11 best buffalo hard drive enclosures

• 【80TB,Enterprise-class Storage Capacity】 This 5 bay hard drive Case supports 5 hard drives with a max. capacity of 80TB(16TB for single disk).Great for video editing, photo backup, storage of R&D technical documents, archival backup, music libraries, financial records, storage of video surveillance recordings and corporate data storage.With 5 indicator lights to monitor the operating status of each hard drive. Plug-and-play hot swapping.
• 【Full RAID function, Flexible Storage Solution】 Yottamaster 5 Bay RAID HDD enclosure is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 / JBOD / CLONE/Normal RAID modes; Manage massive amounts of media from multiple cameras on location or in the studio with up to 80TB of RAID storage in one system.
• 【For 2.5"/3.5" HDD & SSD】 Yottamaster 5 bay hdd enclosure designed for both 2.5" SSDs where speed is the priority and for 3.5" HDDs when it's important to maximize the storage capacity. Such as WD Red hard drives.The removable aluminum trays allow for easy installation and replacement of the drives.Your hard drives can be firmly fixed on the tray by provided screws,which can effectively protect your hdds from shock and interface damage.
• 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】 The 5 Bay USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure is all Aluminum design. Built- in 80 mm silent fan; With front and rear Meteor cooling holes. An ultra durable aluminum casing provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra 80mm rear fan accelerate air convection and keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation.
• 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】 This 5 bay hard drive enclosure adopt SATA III protocol,Featuring a versatile USB 3.0 interface with a transfer speed up to 5Gbps(MAX)to meet the needs of the flexible storage for demanding workflows.Compatible with most Windows,Linux and Mac systems. meanwhile supported 10mins Intelligent Sleep(Note: The Auto-sleep time can be adjusted/canceled.)

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i put 2 18tb drives into this enclosure and still be able to access the data and write to it. if so will it only write up to 16tbs per drive
Answer:	Yes if the laptop has a M.2 slot or if you use a M.2 to sata adapter.
Question:	If i configure raid 5 with 3 drive, it is able to add additional drive
Answer:	No, these are 3.5" NAS Hard Drives. You may want to look at SATA / M2 NVMe SSD's for your notebook.
Question:	What are the dimensions for the enclosure itself? My desk is almost packed and I may not have enough space
Answer:	You more than likely would have to get that directly from the manufacturer. You may be able to order from there website by serial number.
Question:	With a non-raid one, does the os recognize it as a single disk, or 5 disks? if former, is the big disk linear or stripped of the
Answer:	All Buffalo TeraStations use a closed OS. There is no provision to add applications to a TeraStation. Additionally, the processor in most NAS devices would struggle attempting to transcode HD video.

Product features

Y-Focus Series offer 7 RAID Modes Optimized for every environment,the RAID choice is all yours!

Vibration-absorbing foot

• With four vibration-absorbing&non-slip foot.
• The 5 bay enclosure can turn into a quiet assistant to help you at the desktop.

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• User-friendly design,making it easily to install and uninstall.
• Five universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" hdds/ssds.

More Security

• The enclosure is firmly fixed by screws,which can effectively protect your hdds from shock and interface damage.

Heat-dissipation

• Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan,help to rapid cooling.
• Runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments.

Product description

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.



Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

• Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drive included
• Entry-class Personal cloud access and share your content anytime anywhere over the Internet
• Easy to set up Plug into your router for instant network access
• Consolidate storage and backup your PC & Mac computers
• Stream videos and photos to your DLNA/UPnP connected devices
• Built-in Bit Torrent client for simplified file downloading and management
• 2TB capacity – 1 Drive bay

