Whether you're looking for a small business storage solution or simply trying to save and store your multimedia content, the 8TB DriveStation Duo from Buffalo can suit a variety of storage needs. This RAID array features two 4TB hard drives for a total storage capacity of 8TB. The included hard drives can be configured into RAID 0 for maximum storage capacity, RAID 1 for mirroring your drives to gain full data redundancy, or JBOD to use the drives separately. With plug-and-play functionality and 24/7/365 optimization you can simply plug this drive into either Windows or Mac based computers as well as Windows Server devices and forget about it. Backing up your data has also been simplified as the DriveStation comes with one free license of NovaBACKUP for Windows PCs and features Time Machine compatibility for backing up Mac computers.
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Key Features
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- Includes 2 x 4TB Hard Drives
- SATA II Internal Drive Interfaces
- 1 x USB 3.0 Interface
Whether you're looking for a small business storage solution or simply trying to save and store your multimedia content, the 8TB DriveStation Duo from Buffalo can suit a variety of storage needs. This RAID array features two 4TB hard drives for a total storage capacity of 8TB. The included hard drives can be configured into RAID 0 for maximum storage capacity, RAID 1 for mirroring your drives to gain full data redundancy, or JBOD to use the drives separately. With plug-and-play functionality and 24/7/365 optimization you can simply plug this drive into either Windows or Mac based computers as well as Windows Server devices and forget about it. Backing up your data has also been simplified as the DriveStation comes with one free license of NovaBACKUP for Windows PCs and features Time Machine compatibility for backing up Mac computers.
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Buffalo Duo External HDD Overview
Easy to Use Storage
With a 8TB storage capacity, the DriveStation Duo comes equipped with a USB 3.0 port providing a reliable, easy to use, plug-and-play storage option to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer.
High Performance Hard Drives
The DriveStation Duo features two high performance hard drives optimized for continuous 24/7/365 operation with enhanced RAID performance.
Easy Scheduled Backup
The DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 is designed for backing up important files as it features one free license of NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows PCs and servers and Time Machine support for backing up Mac computers.
Flexible Storage and Redundancy
The DriveStation Duo provides users the flexibility to easily maximize capacity or protect their data using RAID redundancy. RAID 0 combines both drives into a single array offering maximum storage capacity with no redundancy while RAID 1 offers maximum redundancy by mirroring both drives, for automatic backup duplication.
Perfect for Offices and Creative Professionals
With dual high performance hard drives, RAID redundancy and scheduled backup support, the DriveStation Duo is an ideal solution for small business environments and creative professionals. Its compact design fits easily on a desktop next to a PC, and it can be used as an office server.
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Buffalo Duo External HDD Reviews
Great Addition to Network
By Bill in Ohio
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-05-05
This device is very helpful in performing backups. I have tried the BlackArmor from Seagate and have had performance issues and failures. This device has exceeded my expectations.
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can i use 2x10tb in this unit? i use raid 1
can i use 2x10tb in this unit? i use raid 1
Yes, you can use two 10 TB 3.5" SATA hard drives in the Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Duo.
Date published: 2023-07-21
Can i upgrade HDD from 2TB to 4TB ????
Can i upgrade HDD from 2TB to 4TB ????
this product already carries 2 4TB drives
Date published: 2020-09-10
what version of the SMB protocol?
what version of the SMB protocol?
According to the manufacturer all current versions are SMB 2 or newer.
Date published: 2020-09-30
Where is this manufactured? Is it made in Japan ...
Where is this manufactured? Is it made in Japan or somewhere else?
At this time this Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Duo, country of origin would be the country of Japan.
Date published: 2022-10-06
is there a limit to drive size for this unit? can ...
is there a limit to drive size for this unit? can it handle 2x18tb for example? has anyone tested Raid 1 on large drives?
According to the manufacture, the Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Duo should work with larger drive sizes, but they have not tested it with any drives other than the ones that ship with the enclosure, so there is currently no hard line spec on larger drive capacity, and, they also have said that removing the origional drives may void the warranty, so while we believe you could use 18TB drives in this enclosure, it may not be the best enclosure for the job.
Date published: 2023-08-01
Can I put larger drives in this, 8TB for example? ...
Can I put larger drives in this, 8TB for example? Is there a limit to drive size and what is it?
Yes, this model will work with 8TB drives.
Date published: 2020-09-18
Is this unit compatible with windows 11???
Is this unit compatible with windows 11???
Yes, the Buffalo 4TB DriveStation Duo is compatible with Windows 11.
Date published: 2022-08-15
question
I am looking for an external storage solution (just like this item) that i can plug into both my windows pc and mac laptop via usb, and just access the unit as a storage drive. Am looking to use it regularly to store my photography library (store all the photos and use adobe softwares using pictures that are on the external unit). Is this the best unit for this, or is a different unit recommended?I am also looking at the:OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite Pro Dual 4TB (2 x 2TB) Two-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Solutionhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1214376-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcmed3fr7t04_0_mercury_elite_pro_dual.html#qaIs this item better than the OWC unit?
What I would honestly suggest is placing a device on your network vs having each device plugged into it via USB. I know that Seagate makes a BlackArmor NAS device that works well via the network. Else purchase a Seagate Backup Plus external drive for each pc/mac to back it up.
Date published: 2018-08-25