DriveStation™ Axis - HD-LBU2
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Description
Buffalo's DriveStation Axis USB 2.0 Hard Drive HD-LBU2 is an easy to use external hard drive for the easy addition of external storage to any device using a USB port. DriveStation Axis 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.
DriveStation Axis comes equipped with Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich suite of tools designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows® PC consumers. Users can boost file transfer performance by up to 180% using TurboPC, conserve energy and battery consumption by utilizing ECO Manager and perform PC backup with the easy to use Backup Utility. DriveStation Axis is the perfect solution for expanding storage or backing up your computer.
| Adaptable Positioning: Product designed to be positioned horizontally or vertically for ultimate flexibility and versatility in any environment |
| Connect & Go: Preformatted hard drive is ready to use out of the box – no formatting or installation required; simply plug it in to any USB |
| Works with PC and Mac®: Connect to your computer for additional storage or backup of your music, photo, video and data files |
| Buffalo Tools: Use Buffalo Tools to enhance PC and transfer performance and to back up your important digital assets |
| Fanless Design: Very quiet operation |
| TurboPC: Enhance the overall performance of your Windows PC and increase file transfer rates up to 180% over competing USB 2.0 hard drives |
| Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data |
| Time Machine® Compatibility: Works perfectly with Time Machine to back up your Mac computer |
| Eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption |
Internal Hard Drives
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
USB Interface
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | A type |
| Number of Ports | 1 USB |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max. 480 Mbps |
Other
| Dimensions (WxHxD in.) | 1.5 x 4.8 x 7.5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 2.1 |
| Operating Environment (Fahrenheit) | 41-95° |
| Client OS Support | Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.6 |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | Max. 18 W |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
* Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported in these operating systems, some included utilities may not work.
Flexible Positioning  Designed to fit anywhere, the DriveStation Axis can be positioned either vertically or horizontally for ultimate flexibility. The sleek, attractive chassis can be adapted to the location and looks good on a desk or as part of a home entertainment system. TurboPC Enhancement  Utilizing the high speed RAM of your Windows PC, TurboPC can increase file transfer rates by up to 180% over competing USB 2.0 portable hard drives*. TurboPC also includes TurboCopy which draws on additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially. Backup and Manage Your Data with 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: 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: Energy efficiency tool conserves energy and reduces battery consumption by regulating the power usage of the hard drive, cutting power to the drive during extended periods of inactivity. RAMDISK: 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: Windows software that provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption. |
| • Can I use DriveStataion DataVault with a PC or Mac®? |
| DriveStation Axis can be used with PC and Mac computers out of the box with no installation or formatting necessary. However, the Buffalo Tools and the hardware encryption feature only work on Windows® PCs. |
| • Can I replace the hard drive in DriveStation Axis by myself? |
| DriveStation Axis 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” SATA HDD. |
| • How does TurboPC work? |
| DriveStation Axis 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 of around 50+% are typical. |