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I connect a usb cable to this drive to access what's stored on it via computer or tv? or can you only access stuff through a network connection
Answer:	if you really want to access via USB, just get a harddrive docking station. They are so much cheaper then networked attached storage anyway, less electronics to fail...just better all the way around unless you are dealing with someone who can't cope with connecting and disconnecting stuff, it's far better. You can sway in and out many drives and store them...
Question:	questions: does it by default appear in windows 10 pro file manager? can the contents be encrypted? can i directly copy to the drive via usb
Answer:	This is a network attached storage device. In order to use this with Windows 10 you'll need to map it as a network drive. Yes, the contents can be encrypted. No, it's not a USB device, it's a network device.
Question:	does this support time machine
Answer:	Yes, all Buffalo NAS support time machine.
Question:	Anyone use this successfully as a Plex media server
Answer:	To clarify, this can absolutely be used as storage for the media you host on a plex server but you will need to run the plex server on another device. Kind of Similar to DC Mike's setup; I have a an old AMD PC that hosts my plex server (Athlon x2 4400+, 8gb DDR2, and Radeon HD 6870 *can't remember if video card helps with plex decoding at all, but it's there anyway and has no other use to me) I do have a couple TB worth of media on HDDs in that box but the majority of my data is on similar NAS devices like this buffalo Linkstation. Literally any USB external or NAS drive can host media for a Plex server with extremely little chance of limited performance. The limiting factor in Plex performance comes with the capability of the computer hosting the server to decode and encode media to play on the device you're trying to stream to (for instance, accessing your plex server from another pc takes much fewer resources than on your ipad would require because the server pc has to reencode the media to a format that iOS can utilize) and, in the case of remote streaming, your internet connection. The 10+ year old pc I described can stream multiple 1080p video remotely with no visible lag and I've tried as much as 7 local network 1080p streams and had not issue there.tl;dr - This can host all of your music, video, pictures for a plex server to access but not run the plex server itself.

Product features

Buffalo LinkStation 210 Series

Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.

Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.

Private Cloud Service

While on the go, Buffalo’s free WebAccess service allows you to create a private cloud for easy remote access and file sharing with anyone, anywhere over the Internet.

Stream Your Favorite Media

The LinkStation 210 is DLNA ready and it can be used as an iTunes server to stream all of your favorite music, movies and shows to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can relax and watch movies on your big screen TV while music is pumped outdoors by the pool. Centralize your media files for simple sharing and streaming.

Shared Central Storage

With terabytes of storage, LinkStation 210 provides a reliable, central location to store and protect all data from every PC and Mac computer, tablet and smartphone in your home or small office. Store, access and share files from anywhere over your network at speeds up 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Easy PC/MAC Scheduled Backup

The LinkStation 210 features five licenses of NovaBACKUP Workstation - Buffalo Edition and Time Machine support for multiple Mac computers for whole home data backup and protection.

LinkStation Network Attached Storage System

The LinkStation 210 runs on Buffalo's LinkStation NAS System, providing a host of useful features from network file sharing and security to RAID management (on multi-drive units), remote access and more. Included on all Buffalo LinkStation devices, LinkStation NAS System simplifies your everyday data needs.

BitTorrent Client

The LinkStation 210 comes with a built-in BitTorrent client for simplified file downloading and management.

USB Expansion

The LinkStation 210 comes equipped with a USB 2.0 port, allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.

For higher speeds and sharing, we recommend connecting the LinkStation to a network switch.

NovaBACKUP Buffalo Edition

The 5 NovaStor NovaBACKUP licenses included with the LinkStation 210 offer the best backup software for servers and workstations.

With NovaStor, you get help with everything from choosing your backup plan to installing and setting up the software, recovering your data in case of a crash, and receiving timely help from local, knowledgeable backup experts.

• D5-300 is equipped with brand new USB 3.1(Gen1) type-C high-speed interface and compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers, and also works with the computers possessing the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
• Up to 90TB storage capacity. D5-300 can support five SATA hard drives, is compatible with 18TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive, and has a total storage capacity up to 90TB ( in RAID0). Compatible with various hard drives including 3.5" SATA hard drives, 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSD. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. HDD's are not included.)
• Relying on the USB 3.1 Gen1 super speed protocol, the D5-300’s transmission speeds can reach up to 220MB/s (Tested with Seagate IronWolf 4TB RAID 0).
• Supports multiple RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, CLONE, JBOD, and Single Disk. RAID 5 is recommended as the best option for D5-300, which balances between data security and storage capacity. (For stable performance, the WD Reds and the Seagate IronWolfs are recommended.)
• Various applications. Great for video editing, photo backup, storage of R&D technical documents, archival backup, music libraries, financial records, storage of video surveillance recordings and corporate data storage. Featuring an aluminum-alloy shell and low-noise fans, D5-300 is extremely solid and reliable with good heat dissipation capabilities and low noise production.

Product features

Super-fast RAID Storage with Multiple RAID Modes

TerraMaster D5-300 with USB 3.1 high-speed interface, equipped with 5 drive slots, supports a drive capacity of up to 18TB, and a total storage capacity of up to 90TB. D5-300 Supports multiple RAID modes. It is suitable for professionals who want to store photos, videos, or technical documents.

Multiple RAID Modes

Supports multiple RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, CLONE, JBOD, and Single Disk. Professionals can choose one or more according to their application scenarios.

Ideal for Photo and Video Storage

With its USB 3.1 high-speed interface, the easily operable D5-300 offers a storage capacity of over 90TB and supports multiple RAID modes. It is suitable for professionals who want to store photos, videos, or technical documents.

Benefit From Diverse Applications

The D5-300 is a great companion for video editing, photo backups, R&D technical document storage, file backups, music libraries, financial records, video surveillance video storage, and commercial data storage.

Cross-Platform Compatibility for Data Backup

Use D5-300 to easily backup computer files, compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux machines. No drivers needed!

Flexible and Reliable RAID Performance

Using a hardware RAID controller provides reliable and fast RAID performance, and there is also a specially customized RAID configuration client, which increases the simplicity and convenience of RAID management.

USB 3.1 Type-C High-speed Interface

• Relying on the USB 3.1 Gen 1 super speed protocol, the D5-300’s transmission speeds can reach up to 220MB/s (Tested with Seagate IronWolf 4TB RAID 0).
• The D5-300 adopts the latest USB Type-C interface, which is smaller in size, more reliable in connection, and more convenient to use than the previous generation.

Multi-Drive Compatibility

• Compatible with diverse 3.5-inch SATA hard drive brands and models, as well as with 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs. Equipped with 5 drive slots, supports a drive capacity of up to 18TB, and a total storage capacity of up to 90TB (Users need to purchase their own hard drives).
• With exclusive energy-saving technology, the D5-300 automatically enters sleep mode, along with your computer, to save energy and extend the life of your drives.

Flexible and Reliable RAID Performance

• Using a hardware RAID controller provides reliable and fast RAID performance, and there is also a specially customized RAID configuration client, which increases the simplicity and convenience of RAID management.
• To prevent damage to the device and hard drive caused by the use of an incorrect power supply, the device incorporates a power protection feature. If the user attempts to connect an incompatible power source, automatic protection will be enabled.

Better Protection

• With its aluminum enclosure and low-noise fan, the D5-300 is firm and reliable, has good heat dissipation, and offers low noise. As a result, the device can withstand high-load operations for tens of hours.

Product description

The Syba SY-ENC50118 5-Bay RAID system is a powerful RAID storage Management device with flexible connectivity and easy HDD access. SY-ENC50118 offers many RAID options including: RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 10, RAID 5, JBOD (independent disks) and combine (span). the LED indicators provide verification of operating status and drive health/activity.



The tool less tray design provides a simple way of HDD installation. Airflow is maximized due to the high quality, quiet fans that exhaust air away from the internal HDDs. The thermally efficient aluminum maintains optimal HDD operating temperature, prolonging the life of the HDDs.

