Buffalo TS3230DN
Score: 68/100
Terramaster F4 SSD
Score: 57/100Rankings
The TeraStation 3230DN is a compact 2-bay NAS with 2.5 GbE networking and strong security features, aimed at small-to-medium businesses. It offers solid performance for basic workloads but is limited by modest RAM and lack of SSD caching.
A compact 4-bay all-SSD NAS with an Intel N95 CPU, 5 GbE, and strong media capabilities, ideal for home media enthusiasts.
| Attribute | Buffalo TS3230DN | |
|---|---|---|
16 TB | 32 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 32 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 19 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | Buffalo TS3230DN | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12+, Chrome OS | TOS 6 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL524 | Intel N95 |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.31 kg | 0.6 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 32 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD | TRAID, TRAID+, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA III | PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
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Professional reviewers describe the TeraStation 3230DN as a reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy NAS for small businesses, emphasizing its 2.5 GbE networking, TAA compliance and closed-system security.
Everyday users are generally satisfied, praising the quick setup, fast 2.5 GbE transfers, robust ransomware protection and sturdy build, while noting limited memory and lack of SSD cache as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise the F4 SSD as a breakthrough in compact, high-performance NAS design, highlighting its small footprint, quiet dual-fan cooling, upgradable RAM, 5 GbE + HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and robust hardware transcoding. Criticisms focus on limited PCIe lanes, lack of ECC memory, and single 5 GbE port.
Everyday users appreciate the silent operation, tiny form factor, straightforward setup, and flexible TRAID storage, while noting concerns about potential bottlenecks and missing physical security features.
“Set up in under 30 minutes - works perfectly with our Windows and Mac network.”
“Love the 2.5GbE speed - file transfers are noticeably faster than our old 1GbE NAS.”
“The ransomware protection features give us peace of mind.”
