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Buffalo TS51220RH SAN/NAS Storage SystemExperience enterprise grade storage with the Buffalo TS51220RH, a robust 12 bay SAN NAS storage system designed to meet the needs of growing businesses. This Terastation model combines high capacity storage, flexible data protection, and seamless multi protocol access to support everyday collaboration, media workflows, backups, and virtualization workloads. In the showcased configuration, it provides a total of 16 TB of reliable storage, delivering
Experience enterprise-grade storage with the Buffalo TS51220RH, a robust 12-bay SAN/NAS storage system designed to meet the needs of growing businesses. This Terastation model combines high-capacity storage, flexible data protection, and seamless multi-protocol access to support everyday collaboration, media workflows, backups, and virtualization workloads. In the showcased configuration, it provides a total of 16 TB of reliable storage, delivering ample space for shared folders, project archives, and critical databases while maintaining fast, easy access for teams across locations. Built for 24/7 operation, the TS51220RH is engineered to boost productivity, simplify administration, and safeguard your data with proven reliability and efficient energy use.
- 12-bay NAS/SAN storage with 16TB total capacity in the tested configuration, offering generous room for team projects, shared folders, and media libraries. This versatile multi-drive chassis combines the convenience of a Network Attached Storage with the performance and flexibility of a Storage Area Network, enabling both file-level and block-level access for a wide range of applications.
- Flexible data protection and RAID options with support for multiple RAID levels (including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) and JBOD, helping you optimize for performance, capacity, and redundancy. Hot-swappable drives simplify maintenance, minimize downtime, and keep your workloads online while upgrades or repairs are performed.
- Reliable networking and multi-protocol access featuring dual Ethernet ports for improved throughput and failover. The TS51220RH supports common file-sharing and block-access protocols such as SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, and iSCSI, giving you the flexibility to integrate with Windows, macOS, Linux, virtualization hosts, and cloud-ready workflows.
- User-friendly management and remote access with Buffalo’s intuitive NAS OS. Centralized administration, simple shares and user permissions, and proactive health monitoring help IT teams manage storage effortlessly. Remote access and mobile-friendly tools enable on-the-go management and quick issue resolution.
- Comprehensive backup, replication, and cloud-ready features that streamline business continuity. Schedule local backups, replicate to another Terastation or compatible device, and leverage cloud integration options to safeguard data offsite while keeping restores fast and reliable.
Technical Details of Buffalo TS51220RH SAN/NAS Storage System
- Model: TS51220RH
- Bays: 12 hot-swappable SATA bays
- Total capacity: 16 TB (configured setup; capacity varies by drive selection and expansion)
- Drive interface: SATA
- Form factor: 2U rackmount
- Operating system: Buffalo NAS OS for web-based management and monitoring
- Networking: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for network access and failover
- Protocols: SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, and iSCSI for flexible access modes
- Raid levels: RAID 0, 1, 4/5, 6, 10 and JBOD (configurable per deployment)
- Connectivity: USB 3.0 ports for external backups and quick data transfers
- Power and reliability: Built to support steady, 24/7 operation with energy-conscious design
How to Install Buffalo TS51220RH
- Step 1: Prepare and rack. Unbox the TS51220RH and install it into a compatible 19-inch rack. Ensure adequate ventilation and a stable power source. If you already have drives, verify they are properly seated in each bay; if you are starting from scratch, plan your drive configuration before powering on.
- Step 2: Connect and power. Attach the Ethernet cables to the network ports and connect the unit to a reliable power supply. Power on the system and wait for the initial boot sequence to complete. Use a connected computer on the same network to begin setup.
- Step 3: Access the setup wizard. Open a web browser and locate the TS51220RH using the device discovery utility or by entering its default address or hostname. Launch the web-based setup wizard to initialize drives, configure RAID, and establish the first storage volumes.
- Step 4: Configure storage and users. Create RAID volumes according to your redundancy and capacity needs, then set up shared folders and user access permissions. Apply appropriate security settings and enable notifications so administrators receive alerts about health, capacity, or access events.