• Supports all brands of 2.5" And 3.5" Sate I/II/III hard disk Drive up to 10TB per drive up to 5 x 10TB. Support hard drive transfer rate up to SATA III
• Raid support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, span, and JBOD
• East interface requires port Multiplier w/FIS-based switching on main computer to enable access to multiple HDDs simultaneously

User questions & answers

Question:	Will the 5th bay be used for spare for when a drive dies? I want raid 10 which uses 4 drives
Answer:	Per their instructions, connect 4 disks, it is RAID 10. There is no online spare available in the configuration.
Question:	will this work properly (in jbod / non-raid mode) using dell hv52w 8-port internal sas+sata raid controller & a sata to esata cord
Answer:	My 4 bay is non raid and works very well in jbod, my pc is ahci non raid config, I donot know if your controller would create some kind of conflict. I would try to ask the company this question if they have a way to ask such questions.
Question:	Would esata port of this enclosure work with synology nas esata port
Answer:	It's a standard so it should, but I have not tested that.
Question:	Has anyone used this attached to a qnap nas as a backup system
Answer:	It will not talk to the QNAP RAID OS. If you format it, it could be attached as an accessory drive, I believe.

Product features

Tool Less HDD Tray

The tool less tray design provides a simple way of HDD installation – simply slip the HDD into the tray and easily insert or withdraw the HDDs from the enclosure.

Support SSD or HDD

Supports all brands of 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard disk drive up to 6TB per drive up to 5 x 6TB with a maximum support of 30TB.

Five Indivdual Drive Bay

The tray-less design provides a simple way of HDD removal and installation – simply pull the handle to insert or withdraw the HDDs. Airflow is maximized due to the high quality, quiet fans that exhaust air away from the internal HDDs. The thermally efficient aluminum maintains optimal HDD operating temperature, prolonging the life of the HDDs.

Product description

Buffalo’s LinkStation SoHo Series is a compact, budget friendly two-drive network storage solution ideal for small & home offices and professional users requiring a reliable RAID-based network storage, providing dependable performance during file transfers and everyday NAS functions.

• Easy to use reliable & Economic backup storage for home office featuring Active Directory
• Pre-tested standard-grade hard drives included – with RAID pre-configured
• Small office/home office economical storage solution
• 3-Year standard wty with 24/7 North American-based support
• Free personal cloud for access to from any PC & Mac computer tablet and smartphone
• Direct Copy-ready NAS lets you save data directly from USB devices
• 4 TB – 2 drives included - ships in RAID 1 = 2 TB usable capacity

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work with osx time machine
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Can i make this a single 4tb storage unit instead of mirroring two 2tb images? i plan to have this backed up onb the cloud so no need to mirror
Answer:	One of the main functions of this unit is for backup mirroring is part of that you can however reformat it and during that process you can choose which type you want depending on the age of the unit and the firmware on the unit options are a little different but the answer ultimately is yes
Question:	Can I run this wirelessly: not plugged into the router or my computer, but still (privately) accessible online
Answer:	This is only a wired NAS. But as long as you have it on the same network, your wireless devices will access it. But the NAS will only get the network from a wired switch/router.
Question:	Can it be used for my home media kodi and plex
Answer:	It is difficult to answer this completely since we are not familiar with your particular environment. Our products do not have native support for Kodi or Plex, but the TeraStation 1200 does have a built in DLNA server that may suit your needs. If you already have a media server in place you may be able to use the TeraStation as additional network storage for that server.

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

Optimized for Effortless Streaming

Effortlessly stream to your device.

The LinkStation SoHo's USB port and 400Mpbs transfer speed is designed for 4K video streaming to the device of your choice.

Playback with LinkStation SoHo requires 3rd party video player software.

Direct Copy

Direct Copy allows you to avoid using a console for backing up your photos, movies, files, etc.

If your device has a USB port, you can connect it directly to the LinkStation SoHo. This function allows you to skip backing up data to a console and go directly to your storage device.

LinkStation SoHo is compatible with USB card readers, allowing users to copy photo/video files directly from their SD card or Compact Flash.

Easy to Deploy Out-of-Box Experience

No complicated set-up, just plug and play for network storage.

Storing and securing data on your network couldn’t be easier with the LinkStation SoHo. With hard drives included and RAID already pre-configured, the LinkStation SoHo allows for plug and play usability.

Store your data with confidence on the market's most secure NAS

The most secure network storage on the market.

You can be confident that your data is secure when you save it on the LinkStation SoHo. This device features a closed system, which is a strong deterrent to hacking. Due to this device shipping with hard drives included, it is also able to feature redundancy with RAID pre-configured out of the box. Another unique security feature is the LinkStation SoHo allows you to securely access the device using SSL encryption.

RAID Data Protection

RAID provides redundancy in the event of a drive failure by allowing you to rebuild your data after replacing the failed drive.

• 2-drive Linkstations and TeraStations come with RAID 1.
• 4-drive TeraStations come with RAID 5.
• Models with 6 or more drives come with RAID 6.

RAID offers mirroring and parity protection at the cost of reducing the usable capacity of the NAS. LinkStations and TeraStations can be set to RAID 0 to use the full capacity, but you lose the data protection provided by mirroring and parity.

Buffalo Data Recovery Service

Buffalo has you covered post purchase. This LinkStation comes with a 3-year Wnty provided by 24/7 US-based tech support. The LinkStation SoHo qualifies for Buffalo's data recovery service for simple logical data issues.

To receive this service, the device must be registered at Buffalo's website.

Product description

Mediasonic HFR2-SU3S2 ProRaid is a 4 Bay Enclosure. The main feature of ProRaid Box is its Hardware Embedded Raid function. It supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10.

• Support 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 16TB per drive, Support Hard Drive Transfer Rate up to SATA III Speed. Hardware Raid controller built-in on board with one-button control.
• One Button Raid Control support Single Drive Mode, Raid 0 (Spanning) JBOD, Raid 0 (Stripping), Raid 1 (Mirroring), Raid 3 (Stripped set with dedicated parity), Raid 5 (Stripped set with distributed parity), Raid 10 (Mirroring + Striping)
• Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps via USB 3.0, up to 3.0Gbps via eSATA.
• Smart Fan with built-in thermal-sensor, Auto & Manual modes, and 3 speed levels
• Compatible with Mac OSX 10.8 or later and Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you practically start with one drive and add more later? Would you still be able to keep the contents on the one drive when you add another one
Answer:	If it's set to RAID 0 Spanning (JBOD), yes. You can add more drives to that and not have to format.
Question:	Can this device be hooked up directly to a Router instead of a PC
Answer:	No This is not a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, unless your router has a USB Port for external storage this will not work.
Question:	Anyone has tested this unit with 6 TB hard drives
Answer:	Yes, I have one built with 4x6TB WD RED drives in an 18TB RAID-5 volume. I was able to format it with GPT, NTFS. I tested copying files, and I ran a chkdsk /r to test the free space. Everything looks good so far. I am going to be using it soon to fill with data.
Question:	Amazon has 2 boxes from this manufacturer. The HFR2-SU3S2 ProRaid ,, and the HFR2-SU3S2 drive enclosure. WHATS THE DIFFERENCE
Answer:	The HFR2-SU3S2 drive enclosure is just an inclosure for consolidating your hard drives or for running something like Windows Home Server (WHS). If you are trying to run a raid configuration then you will want the ProRaid version. I wanted something to run a raid 5 config and got the ProRaid. It was just a matter of dropping in the hard drives and doing the initial format for file type. The box includes all the software to run everything in the raid configuration that you want. I have had it for about a year now and have drug it around the world with me and have never had any problems with it.

Product features

Product Feature:

• Support 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 16TB per drive, and up to 4 x 16TB. (Not compatible with 4Kn Native Drives, and Power Disable feature HDD's) Example: WD / HGST Enterprise Drives.
• Support 2.5" SATA SSD / HDD up to 12TB per drive. (Adapter Bracket required, sold separately.)
• Hardware Raid controller built-in on board.
• Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps via USB 3.0 and up to 3.0Gbps via eSATA (SATA II speed).
• Smart Fan with built-in temperature sensor, Auto & Manual modes, and 3 speed levels
• Support S.M.A.R.T
• Support Power Synchronization with Computer.

Raid Mode Support

• Single Mode: Computer will recognize 4 individual hard drives
• Raid 0 (Spanning) JBOD
• Raid 0 (Stripping)
• Raid 1 (Mirroring)

Raid Mode Support

• Raid 3 (Stripped set with dedicated parity)
• Raid 5 (Stripped set with distributed parity)
• Raid 10 (Mirroring + Stripping)

Smart Fan Feature & S.M.A.R.T.

