Buffalo Launches USB 3.0 Storage Products

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. announced a family of USB 3.0 storage devices.

Buffalo maintains storage dominance with its new line up of USB 3.0 external hard drives, for creative professionals, computer power users and digital content creators. Delivering interface speeds up to 5 gigabits per second, the new MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0, DriveStation Axis USB 3.0, DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 and DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 are designed for quick transfer and storage of high-resolution graphics, digital audio/video, large multimedia files, photos and more.   

The DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 and DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 combine SuperSpeed performance with RAID reliability and come equipped with NovaBACKUP Business Essentials for Windows PCs and Windows Server 2003 and 2008, including servers running Microsoft Exchange and SQL.

For small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers requiring redundant and high performance external storage these new multi-drive external hard drives are a blend of reliability, performance and flexibility at an affordable price. Also announced are the new MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 and DriveStation Axis USB 3.0 single drive storage solutions combining sleek styling, features and simplicity with reliability.

"As demonstrated by the November 2009 launch of the first ever SuperSpeed USB 3.0 storage solution, Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3, innovation and engineering excellence have always been at the heart of Buffalo’s core values" said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "Continuing in this tradition, Buffalo has put forth the most comprehensive USB 3.0 storage family on the market, providing a balanced blend of reliability, performance and flexible features at affordable prices."

The DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is a four drive, high speed RAID enabled storage solution offering transfer speeds up to 235 MB/s, twice as fast as USB 2.0. Equipped with four hard drives configured in RAID 5, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 also supports RAID 0, 10 and JBOD modes for flexibility between data redundancy and available Storage capacity. Additionally, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and works with nearly any PC or Mac computer. A cooling system allows the unit to run cool and quiet while the snap-off front plate provides for quick and easy drive maintenance with no tools required. Available in capacities up to 8 TB, the DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 delivers performance at a good value.

The DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 dual-drive storage solution features transfer speeds up to 225 MB/s, providing the performance for critical applications and offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any computer. Equipped with two swap hard drives, the DriveStation Duo supports RAID 0 and 1, offering the choice between data redundancy and capacity, along with a removable front plate for simple, tool-free drive maintenance.

Buffalo’s new MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 bus-powered portable hard drive and DriveStation Axis USB 3.0 desktop hard drive are storage solutions for the simple addition of external Storage to any USB enabled device. Both units feature SuperSpeed USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0, and offer Buffalo Tools, a software suite designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers. With transfer speeds nearly twice as fast as USB 2.0 and suite of tools, the MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 and DriveStation Axis USB 3.0 are the solution for expanding storage capacity or backing up any home or home office computer with unparalleled speed.

Pricing and Availability
Buffalo’s high speed USB 3.0 hard drive family is backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 US based technical support.

• The DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is available immediately at an estimated street price of $629.99 for the 4 TB (HD-QL4TU3R5) and $1199.99 for the 8 TB (HD-QL8TU3R5)
• The DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 is available immediately at an estimated street price of $279.99 for the 2 TB (HD-WL2TU3R1) and $459.99 for the 4 TB (HD-WL4TU3R1)
• The DriveStation Axis USB 3.0 is available immediately at an estimated street price of $99.99 for the 1 TB (HD-LB1.0TU3) and $149.99 for the 2 TB (HD-LB2.0TU3).
• The MiniStation Stealth USB 3.0 is available immediately at an estimated street price of $89.99 for the 500 GB (HD-PCT500U3/B) and $129.99 for the 1 TB (HD-PCT1TU3/BB).

Buffalo products can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo’s web site.