Buffalo 4TB DriveStation Quattro TurboUSB External Hard Drive Array
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The 4TB DriveStation Quattro TurboUSB External Hard Drive Array from Buffalo is a high-capacity external RAID that features four 7200rpm drives. The array can be configured in a hardware RAID 0, 1, 5 or JBOD configuration. The array features a dual USB 2.0 and eSATA interface for computer connection. It is an excellent solution for digital imaging, data backup or general storage applications.
- 4TB Capacity
- 4TB of capacity allows for storage of approximately 300 hours of uncompressed DV digital video, the equivalent of 851 4.7GB DVD video discs or up to 1,000,000 MP3 files.
- TurboUSB
- The drive features Buffalo's TurboUSB technology. TurboUSB can achieve sustained transfer rates that are up to 37% faster than standard USB 2.0 drives.
- RAID Capabilities
- The drive can be configured as a RAID 0 for full capacity and fast data transfer. It can also be configured as a RAID 1 mirror, giving you half the data capacity and the security of real-time data mirroring. RAID 5 is supported for three-quarter capacity and data protection. The drive can also be set up as a JBOD, which will mount each physical hard disk separately on your system. Software for Mac and Windows is included to configure the RAID settings.
- Memeo Backup Software
- The drive ships with Memeo AutoBackup software for Windows. This lets you easily backup important files, ensuring that they will be protected in the case of a drive failure.
- SATA Drives
- Buffalo exclusively uses 7200rpm SATA drives with large buffers in the DriveStation Duo, leaving no doubt that you will be receiving a quality drive in the enclosure.
- Dual Interface
- The drive easily connects to any computer with a eSATA or USB 2.0 interface, making it easy to add to a variety of workstations.
- Hot-Swappable
- The drive is hot-swappable and plug-and-play, so there is no need to turn off your computer while connecting or disconnecting it.
- Compact Size
- The drive's 6.5 x 8 x 9.5" footprint makes it ideal for users with limited desk space.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac | Operating System: Mac OS X |
| Windows | Operating System: Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista |
| Hardware |
eSATA Port (for eSATA data transfer) USB 2.0 Port (for USB 2.0 data transfer) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100VAC, 50/60Hz Consumption: 86W (maximum), 40W (average) |
| Environmental Requirements | Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.5 x 8 x 9.5" (16.5 x 20.3 x 24.1cm) |
| Weight | 12.8 lb (5.8kg) |
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Pros
- Fast Connectivity
- Quiet
- Reliable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Large Projects
- Multimedia
Comments about Buffalo 4TB DriveStation Quattro TurboUSB External Hard Drive Array:
I wrote a review on 7-18-10 and state problems. It was all in fixed with several Driver updates that i had to find manually. Once updated the drive works perfectly. i will keep it for a long time. the eSATA is killer
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Fast Connectivity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Buffalo 4TB DriveStation Quattro TurboUSB External Hard Drive Array:
I bought this for the Raid5 making the 4TB into a 2.72TB fast drive. All great with blinding speed thorough the eSATA cable. BUT... i run Windows 7 64bit on a Dell Studio XPS 435T/9000 and i get file corruption on 25% of the files when using the ESATA cable. USB is perfect. In fact there is not file corruption in reality as Dell has not updated its drivers and the system seems to only be able to read 2TB of the 2.72TB of the data. It lookes like a Driver issue that may or may not be fixed in the future.
I am not sure if i want to keep it without the eSATA functionality.
- Primary use:
- Business
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What's in the Box
- Power Cord
- USB 2.0 Cable
- eSATA Cable
- Software CD-ROM with Memeo Backup Software
- Quick Setup Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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