Buffalo TeraStation 3020 2/4-Bay Desktop and 4-Bay 1U Rackmount NAS With 2.5GbE Ready Port

Buffalo Americas, Inc. announces the TeraStation 3020 desktop and rackmount family of NAS solutions.

This NAS family will be available in 2-bay and 4-bay desktop and 1U rackmount form factors, and is built to provide enterprise-class storage solutions for small businesses serious about taking their storage and security to the next level-without breaking their budget.

Designed for small businesses, the TS3020 aims to deliver reliability and flexibility, as well as business-class storage technology such as server expansion support and a 2.5GbE ready port.

The 2-bay unit will be available populated with 4, 8, and 16TB capacities, while the 4-bay desktop and 1U rackmount units will be available fully- or partially-populated with 4, 8, 16, and 32TB capacities. The partially-populated models allow businesses to buy into the storage solution at an entry-level price to meet their current data needs, while enjoying the versatility to be able to increase capacity as they see fit in the future. TS3020 models will come with NAS-grade HDD included and RAID pre-configured, ensuring out-of-the-box reliability and ease-of-use.

TS3420RN NAS front and rear

For businesses who are short on server space as well as budget, the TS3020 offers integration with Amazon S3, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive and Azure, allowing businesses to implement a hybrid cloud. Small businesses who may already depend on third-party cloud services can utilize hybrid cloud to lower monthly cloud costs. These NAS also offers iSCSI support for server storage expansion without the need for specialized equipment or IT staff. The included 2.5GbE Ready Port provides 2.5x faster transfer speed without the need to upgrade to CAT6 cabling, allowing businesses to store and access data faster on the same network.

Known to provide the secure storage, the company holds data security as a priority when designing its NAS. The TS3020 series offers multi-layer security features to help businesses better protect their data, including physical security features such as a front panel lock for the desktop devices and a Kensington security slot. The firm also aims to alleviate cyber threats by offering the TS3020 on a closed system to severely limit third party access to root rights, and further protects stored data by including the option to encrypt the drives with AES 256-bit encryption. The ability to implement a hybrid cloud offers an additional layer of data security by allowing businesses to keep essential data local while uploading non-essential data to the cloud.

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