• Auto and Manual mode to keep your drives cool.
• Manual mode has 3 level of fan speed selection

USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface

• USB 3.0 Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps
• eSATA Transfer rate up to 3.0Gbps

Important Notes:

1. Enclosure is not default to any Raid mode. Please set up your desired Raid Mode, or the enclosure will turn off after few seconds after it turned on.
2. Raid mode confirmation button is at the back of the enclosure. Please see picture on the left.
3. If this unit is connected to eSATA port, please make sure your computer eSATA port support Port-Multiplier.
4. Mediasonic strongly recommend user to install same capacity / model / brand of hard drive when you are setting Raid Mode. (Except Single Mode).
5. User can download user manual and QIG from Technical Specification in Product information below.

Supporting Operating System

• Windows 7 / 10 (32 / 64bit) (GPT Partition)
• Mac OSX 10.8 or later

Raid Mode Transfer Rate

• When this unit is in Raid Mode, the hard drive transfer rate is set at SATA 2 speed (3.0Gbps). Therefore, the transfer rate for USB 3.0 / eSATA connection will be limited to 3.0Gbps.
• This limitation is due to the chipset, and no firmware fix.
• However, when this unit is in Single mode (4 independent hdd setting), the hard drive transfer rate will support SATA 3 speed, up to (5.0Gbps) for USB 3.0

Product description

MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and secure hardware encryption Built in NFC technology allows users to unlock and access files on their hard drive using their smartphone or smartcard without having to remember a password and protects your data in case of loss MiniStation Extreme NFC 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 1 2 meters and is water and dust resistant Simply plug the convenient wrap-around cable 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

• PC Compatible plug-and-play Compatible w/ Mac after formatting
• Ruggedized (mil-spec)
• Hardware Encryption
• NFC technology
• Water and Dust Resistant
• Integrated Wrap-around USB 3.0 Cable
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan
• 3-year manufacturer's wnty

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

MiniStation Extreme NFC

MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and secure hardware encryption. Built-in NFC technology allows users to unlock and access files on their hard drive using the included smartcard without having to remember a password.

• 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully.
• 【Flexible RAID for Customized Work Need】It supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD(SPAN)/CLONE RAID modes. You can optimize/simplify your workflow by chosing suitable RAID configuration. You can choose hardware RAID for easy set without downloading application, or you can use Software RAID to set/manage RAID modes. It is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.
• 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 5 bay enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
• 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with five removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of six trays, extra screws are provided, Get it at ASIN:B083S8VDQK. Five indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever.
• 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】This 5 bay hdd enclosure adopt USB3.0 protocol, transfer rate up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

User questions & answers

Question:	What hardware raid modes are supported on the multibay models
Answer:	Actually, it depends on the model. Some have no hardware RAID and others support RAID 0 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / JBOD/ CLONE Raid array modes.
Question:	Can it be powered with a regular 5V wall adapter
Answer:	1. No it cannot it's a 12v4A device so 5v is cannot power this enclosure
Question:	The 5 bay usb c version says its usb 3.1 but the transfer speed of 5gbs. 3.1 is 10gps. is just an error in the description
Answer:	You realize that no sata drive especially 3.5 inch drive can even Saturate USB 3.1 gen 1 5 Gb, so why are you wanting/bitching about more bandwidth that you cannot use.
Question:	At unit the model you can set raid. can i set raid 5 start with 3 drives & later expand/grow array size by adding drive #4 and #5 without losing data
Answer:	I tried that by starting with 4 drives and then adding a 5th. The 5th drive didn't get used until I reinitialized the array (losing the data). I don't know if a drive can be replaced with a bigger drive to grow the array over time. TL; DR: No, you have to build the array with the number of drives.

Product features

Great Projects Challenge You, Great Storage Doesn't !

Yottamaster-Make Every Byte Treasurable

Whether you’re a seasoned creative pro or just getting started, Yottamaster Storage family has something for everyone: USB3.0 interface with USB3.0 to SATA3.0 6Gbps program;

A docking solution with aluminum-magnesium alloy body and anodizing surface,a kind of excellent design; hardware RAID 0 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / JBOD/ CLONE array modes for controlling speed, capacity, or data redundancy; huge capacity for archiving; and enterprise-class drives dishing out intense performance so you can do what you do — better.

**IMPORTANT NOTE:

Be sure to pay attention to the difference is the screw types (wider threads secure drive to sled; tighter threads secure sled to enclosure),Make sure you have the right ones for your drives before starting.**

Product description

The Ministation offers high speed USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight chassis. With bus-powered USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac and offers quick plug-and-play setup. The Ministation is easy to transport and it's USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. Included with the Ministation is Buffalo's multipurpose Buffalo Tools utility suite designed to enhance Windows PC performance and user experience, including Turbo for up to 4X faster transfers. Additionally, you can use the Ministation with Buffalo Backup Utility, free with purchase, or Time Machine to back up your important information and memories. Store, back up and transport your content with Super Speed connectivity.

• Compact design for your home office or on the go
• USB 3.0 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers
• PC Compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting.
• Easy to use storage and backup
• Schedule automatic backups for PC computers with Buffalo Backup Utility
• Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
• Turbo PC and TurboCopy enhances file transfer performance

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

Buffalo MiniStation PCF

MiniStation offers high speed USB 3.0 bus-powered portable storage in a compact and lightweight chassis. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly any PC or Mac, providing interface speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Easy to Use Storage

MiniStation provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play.

Easy Scheduled Backup

Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac. Protect all of your data, down to the last byte.

BUFFALO TOOLS

Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on Buffalo's MiniStation. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs.

• Buffalo's Backup Utility is a 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 helps to conserve energy and reduce battery consumption by regulating the power usage of the hard drive.
• TurboPC includes two components to enhance file transfer performance with external hard drives. It also includes TurboCopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially.
• SecureLock software for Windows provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.

Product description

Mini station Thunderbolt is a high performance portable hard drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available, up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2x faster than USB 3. 0, giving you the fastest portable storage interface ever, Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. Housed in a sleek aluminum body, mini station Thunderbolt is a stylish storage companion for your laptop while on the go and at home. It includes a USB 3. 0 port for convenience and universal connectivity. Instantly add capacity to your Mac or PC computer and use with time Machine to back up and protect your important data. Its bus-powered interface requires no additional cables so transporting your data is hassle-free. Mini station Thunderbolt is a complete portable Thunderbolt storage solution, Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB port on your Mac or PC computer and securely store files to take on the road.

• Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts
• Thunderbolt 2 interface
• Includes high performance USB 3. 0 port
• Interface speeds up to 10 Gbps
• Thunderbolt 2 cable included
• Time Machine compatibility
• Comes formatted in HFS+ for use with Macs

User questions & answers

Question:	I cannot use it on new macbooks due to apple's stubborn use of usb-c only. what adapters are there. i found only the apple thunderbolt adapter
Answer:	If you are only using this for a windows PC i would recommend reformatting to ntsf. If you want the drive readable by a PC and mac try ExFat fomat. I use mine on a mac and i fomatted it to mac OS journalled. I would not recommend fat32 format under any circumstances. For a nice review check out the link below, good luck... https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/computers/buying-guide/choosing-the-right-format-for-your-external-hard-drive
Question:	Can I use this drive to boot Ubuntu from Thunderbolt port
Answer:	You can format it in ExFAT then it will work for both Max and Windows platforms. The downside is some of the old OS won't work for ExFAT format.
Question:	Does this drive come with a Thunderbolt cable? Of would I need to buy it separately
Answer:	I use this on a Mac with Time Machine backup and it works great. Very fast data transfer with USB, runs very quietly. The silver color also matches the apple imac.
Question:	Does anyone know the speed of the drive inside the enclosure? Sure, it may be thunderbolt, but if the drive is super slow it won't matter
Answer:	I can't find the transfer speed listed anywhere, even in LaCie spec sheet - https://www.lacie.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/lacie-mobile-drive-DS1997-2-1812US-en_US.pdf Based on previous experience with LaCie portable HDD units, I would guess 130-140MB/s range. This is a 2.5" HDD and whether connecting to a USB-C, USB 3.0, or Thunderbolt 3 port, speeds will be the SAME. This is not an actual Thunderbolt 3 port on the drive, it is USB-C which is "compatible" with Thunderbolt 3. And also, for a basic drive like this, the hard drive itself is the limiting speed factor. Connecting to Thunderbolt will not increase performance, basic physics. The drive can only deliver so much data per second, period. If speed is a big concern, then you need to look at an SSD portabl drive with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, then you will see massive speed improvements. SSD will cost a lot more of course.

