[Miniaturization Decided by User Vote!] Buffalo's Business NAS and Switches Enter the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5" Capsule Toy User Election. Voting Starts June 10th.
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- [Miniaturization Decided by User Vote!] Buffalo's Business NAS and Switches Enter the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5" Capsule Toy User Election. Voting Starts June 10th.
- Buffalo Inc. announced that its business NAS "TeraStation TS71210RH Series" and business switch "BS-GS2148" have entered the user election to decide the product lineup for the capsule toy series "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5." Voting begins on June 10th, and the top-ranked models will be miniaturized. This initiative aims to energize the IT infrastructure industry.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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Buffalo Inc. announced that its business NAS "TeraStation TS71210RH Series" and business switch "BS-GS2148" have entered the user election to decide the product lineup for the capsule toy series "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5." Voting begins on June 10th, and the top-ranked models will be miniaturized. This initiative aims to energize the IT infrastructure industry.
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- [Miniaturization Decided by User Vote!] Buffalo's Business NAS and Switches Enter the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5" Capsule Toy User Election. Voting Starts June 10th. (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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- June 10, 2026
Buffalo Inc. announced that its business NAS "TeraStation TS71210RH Series" and business switch "BS-GS2148" have entered the user election to decide the product lineup for the capsule toy series "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5." Voting begins on June 10th, and the top-ranked models will be miniaturized. This initiative aims to energize the IT infrastructure industry.
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- 📰 Published: June 10, 2026 at 19:17
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Buffalo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Maki) is pleased to announce that two of its products, the business NAS "TeraStation TS71210RH Series" and the business Layer 2 Giga Smart Switch "BS-GS2148," have been entered into the "User Election" to determine the product lineup for the capsule toy "Palm-Sized Network Equipment Vol. 5," jointly developed by AP Communication Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takeshi Uchida) and Tarlin International Inc. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoshi Sato). We are announcing that user voting has commenced from Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Buffalo deeply resonates with the purpose of this project, "Let's liven up the IT infrastructure industry!" and has entered its products. We sincerely look forward to your support through your votes to help energize Buffalo products and the IT infrastructure industry together.
Vote Here
Introduction of Buffalo's Entered Products
■ Entry No. 19: TeraStation TS71210RH Series
We have entered the TS71210RH Series from "TeraStation," a business NAS that has been loved for many years since the release of its first model in 2004. Please bring TeraStation, which has been protecting companies' valuable data in offices and data centers, to the palm of your hand.
■ Entry No. 20: BS-GS2148
The BS-GS2148 is a Layer 2 Giga Smart Switch with 48 ports that handles numerous network connections. It is a reliable partner for engineers, offering high reliability compliant with the "JC-STAR" IoT product security standard and ease of operation and maintenance through the free remote management service "Kiki Navi."
Overview of User Voting
In this election, in addition to the "Entry Slots" mentioned above, a "Free Description Slot (Recommendation Slot)" will be available for voters to freely write in the names of equipment they are not participating in. From all votes cast, including these, the top four models by total votes will be selected as candidates for productization.
● Voting Period
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:59 PM
● Voting Method
Conducted via a voting form
(Each person can select up to 4 options from the Entry Slots and Free Description Slots)
● Voting Form URL
https://www.ap-com.co.jp/tenohira5-vote/
● Results Announcement
Around Autumn-Winter 2026 (Only models selected for productization will be announced)
About the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment" Capsule Toy Series
The "Palm-Sized Network Equipment" series, supervised by IT infrastructure equipment manufacturers, reproduces miniature versions of equipment, server racks that house them, and accessories. The first series was released in 2023, the second in 2024, and the third in 2025. A cumulative total of 550,000 units have been shipped up to the fourth installment. The fourth installment will be sequentially released in retail stores starting June 11, 2026.
This project began with the desire of AP Communication Inc., the overall supervisor, to "liven up the IT infrastructure industry!" IT has become indispensable in people's lives. However, not many people know about the "infrastructure engineers" who support this IT. Through "Palm-Sized Network Equipment," we hope to provide an opportunity for various people to feel a sense of familiarity with the IT industry and its jobs.
