Buffalo 500GB MiniStation Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Thunderbolt Cable

Product Information

• Overview

  Buffalo's MiniStation Thunderbolt is a high-performance portable Thunderbolt drive featuring the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology. Delivering the fastest interface speeds available—up to 10 Gbps*—Thunderbolt is perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.

  Unparalleled speed

  The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive features the revolutionary Thunderbolt storage technology, which is two times faster than USB 3.0, raising the bar on how you transfer, store, and transport data. You can also daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices to maximize use of a single port.**

  USB compatibility

  Coupled with the lightning-fast Thunderbolt storage technology is a USB 3.0 port for universal connectivity. Simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. Plug-and-play usability means there are no drivers to install. The MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac computers, but you can easily reformat it for use with PCs.***

  Time Machine backup

  The drive is compatible with Time Machine, so you can schedule backups and automatically protect your important files with ease.

  All cables included

  To give you a complete portable Thunderbolt drive solution, the drive comes with all necessary cables and components. Simply plug it in to any available Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 port on your Mac or PC*** and instantly add capacity or securely store files to take on the road.

  Compact and convenient

  Housed in a sleek aluminum body, the MiniStation Thunderbolt portable hard drive is a stylish storage companion for your Mac while on the go and at home. It offers the convenience of bus power and works with Mac and PC,*** so you can access your files from whichever computer you're on, even while away from home.

• Highlights

  • Dual interface, bus powered, plug and play
  • Thunderbolt technology offers interface speeds up to 10 Gbit/s for lightning-fast transfers
  • USB offers universal plug and play connectivity and interface speeds up to 5 Gbit/s in USB 3.0 mode
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0
  • Includes both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables
  • Sleek aluminum design
  • Time Machine compatible
  • Three-year warranty with 24/7 U.S.-based technical support

• Did you notice?

  The dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 interface provides the fastest transfer rates for both new and older Macs.

• Apple Recommends For

  Great for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts who want rapid backup of all the files on their Mac.

• What's in the Box?

  • Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt hard drive
  • Thunderbolt cable (19.7 in./50 cm)
  • USB 3.0 cable (19.7 in./50 cm)
  • Three-year warranty statement

• Tech Specs

  • Connections : Thunderbolt,USB 2.0,USB 3.0

  • Height : 5.12 in./13 cm
  • Width : 3.17 in./8.05 cm
  • Weight : 9.28 oz./263.08 g

• System Requirements

  Mac

  • Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later

  Windows

  • Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)/Vista (32-bit/64-bit)/XP/Server 2003/Server 2003 R2/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2

• Manufacturer Information

  Part Number

  • Mfr. Part Number : HD-PA500TU3
  • UPC or EAN No. : 747464125114

  Warranty

  • Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
  • Warranty : Three year

  Manufacturer Note

  • *Speeds shown represent maximum interface connection speeds. Actual device transfer speeds will vary based on hard drive specifications and host devices.**MiniStation Thunderbolt does not have a Thunderbolt pass-through port, so it must be the last device on a daisy-chain.***Windows OS systems only supported using USB connection.

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