TeraStation™ 5010 Series - Desktop

High Performance Scalable Storage solution - Hard Drives Included
TeraStation 5010 Desktop is a high performing Network Attached Storage solution with NAS-grade hard drives included; ideal for Large business files, graphics, video (Auto CAD, etc.), cloud integration, iSCSI virtualization target (VMware Certified).
Users can easily share and safeguard data with reliability and RAID data protection, while the powerful quad-core Annapurna processor provides high performance operation. For professionals looking to speed up their transfer rates, this device comes with a native 10GbE port and brings you faster than ever experience.
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Overview
Highlights
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Pre-tested NAS grade Hard drives included with RAID pre-configured
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3 years warranty with 24/7 North American-based support
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Save time and resources by accessing these devices from a single console with Buffalo’s free Remote Management Service
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Variety of backup solutions: Hybrid Cloud Backup / Private Cloud Backup / iSCSI backup target (VMware® certified) / Rsync Backup
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Native 10GbE port / 4GB ECC memory / Metal chassis / Internal power / LCD
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Integrated cloud backup with Dropbox, Dropbox Business, Amazon S3, Microsoft™ Azure and Microsoft OneDrive
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Business-level sever/PC backup (NovaBACKUP) software bundled
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Partially populated option available with 4 & 8 bay model for your future scalability
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Optimized performance for SMB 30 - 100 concurrent users
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256 bit AES encryption (more about our TeraStation security features)
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Partially Populated options available
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Made in Japan / TAA Compliant
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Works with Buffalo remote monitoring software (Network QuickView by Buffalo) and also compatible to 3rd party software (Monitor Resources)
10GbE Compatible: Ready for future data growth
Lower cost 10GbE products and a growth in data & file sizes mean that businesses can now benefit greatly from 10GbE networking. 10GbE compatible devices and category 6A (Cat 6a) or higher rated cables allow improvements to office productivity by eliminating network bottlenecks and shortening data backup times. Your TeraStation can complete your backup up to 27% faster with 10GbE networking.
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No 10GbE cabling? No problem. With Buffalo BS-MP20 business switch, users can experience 2.7X faster data transfers using a 1GbE compatible client with Buffalo's latest OS. (More about 10GbE)
Easy and Simple: Save your time and money with all inclusive backup
With NAS-grade hard drives included, Buffalo’s Terastation is a one stop all-inclusive backup and recovery storage solution, allowing you to store in your network just by plug and play.
We make it easy for you, and this is the reason why Buffalo NAS has been chosen.
- Comes with features to make it easy for you to manage your NAS and its users: Active Directory, Remote Monitoring, Advanced NTFS Permissions, Rsync Integration. (more details about these features)
- Pre-tested NAS grade hard drives included with RAID pre-configured
- LCD display allows easy visibility to the current unit status
- TeraStation data can be easily backed up to external storage (DriveStation) or other Rsync based NAS devices
- 4 & 8-bay models have partially populated options for to fulfill your future data requirements while keeping initial costs low.
Reliable Quality: Designed for 24/7 operation
Your data is secure with our small business purpose build TeraStation, designed for 24/7 operation.
- Peace of mind included with Industry # 1 support
The TeraStation is designed for reliable, 24/7 operation to keep your data secure. TeraStation 5010 Series products are built in Japan, where each NAS/Enterprise -grade hard drive undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure compatibility and reliability.
TS5010 comes with free 3-year warranty and 24/7 North American Based Support. If problems arise just one call to our help desk and we will work to resolve your issue. (more about benefits of Buffalo NAS).
Buffalo also offers optional Next Business Day / Keep Your Drive warranty options. Warranties can be extended up to 5 years
(Warranty Service).
- Purpose build & optimized for data storage
All units come with the new Buffalo OS, optimized to stabilize data backup and file sharing. Optimal performance with 100+ simultaneous client PC access for 24 hours (more about the latest Buffalo NAS features)
The NAS hardware is built with business class components to provide stable 24/7 operations, including Quad Core CPU with server class ECC memory.
Backup Options to Protect Your Data
TeraStation 5010 is reliable and affordable backup target with multiple uses for your data protection needs. Click below to learn more about each use case.
- Hybrid Cloud Backup (3rd Party Cloud Backup) Amazon S3, Dropbox, Microsoft Azure and OneDrive
- Private Cloud Backup (Data Replication)
- Storage Virtualization (iSCSI backup) - See specs tab for VMware supported releases
- NovaStor backup (The best single-server and PC backup software for servers & workstations)
- Replication password reminder. More details here.
