Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad 12TB (4x 3TB) High Performance RAID Storage & Backup, USB 3.0/USB 2.0, Max 5 Gb/s Transfer Rate, RAID 0/1/JBOD

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  • Experience fast performance with this 12TB Buffalo RAID storage solution, perfect for large file transfers.
  • Configure RAID 0 for maximum speed or RAID 1 for data redundancy, ensuring your files are always safe.
  • Enjoy easy management with this DriveStation Quad; set it up quickly and manage your storage effortlessly.
  • Utilize its 4 drive bays for flexible storage options, supporting RAID 0/1/JBOD configurations.
  • Achieve reliable data backups with this high-performance hard drive array, compatible with Windows & Mac.
  • Connect via USB 3.0 for blazing-fast data transfer rates, enhancing your workflow and saving valuable time.
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Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad Specifications

  • Number of Drives

    4

  • Drive Interface

    SATA 3 Gbps

  • Hard Drive Sizes

    3TB

  • Supported RAID

    0/1/JBOD (Individual Disks)

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 / USB 2.0

  • Number of Ports

    1

  • Data Transfer Rates

    Max 5 Gb/s (USB 3.0 Mode)
    Max 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0 mode)

  • Power Consumption

    Max 90 W

  • Power Supply

    Internal AC 100-240V Universal, 50/60HZ

  • Client OS Support

    Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit), Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.9

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    9.17 x 5.87 x 6.06" / 23.29 x 14.90 x 15.39cm

  • Weight

    12.13lbs / 5.50kg

  • UPC Code

    747464128481

About Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad

Take your data storage to the next level with the Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad 12TB (4x 3TB) High Performance RAID Storage & Backup. This robust, RAID-enabled USB 3.0 storage solution is perfect for small servers, creative professionals, offices, and consumers who require high-performance external storage with redundancy.

The DriveStation Quad is equipped with four high-performance hard drives, meticulously optimized for continuous operation and enhanced RAID performance. This makes it an ideal choice for demanding professional and server applications that require 24/7/365 operation.

With terabytes of storage, the DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 offers a reliable and user-friendly solution to rapidly expand the capacity of your PC and Mac computers. Its universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play feature ensures a seamless connection and data transfer process.

The DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is not just about storage; it's also about data protection. It's perfect for backing up your critical files, ensuring they're safe from unexpected disasters and hard drive failures. It comes with a free license of NovaBACKUP Business Essentials for Windows PCs and servers, and supports Time Machine for backing up Mac computers.

The DriveStation Quad offers flexibility in storage and redundancy. You can easily maximize capacity with RAID 0, or protect your data using RAID redundancy. RAID 5 and RAID 10 options provide efficient blends of fault tolerance and storage capacity, or fault tolerance with increased performance, respectively.

Ideal for small business environments and creative professionals, the DriveStation Quad's compact design fits neatly on a desktop next to a PC and can be used to back up an office server.

The DriveStation Quad also comes with Buffalo's Backup Utility, a feature-rich backup software for Windows PCs that can back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive. The eco Manager feature helps conserve energy and reduce battery consumption by regulating the hard drive's power usage.

The TurboPC feature includes two components to enhance file transfer performance with external hard drives, including TurboCopy, which provides additional system adjustments to significantly increase performance.

Finally, the SecureLock software for Windows provides complete control of data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, offering password protection and software data encryption for optimal data security.

Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad Features

  • High-performance RAID-enabled USB 3.0 storage solution with 12TB capacity
  • Equipped with four optimized hard drives for continuous 24/7/365 operation
  • Features universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play for easy connection to PC and Mac computers
  • Includes free NovaBACKUP Business Essentials license for Windows and Time Machine support for Mac
  • Offers flexible RAID redundancy options for data protection and increased performance
  • Comes with eco Manager, TurboPC, and SecureLock features for energy efficiency, enhanced performance, and data security

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

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User Manual

Key Features

  • Experience fast performance with this 12TB Buffalo RAID storage solution, perfect for large file transfers.
  • Configure RAID 0 for maximum speed or RAID 1 for data redundancy, ensuring your files are always safe.
  • Enjoy easy management with this DriveStation Quad; set it up quickly and manage your storage effortlessly.
  • Utilize its 4 drive bays for flexible storage options, supporting RAID 0/1/JBOD configurations.
  • Achieve reliable data backups with this high-performance hard drive array, compatible with Windows & Mac.
  • Connect via USB 3.0 for blazing-fast data transfer rates, enhancing your workflow and saving valuable time.

What's in the box:

  • Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad 12TB (4x 3TB) High Performance RAID Storage & Backup
  • Set-Up CD-ROM
  • Quick-Setup Guide
  • USB 3.0 Cable
  • AC Adapter
  • Buffalo Technology 3 Year Warranty