Buffalo 2TB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Drive with Cables

BH #BUHDPA20TU3 • MFR #HD-PA2.0TU3
Buffalo
Buffalo 2TB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Drive with Cables
Key Features
  • 2TB Capacity, SATA II
  • USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt Interface
  • Time Machine Compatible
  • Daisy Chain up to 6 Thunderbolt Devices
The 2TB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Drive with Cables by Buffalo Technology gives you the three S's that all data managers and curators need - storage, style, and speed. This 2TB drive now features both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt connectors for faster transfers compared to older USB 2.0 connections.
No Longer Available
Ask Our Experts
800.952.1815

Buffalo MiniStation External HDD Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2USB Compatibility
  • 3Time Machine Backup
  • 4Compact and Convenient
  • 5All Cables Included

The 2TB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Drive with Cables by Buffalo Technology gives you the three S's that all data managers and curators need - storage, style, and speed. This 2TB drive now features both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt connectors for faster transfers compared to older USB 2.0 connections.

Housed in an aluminum body, this portable speed demon can easily be placed in a bag or carrying case and moved from workspace to workspace. There's no additional power supply to carry because the unit is bus-powered - it runs from power supplied to the connector from the host computer.

Although the MiniStation drives are formatted out of the box as HSF+ for Mac users, a simple reformat makes the drives PC accessible in either FAT32 or NTFS partitions. It's also Time Machine compatible, so you can get a complete Mac data backup immediately. You can also daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices together, so using the MiniStation as one of the drop points in a server chain is possible (please note that because there is only one Thunderbolt port on this unit, it must be placed at the end of the chain).

You can even forget about the added expense and time of tracking down cables - this unit comes with both a USB 3.0 cable and a Thunderbolt cable, which separately can cost over $60. You can start transferring, storing, and securing data as soon as you open the box.

USB Compatibility
Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt technology is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. Plug and play usability means there are no drivers to install and MiniStation Thunderbolt is pre-formatted for Mac computers but can easily be reformatted for use with PCs.
Time Machine Backup
MiniStation Thunderbolt is pre-formatted for use with Mac and is compatible with Time Machine for complete data backup. Schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with plug and play connectivity.
Compact and Convenient
Housed in a sleek aluminum body, MiniStation Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. Designed for mobility, it offers bus-powered portable storage for your data and for your on-the-go lifestyle. It works with Mac and PC so you can access your files from whichever computer you are on, even while away from home.
All Cables Included
MiniStation Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, supplied with all necessary cables and components. Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and instantly add capacity or securely store files to take on the road.

Buffalo MiniStation External HDD Specs

Performance
Capacity
2TB
Interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Thunderbolt
(MiniStation Thunderbolt does not have a Thunderbolt pass-through port so it must be the last device on a daisy-chain).
Drive Speed
Not specified by manufacturer
Drive Format
HFS+
Buffer
Not specified by manufacturer
Average Seek Time
Not specified by manufacturer
Sustained Data Transfer Rate
Max. 5 Gbps / USB 3.0
Max. 480 Mbps / USB 2.0
Max. 10 Gbps / Thunderbolt
System Requirements
Thunderbolt
Mac OS X 10.6 or later (models with Intel Processor)

USB 2.0
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (models with Intel Processor)
Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit)
Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit)

USB 3.0
Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit)
Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit)
Internal hard drive is pre-formatted as HSF+ but can be reformatted as FAT32 or NTFS for use with Windows OS
General
Mounting
Desktop
Power Requirements
DC 5V (Bus powered)
Environmental Requirements
Operating: 41 - 95°F / 5 - 35°C
20 - 80% (no condensation)
Power Consumption
Max 10 W (Thunderbolt Mode)
Max 4.5 W (USB 3.0 Mode)
Dimensions
3.17 x 5.12 x 0.91" / 8.05 x 13 x 2.31cm
Weight
9.28 oz / 0.26 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 6.2 x 2.1"

Buffalo MiniStation External HDD Reviews

See any errors on this page? Let us know