Buffalo 500GB MiniStation Plus Datasheet

Brand: Buffalo

Model: 500GB MiniStation Plus

Category: External hard drives

Type: Datasheet

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.

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.