BUFFALO TS3430DN1602 – TeraStation 3430DN 16TB 4-Bay 2.5GbE NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO TS3430DN1602 is a TeraStation 3430DN desktop NAS configured with two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives for 16TB of installed storage. Its four-bay chassis leaves two drive bays available for expansion, providing a partially populated storage platform for business file sharing, backup, and centralized network storage.
Technical Information
The TS3430DN1602 uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 memory and a Btrfs file system. Network connectivity includes one 2.5GbE port and one 1GbE port, while two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports provide connectivity for supported USB devices.
The four-bay storage platform supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD. The supplied configuration contains two 8TB drives, while two additional bays remain available for compatible drives.
Compatibility
The TS3430DN1602 uses 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps NAS-grade hard drives and supports BUFFALO OP-HD2.0N, OP-HD4.0N, and OP-HD8.0N compatible hard drives. The system 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. iSCSI support allows the platform to be used for supported SAN-style storage applications.
Key Features
- 16TB installed capacity using two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives
- Four drive bays with two bays available for expansion
- 2.5GbE and 1GbE RJ-45 network connectivity
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 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 and medium-sized office storage deployments
- Shared storage for Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS environments
- NAS and supported iSCSI storage applications
DC Supplies Product Note
The TS3430DN1602 is a partially populated four-bay configuration with two 8TB drives installed and two open bays. This configuration provides 16TB of installed storage while retaining physical capacity for additional compatible drives.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | TS3430DN1602 |
| Product Type | Desktop NAS |
| Product Series | TeraStation 3030 |
| Product Model | TeraStation 3430DN |
| Installed Capacity | 16TB |
| Included Drives | 2 × 8TB |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Open Drive Bays | 2 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Drive Type | NAS Grade |
| Supported RAID | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Hot Swap | Supported |
| Hot Spare | Supported |
| 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 |
| iSCSI | Supported |
| 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 × 6.7 × 8.5 in (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 10.6 lb |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty |
FAQs
How much storage is included with the TS3430DN1602?
The TS3430DN1602 includes two 8TB hard drives, providing 16TB of installed raw storage capacity.
How many drive bays are available?
The chassis has four drive bays. Two 8TB drives are installed, leaving two bays available for compatible additional drives.
Which RAID levels does the TS3430DN1602 support?
The TS3430DN1602 supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD.
What network interfaces are available?
The NAS provides one 2.5GbE RJ-45 interface and one 1GbE RJ-45 interface, with support for network speeds from 10Mbps through 2.5Gbps.
Does the TS3430DN1602 support iSCSI?
Yes. iSCSI is supported alongside CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, NFS, and TCP/IP network services.
