Network Storage Purpose-Built for Security and Productivity


May 14, 2022

Network-attached storage (NAS) devices are renowned for their security, and protection measures must keep up in order to remain effective in protecting your data. This is especially true when it comes to ransomware protection, as ransomware has proven to be quite the acute data security threat. A secure but flexible off-site backup server such as our TeraStation NAS storage can protect businesses of all sizes—especially SMB—against data loss without complicating your IT infrastructure or deplete your IT budget.

Buffalo has long worked with managed service providers and small businesses to make sure that our TeraStation network-attached storage (NAS) solutions help budget-minded businesses achieve high quality data protection and security without breaking the bank. Our TeraStation NAS solution is purpose-built to protect your data while acting as an effective storage and backup location and increasing productivity as a file server.

Security and Backup Features to Protect Your Data

Cyberthreats such as ransomware are constantly evolving. TeraStation NAS are equipped with cutting edge native data security features to keep your data safe from unauthorized access and threat actors.

Tested Hard Drives Included with EncryptionThe TeraStation NAS comes with NAS-grade hard drives and RAID preconfigured for out-of-the-box data protection. Our hard drives are rigorously tested with severe burn-in testing to ensure the highest quality and reliability to save you time and money. The drives also feature AES 256-bit strong encryption to ensure your data remains secure. Even if the HDDs are taken out, they cannot be read on a PC or even on another TeraStation.

Closed System to Deter 3rd Party App Vulnerabilities – One of the most significant highlights of the TeraStation is that it runs on a closed system, with not even the system administrator having root rights. Most competitors’ NAS devices allow third party apps to be installed, which is a possible vector for malware, spyware, and other viruses. The TeraStation prevents exposure to the vulnerabilities of third-party apps to secure your data.

Robust Security Features – The TeraStation NAS can be configured so that authentication is required through another server to complete the bootup process. If the authentication server is not present or recognized, the Terastation Network Attached Storage will not boot, preventing a stolen unit from being accessible under any circumstance. The NAS features Kensington lock compatibility to secure the device to a particular location. The desktop models also have lockable doors that prevent the HDDs from being removed without the key.

Replication and Failover for Enhanced Redundancy – Replication and failover are two options that can be enabled on your TeraStation Network Attached Storage to further secure your data. Replication (via rsync with SSH) essentially copies your data from one TeraStation NAS to another automatically, so if something happens with the first one, you can still easily access data on the second TeraStation NAS. Failover is a feature where a second TeraStation is connected to the first; should the first TeraStation Network Attached Storage become inaccessible, the second TeraStation immediately takes over so there is no disruption to the network.

 

Versatile Features to Boost Productivity and Performance

The TeraStation Network Attached Storage offers reliable hardware, data management, and versatile expansion features to benefit SMB environments without depleting the IT budget.

Cloud Integration for Security and Flexibility – The TeraStation NAS supports third-party cloud storage service (Dropbox, Amazon S3, Azure, etc.) integration, so you can create a hybrid cloud environment to optimize costs, security, and capacity. You can both back up data to or from the cloud, and configure automatic backups to prevent disruptions to daily operations.

The Perfect Entry Device for 10GbEThe TeraStation NAS comes with native 10GbE connectivity, eliminating 1GbE data bottlenecks and significantly speeding up data transfers and backups. This allows budget-minded businesses to transition to a 10GbE network for faster data speeds without requiring major hardware or IT associate costs.

Scalability for Future Growth – The TeraStation Network Attached Storage supports iSCSI so you can easily expand your storage in the future as you see fit without making major configuration changes to your hardware environment, saving you time and money. With iSCSI, you can use your existing hardware, while easily incorporating additional servers without needing to use a fixed brand. There is also no need to learn complicated fiber SAN topology, nor are any specialized IT staff required.

The Advantages of Our Acclaimed NAS

Buffalo NAS are designed to offer the perfect mix of security and utility, so you can manage and secure your data with peace of mind. Along with our award-winning, 24/7 North America-based technical support and our generous hardware warranty, we work hard to make sure our NAS contributes to your success.

 

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