MiniStation™ Stealth USB 3.0 - HD-PCTU3
Description
MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 is a high performance portable storage solution in a remarkably compact and lightweight contemporary form. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 works with nearly any PC or Mac® and provides interface speeds up to 5 Gbps* . Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road.
MiniStation Stealth’s compact design occupies minimal space and it’s USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source. Included with the Stealth is Buffalo’s multipurpose Buffalo Tools utility suite designed to enhance Windows® PC performance and user experience, featuring TurboPC for up to 3X faster file transfers and Backup Utility for easy PC backup. Store, back up and transport your content with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 plug and play connectivity.
| Compact and Lightweight: Super slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability with a stylish, sophisticated design |
| USB Powered: Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed |
| SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC: Enhance the overall performance of your PC and increase the transfer rates up to 3X over USB 2.0 hard drives |
| Compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0: Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 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 les |
| Buff alo Tools: A feature-rich software suite of tools designed to boost PC performance and enhance your digital life |
| Back Up Your Files: Bu alo’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 Specifications
| Standard Compliance | USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | Micro B type |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Interface Rates | Max. 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) Max. 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) |
Other
| Dimensions (WxHxD in.) | 3.03 x 4.5 x 0.55 (HD-PCT500U3/B) 3.03 x 4.5 x 0.67 (HD-PCT1TU3/BB) |
| Weight (oz.) | 5.82 (HD-PCT500U3/B) 7.76 (HD-PCT1TU3/BB) |
| Power Supply | DC 5 V (USB powered) |
| Power Consumption | Max. 2.5W |
| Client OS Support | Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.7* |
| What's in the Box | MiniStation Stealth HD-PCTU3, USB 3.0 Cable, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Statement |
*Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported with this operating system; some included utilities may not work
Compact and Convenient Designed for mobility, MiniStation Stealth’s compact and contemporary design occupies minimal space and offers USB powered mobile storage for your data and for your on-the-go lifestyle. Plus, the Stealth works with PC and Mac so you can access your files from whichever computer you are on.  · USB 3.0 powered connection · Preformatted in FAT32 for compatibility with both PC and Mac -easily reformatted to NTFS or HFS+ · Attractive blue LED lets you know when the drive is active 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. |
| • Is MiniStation Stealth ruggedized? |
| MiniStation Stealth is designed with style and portability in mind; it does not contain any shock absorbing components and is not recommended in environments where it will be subject to shocks and drops. Please see the MiniStation Metro for ruggedized applications. |
| • Can I replace the hard drives in MiniStation Stealth by myself? |
| MiniStation Stealth comes equipped with a hard drive installed. It is not designed for nor does it support for users hard drive replacement. Doing so will void the product warranty. The internal hard drive is a standard 2.5” SATA HDD. |
| • Does MiniStation Stealth work with Mac OS? |
| Yes, MiniStation Stealth supports Mac OS X. However, components of Buffalo Tools may not work in Mac OS. |
| • Does MiniStation Stealth support Apple Time Machine? |
| Yes, MiniStation Stealth supports Time Machine. |
| • How fast is the hard drive inside MiniStation Stealth? |
| MiniStation Stealth features, at minimum, a high-speed 5,400rpm SATA hard drive. USB 2.0 interfaces are considerably slower than hard drive speeds so the need for higher speed hard drives is not necessary. Higher speed hard drives produce more heat and use more power; 5,400 rpm was optimally chosen for reliability, performance and power utilization. |
| • Do I need any software to use MiniStation Stealth? |
| MiniStation Stealth does not require any software to use as an external hard drive in Windows or Mac. The Buffalo Tools suite 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 Stealth? |
| Yes, MiniStation Stealth features a standard Mini-USB connection and supports use with user supplied USB cables. |
| • Can I encrypt data on MiniStation Stealth? |
| MiniStation Stealth supports SecureLock Software Encryption for Windows PCs. SecureLock allows users to encrypt the device using software and processing power from the Windows PC, preventing access to hard drive's data without the specified password. |
| • How does TurboPC work? |
| MiniStation Stealth 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 add 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. |
