Other features
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity |
1 |
| USB required |
Y |
Hard drive
| Hard drive capacity |
500 GB |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA |
Performance
| USB data transfer rates |
5000, 480 Mbit/s |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger |
500GB, USB 3.0, SATA, Black
MiniStation Plus offers high performance USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight shock proof chassis. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac®, providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps.
MiniStation Plus occupies minimal space and it’s USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source; simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. With available 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can easily protect your data from unwanted access by simply assigning a password. Store, back up and transport your content with SuperSpeed plug and play connectivity.
<b>Compact and Convenient</b>
Designed for mobility, MiniStation Plus’s compact and contemporary design occupies minimal space and offers USB powered mobile storage for your data and for your on-the-go lifestyle. Plus, the Plus works with PC and Mac so you can access your files from whichever computer you are on.
- USB 3.0 powered connection.
- Preformatted in FAT32 for compatibility with both PC and Mac -easily reformatted to NTFS or HFS+.
<b>Shock Proof Chassis</b>
Shock protection elements surround the hard drive, protecting it from accidental bumps and drops. Transport your content without worry of damage.
<b>Available Hardware Encryption</b>
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.
<b>USB 2.0 Compatibility</b>
MiniStation Plus is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 enabled desktop computers and notebooks. Simply plug the cable into the USB 2.0 port and you are connected – no additional hardware or cables are required.
<b>TurboPC Enhancement</b>
Utilizing the high speed RAM of your Windows PC, TurboPC can increase file transfer rates by up to 3X over competing USB 2.0 portable hard drives. TurboPC also includes TurboCopy which draws on additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially.
<b>Backup and Manage Your Data with Buffalo Tools!</b>
Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on many Buffalo DriveStation and MiniStation storage products. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs.
