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500GB MiniStation Plus

Buffalo 500GB MiniStation Plus Datasheet

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up to 3X FASTER
TRANSFER SPEEDS
Compared to USB 2.0 Hard Drives
Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive
MiniStation Plus offers high performance USB
3.0 portable storage in a compact and
lightweight shock proof 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*.
MiniStation Plus occupies minimal space
and it’s USB powered so there are no addi-
tional 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. With available 256-bit AES
hardware encryption, you can easily
protect your data from unwanted access by
simply assigning a password. Store, back up
and transport your content with SuperSpeed
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
Shock Absorbing Chassis: Shock protection elements help protect the
hard drive from accidental bumps and drops.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC: Enhance the overall perfor-
mance of your PC and increase le 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®
Hardware Disk Encryption: Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryp-
tion (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access
Bu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
2-Year Warranty and Lifetime 24/7 US Based Support
Available in
Black, Silver
and Red!
Shock Absorbing Design
HD-PNTU3
Features and Benefits
Slim and Secure Portable USB 3.0 Storage
Shock protection elements help
protect the hard drive from
accidental bumps
and drops.
Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive
HD-PNT500U3, HD-PNT1.0U3B
About Bualo
Internal Hard Drives
Number of Drives 1
Hard Drive Sizes 500 GB (HD-PNT500U3)
1.0 TB (HD-PNT1.0U3B)
Interface
Standard Compliance USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Connector Type Micro-B type
Number of Ports 1
Interface Speeds Max. 5 Gbps* (USB 3.0)
Max. 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Other
Dimensions (WxHxD in.)
3.23 x 4.65 x 0.63 (HD-PNT500U3)
3.23 x 4.65 x 0.75 (HD-PNT1.0U3B)
Weight (lbs.) 0.4
(HD-PNT500U3)
0.5
(HD-PNT1.0U3B)
Power Consumption Max 3.1 W
Power Supply DC 5 V (USB powered)
Client OS Support Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit),
Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 or later**
Bualo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking,
storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and
integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Bualo has proven its
commitment to delivering innovative solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology.
©2010 BUFFALO INC. BUFFALO and BUFFALO logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MELCO HOLDINGS INC. MiniStation and MiniStation logo are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of BUFFALO INC. or its aliates in the United State and other countries. Apple, Mac, Mac OS and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a
registered trademark of Microso Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. e names and logos of other companies mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
www.bualotech.com
* 5 Gbps is the maximum interface rate derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors.
**Only basic external hard drive functionality is supported with this operating system; some included utilities may not work.
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