Get reliable always-on rackmount network storage with the TeraStation 3420RN Partially Populated 16TB 4-Bay 1U Rackmount NAS Server from Buffalo. Featuring four bays populated with two 8TB SATA III hard drives providing a total storage capacity of 16TB, this storage array is optimized for reliable 24/7 operation. Connect to networks via two RJ45 ports supporting Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. Supporting RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD modes, this NAS server allows for easy hot swapping of drives, too.

Boasting a 1.4 GHz Alpine AL214 quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, this NAS array is designed for smooth multitasking. Connect devices via three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports. In addition to TCP and IP protocols, the TeraStation 3420RN supports SMB or CIFS, AFP, FTP and FTPS, SFTP, NFS, and RSYNC network files. Compatible client operating systems include Windows 7 and later, Windows Server 2012 and later, and Mac OS X 10.11 and later. The TeraStation 3420RN Partially Populated 16TB 4-Bay 1U Rackmount NAS Server comes with NASNavigator2 and NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition software.

16TB Storage Capacity    2 x 8TB 3.5" SATA III HDDs    1.4 GHz Alpine AL214 Quad-Core Processor    1GB DDR3 RAM    Gigabit & 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports    3 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Ports    RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 & JBOD    Hot Swap Functionality    Supports TCP & IP Protocols    Works with Windows, Windows Server & Mac

USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s and is synonymous with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.0.

Users can make backup copies from TeraStation to an rsync-compatible device from another manufacturer. This function also allows backups to be made from another manufacturer's rsync-compatible NAS to the TeraStation NAS.

TeraStation functions as a client of an Active Directory domain, so that domain users and groups can be used. This means that they can be used in domain environments of companies with up to 10,000 users and groups.

Hot-swap function increases data security. With hot swappable drives, the TeraStation automatically switches off the defective hard disk even if one hard disk fails, so that it can be replaced safely without interrupting work or losing data.

Buffalo's TeraStation features B-Sync, which allows users to easily synchronize files between their TeraStation and 3rd party cloud services to make backups. The Buffalo NAS supports Amazon S3 Cloud Services, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Azure.

The web interface has a dashboard that offers the user effective views of system status, the ability to resize windows on a computer or phone, and a comfortable button layout.

Take advantage of 1GB of DDR3 memory for smooth multitasking.

Works simultaneously as NAS and iSCSI target.

This NAS server comes equipped with two NAS hard drives, ensuring optimum performance and reliability in RAID and continuous operation.

Using replication, a folder in two separate TeraStation NAS arrays is synchronized almost in real time. This only happens in one direction from the source to the destination and is not bi-directional. This function can be set up with a LAN or WAN. WAN setup includes remote connection via port forwarding and VPN setup.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this allow for hot swaps?

A: The WD My Cloud Pro Series 56TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 14TB) BH #WEBNFA0560KB does not have the ability to hotswap drives.

Q: 2. Does it work if I just plug in two WD Red disks leaving the other two slots empty? I was planning to plug in just two 10GB (each) disks leaving the other two ports empty to fill with new disks some day in the future... Thanks!

A: Yes you can occupy just two of the four bays. You may have limited options when upgrading to 4 drives later.

Q: 3. Will this unit work with WD RE Enterprise class drives?

A: Unfortunately the WD RE Datacenter Drives are not on the hard drive compatibility list for the My Cloud PR4100.

Q: 4. Can this be configured to be used as an FTP server?

A: Yes you can generally speaking. In certain cases it may require port forwarding. And also a few providers have been known to block FTP access which doesnt have anything to do with this device particularly.

Q: 5. Will this work with the MAC Big Sur OS?

A: Yes, the WD My Cloud Pro Series 32TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 8TB) BH #WEPR410032 is compatible with macOS Big Sur.

Q: 6. hi manish here can i upgrade the RAM from 4GB to 8GB in WD my cloud PR4100?

A: Yes, the unit is showing the following memory specs: Total Installed Memory: 4 GB DDR3L Total Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM Maximum Memory Capacity: 16 GB

Q: 7. Are the SATA Hard Drives RED PRO drives?

A: Yes, the WD My Cloud Pro Series 56TB PR4100 4-Bay NAS Server (4 x 14TB) BH #WEBNFA0560KB uses Red Pro drives.

Q: 8. I want to use this for video editing on my computer. Is the speed decent or is this not suggested for video editing and storage?

A: For storage it would work well. For editing footage directly on the drive it will depend on your expectations. It would be slower than using a HDD or preferably as SDD.

Q: 9. Can the PR4100 be ordered with added memory?

A: No, but I ordered extra memory to add into the PR4100 when I ordered the unit.

Q: 10. Do you sell the ‘diskless’, 0TB version of this unit?

A: We have the bare unit https://bhpho.to/2YZO74F.