Whether you are backing up your data or looking to travel, the Buffalo 2TB MiniStation USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDDenables you to do so with ease. Sporting a lightweight and compact design, the MiniStation utilizes internal dampeners that absorbs minor shocks, keeping your drive physically safe after minor bumps and impacts. A detachable USB-B to USB-A cable enables you to use this drive on a variety of Windows and Mac devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface which delivers up to 5 Gb/s data transfer speeds for quick file management and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 with limited performance. Integrated native lock and go password protection capabilities prevent unauthorized access to the drive, adding another layer of security to your private data. Additionally, an LED indicator light tells you the status of the drive, notifying you in the event of potential issues and when it is safe to disconnect.

2TB Capacity    USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Connection    Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds    Native Lock & Go Password Protection    Shock-Absorbing Design    LED Indicator    Windows & Mac Compatible

The MiniStation is compatible with Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 as well as macOS version 10.12 and later.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with Windows 10 Pro?

A: The Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive comes preformatted for NTFS, making it compatible with Windows systems. A reformat is required to work for Macs.

Q: 2. What kind of sustained write speed can this drive support?

A: The Glyph Technologies 1TB Blackbox Plus USB 3.1 Type-C External Solid-State Drive will have a sustained write speed of anywhere from 375 to 450MB/s, with the variance depending on the host systems on specs and the type of data that is being transferred.

Q: 3. Is the upcoming 16TB model a single 16TB drive or a RAID?

A: The Glyph Technologies 16TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD is a single drive and not a RAID.

Q: 4. what is 2x2 in the description?

A: The version of USB for the LaCie 4TB Rugged Mini USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD is officially called 'USB 3.2 Gen 2x2' (20Gb/s). It is just the latest version of USB, following the last version, or 'USB 3.2 Gen 2' (10Gb/s).

Q: 5. Will the 8TB Atom EV External SSD work with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO? Although the Atom 4TB drive is on BMD's approved list, the 8TB one isn't, and I'm loathe to spend $1800 only to find it won't work.

A: Depending on the USB cable (and the length thereof), the disk format you're using, and the internals in your specific copy of this drive, you may indeed find that your specific Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom EV USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD (B&H# GLA8000EV) will work with the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO (B&H# BLATEMMEI). However, especially if you record multiple video feeds then chances of compatibility will be less. For those reasons, and because the manufacturer does not recommend this option at this time, we cannot recommend this specific drive for the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO. However, you are welcome to try it to see if your copy works with your USB cable and to take advantage of our 30 day return policy: https://bhpho.to/3aPhgX2

Q: 6. Will Glyph Technologies work on a Windows 10 system?

A: The Glyph Technologies 16TB Blackbox Plus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD comes preformatted for macOS; however, it can be reformatted for Windows 10 compatibility as long as the host PC has Thunderbolt connectivity.

Q: 7. What is the difference between the X9 and the X9 Pro?

A: Unlike the Crucial 2TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD, the Crucial 2TB X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD does not support data encryption/password protection, and the X9 Pro also has higher sustained speeds despite both drives having the same top potential data transfer rate.

Q: 8. Will this drive work with a Mac book pro running Sonoma 14.4.1 and do I need another cable other than the one supplied?

A: Yes, the Seagate 2TB One Touch USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive with Password Protection (Black) is compatible with Mac OS, although you will require a USB-C adapter such as B&H # APMJ1M2AMA.

Q: 9. What real world transfer speeds will this drive achieve?

A: Drive speed will vary on multiple factors and can vary under use conditions.

Q: 10. can it be attached to the modem as a backup device ?

A: No this would not work.