Product Highlights

•Business network storage solution with native Windows Server IoT 2019 operating system and optimized to store, back up, and manage important files for an office environment of 30-100 users.

•Ships with NAS-grade hard drives pre-installed and RAID pre-configured for out-of-the-box data protection and effortless setup. Easily integrate the WS5020 into any Windows environment. Rail kit included ($100 value)

•Data protection from robust Windows security features suite with versatile backup features for flexible on- and offsite data backup.

•3-year warranty (with optional 5-year extension) that includes hard drive coverage, along with 24/7 US-based live phone support and free data recovery service for peace of mind.

•Native 10GbE port for high speed file transfers with no cable upgrade needed.

•No CAL (Client-Access Licenses) required for cost-effective deployment.

•Expansive virtual machine capabilities help reduce hardware costs, increase hardware utilization, and enable more streamlined and secure remote work

•Quality made-in-Japan hardware and fully TAA-compliant.

TeraStation™ WS5020 IoT- Rackmount

Windows-based reliable storage with versatile solutions - Hard Drives Included

TeraStation WS5020 IoT Network Storage devices provide open-ended storage/backup solutions for businesses as they see fit. These devices feature Windows Server IoT 2019, and integrate seamlessly in a Windows-based environment as well as various Microsoft services such as Azure and OneDrive. The TeraStation offers flexibility to be used as you see fit, such as acting as a central backup hub for all your data needs (including but not limited to being an on-premises cloud backup to or from any Windows-compatible cloud service), being set up as a surveillance server for security cameras, or serving as a subscription-free BDR appliance.

Native Windows Server IoT 2019 for Storage Standard Edition
No CAL (Client-Access Licenses) required. Cost-effective storage solution to make full use of existing Windows-based environments
Expansive virtualization capabilities help reduce hardware costs, increase hardware utilization, and enable more streamlined and secure remote work
Cloud integration with Azure, OneDrive, and Microsoft cloud services enables creating a hybrid cloud for additional security and flexibility
Supports a variety of backup features [Shadow Copy, Azure Backup/iSCSI]
Build a subscription-free Backup and Disaster Recovery solution using your preferred cloud storage service
DFS Replication and Storage Replica enable replicating data between servers for aggregate data backup
Efficient and high speed backup with deduplication feature/native 10GbE port/8GB ECC memory
Pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included with RAID pre-configured
Includes NovaBACKUP license(s) for versatile, professional-level server and PC backups
3-year warranty (5-year optional extension) with 24/7 North America-based support and Simple Logical Data Recovery service qualification when product is registered
Made in Japan/TAA Compliant

Easy and Simple: Smooth integration with your Windows Environment

WS5020 IoT supports all Microsoft-compatible cloud services so you can easily scale your storage as you see fit. Because it is running Windows Server IoT 2019, the TeraStation WS5020 integrates seamlessly with your existing Windows environment. You can make full use of commonly-used network environments and standard management software you already have for your infrastructure.
(More information about Windows Server IoT)

IoT (Internet of Things) is making is its impact across business landscapes, and the TeraStation with Windows Server IoT can offer peerless flexibility as storage or backup for your business. Active Directory support and no Client Access Licenses (CAL) required allow you to add users and devices at no additional cost. The TeraStation also supports Microsoft services such as Azure and OneDrive, as well as other Microsoft-compatible cloud services so you can effortlessly store, back up, and manage your data as you see fit.

Windows Server IoT NAS as a Central Backup Hub

The TeraStation enables simple backups from multiple sources into one central repository. The Windows Server OS offers multiple data security and backup features to make backups secure and effortless.

This multi-purpose storage device allows for:

Seamless integration with Windows-based environments
Native data deduplication and security features from OS
An on-premises backup solution to and from the cloud
A surveillance server for a network of security cameras
A subscription-free BDR appliance

Learn how to backup Office 365 with TeraStation WS IoT here.

Maximize your storage with data deduplication, shadow copy and seamless Azure and OneDrive integration. Utilize expansive virtualization capabilities to create a scalable and cost-effective storage solution that you can expand as you see fit while reducing hardware overhead costs.

Strengthen Your Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) Plan

Disaster can strike at any minute, which is why it is essential to have a comprehensive plan for business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR). This device can serve as a subscription-free BDR solution, with DFS replication and Storage Replica to replicate data across servers and Shadow Copy to create image backups. In a pinch, you can use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine (VM) as a temporary solution, or create an archive of Azure VMs for redundancy.

10GbE Compatible: Ready for future data growth

While having a growth in data and file sizes, you can now benefit greatly from lower-costing 10GbE products. 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.

No 6A cabling in your office? No problem! WS5020 is compatible with IEEE802.3bz and it gives you faster data transfer speeds even with your CAT 5e environment.

With Buffalo's BS-MP20 business switch, users can easily develop faster data transfer environments. (More about 10GbE)

* 4 GB file copy speed: Performance measured with RAID 5 mode

Test Environment (August 2018)

[NAS]

WS5420RN08S6 (RAID 5 configuration) / WS5400RN08S6 (RAID 5 configuration)

[Client PCs]

CPU: Intel (R) Core (TM) i7 7700, M/B: Intel® H270 chipset (ASUS STRIX H270 F GAMING)

Memory: PC - 2700 DDR4 8 GB x 4 (System 16 GB, RAMDISK 16 GB)

NIC: Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter OS: Windows 10 Enterprise 64bit

[Methods]

Install Anti-Virus software ("TrendMicro Virus Buster XG“, Trend Micro Co., Ltd.) to NAS.

While running Virus check on the NAS, copy 4 GB of data from the NAS to 10 PCs on the LAN.

Measure the time until all 10 PCs complete the data download.

Market's Most Secure Data Storage

You can be confident that your data is secure when you save it onto the TeraStation Windows Server IoT. This device features a closed system, which is a strong deterrent to hacking, and uniquely provides SSL encrypted access so you can securely access data on the device. Since this device ships with pre-tested hard drives included and pre-configured RAID, you can enjoy hassle-free redundancy out of the box.

Reliable Quality: Designed for 24/7 Operation

Your data is secure with our TeraStations that are purpose-built for SMB and designed for 24/7 operation.

- Purpose build & optimized for data storage

The WS5020 IoT series is optimized for data backup and file sharing. These devices offer optimal performance with 60 simultaneous client PCs and access for 24 hours.

The NAS hardware is built with business-class components to provide stable 24/7 operation, including server-class 8GB ECC memory to stabilize the performance.

- Peace of mind included with #1 support in the industry

Buffalo TeraStation WS5020 IoT is built in Japan and passes severe burn-in testing with NAS-grade hard drives included, thus ensuring compatibility and reliability.

The device comes with a free 3-year warranty and 24/7 North America-based support. If problems arise, just one call to our premium phone support desk and we will work tirelessly to resolve your issue.