File Server: Centralize and share your digital assets
TeraStation offers the storage solution for increasing needs for easy data management for multiple user file share at a fast speed
- Advanced NTFS Permissions (Windows ACL)
File permissions can be controlled at the subfolder file level from Windows Explorer, making it possible to create new shares with unique permissions on demand from active directory.
- Web Access
You can access your data from anywhere when you need.
Buffalo's Data Recovery Service
Thank You for Your Support
Reliable & easy to use products with personal pre and post-sales support. These are the fundamentals which have helped us win CRN’s ARC award for the 4th year in a row.
Buffalo's Remote Management Services
Save time and resources by accessing these devices from a single console with Buffalo’s free Remote Management Service.
Specifications
Models
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TS5210DN |
TS5410DN |
TS5810DN |
Part Numbers |
TS5210DN0402 |
TS5410DN0804 |
TS5810DN1604 TS5810DN3204 TS5810DN3208 TS5810DN6408 |
Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
Internal Hard Drives
Number of Drive Bays | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Number of Included Drives | 2 | 2 or 4 | 4 or 8 |
Capacity Range | 4, 8 TB | 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 TB | 16, 32 or 64 TB |
Drive Interface | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps |
Supported RAID | 0/1/JBOD (Individual Disks) | 0/1/5/6/10/JBOD (Individual Disks) |
0/1/5/6/10/JBOD (Individual Disks) |
USB Interface
Standards Compliance | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Connector Type | A type | A type | A type |
Number of Ports | 2x USB 3.0 | 2x USB 3.0 | 3x USB 3.0 |
Data Transfer Rates | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Performance
CPU | Annapurna Labs® Alpine Processor AL314 (1.7 GHz Quad-Core) |
Annapurna Labs® Alpine Processor AL314 (1.7 GHz Quad-Core) |
Annapurna Labs® Alpine Processor AL314 (1.7 GHz Quad-Core) |
Memory | 4 GB DDR3 with ECC | 4 GB DDR3 with ECC |
4 GB DDR3 with ECC |
Environmental & Power
Power Consumption |
Max 85W Data Transfer 45W Idling 32W |
Max 85W Data Transfer 56W Idling 45W |
Max 150W Data Transfer 108W Idling 87W |
Power Supply | Internal AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz | Internal AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz | Internal AC 100-240V Universal 50/60Hz |
Operating Temperature | 32˚ - 104˚F (0˚ - 40˚C) | 32˚ - 104˚F (0˚ - 40˚C) | 32˚ - 104˚F (0˚ - 40˚C) |
Operating Humidity | 10 - 85% non-condensing | 10 - 85% non-condensing | 10 - 85% non-condensing |
Shipping
Product Dimensions (L x W x H) |
9.06 x 6.69 x 6.69 in | 9.06 x 6.69 x 8.46 in | 11.81 x 8.46 x 9.06 in |
Product Weight | 10.58 lbs | 15.43 lbs | 20.72 - 27.55 lbs |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 14.09 x 12.24 x 12.60 in | 14.06 x 12.17 x 14.29 in | 216.54 x 13.78 x 13.78 in |
Package Weight | 13 lbs | 19.62 lbs | 25.13 - 31.96 lbs |
LAN Interface
Standards Compliance | IEEE802.3an (10GBASE-T), IEEE802.3bz (5GBASE-T/2.5GBASE-T), IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) |
Number of Ports | 1 (10GBASE-T)*, 2 (1000BASE-T) *TS51210RH includes an additional 10GBASE-T port |
Data Transfer Rates | 10 Gbps / 1000 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps |
Supported Protocols | TCP/IP |
Network File Services | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, SFTP, NFS, SNMP |
Connector Type | RJ-45 |
Other
VMware Compatibility | iSCSI & NFS |
VMware iSCSI & NAS Supported Releases |
7.0 U1, 6.5 U3, 7.0, 6.7 U3, 6.7 U2, 6.7 U1, 6.7, 6.5 U2, 6.5 U1, 6.5, 6.0 U3, 6.0 U2, 6.0 U1, 6.0 |
Client OS Support |
Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server® 2012, Windows Server® 2012R2, Windows Server® 2008, |
Compatible Hard Drives |
OP-HD2.0N, OP-HD4.0N, OP-HD6.0N, OP-HD8.0N |
Additional Power Supply | OP-PU-10R2UWR (TS51210RH only) |
Optional Warranties | 3YNBD20 - 3yr Next Business Day, 3YNBD10 - 3yr Next Business Day, 3YKYD40 - 3yr Keep Your Drive, 3YKYD30 - 3yr Keep Your Drive, 3YKYD20 - 3yr Keep Your Drive, 3YKYD10 - 3yr Keep Your Drive, 5YNBD40 - 5yr Next Business Day, 5YNBD30 - 5yr Next Business Day, 5YNBD20 - 5yr Next Business Day, 5YNBD10 - 5yr Next Business Day, 5YKYD40 - 5yr Keep Your Drive, 5YKYD30 - 5yr Keep Your Drive, 5YKYD20 - 5yr Keep Your Drive, 5YKYD10 - 5yr Keep Your Drive |
Included Software | NASNavigator2, NovaBACKUP® Buffalo Edition (one server and ten workstation licenses) |
