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Automatic hardware disk encryption keeps your data safe
The DriveStation™ Velocity is optimal for users who want to restrict access to their personal drive when on a shared computer or network. Powerful yet easy-to-use security options include the 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) – an automatic hardware encryption that protects your data, with no loss of performance.
Speed with TurboPC EX + 7200rpm HDD
The new TurboPC EX enhances the performance of Buffalo’s TurboPC by boosting data transfer and data copy speeds; thus, making file saving, copying, and transferring even faster.
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0: The USB 3.0 interface moves data at rates of up to 5 gigabytes per second*, ideal for video and other data-intensive digital content
- High speed 7,200 RPM hard disk: The disk reads and writes data faster, so you spend less time waiting when transferring and saving files
- Hardware Disk Encryption: 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorised access on Windows PCs
- Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data
- RAMDISK virtual disk utility: The Windows RAMDISK utility creates a small “virtual hard disk” using your computer’s RAM (random access memory)
- eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool for Windows regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption
- SuperEco: saves power consumption during stand-by mode by Auto Power OFF
- SecureLock Manager: Easy software simplifies access for you while keeping others out on Windows PCs
- Plug & Play Connectivity: Connecting and using the drive is simple-just plug it in to any USB port on a computer or other device you’re connecting to. No need to install any drivers and no confusing settings.
- Fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0: No adjustments
- are needed, just plug into any USB 2.0 port
Buffalo HD-LXU3 external hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 3.5" USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black
Part number
HD-LX8.0TU3
$305.89 CAD
HDD 3.5", 8TB SATA, 7200 rpm, USB 3.0, 39×123×189mm
Description
Transfer your files quickly and easily with the Buffalo DriveStation™ Velocity (HD-LXU3). This external hard drive combines a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with a 7,200 RPM hard disk and an enhanced TurboPC EX data transfer and data copy utility to give an amazing speed performance. The USB 3.0 interface allows ultra fast data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps which is ideal for storing video and data-intensive digital content. The Buffalo DriveStation™ Velocity is backwards compatible with USB 2.0Automatic hardware disk encryption keeps your data safe
The DriveStation™ Velocity is optimal for users who want to restrict access to their personal drive when on a shared computer or network. Powerful yet easy-to-use security options include the 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) – an automatic hardware encryption that protects your data, with no loss of performance.
Speed with TurboPC EX + 7200rpm HDD
The new TurboPC EX enhances the performance of Buffalo’s TurboPC by boosting data transfer and data copy speeds; thus, making file saving, copying, and transferring even faster.
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0: The USB 3.0 interface moves data at rates of up to 5 gigabytes per second*, ideal for video and other data-intensive digital content
- High speed 7,200 RPM hard disk: The disk reads and writes data faster, so you spend less time waiting when transferring and saving files
- Hardware Disk Encryption: 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorised access on Windows PCs
- Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data
- RAMDISK virtual disk utility: The Windows RAMDISK utility creates a small “virtual hard disk” using your computer’s RAM (random access memory)
- eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool for Windows regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption
- SuperEco: saves power consumption during stand-by mode by Auto Power OFF
- SecureLock Manager: Easy software simplifies access for you while keeping others out on Windows PCs
- Plug & Play Connectivity: Connecting and using the drive is simple-just plug it in to any USB port on a computer or other device you’re connecting to. No need to install any drivers and no confusing settings.
- Fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0: No adjustments
- are needed, just plug into any USB 2.0 port
Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| USB data transfer rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Hard drive | |
| HDD capacity | 8 TB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| Type | HDD |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Thunderbolt technology | No |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| USB data transfer rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Features | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Power | |
| Bus powered | No |
| Power consumption (typical) | 18 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.15 W |
| External power adapter | Yes |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100-240 V |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 1.54" (39 mm) |
| Depth | 7.44" (189 mm) |
| Height | 4.84" (123 mm) |
| Weight | 33.5 oz (950 g) |
| Other features | |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |