Buffalo 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array
The 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array from Buffalo is a data-safe, high performance storage solution, designed for a variety of applications. This unit comes outfitted with two 1TB hard drives that can operate independently of one another in a "JBOD" configuration or together in a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array. If you want faster throughput for accessing your data, configure the array as a RAID 0, and if you want extra redundancy for more securely storing your data, go with RAID 1. So as to ensure fast data access and transfer speeds at up to 5Gb/s, this unit features a USB 3.0 port for connecting to your server or computer. That USB connection is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well. While the drive will work with nearly all PC and Mac computers, it is formatted in FAT32 so that you can immediately start using it with your Windows PC. In addition to the hard drive RAID array, you'll receive the TurboPC Utility software, Buffalo Tools software suite, and the NovaBACKUP Business Essentials software.* All told, the 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array is an exceptional storage solution for small servers, creative professionals, offices, and serious consumers.
Note! *Included software is for use with Windows Operating Systems only
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- Provides accelerated file access and interface speeds, up to 5Gb/s
- Compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0
- Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0
- Two Easily Accessible Hard Drives
- Includes two hard drives for easy maintenance with the choice of optimal capacity (JBOD), performance (RAID 0) or redundancy (RAID 1)
- Connect and Go for Windows
- Hard drive is preformatted in FAT32, so it is ready to use out of the box with your Windows PC - no formatting or driver installation required
- Safeguard Your Data
- Easily accessible hard drives automatically duplicate your data when configured in RAID 1 - if one drive fails, your data is safe on the other
- Works with PC (NTFS and HFS+ support) and Mac
- Connect your PC formatted in NTFS or Mac formatted in HFS+ to your computer for additional storage or backup of your music, photo, video and data files
- Time Machine Compatibility
- Works perfectly with Time Machine to back up your Mac computer
- NovaBACKUP Business Essentials for Windows Operating Systems and Servers
- The included NovaBACKUP Business Essentials Software provides a complete, all-in-one data protection solution for small and medium businesses serious about protecting digital assets. Back up PCs, storage servers, Microsoft Exchange servers, and Microsoft SQL databases
- TurboPC Utility for Windows Users
- Enhance the overall performance of your Windows PC and increase file transfer rates
Buffalo Tools Software Suite for Your Windows PC
- Buffalo's Backup Utility
- Protects your important files and documents by backing up to your Buffalo hard drive array. You can use it to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive, and it includes a comprehensive restore function which makes restoring from backups extremely easy
- ECO Manager
- Allows you to regulate the power usage of the hard drive array by cutting power to the drive during extended periods of inactivity, which in turn conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
- RAMDISK
- Allows you to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC which creates a small, but extremely fast environment to work on files in
- SecureLock
- Provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo hard drive array, providing password protection and software data encryption
| Capacity | 2TB / 2x 1TB Drives |
| Bays | 2 |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by the Manufacturer |
| Maximum Transfer Rate |
USB Interface: USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gbps USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps Sata Drive Interface: Up to 225 MB/s (RAID 0, Sequential Read) |
| RAID | Supports 0,1, JBOD |
| Desktop/Rackmount | Desktop |
| Security | SecureLock Encryption Software |
| System Requirements |
For using the hard drive array: Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit) Windows Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Mac OS X 10.4 or later |
| Electrical Requirements | AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
| Environmental Requirements | For operation: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.4 x 5 x 8.1" / 8.63 x 12.7 x 20.57 cm |
| Weight | 4.5 lb / 2.04 kg |
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Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Average speeds
- Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Buffalo 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array:
I was outgrowing my 1 TB external single drives, and it was about time to separate my work projects from my personal. The item arrived quickly, and sported the lovely new electronic smell.
Install was a breeze; as I don't have the need for RAID at the moment, I converted the drives quickly to be independent of each other, with one drive making multiple backups of the other.
My system doesn't support USB 3.0, so I can't comment on the speed. But I can say USB 2.0 speeds are similar to other external drives, averaging around 20-25 MB/sec, according to the disc tests I ran.
4 months later the drive bay still runs like a charm. It is very quiet, located about 4 feet away from ear shot, and can only be heard when booting up the desktop as the drives spin up.
This won't win you any awards for speed if you're doing heavy video processing. For now, it serves my purpose as a drive for my photography business, but I fear as the cameras keep increasing in MP sizes, I may need to update the desktop to either USB 3.0 or something similar, as USB 2.0 is starting to show its age (rendering full size previews of thousands of images can take a long time)!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Buffalo 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array:
I was outgrowing my 1 TB external single drives, and it was about time to separate my work projects from my personal. The item arrived quickly, and sported the lovely new electronic smell.
Install was a breeze; as I don't have the need for RAID at the moment, I converted the drives quickly to be independent of each other, with one drive making multiple backups of the other.
My system doesn't support USB 3.0, so I can't comment on the speed. But I can say USB 2.0 speeds are similar to other external drives, averaging around 20-25 MB/sec, according to the disc tests I ran.
4 months later the drive bay still runs like a charm. It is very quiet, located about 4 feet away from ear shot, and can only be heard when booting up the desktop as the drives spin up.
This won't win you any awards for speed if you're doing heavy video processing. For now, it serves my purpose as a drive for my photography business, but I fear as the cameras keep increasing in MP sizes, I may need to update the desktop to either USB 3.0 or something similar, as USB 2.0 is starting to show its age (rendering full size previews of thousands of images can take a long time)!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Buffalo 2TB DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 Hard Drive RAID Array:
The instructions and software included make it easy to set up. I like it because it is USB 3.0 and is not very large - so it fits nicely on a shelf.
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- USB 3.0 Cable
- Power Cable
- 1-Year Warranty
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