PRESS RELEASE
This update will allow for seamless integration of Buffalo NAS devices into any Microsoft environment and provides Microsoft Azure blob storage backup options
Hoofddorp – 26 July 2018. Buffalo EU B.V., a global provider of network attached storage (NAS), USB storage, wired and wireless networking solutions, announced today an update to the NAS firmware for its TeraStation™ 3010 and 5010 series. The update will allow the devices to synchronise with Microsoft® Azure cloud services for a seamless integration into any company data storage strategy. Firmware version 4.12 is available for free in the Support section on Buffalo’s website.
With the update, TeraStation 3010 & 5010 series are capable of unidirectional synchronisation with Azure Blob storage. Blob storage is an ideal cloud backup option for storing unstructured large files such as VHD files, movies, text, large spreadsheets, et cetera. Users can choose between differential and incremental backup methods, granting users the ability to manage storage space.
That will allow companies to set up a disaster recovery plan for their locally stored data and avoid disruptions in their business in case of an accident. Users can freely configure the synchronisation interval and whether versioning is enabled for Azure, allowing them to keep incremental versions of their files. Users also can choose whether files deleted from the NAS should be deleted from Azure or left in the cloud. In case the user wants to recover the data, a simple download of the data from Azure and restoration on the TeraStation will suffice.
For more information on the integration of Microsoft Azure in the TeraStation 3010 and 5010, visit the Azure info page on the Buffalo website. Additional details and specifications can be found on the product pages for the Buffalo TeraStation 3010 and TeraStation 5010.
About BUFFALO
BUFFALO is a global manufacturer of innovative storage and networking products for the home and small business. The company's range of solutions includes cost-effective and secure network attached storage (NAS), portable and desktop hard drives, 10GbE switches, optical drives and wireless LAN routers, which together offer a complete and integrated solution for companies and the digital home.
At the core of BUFFALO's product portfolio stand the TeraStation NAS devices which are specifically designed to bring Enterprise storage to the SMB and comprise a wide range of solutions from 2-bay desktop NAS for the home office to 12-bay rackmount models for medium sized and growing companies. LinkStation NAS are the ideal centre of the digital home and offer private users an easy way to store, centralise, access and share their files.