Related Pages
Voting Form
Product Page: TeraStation TS71210RH Series
Product Page: BS-GS2148
*If speed notation is indicated, it is the standard value unless otherwise specified and not the actual operating speed.
*Company names and product names mentioned are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*If prices are listed, they are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices.
*Specifications, prices, and designs are subject to change without notice.
*To Overseas Press People
This product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market.
Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.
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Buffalo deeply resonates with the purpose of this project, "Let's liven up the IT infrastructure industry!" and has entered its products. We sincerely look forward to your support through your votes to help energize Buffalo products and the IT infrastructure industry together.
Vote Here
Introduction of Buffalo's Entered Products
■ Entry No. 19: TeraStation TS71210RH Series
We have entered the TS71210RH Series from "TeraStation," a business NAS that has been loved for many years since the release of its first model in 2004. Please bring TeraStation, which has been protecting companies' valuable data in offices and data centers, to the palm of your hand.
■ Entry No. 20: BS-GS2148
The BS-GS2148 is a Layer 2 Giga Smart Switch with 48 ports that handles numerous network connections. It is a reliable partner for engineers, offering high reliability compliant with the "JC-STAR" IoT product security standard and ease of operation and maintenance through the free remote management service "Kiki Navi."
Overview of User Voting
In this election, in addition to the "Entry Slots" mentioned above, a "Free Description Slot (Recommendation Slot)" will be available for voters to freely write in the names of equipment they are not participating in. From all votes cast, including these, the top four models by total votes will be selected as candidates for productization.
● Voting Period
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:59 PM
● Voting Method
Conducted via a voting form
(Each person can select up to 4 options from the Entry Slots and Free Description Slots)
● Voting Form URL
https://www.ap-com.co.jp/tenohira5-vote/
● Results Announcement
Around Autumn-Winter 2026 (Only models selected for productization will be announced)
About the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment" Capsule Toy Series
The "Palm-Sized Network Equipment" series, supervised by IT infrastructure equipment manufacturers, reproduces miniature versions of equipment, server racks that house them, and accessories. The first series was released in 2023, the second in 2024, and the third in 2025. A cumulative total of 550,000 units have been shipped up to the fourth installment. The fourth installment will be sequentially released in retail stores starting June 11, 2026.
This project began with the desire of AP Communication Inc., the overall supervisor, to "liven up the IT infrastructure industry!" IT has become indispensable in people's lives. However, not many people know about the "infrastructure engineers" who support this IT. Through "Palm-Sized Network Equipment," we hope to provide an opportunity for various people to feel a sense of familiarity with the IT industry and its jobs.
Related Pages
Voting Form
Product Page: TeraStation TS71210RH Series
Product Page: BS-GS2148
*If speed notation is indicated, it is the standard value unless otherwise specified and not the actual operating speed.
*Company names and product names mentioned are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*If prices are listed, they are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices.
*Specifications, prices, and designs are subject to change without notice.
*To Overseas Press People
This product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market.
Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.
Keywords:
FAQ
Why are Buffalo's products being made into capsule toys?
To energize the IT infrastructure industry, they have entered a capsule toy project where products are decided by user vote, aiming to increase interest in network equipment.
What kind of products can be voted for?
From Buffalo, the business NAS "TeraStation" and business switch "BS-GS2148" are entered. You can also recommend others in the free description slot.
How are the voting results decided?
All votes from the entry slots and free description slots will be tallied, and the top four models by vote count will be selected for productization.
What is the "Palm-Sized Network Equipment" capsule toy series?
This is a popular series that reproduces IT infrastructure equipment in miniature, and this is the fifth installment. Past series have shipped a cumulative total of 550,000 units.
What is the purpose of this project?
The goal is to increase interest in the IT infrastructure industry and infrastructure engineers, and to invigorate the industry as a whole.