Get reliable always-on network storage with the Buffalo TeraStation 3020 16TB 2-Bay NAS Serverfrom Buffalo. Two 8TB SATA III hard drives provide a total storage capacity of 16TB and are optimized for reliable 24/7 operation. Connect to networks via two RJ45 ports supporting Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. Supporting RAID 0, 1, 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 two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports. In addition to TCP and IP protocols, the TeraStation 3020 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 3020 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    2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Ports    RAID 0, 1 & 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 an LAN or WAN. WAN setup includes remote connection via port forwarding and VPN setup.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this be compatible with Mac OS Catalina

A: The WD My Cloud Home 8TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server is compatible with MacOS Catalina.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with MacOS 11.2.1 Big Sur?

A: Yes, this item would be compatible with MacOS 11.2.1 Big Sur.

Q: 3. Does it have to plugged directly into the router or can it be plugged into something else somewhere in the home?

A: The WD My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 4TB) BH #WEBVXC0040HW can be connected directly to a router, network switch or an Ethernet jack in your house that is part of your network.

Q: 4. what is the USB spec?

A: USB spec for WD My Cloud Home 6TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)

Q: 5. Does this bay have USB 3.1? The title says 3.1 but all the specs say 3.0.

A: usb 3.0

Q: 6. Do I need a backup replacement drive available in case one of the 4 drives fails so I can do a fast recovery to full operations? If so what would I order?

A: It is always best to have a spear drive just in case. This Buffalo DriveStation Quad 24TB 4-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Array (4 x 6TB) would be able to support the Buffalo 6TB 3.5" HDD found here ---- https://bhpho.to/3slXbMY .BH #BUOPHD60QH • MFR #OP-HD6.0QH

Q: 7. Will this work with Mac OS 10.6.8 Snow Leopard?

A: I am sorry it would not. This would only work with MacOS Sierra (10.12), El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), or Mavericks (10.9).

Q: 8. Does this come with the drives or the price is only for the unit without any hard drives ?

A: is the voltage of the prouduct suitable for 220v?

Q: 9. After initial backup is complete will this unit continue to backup all new files automatically?

A: Yes, this WD my cloud hard drive, would keep on doing regular backups .

Q: 10. Can I install Plex on it?

A: Yes, you will be able to run Plex on the WD My Cloud Home 6TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 6TB).