- Step 5: Enable backups and remote access. Define backup schedules (local, remote, or cloud-based), configure iSCSI targets if required for virtualization hosts, and set up any cloud-sync or remote replication features. Validate restoration procedures to ensure data can be recovered quickly in an event of loss or corruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is the TS51220RH a combined SAN and NAS solution? A: Yes. It provides file-level NAS access for shared folders and block-level SAN access via iSCSI, enabling versatile storage for file servers, virtualization, and intensive workloads.
- Q: What is the maximum storage capacity? A: In the provided configuration, the system is listed with 16 TB total capacity across 12 bays. Total capacity can vary based on drive size and any expansion setups.
- Q: Can I expand storage beyond the included capacity? A: Storage can be expanded by adding higher-capacity drives within the 12 bays, creating additional volumes, or integrating compatible expansion options and cloud-based backups as part of a broader data strategy.
- Q: What operating system is used? A: The TS51220RH runs Buffalo NAS OS, a web-based platform that simplifies management, monitoring, and administration of shares, users, and services.
- Q: Is this system suitable for 24/7 business workloads? A: Yes. The TS51220RH is designed for continuous operation in small to mid-sized business environments, with reliability features aimed at minimizing downtime and supporting critical data workflows.
- Q: What kinds of backups and recovery options are supported? A: The system supports local backups to attached storage, remote replication to other Buffalo Terastation devices or compatible targets, and cloud-based backup or synchronization options to help protect data offsite and facilitate quick restores.
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★★★★★ 5
Great product
Fits our 2012 X5d perfectly. Do yourself a favor and youtube the process for replacing these. You'll see it's well worth doing yourself rather than paying a shop that charges a BMW premium on everything.
Also something I learned recently... this is a low cost high charge item at the mechanic. A lot of times when they suggest replacing these it's because they just tick the box and don't actually look at them. We had our mechanic admit this on a recent service where it was suggested to replace, when we had just done it ourselves in April.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Perfect fit for our 2018 X5 35D
Perfect fit. Never replaced a filter in this car before and took me only 13 minutes. I timed it lol.
That includes taking some before and after pictures from the old and new filter.
What is worth mentioning is that the car was until now under the “fake maintenance” from BMW that comes with a new car and goes until 36.000 miles.
Up to this mileage there is no other service the. The oil changes (3) due. The first real checkup is at a higher mileage and not covered anymore.
Anyway , those filters where replaced before from a BMW dealership. When I compare the new filters and the filters I took out of the car they look the same.
I was expecting to find some BMW marks on the installed filter but perhaps they don’t put their name in it anymore??? Or it could be they also put “after market” parts in.
Anyway, BMW quoted me in all seriousness 700 dollar to replace those filters and the Inside filter
The inside filter is on its way and is 25 dollar. Together with those filters the parts came to 55 dollar and I guess a total of 30 minute of work.
Well done BMW, lol.
We all need to make a living buy that should be considered “robbery”
Anyway, if you thinking about replacing those filters then go for it.
It’s not complicated and all you need is a screw driver to get one plastic river out that you can push back in once you are done.
Those filters here from MANN are the real deal and fit perfectly and state that they are made in Germany. I have no reason not to believe it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Product
It works really well. I used it on quarter tank and drove about 6 miles then filled up with top tier gas and my MPG went up by 3 miles on Highway and about 2 MPG city driving. At first there may be slight hesitation as it clears carbon. Then runs smooth as silk.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Quality product
Seeing as it passed the smog test without any issues, it seems this product worked exactly as intended.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
So far so good
It seems to be working well, so far. The check engine light turned off and the my vehicle seems to be running well. Be sure to follow the instructions. A while back, I wasted some money on a different catalytic converter cleaner because I put the cleaner in on a full tank of gas. It's best to wait until you're at a half tank or less of gasoline before you put in your catalytic converter cleaner. Also, I drove around right after I put in the catalytic converter cleaner and before I filled up my tank again. A couple of days later, I went to the gas station and topped off my tank. Again, it seems to be running well for now.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
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