Actidata Calderas D5 5-Bay Diskless NAS with BNAS OS, Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-Core, 4GB RAM, 2x Gigabit Ethernet

Small offices and workgroups need reliable, high-capacity storage that multiple users can access at once, without the complexity of a full server room. The Actidata Calderas D5 is a 5-bay desktop NAS that solves this by providing a central, secure repository for files, backups, and media, ready to populate with your own SATA drives. It ships diskless, so you can choose the capacity and drive type that fits your budget and performance needs, and it runs Actidata's BNAS OS, a Linux-based system designed for straightforward management.

Who is it for

This NAS is built for small to medium businesses, remote offices, and advanced home users who need dependable shared storage, data protection with RAID, and the flexibility to run additional applications. It suits IT administrators who want a straightforward setup and users who need to access files from Windows, Mac, or Linux workstations.

Main features

• 5 hot-swappable drive bays for 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, supporting up to 80 TB raw capacity.
• Powered by an Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core processor and 4 GB DDR3L RAM (expandable to 8 GB) for responsive performance.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with failover and link aggregation support for reliable network connectivity.
• Comprehensive RAID support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, and Single, plus snapshot technology for data protection.
• Hardware encryption engine (AES-NI) for securing sensitive data without performance loss.
• Virtualization support via Docker and Virtualization Station for running additional services.
• Multiple USB ports (2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0) and an HDMI output for direct connection to a display.

Specifications

• Drive Bays: 5 (diskless)
• Drive Compatibility: 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, hot-swappable
• Processor: Intel Celeron J3455 Quad-Core
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3L (expandable to 8 GB)
• Network: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
• Video Output: 1x HDMI
• Operating System: Actidata BNAS OS (Linux-based)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single
• Internal File System: EXT4
• External File Systems: EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 80 TB (with 5x 16 TB drives)
• Encryption: AES-NI hardware encryption engine
• Power Supply: External 120W AC adapter
• Form Factor: Desktop

Tips

For best performance and data protection, populate all five bays with identical NAS-grade drives and configure RAID 5 or 6. Use the dual Ethernet ports in link aggregation mode to increase throughput for multiple simultaneous users. Since the NAS is diskless, remember to purchase compatible SATA drives separately.