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

MiniStation Thunderbolt

MiniStation Thunderbolt offers easy plug-and-play storage, featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt interface for unparalleled transfer speeds and a USB port for universal connectivity. With speeds up to 10 Gbps, MiniStation Thunderbolt offers speeds 2X FASTER than USB 3.0. Perfect as a PC or Mac portable hard drive, the MiniStation Thunderbolt offers one of the fastest connection interfaces available.

Unparalleled Speed

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive features the revolutionary Thunderbolt 2 storage technology, raising the bar on how you transfer, store and transport data. Delivering speeds up to an amazing 10 Gbps, this portable Thunderbolt drive uses the fastest interface available, 2X FASTER than USB 3.0, ideal for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.

Easy to Use Storage

MiniStation Thunderbolt provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with Thunderbolt 2 support and universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play connectivity.

USB Compatibility

Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt 2 interface is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0. The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac computers but can easily be reformatted for use with PCs.

Time Machine Backup

The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for use with Mac and compatible with Time Machine for complete data backup. Schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with this powerful Mac portable hard drive.

Product description

Buffalo's DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use external hard drive designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3. 0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2. 0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers government-grade protection so you can rest assured your data is safe, and its unique chassis design can stand upright or lay flat for placement just about anywhere. It ships complete with Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich software suite designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers: boost transfer speeds by up to 5X over USB 2. 0, conserve energy and battery consumption and perform PC backups. DriveStation Axis Velocity is the perfect solution for quickly expanding storage or backing up your computer.

• 7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers
• USB 3. 0 PC compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting
• Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility
• Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an extra level of data protection
• Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
• eco Manager energy efficiency tool conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
• Turbo PC and TurboCopy enhances file transfer performance

Product features

About Buffalo

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of easy-to-use technology solutions and reliable pre- and post-sales support with over 45 years in existence. We build top-quality storage, networking, and other technology-related solutions that simplify your experience and deliver a solid return on your investment.

Our network attached storage (NAS) devices, many with scale-as-you-go options, are installed with pre-tested hard drives that eliminate the hassle of sourcing and testing drives, saving you time and money.

DriveStation Axis Velocity

DriveStation Axis Velocity is an easy to use 1-drive USB 3.0 solution designed for simple and secure storage and backup. Equipped with a high speed hard drive, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers excellent data protection, and its unique design allows for easy placement just about anywhere.

Fast 7200 RPM Hard Drive

Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, the DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac.

Hardware Encryption

Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. Simply assign a password to the hard drive at setup and your data is shielded from wandering eyes.

Easy to Use Storage

With terabytes of storage, the DriveStation Axis Velocity provides a reliable, easy to use storage solution to quickly expand the capacity of your PC computers with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play. The DriveStation Axis Velocity is compatible with Macs after formatting.

Easy Scheduled Backup

The DriveStation Axis Velocity is perfect for backing up your important files. Disaster and hard drive failures can occur unexpectedly. Don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac.

Flexible Positioning

The DriveStation Axis Velocity features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. Stand it upright on your home office desktop or lay it flat below your TV as part of your media center.

Buffalo Tools

Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on the Buffalo DriveStation. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs: Buffalo's Backup Utility, TurboPC, eco Manager, Secure Lock