- Is RAID 1 the right setup for me?
- RAID 1 mirrors one drive onto the other, so a single drive failure does not lose data. You get 8TB of usable space, not 16TB, and still need a separate backup.
- Can I switch it to RAID 10?
- The hardware lists RAID 10 support, but with only two bays RAID 10 is not practical. Expect RAID 1 mirroring or JBOD in this configuration.
- Does the 2.5GbE port need special gear?
- Yes. You need a 2.5GbE switch or router port and a compatible cable to get beyond gigabit speeds. On a gigabit network it falls back to normal gigabit rates.
- Can I add more storage later?
- You can swap in larger drives or attach USB and SATA drives for extra capacity or backup. There are only two internal bays, so internal growth means replacing drives.
- Who is it not for?
- Buyers who want to run media servers, virtual machines or many apps should look at Synology or QNAP models with stronger CPUs and bigger app stores.
- Where is the Buffalo TS3430DN1602 16TB 2 x 8TB Network Storage cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,251.49, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Buffalo TS3430DN1602 16TB 2 x 8TB Network Storage?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.