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Rectangular black desktop NAS with eight front drive bays

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology TS5820DN9608 8-Bay 96TB Desktop NAS

SKU CH-TX1G-NR5WS MPN TS5820DN9608

Eight-bay desktop NAS with 96 TB of pre-installed drives, quad-core processor, 8 GB DDR4, one 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports, plus USB 3.0 and 2.0

  • TypeDesktop NAS
  • StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
  • Ports1 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE
  • Port RJ-451 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE
  • Port USB2 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
  • HDD Interface8 x SATA (8 x Bay)

Included HDD Capacity 96TB (8 x 12TB)

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Option Fully Populated

  • Pre-configured RAID with 96TB NAS-grade drives saves setup time
  • Native 10GbE port plus two 1GbE links for fast network transfers
  • Quad-core 2.04GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 handles heavy workloads
  • AES-256 encryption, 2-factor authentication and snapshot backup protect data
  • VMware and Windows Server 2022 certified for virtualization environments

Business-ready 96 TB desktop NAS

The Buffalo TeraStation 5020 ships with eight pre-tested 12 TB NAS-grade drives, providing 96 TB of raw capacity in a single 8-bay enclosure. It targets small-to-mid-size businesses that need a turnkey file server with RAID already configured and cloud backup integration for Amazon S3, Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive.

Installation notes

The unit arrives fully populated, so drive installation is not required; simply connect power and network cables then run the web-based setup wizard. RAID migration or expansion later will need matching OP-HD12.0N drives and a rebuild window that scales with the 96 TB volume, so plan maintenance windows accordingly.

10GbE and USB limits

The single 10GbE RJ-45 port and two 1GbE ports share the Annapurna Labs AL524 quad-core processor, so sustained 10 Gbps throughput depends on workload mix and RAID level. Four USB ports (two 3.0, two 2.0) support external backup targets or UPS signalling but do not add iSCSI or additional network interfaces.

Highlights

  • Pre-configured RAID with 96TB NAS-grade drives saves setup time
  • Native 10GbE port plus two 1GbE links for fast network transfers
  • Quad-core 2.04GHz processor with 8GB DDR4 handles heavy workloads
  • AES-256 encryption, 2-factor authentication and snapshot backup protect data
  • VMware and Windows Server 2022 certified for virtualization environments

Specifications

BrandBUFFALO
SeriesTeraStation 5020
ModelTS5820DN9608
Part NumberTS5820DN9608
TypeDesktop NAS
StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Ports1 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE
Port RJ-451 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE
Port USB2 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
HDD Interface8 x SATA (8 x Bay)
Form Factor8-Bay
ProcessorAnnapurna Labs Alpine Processor AL524 (2.04 GHz Quad-Core)
Installed Memory8GB DDR4
Included HDD Capacity96TB (8 x 12TB)
RAIDRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD
Drive CompatibilityOP-HD12.0N
Supported ProtocolsTCP/IP
LEDsPower, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), LAN (10/100)
Power100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption112W
Temperature0°C - 40 °C
Humidity0-80% RH non-condensing
UsageHigh read/write performance with RAID
Dimensions9.06 x 11.81 x 8.46 in
Weight26.9 lbs
Package ContentsTeraStation, Quick Setup Guide, AC Cable, Front Panel Key, and Warranty Statement
Shipping weight13.72 kg
Package size419 × 362 × 351 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the 10GbE port is active after connecting the TS5820DN9608 to my switch?

The front-panel LAN LED for the 10GbE port lights solid when a 10 Gbps link is established; the management console also reports the negotiated speed on the Network Status page.

Which drives and accessories ship inside the TS5820DN9608 box versus what I must source myself?

Eight 12 TB NAS-grade SATA drives are pre-installed and the RAID array is pre-configured; the box also contains the power cord, rack-mount brackets and a quick-start guide — no additional drives or cables are required for basic operation.

The specs list 8 GB DDR4 — is that the only memory option or can I order the TS5820DN9608 with more?

This SKU ships with 8 GB DDR4 soldered on-board; there are no user-accessible slots and Buffalo does not offer a higher-capacity memory variant for the TS5820DN9608 model.

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