Box Contents | TeraStation™, AC Cable, Front Panel Key, and Warranty Statement |
Resources
Value of Hard Drives Included | Why Buffalo NAS |
Network Attached Storage for Business Chart | TeraStation Comparison Chart |
TeraStation to Amazon S3 Cloud Integration |
TS_to_3rd Party Cloud Support |
Perfect case to use TS5010 series |
TS5010_Solution_Scenario.pdf |
Compatible Non Buffalo Drives for TS51210 | compatible_non_buffalo_drives.pdf |
Perfect Solution Scenario for TS51210 | TS51210_Solution_Scenario.pdf |
Compatible UPS | UPS compatibility list for TeraStation x10 series |
Downloads
Firmware
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
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Download | 2020-19-11 | 4.70 | Windows | Firmware updater for TS3010, TS3020, and TS5010 series TeraStations. | |
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Download | 2020-19-11 | 4.70 | Mac | Firmware updater for TS3010, TS3020, and TS5010 series TeraStations. |
Documentation
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
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View Site | 2017-11-04 | Manuals and Quick Setup Guide for TeraStation 5010 series | |||
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Download | 2020-19-11 | 4.70 | Windows | Readme for firmware updater for TS3010, TS3020, and TS5010 series TeraStations. | |
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Download | 2020-19-11 | 4.70 | Mac | Readme for firmware update for TS3010, TS3020, and TS5010 series TeraStations. | |
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Download | 2020-27-07 | 3.0.2 | Windows | Readme for NAS Navigator for Windows | |
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Download | 2019-18-07 | 2.99 | Windows | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Windows (français) | |
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Download | 2019-18-07 | 2.99 | Mac | Readme for NAS Navigator for Mac NOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store. | |
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Download | 2019-18-07 | 2.99 | Mac | Lisez-moi pour NAS Navigator pour Mac (français) REMARQUE: pour les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs sous MacOS 10.13 ou ultérieur, téléchargez et installez la dernière version de NAS Navigator2 à partir du Mac App Store. | |
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Download | 2019-11-11 | 1.02 | Windows | Readme for B-Sync for Windows | |
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Download | 2019-06-03 | UPS compatibility list for TeraStation x10 and WSS series | |||
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Download | 2016-10-05 | 1.00 | Windows | Readme for Boot Authentication Tool |
Utilities
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
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Download | 2020-27-07 | 3.0.2 | Windows | NAS Navigator for Windows | |
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Download | 2019-18-07 | 2.99 | Mac | NAS Navigator for Mac NOTE: For users running MacOS 10.13 or later, download and install the latest version of NAS Navigator2 from Mac App Store. | |
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Download | 2018-28-02 | 201802090000z_en | Private MIB definition file for TS3000, TS5000, TS7000 (TS-2RZ), TS3010, and TS5010 series TeraStations | ||
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View Site | 2017-04-01 | Link to registration page for all Buffalo products including switches and extended warranties. Also includes setting to provide license information for Novastor NovaBackup software if eligible. | |||
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View Site | 2018-01-06 | Windows | Download page for the Buffalo Network QuickView software. | ||
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Download | B-Sync for Windows | 2019-11-11 | 1.02 | Windows | B-Sync is an application that creates shared links for files stored on the TeraStation. Using the "B-Sync" software will allow you to share files on the TeraStation with users who are not on the same network as the TeraStation. |
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Download | 2016-10-05 | 1.00 | Windows | Boot Authentication Tool for supported TeraStations. This application is used to authorize and manage any TeraStation configured for boot authentication. When the application is installed to your Windows server it will become an authentication server to authenticate the TeraStation during boot. |