DriveStation Quattro™
Buffalo’s DriveStation Quattro lets you store, backup, or easily transport large files that you never thought you could store on an external storage device. It supports RAID technology, ensuring that your data stays safe, even if one of the 4 High-Speed Hard Drives fails. Just plug it into your computer and it installs automatically with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or OS-X computers. The DriveStation Quattro ships with a FREE eSATA PCI card and back plate for PCs. Memeo™ AutoBackup Software (Download Memeo™ AutoBackup) and SecureLockWare™ provide backup and drive encryption.
• Four High Speed (7,200 RPM) Hard Drives in One
• Four Operating RAID Modes: JBOD, RAID 0, 1 and 5
• Automatic RAID Rebuilding
• Simple Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 and eSATA Connections
• Free eSATA PCI Card and Back Plate for PCs
• No Need to Install Drivers with Auto Setup
• Auto Power Feature Turns DriveStation On and Off Automatically With Your Computer
• Pre-formatted for Immediate Use
• Easy-to-Use Windows® and Mac OS X RAID Utility for Changing RAID Modes
• SecureLockWare™ Software for Windows® PCs Encrypts Your Data from Unauthorized Access
• Memeo™ AutoBackup Software for Windows® PC Included. Download Memeo™ AutoBackup.
• Minimal Power Consumption
• Removable/Replaceable Fan
• Near Silent Operation
Learn more about RAID.
SecureLockWare™ Software for Windows® PC Encrypts Your Data from Unauthorized Access
| Internal Hard Drives | |
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| Number of Drives | 4 |
| Hard Drive Sizes | 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB |
| Total Capacity | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Supported RAID Levels | 1, 5, Normal |
| Interface | |
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0/ eSATA |
| Connector Type | USB Series A / eSATA |
| Number of Ports | 1 USB Series A / 1 eSATA |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max. 1.5 Gb/s (eSATA Mode), Max. 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0 Mode) |
| Other | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.5 x 8 x 9.5 in |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (HD-Q1.0TSU2/R5), 13.2 lbs (HD-Q2.0TSU2/R5) |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 86 W (Max) Average: 40W (HD-Q1.0TSU2/R5) Average: 44 W (HD-Q2.0TSU2/R5) |
| Operating Environment (Fahrenheit) | 41-95° |
| Client OS Support | Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003*, Windows Server® 2008*, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE, Mac OS® 9.0, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.6 |
| Power Supply | Internal, AC 100V 50/60 Hz |
| *Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported in these operating systems, some included utilities may not work. | |
| Datasheets |
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FAQs
- Can I replace the hard drives in my DriveStation Quattro by myself?
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During the warranty period, please send the unit back to Buffalo Technology and we will replace any defective drives for you. If maintaining your warranty is no longer a concern, most 7200 rpm SATA drives from reputable manufacturers will work fine in the DriveStation. Because of thermal and power issues, the use of drives with speeds higher than 7200 rpm is not recommended.
close - Do I need to format the DriveStation Quattro before I can use it?
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All Buffalo DriveStation products come preformatted and are ready to use.
close - Is the DriveStation compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003 or 2008?
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Yes. The DriveStation Quattro works perfectly with Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008. However, some of the included software (Memeo AutoBackup) is not compatible with server versions of Windows.
close - What capacity will the device have in different RAID modes?
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The DriveStation Quattro supports RAID0, RAID1 and RAID5. In RAID0, all hard drives are combined to provide maximum storage equivalent to the stated capacity of the device. However, in RAID0 there is no data redundancy. RAID5 provides data redundancy by using parity information on all drives and therefore provides 75% of the stated capacity (the equivalent of one hard drive is used for data redundancy). Finally, RAID1 is available if you would like to combine two drives into a single, redundant volume equal to 25% the advertised capacity. You can create two individual RAID1 volumes.
close - Will the DriveStation Duo work on my Mac?
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Yes, the DriveStation Quattro will work perfectly on your Mac with OS X 10.4.11 and later. However, keep in mind that the DriveStation is pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system. Certain Mac features (TimeMachine) will require that you re-format the DriveStation with your Mac for the HFS Plus file system. Also, the RAID changing utility has to be run on a PC. If you need to change your RAID mode, connect the unit to a PC, run the configuration and then connect the unit back to your Mac.
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| Drivers | |||||
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| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 352.39 KB Serial Number Required » |
2007-04-25 | Windows | PCI eSATA Card Driver (Windows) |
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| Documentation | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| 2.46 MB Download » |
2008-07-30 | 2.2 | SecureLockWare Manual | ||
| 1.95 MB Download » |
2007-04-27 | 1.2 | Windows | PC Manual | |
| 2.72 MB Download » |
2007-04-27 | 1.1 | Mac | Mac Manual | |
| Utilities | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 187.26 KB Serial Number Required » |
2007-06-29 | 1.0 | Windows | Windows RAID Utility |
| ZIP | 61.04 KB Serial Number Required » |
2007-06-29 | 1.0 | Mac | Mac RAID Utility |
| ZIP | 4.54 MB Serial Number Required » |
2007-06-26 | 1.7 | Windows 2000, XP, Vista | SecureLock Ware Utility |
| ZIP | 570.94 KB Serial Number Required » |
2007-04-25 | 1.0 | Windows | Quattro Easy Setup |
| CD Images | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 106.53 MB Serial Number Required » |
2008-03-04 | Installation CD |
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