BUFFALO TS3430RN1602 – TeraStation 3430RN 16TB 4-Bay 1U 2.5GbE Rackmount NAS
Overview
The BUFFALO TS3430RN1602 is a TeraStation 3430RN rackmount NAS configured with two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives for 16TB of installed storage. The 4-bay 1U chassis leaves two drive bays available for expansion, making the system suitable for small-business and rack-based network storage deployments.
Technical Information
The TS3430RN1602 uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of DDR4 memory and a Btrfs file system. Network connectivity is provided by one 2.5GbE RJ-45 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port. The rackmount chassis also provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 Type-A port.
The four-bay storage platform supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations. The supplied MPN contains two 8TB drives, while the remaining two bays can accommodate additional compatible drives.
Compatibility
The TS3430RN1602 uses NAS-grade SATA 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.
Network services include TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, and NFS. The system is also designed for network-attached storage deployments requiring supported RAID configurations and 2.5GbE connectivity.
Key Features
- 16TB installed capacity with two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives
- 4-bay 1U rackmount chassis with two open drive bays
- 1 × 2.5GbE and 1 × 1GbE RJ-45 network interfaces
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD support
- 2.0GHz quad-core AL-524 processor with 2GB DDR4 memory
Applications
- Small-business rackmount NAS deployments
- Centralized business file storage and sharing
- Network backup and data protection
- Departmental and branch-office storage
- Rack-based storage requiring future drive expansion
DC Supplies Product Note
The TS3430RN1602 is the partially populated 16TB version of the TeraStation 3430RN platform. It installs two 8TB drives in a four-bay 1U chassis, leaving two physical bays available for compatible expansion drives.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Part Number / MPN | TS3430RN1602 |
| Product Type | Rackmount NAS |
| Series | TeraStation 3030 |
| Model | TeraStation 3430RN |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Installed Capacity | 16TB |
| Included Drives | 2 × 8TB |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Open Drive Bays | 2 |
| Drive Type | NAS Grade |
| Drive Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Supported RAID | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Hot Swap | Supported |
| Hot Spares | 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, 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Network File Services | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, NFS |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 85W |
| Data Transfer Power | 44W |
| Idle Power | 33W |
| Power Supply | Internal AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–85% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 16.9 × 16.9 × 1.7 in (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 13.9 lb |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Compatible Replacement Drive | OP-HD8.0N |
| Warranty | 3-year hardware warranty |
FAQs
How much storage is included with the TS3430RN1602?
The TS3430RN1602 includes two 8TB NAS-grade hard drives, providing 16TB of installed raw storage capacity.
How many drive bays does the TS3430RN1602 have?
The rackmount chassis has four drive bays. Two are populated with 8TB drives, leaving two bays available for compatible additional drives.
Which RAID levels are supported?
The TS3430RN1602 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 port and one 1GbE RJ-45 port, supporting network speeds from 10Mbps through 2.5Gbps.
What processor and memory are installed?
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 TS3430RN1602.
