The TeraStation

Buffalo TeraStation Terabyte Network Attached Storage

A great Companion for your ClusterStation

Buffalo TeraStation Terabyte Network Attached Storage offers powerful storage, server and multimedia solutions for both the SMB and consumer markets. Combining advanced fault tolerant data solutions, robust file security, and Gigabit Ethernet networking, TeraStation allows users to deploy a simple, cost-effective data or media server to their office or home network in literally minutes without cutting corners on features and expandability.

By offering a total of four USB 2.0 ports and one 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port, the device can accommodate additional external USB hard drives for expanded networked storage or as backup targets, a USB printer that can be managed and shared on the network or even up to two USB TV tuners to allow the recording of television programs for later viewing. In fact, The TeraStation can even be cascaded with another TeraStation via USB to expand network available storage well beyond the single Terabyte level.

The product includes four operational modes: Standard Mode, which allows each drive to be shared as an individual network volume; Spanning Mode, which merges all four drives as a single volume to create a one TeraByte share; Mirroring Mode, which creates two separate pairs of mirrored drives to prevent data loss in the event of drive failure; and Raid 5 Mode, which takes advantage of the popular disk arraying technology. Raid 5 offers increased performance with fault tolerance by spreading data across the four separate drives with uniformity to allow simple data recovery in the event of drive failure.

The TeraStation offers additional data protection by implementing a Journaling File System. This advanced file system allows instant data and operational recovery in the event of a system failure. The TeraStation also features UPS compatibility so the device can be safely powered down automatically or manually.

The TeraStation is made with a Heat Sink Chassis for cooling and an additional silent fan for noiseless operation. Its sleek, aesthetic design and quiet operation makes it the perfect fit for any office network environment.

 

 

 

Features

• Four operating modes for configuring internal drives allow either data access in a massive volume or in fault tolerant RAID arrays
• Journaling File System to prevent loss of data during writing in the event of a power loss
• Robust user and group level permissions for securing network data shares
• Gigabit Ethernet with Jumbo Frame support ensures speedy delivery of large office files or multiple multimedia streams
• UPS compatibility to allow automatic or manual shutdowns safely when power is interrupted
• Four USB ports offer countless scenarios for attaching USB devices
• External USB hard drives expand available network storage as needed cost effectively
• Client USB device functionality allows the device to operate as an external USB hard drive for a laptop or workstation or even another TeraStation
• Built-in print server for sharing and managing a USB printer on the network
• Informative status LEDs on front panel display vital information about each internal drive and network activity
• Sleek, aesthetic look conforms to any modern office or home décor and saves space without sacrificing performance
• Easily removable hard drive rack to allow quick swapping of hard drives should a drive fail
• Oversized fan allows ultra-silent operation and minimal power consumption

Simple Install and Management

• Easy setup wizard allows deployment of a Terabyte of network data in literally minutes without advanced networking skills
• Powerful backup utility allows easy setup and management of backups to or from the TeraStation when multiple TeraStations are located on the network
• Management via an intuitive, fully featured web interface from Windows, Apple or Linux
• Mail notification allows reports of basic activity, backup jobs and critical system errors via email to multiple recipient

Specifications

• LAN Interface : Interface IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3u Standard (100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T)
• Transmission:
  • Speed : 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
  • Encoding Method: 1000 BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5
• Access Method : CSMA / CD
• Port / Connector : RJ-45
• Cable 1000 BASE-T: Category 5, 4 UTP
• Ports :1
• Transmission Distance :100 Meters
• IDE Interface :Standard Ultra ATA / 133.
• USB Interface :
  • Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (HS Mode), Full-Speed (FS), Low-Speed (LS)
  • Connector: USB A
  • Number of Ports: 4
  • Data Transmission Speed Max: 480 Mbps (HS Mode), Max: 12 Mbps (FS Mode)

Others

• Dimensions : 6.6 x 8.7 x 9.5 in.
• Weight: 15.8 lbs.
• Setup Utility : OS Support Windows Operating Systems
• Client OS :Support Windows, Apple, Linux