN1602?
The TS3230DN1602 includes two 8TB hard drives for 16TB of installed raw storage capacity.
Which RAID levels are supported?
The TS3230DN1602 supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.
What network ports are available?
The NAS provides one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port, with support for network speeds from 10Mbps through 2.5Gbps.
What processor and memory does the TS3230DN1602 use?
The system uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of DDR4 memory.
Which replacement drive is specified for this model?
BUFFALO specifies the OP-HD8.0N as a compatible replacement drive for the TS3230DN1602.
