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MiniStation™ DataVault - HDS-PHU2

 

Description

Buffalo's MiniStation DataVault offers a secure, compact, lightweight, shock resistant portable hard drive storage solution. Store, back up and transport digital images, music and other files without taking up space on your PC's hard drive. Best of all, the MiniStation DataVault includes full disk encryption to keep the data, personal e-mail and Web favorites stored on your portable harddrive with you at all times - private and secure.

• HDD is suspended on shock absorbers within the case
• TurboUSB Increases Your Data Transfer Speeds!
• High-Speed 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• Plug-n-Play - ready for immediate use
• USB Powered - No Power Supply Needed
Memeo™ AutoBackup Software automatically backs up files from your PC and Mac.

Internal Hard Drives

Number of Drives 1
Drive Interface SATA
Rotational Speed 5400 RPM

Interface

Standard Compliance USB 2.0 / 1.1
Connector Type USB Series A
Number of Ports 1
Data Transfer Rates Max. 480 Mbps (USB 2.0 Mode)
Max. 12 Mbps (USB 1.1 Mode)

Other

Dimensions (WxHxD in.) 3.3 x 5.0 x 0.9
Weight (oz.) 7.9
Power AC100V 50/60 Hz, Max. 2.5 W
Operating Environment (Fahrenheit) 41-95°
Client OS Support Windows® 2000 SP3, Windows® Vista™(32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 or Mac OS® X 10.5 (currently this product does not support Mac OS® 10.6 or later)
Power Supply DC 5V (USB powered)

Encrypted external harddrive with wrap-around cable

• Do I need to format the MiniStation DataVault before I can use it?
All Buffalo MiniStation products come preformatted and are ready to use.
• Can I replace the hard drives in my MiniStation DataVault by myself?
During the warranty period, please send the unit back to Buffalo Technology and we will replace any defective drives for you.
• Is the MiniStation DataVault compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003 or 2008
Yes, the MiniStation DataVault will work perfectly on your Mac with OS X 10.4.11 and later. However, keep in mind that the MiniStation DataVault is pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system. Certain Mac features (TimeMachine) will require that you re-format the MiniStation DataVault with your Mac for the HFS Plus file system.
• Will my MiniStation DataVault work on my Mac?
Yes, the MiniStation DataVault will work perfectly on your Mac with OS X 10.4.11 and later. However, keep in mind that the MiniStation DataVault is pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system. Certain Mac features (TimeMachine) will require that you re-format the MiniStation DataVault with your Mac for the HFS Plus file system.
• Can I encrypt my entire MiniStation DataVault?
Yes, once you remove the DataVault from your PC or Mac it automatically locks, preventing any unauthorized access. However, aside from the main data partition, which is always encrypted, a small utility partition remains unencrypted for easy access.
 
 
 

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