--- product_id: 2930515 title: "DriveStation Duo" brand: "buffalo" price: "€ 615.16" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Buffalo" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2930515-drivestation-duo store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # USB 3.2 Gen 1 high-speed connectivity 4TB total storage (2x2TB drives) RAID 1 pre-configured for data redundancy DriveStation Duo **Brand:** buffalo **Price:** € 615.16 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Backup like a boss β€” secure, speedy, and stress-free storage. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DriveStation Duo by buffalo - **How much does it cost?** € 615.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2930515-drivestation-duo) ## Best For - buffalo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted buffalo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Automated Backup Ready:** Schedule automatic backups with Buffalo’s Nova Backup and Time Machine support. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Data Protection:** Dual NAS-grade drives in RAID 1 mirror your data for fail-safe security. - β€’ **Made in Japan, TAA Compliant:** Premium build quality with trusted compliance for professional environments. - β€’ **Effortless Hot-Swap Capability:** Replace a failed drive without powering downβ€”zero downtime guaranteed. - β€’ **Seamless Universal Compatibility:** Plug-and-play USB 3.2 Gen 1 works effortlessly with both PC and Mac. ## Overview The BUFFALO DriveStation Duo 4TB is a premium 2-bay external hard drive featuring dual NAS-grade 2TB drives pre-configured in RAID 1 for automatic data mirroring and protection. With USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, it offers fast, universal compatibility for PC and Mac users. Designed and manufactured in Japan with TAA compliance, it supports hot-swapping for zero downtime and includes software for scheduled backups, making it ideal for creative professionals and small offices seeking reliable, high-capacity desktop storage. ## Description Buy BUFFALO DriveStation Duo 2-Bay 4TB (2x2TB) TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2: External Hard Drives - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Great for people who need reliability and don't want a NAS - What this is - an external USB hard drive, not a network drive (NAS). The main reason to buy - reliability. There are 2 identical hard drives inside that record the same data, so that if one fails then the other still has your data. That's what RAID technology gives you, among other things. 20% of mechanical hard drives will fail before 4 years. Compare to NAS - NAS is basically a file server on the local network. It's accessible to multiple computers and should be turned on all the time. On the other hand, this Buffalo DriveStation attaches to a single computer via USB 3 port. It turns off automatically when the computer turns off. Both use RAID technology with multiple hard drives. Compare to SSD - People think SSD is more reliable because there are no mechanical moving parts, but when left unplugged and under hot weather, the electrical charge can leak out, causing data lost. Hard drive is actually better for archival purpose, i.e., years of storage. SSD is only more reliable for shorter duration, such as less than a year. Compare to a single hard drive with cloud back up - Cloud back up is very expensive, although very reliable, because the cloud is still there if the hard drive is burned out or stolen. Transfering several TB of data to cloud storage will take days even on fast broad band. This option is only viable for small amount of data, such as less than 200GB. Clouds are also prone to computer hacks, so don't put anything there that you don't want the whole world to see. Installation - plug-and-play just like any external disk drives. Works great on my Windows 10. The utility on included disk can configure different RAID modes if needed. There are instructions for Mac, although I haven't tried. One wierd thing about the utility is that no application window shows up when it runs. To launch, right click on the Buffalo RAID utility icon in the system tray instead. Hardware - fan is nearly silent on idle and can spin up much louder on start up or when the drives get hot. The front plate can pop-out to show meanings of different color and blinking combinations of the 3 front LEDs. There's a physical off switch, which I like because hard drives last longer when they are not used frequently, and no hackers or viruses can affect a power-off hard drive. Review: Easy to Use, Affordable - Easy to use, copied over contents from a PC we're obsoleting. Lots of space. Will be primary storage for replacement PC. Thought it was a NAS (my bad), but it works so I can't complain. ## Features - Pre-tested NAS-grade hard drives included – with RAID pre-configured - Premium desktop attached storage (DAS): ideal for creative professionals, small office users, server backup and consumers - USB 3.2 Gen 1 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers and storage servers - Made in Japan - TAA compliant - 4 TB – 2 drives included - ships in RAID 1 = 2 TB usable capacity - 3 year wnty with 24/7 North American-based support - PC Compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting. - Schedule automatic backups for your PC or office server with nova backup Buffalo Edition - Time Machine support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers - Hot swap feature allows a user to replace a hard drive in the event of failure without powering down the device ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00M77UEHS | | Additional Features | USB External drive, RAID preconfigured | | Best Sellers Rank | #486 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | BUFFALO | | Built-In Media | ... | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | PC; Mac | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews | | Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum/Glass | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00747464128443 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-300 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5600 rpm | | Hard-Drive Size | 4 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 15"L x 7"W x 9"Th | | Item Type Name | 2 Bay External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 4.9 pounds | | Manufacturer | BUFFALO | | Media Speed | 150-200 MB/s | | Mfr Part Number | HD-WH4TU3R1 | | Model Name | DriveStation Duo | | Model Number | HD-WH4TU3R1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Special Feature | USB External drive, RAID preconfigured | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 747464128443 804066550468 807034592002 | | Warranty Description | 3 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BUFFALO - **Compatible Devices:** PC; Mac - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 4 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-300 - **Hard Disk Size:** 4 TB - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** USB External drive, RAID preconfigured ## Images ![DriveStation Duo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712JsfCAfCL.jpg) ![DriveStation Duo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OKRFmCilL.jpg) ![DriveStation Duo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YG5OLEc9L.jpg) ![DriveStation Duo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X+gImaERL.jpg) ![DriveStation Duo - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FwYQVef3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for people who need reliability and don't want a NAS *by A***R on September 6, 2015* What this is - an external USB hard drive, not a network drive (NAS). The main reason to buy - reliability. There are 2 identical hard drives inside that record the same data, so that if one fails then the other still has your data. That's what RAID technology gives you, among other things. 20% of mechanical hard drives will fail before 4 years. Compare to NAS - NAS is basically a file server on the local network. It's accessible to multiple computers and should be turned on all the time. On the other hand, this Buffalo DriveStation attaches to a single computer via USB 3 port. It turns off automatically when the computer turns off. Both use RAID technology with multiple hard drives. Compare to SSD - People think SSD is more reliable because there are no mechanical moving parts, but when left unplugged and under hot weather, the electrical charge can leak out, causing data lost. Hard drive is actually better for archival purpose, i.e., years of storage. SSD is only more reliable for shorter duration, such as less than a year. Compare to a single hard drive with cloud back up - Cloud back up is very expensive, although very reliable, because the cloud is still there if the hard drive is burned out or stolen. Transfering several TB of data to cloud storage will take days even on fast broad band. This option is only viable for small amount of data, such as less than 200GB. Clouds are also prone to computer hacks, so don't put anything there that you don't want the whole world to see. Installation - plug-and-play just like any external disk drives. Works great on my Windows 10. The utility on included disk can configure different RAID modes if needed. There are instructions for Mac, although I haven't tried. One wierd thing about the utility is that no application window shows up when it runs. To launch, right click on the Buffalo RAID utility icon in the system tray instead. Hardware - fan is nearly silent on idle and can spin up much louder on start up or when the drives get hot. The front plate can pop-out to show meanings of different color and blinking combinations of the 3 front LEDs. There's a physical off switch, which I like because hard drives last longer when they are not used frequently, and no hackers or viruses can affect a power-off hard drive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to Use, Affordable *by J***R on February 6, 2026* Easy to use, copied over contents from a PC we're obsoleting. Lots of space. Will be primary storage for replacement PC. Thought it was a NAS (my bad), but it works so I can't complain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stable, reliable, and virtually silent. *by D***Z on May 9, 2016* Stable, reliable, and virtually silent. If I didn't know it was on, I'd be checking it every so many minutes. 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