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MiniStation™ Extreme - HD-PZU3

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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.

 
US Military Grade (MIL-SPEC) Shock Protection: Shock absorbers surround the hard disk protecting it from damage and drops from up to 2 meters
Flex Connect USB Cable: Removable, integrated USB cable snaps to chassis for improved portability
Hardware Disk Encryption: Automatic 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access
Compact and Sleek: Slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability
USB Powered: Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC EX: Increase file transfer rates up to 4X* over USB 2.0 hard drives
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0: Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Connect & Go: 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
Buffalo Tools: 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
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
*Values used for digital photos are approximates with an average file size of 800 KB, based on compression and resolution. Test environment: Motherboard : ASUS P7P55D, CPU : Intel Core i7 860 (2.80 GHz), Memory : 8GB, OS : Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. Increase in transfer speed varies depending on the number and size of files, type of access and PC environment.

Internal Hard Drives

Number of Drives 1
Drive Interface SATA 3 Gb/s

USB Specifications

Standard Compliance USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Connector Type Micro-B type
Number of Ports 1
Data Transfer Rates Max. 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Max. 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)

Other

Dimensions (WxHxD in.) 3.51 x 5.04 x 0.71
Weight (oz.) 8.12
Power Supply DC 5 V (USB powered)
Power Consumption Max. 3.1 W
Client OS Support Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit)*, Windows Server® 2003 R2 (32-bit)*, Windows Server® 2008 (32/64-bit)*, Windows Server® 2008 R2 (64-bit)*,Mac OS® X 10.5 - 10.7*
What's in the Box MiniStation Extreme HD-PZU3, USB 3.0 Cable, USB 3.0 Extension Cable, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Statement

*Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported with this operating system; some included utilities may not work. The HDD default format is NTFS; to work with Mac, reformat the HDD using Mac Disk Utility.

• Is MiniStation Extreme ruggedized?
MiniStation Extreme includes a shock absorber chassis designed to protect the drive from shocks and drops seen in the everyday world. Its shock protection is based on US Military Grade standards (MIL-SPEC) and is generally designed to protect it from drops up to 2 meters.
• How much faster is USB 3.0 than USB 2.0, and in real-world portable hard drive performance, what does it mean?
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, providing transfer rates about three times faster than a USB 2.0 external hard drive.
• Can I replace the hard drives in MiniStation Extreme by myself?
MiniStation Extreme comes equipped with a hard drive installed. It is not designed nor supported for users to replace the hard drive, and doing so will void the product warranty. The internal hard drive is a standard 2.5'' SATA HDD.
• Does MiniStation Extreme work with Mac OS?
Yes, MiniStation Extreme supports Mac OS X. However, many components of Buffalo Tools may not work in Mac OS. By default MiniStation Extreme 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.
• Does MiniStation Extreme support Apple Time Machine?
Yes, MiniStation Extreme supports Time Machine. Please see the above bullet regarding format support for Mac OS.
• How fast is the hard drive inside MiniStation Extreme?
MiniStation Extreme features a high-speed 5,400rpm SATA hard drive.
• Do I need any software to use MiniStation Extreme?
MiniStation Extreme does not require any software to use as an external hard drive in Windows or Mac. The Buffalo Tools suite of software is optional software that provides performance enhancing technologies, backup, and encryption amongst other features. To use these features, software components must be used.
• Can I use a longer USB cable with MiniStation Extreme?
Yes, MiniStation Extreme features a standard Mini-USB 3.0 connection and the integrated cable is removable for use with user-supplied USB cables. Included in the package is USB 3.0 extension cable.
• How does hardware encryption work on MiniStation Extreme?
MiniStation Extreme features a hardware encryption chip that encrypts all data on the hard drive. The encryption is always on, but it is completely transparent to the user and device until a password is enabled. Once the password is enabled, it MUST be provided to access the data. It cannot be circumvented by removing the hard drive from the MiniStation Extreme. The data on the device is encrypted by the highest standard of encryption available on the market today. Also, if you do not use the password and remove the drive from the enclosure, the data will still be encrypted and inaccessible outside of the MiniStation Extreme's chassis.
 
 
 
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