Buffalo TeraStation Pro Review: Unleashing Power, Reliability, and Value in Your Server Solution
Meet the TeraStation Pro: Your New NAS Powerhouse
If your file stash is spilling over the limits of a couple of PCs, you’ll need a Network Attached Storage solution that won’t make you feel like you’re rolling a red roll of tape into a confetti cannon. That’s where the TeraStation Pro steps in.
Why the Pro Series is a Cut Above the Rest
- Windows Storage Server base – No learning curve, just plug‑in and play. Windows users get familiar, secure, and robust performance.
- Expandable – Start small, scale big. Up to 4 TB on the base model, and there are higher‑capacity options with four or six drive bays to keep the beast growing.
- Disk quotas – No one hogs the entire drive. You can set limits so nobody’s data river turns into a flood.
- Atom Dual‑Core processor – Fast enough to keep your multitasking crew happy, even when three PCs are rummaging, replicating, and scanning for viruses all at once.
- Quiet cooling – Two silent fans and smart ventilation keep the temperature in check. No hot‑tipping “took the damn heat out the cabinet!” moments.
- Hot‑swap drives – Hit the LCD, swap a drive in place, no shutdown. Classic “drop pass” style, but with an LCD.
- NovaBackup Business Essentials – Safeguard as many as ten PCs, servers, or databases with a single backup suite.
Pro WSS Means All‑In‑One Blazing Speed
The “Pro WSS” suffix tells you that this isn’t a gimmick; it’s high‑performance components + Windows software. The entry‑level TeraStation models are great for pizza parties and small offices, but if you’re looking for the next level, the Pro line gives you roughly double the transfer rates during peak usage, keeping your data flow as smooth as a glass of craft beer.
What’s the Price?
£622.76
Stockists: You’ll find it at every major hardware supplier.
Business Matters Survey Score
(3.5 out of 5)
So, if you’re ready to upgrade from a “I’ll just toss this over the network” mindset to a legit data‑center vibe, the TeraStation Pro is your go‑to. It’s powerful, friendly, and ready to keep you looking cool—both literally and figuratively!
