Other features
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity |
1 |
| USB required |
Y |
Hard drive
| Hard drive capacity |
500 GB |
Performance
| USB data transfer rates |
5000 Mbit/s |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A |
| USB connectivity |
Y |
MiniStation - 500GB USB 3.0, 5 Gbps, 206g, Black
MiniStation Extreme is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and secure hardware encryption. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac® and provides interface speeds up to 5 Gbps.* MiniStation Extreme features US Military Standard shock protection with a ruggedized chassis and specialized bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 2 meters. The convenient integrated wrap-around cable hugs the body to ensure you’re always ready to connect while on the go. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road; with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can rest assured your data is safe, wherever you go. Store, back up and transport your content safely and securely.
<b>US Military Grade (MIL-SPEC) Shock Protection</b>
Shock absorbers surround the hard disk protecting it from damage and drops from up to 2 meters
<b>Flex Connect USB Cable</b>
Removable, integrated USB cable snaps to chassis for improved portability
<b>Hardware Disk Encryption</b>
Automatic 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access
<b>Compact and Sleek</b>
Slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability
<b>USB Powered</b>
Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed
<b>SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC EX</b>
Increase file transfer rates up to 4X*3 over USB 2.0 hard drives
<b>Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0</b>
Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed USB 3.0
<b>Connect & Go</b>
Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows and Mac
Works with PC (NTFS and HFS+ support) and Mac: Connect to your computer for additional storage or backup of your music, photo, video and data files
<b>Buffalo Tools</b>
A feature-rich software suite of tools designed to boost PC performance
Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data
<b>Time Machine® Compatibility</b>
Works perfectly with Time Machine to back up your Mac computer
<b>eco Manager</b>
Eco minded power management tool regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption.
