Buffalo 8TB USB 3.0 BUFFALO DriveStation Axis Velocity desktop external hard drive
Display books for low cost DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use 1-drive USB 3.0 solution designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extre... Show More
DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use, high speed 1-drive USB 3.0 solution designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac®.
Overview:
The DriveStation Axis Velocity provides reliable storage for your Mac or PC. With a high speed hard drive, it boasts extremely fast file transfer speeds. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers excellent data protection and its unique design allows for easy placement just about anywhere. Instantly expand storage or schedule automatic backups with universal plug and play connectivity.
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7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers
Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an extra level of data protection
USB 3.0 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers
Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility
Time Machine® support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
Sleek chassis can be positioned vertically or horizontally for efficient use of space
FAST 7200 RPM HARD DRIVE
Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac.
HARDWARE ENCRYPTION
Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. Simply assign a password to the hard drive at setup and your data is shielded from wandering eyes.
FLEXIBLE POSITIONING
DriveStation Axis Velocity features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. Stand it upright on your home office desktop or lay it flat below your TV as part of your media center. It's fan-less design offers quiet operation for easy placement just about anywhere.
EASY TO USE STORAGE
With terabytes of storage, DriveStation Axis Velocity provides a reliable, easy to use storage solution to quickly expand the capacity of your PC and Mac computers with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play.
EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP
DriveStation Axis Velocity is perfect for backing up your important files. Disaster and hard drive failures can occur unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac. Protect all of your data, down to the last byte.
BUFFALO TOOLS
Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on the Buffalo DriveStation Axis Velocity. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows® PCs.
Buffalo's Backup Utility is a featured backup software for Windows PCs and can be used to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive.
eco Manager is an energy efficiency tool used to conserve energy and reduce battery consumption by regulating the power usage of the hard drive, cutting power to the drive during extended periods of inactivity.
TurboPC includes two components to enhance file transfer performance with external hard drives. It also includes TurboCopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially.
SecureLock software for Windows® provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.
Display books for low cost DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use 1-drive USB 3.0 solution designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac.
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Tech Specs
General
Device Type
Hard drive - external (desktop)
Capacity
8 TB
Hardware Encryption
Yes
Encryption Algorithm
256-bit AES
Interface
USB 3.0
Internal Drive Interface
SATA 3 Gb/s
Features
Hardware Full Disk Encryption (FDE), automatic backup, Apple Time Machine compatible, NTFS formatted, 256-bit AES
Width
1.5 in
Depth
7.4 in
Height
4.8 in
Weight
33.44 oz
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate
5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Spindle Speed
7200 rpm
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x USB 3.0 - 10 pin Micro-USB Type B
Power
Power Source
Included AC adapter
Power Device
Power adapter
Voltage Required
AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption
18 Watt (maximum)
Software & System Requirements
Software Included
Buffalo Tools
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 RT, Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x USB 3.0 cable - USB Type A to micro-B - external
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