DriveStation™ Axis Velocity
7200 RPM USB 3.0 Storage and Backup Designed to Fit Anywhere
DriveStation™ Axis Velocity offers easy to use, high speed storage and backup for PC and Mac® computers. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers excellent data protection and its unique design allows for easy placement just about anywhere.
- 1-Drive
- USB 3.0
- 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
| 1 TB / HD-LX1.0TU3 | |
| 2 TB / HD-LX2.0TU3 | |
| 3 TB / HD-LX3.0TU3 |
7200 RPM USB 3.0 STORAGE DESIGNED TO FIT ANYWHERE
Buffalo's 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®. Instantly expand storage or schedule automatic back-ups with universal plug and play connectivity.
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®.
EASY TO USE STORAGE
With terabytes of storage, DriveStation Axis Velocity provides reliable, easy to use storage for your PC or Mac® computer. Quickly expand the capacity of your computer for your favorite music, photos, videos and more.
The simple USB 3.0/2.0 interface offers plug and play setup and universal connectivity.
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.
AVAILABLE 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.
UNIQUE FORM FITS ANYWHERE
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.
BUFFALO TOOLS
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.
- Buffalo's Backup Utility is an easy-to-use and fully 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.
- RAMDISK is a simple utility that allows you to create a RAM disk on your Windows PC which creates a small, but extremely fast environment to work on files in.
- SecureLock software for Windows® provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.
| Internal Hard Drives | |
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| Number of Drives | 1 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
| USB Interface | |
| Standard Compliance | USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | A type |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max. 5 Gb/s* (USB 3.0), Max. 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0) |
| * The maximum interface rate of 5 Gb/s is derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0 and the ExpressCard. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rate, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors. | |
| Other | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1.5 x 4.8 x 7.5 in |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs |
| Operating Environment (Fahrenheit) | 41-95° |
| Client OS Support | Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.7** |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 18 W (Max) |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
| Package Content | DriveStation Axis Velocity, USB 3.0 Cable, AC Adapter, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Statement |
| ** The HDD default format is NTFS; to work with Mac, reformat the HDD using Mac Disk Utility. Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported with this operating system; some included utilities may not work. | |
| Datasheets |
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FAQs
- Can I replace the hard drive in DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 by myself?
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DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 comes equipped with a hard drive installed. It is not designed for nor does it support user hard drive replacement. Doing so will void the product warranty. The internal hard drive is a standard 3.5"
close - Can I use DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 with a PC or Mac®?
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DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 can be used with PC and Mac computers out of the box with no installation or formatting necessary for Windows PCs. By default DriveStation Axis Velocity is formatted in NTFS. It requires formatting by Mac OS by using Mac's included "Disk Utility" software (Inside the Utilities folders in Applications). Also, there is 3rd party software for Mac OS that allows Mac to support NTFS. Additionally, the Buffalo Tools and the hardware encryption feature only work on Windows® PCs.
close - How does TurboPC work?
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DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 features Buffalo Tools and TurboPC. TurboPC also includes the TurboCopy component. Together, these two pieces of Windows® software enhance the USB connection between your PC and the drive and adds an additional file manager tool for copying files quicker. By utilizing the PC's high-speed RAM, data can be transferred much more efficiently and quickly. Depending on the environment, TurboPC and Turbo Copy can provide file transfers over twice as fast. On average, gains up to 4X are typical.
close - How much faster is USB 3.0 than USB 2.0, and in real-world portable hard drive performance, what does it mean?
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USB 3.0 as an interface is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0 (5 Gbps compared to 480 Mbps respectively). The USB 3.0 interface allows an external hard drive to perform at its maximum whereas USB 2.0 interface creates a bottle neck, restricting hard drive performance. A typical USB 2.0 hard drive offers performance about 1/3 of the actual hard drive inside the enclosure. With USB 3.0, there is no interface bottleneck and coupled with a 7,200 RPM hard drive, it provides transfer rates about four to five times faster than a USB 2.0 external hard drive.
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| Documentation | |||||
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| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 956.00 B Download » |
2013-01-24 | 1.20 | Readme for CD-image | |
| 1.39 MB Download » |
2012-12-14 | 35012854 ver.01 | User's Manual | ||
| 724.92 KB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35012239-1 | HD-LXU3 Turbo PC EX Guide | ||
| 3.62 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35010950-5 | SecureLockModile User's Manual | ||
| 2.21 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35011277-4 | HD-LXU3 RamDisk Utility Guide | ||
| 5.01 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35012152-1 | HDLXU3 Quick Start Guide | ||
| 7.97 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35012220-1 | HD-LXU3 Users Manual | ||
| 2.07 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35011276-4 | Buffalo Tools Launcher Guide | ||
| 1.62 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35010960-6 | HD-LXU3 EcoManager Guide | ||
| 1019.72 KB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35011909-2 | HD-LXU3 Disk Formatter Lite Guide | ||
| 5.08 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35011275-4 | HD-LXU3 Backup Utility Manual | ||
| 7.73 MB Download » |
2011-10-07 | 35011921-3 | HD-LXU3 Format Guide | ||
| Utilities | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 4.09 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 1.17 | Windows | Backup Utility |
| ZIP | 11.91 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 1.12 | Windows | TurboPC EX |
| ZIP | 4.56 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 3.25 | Windows | RAMDisk Utility |
| ZIP | 312.39 KB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 1.07 | Windows | Buffalo Tools Launcher |
| ZIP | 381.92 KB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 1.00 | Windows | Disk Formatter2 Utility |
| ZIP | 787.59 KB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-16 | 1.19 | Windows | SecureLock Manager Easy |
| ZIP | 787.59 KB Serial Number Required » |
2012-10-31 | 1.19 | Securelock Manager Easy. Windows 8 compatible | |
| CD Images | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 92.38 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-24 | 1.20 | CD image for HD-LXU3 | |
| Change Logs & Readme Documents | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 644.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 1.17 | Windows | Readme for Backup Utility |
| TXT | 561.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 1.12 | Windows | Readme for TurboPC EX |
| TXT | 865.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 3.25 | Windows | Readme for RAMDisk Utility |
| TXT | 577.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 1.07 | Windows | Readme for Buffalo Tools Launcher |
| TXT | 610.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 1.00 | Windows | Readme for Disk Formatter2 |
| TXT | 646.00 B Download » |
2013-01-16 | 1.19 | Windows | Readme for SecureLock Manager Easy |
| TXT | 646.00 B Download » |
2012-10-31 | 1.19 | Readme for Securelock Manager Easy version 1.19 | |
| Manuals | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| 4.97 MB Download » |
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