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product_id: 38164825
title: "BUFFALO DriveStation 8TB High Speed 7200RPM TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2"
brand: "buffalo"
price: "2070 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/38164825-buffalo-drivestation-8tb-high-speed-7200rpm-taa-desktop-external-hard
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region: Romania
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# 7200 RPM blazing speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 plug & play 256-bit AES hardware encryption BUFFALO DriveStation 8TB High Speed 7200RPM TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2

**Brand:** buffalo
**Price:** 2070 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BUFFALO DriveStation 8TB High Speed 7200RPM TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2 by buffalo
- **How much does it cost?** 2070 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/38164825-buffalo-drivestation-8tb-high-speed-7200rpm-taa-desktop-external-hard)

## 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

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption keeps your data locked down tight.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick file moves with a 7200 RPM drive and TurboCopy tech.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Plug-and-play USB 3.2 Gen 1 works effortlessly with PC and Mac (after formatting).
- • **Smart Backup Solutions:** Schedule automatic backups with Buffalo Backup Utility and Time Machine support for Mac users.
- • **Eco-Friendly Efficiency:** eco Manager tool reduces energy use, saving power without sacrificing performance.

## Overview

The BUFFALO DriveStation 8TB is a high-performance external hard drive featuring a 7200 RPM mechanical disk and USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for ultra-fast data transfers. Designed for both PC and Mac compatibility, it offers advanced backup utilities, optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption for enhanced security, and energy-saving eco Manager technology. With a robust 8TB capacity and a 2-year warranty, it’s the ultimate storage solution for professionals who demand speed, security, and reliability.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- A great option for storing photos
- 7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers
- USB 3.2 (Gen 1) PC compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting
- Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility
- Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an extra level of data protection
- Time Machine support offers backups for protecting Mac computers
- eco Manager energy efficiency tool conserves energy and reduces battery consumption
- Turbo PC and TurboCopy enhances file transfer performance
- Standard 2-Year manufacturer’s warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Brand | BUFFALO |
| Series | DriveStation Axis Velocity |
| Item model number | HD-LX8.0TU3 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
| Item Weight | 2.09 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 7.44 x 1.52 x 4.83 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 7.44 x 1.52 x 4.83 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Flash Memory Size | 8 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Power Source | corded-electric |
| Manufacturer | BUFFALO |
| ASIN | B01NBPIWCM |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | December 31, 2016 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Brand:** BUFFALO
- **Special Feature:** Portable, 7200 RPM fast transfers
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** PC, Mac
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Velocity means 7200 rpm and it's looking great
*by M***A on August 17, 2012*

Lets start with why I purchased this...well after running out of space on my internal 1TB SATA III Hitachi hard drive, I had to make a decision to either buy a second larger internal 2TB hard drive or go external to use for additional data storage. I weighed the benefits of getting an internal one...fast theoretical native SATA III 6Gbps interface speed, no desktop clutter/wires etc vs the disadvantages...fixed not removable/portable so cannot be connected to a router or laptop computer etc.I ultimately decided to go external because I definitely prefer the option of being able to disconnect the hard drive and connecting it to another computer or device such as a router for streaming/sharing. I'm aware that I also could share an internal hard drive over the network with other devices but that means 1) My computer needs to be on 2) My computer will slow down if another device is streaming content from it...been there done that. With an external hard drive I could just connect it to my router which has USB ports and it will automatically be accessible from other network devices without affecting my computer in any way. Not only that but when using USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and directly connected to a computer the theoretical transfer rate is not much slower than SATA III (6Gbps). Regardless the bottle neck will be the mechanical transfer speed of the hard drive which is around 125MB/s (1Gbps) anyway. Also even though the drive inside the Buffalo unit is a SATA II (3Gbps) model the mechanical transfer rate is still well below that interface's theoretical speed. Only when using Wi-Fi on my new Belkin AC1200 Dual Band Wireless AC Router does the theoretical transfer rate drop to 480Mbps but that's only because the router has USB 2.0 ports instead of 3.0. The router itself has a wireless theoretical 867Mbps data transfer rate on the 5GHz band.At the time of this writing this external hard drive was the same price as the non-Velocity model so to me it made so much more sense to get this one instead. The main differences between this DriveStation Axis Velocity and the non-Velocity model BUFFALO DriveStation Axis 2 TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive - HD-LB2.0TU3 is:1. 7200 rpm hard drive vs 5400 rpm2. 2 year warranty vs 1 year3. Optional hardware encryptionSo with the technical talk out of the way lets move on to the design/styling which quite frankly I found to be utterly slick. In my opinion it's one of if not the most stylish plastic cased desktop hard drives on the market. It's one of those pieces of computer equipment that you'd want to display proudly instead of hiding it under the desk or in a drawer. Just as the pictures show the sides are matte black while the center "water fall" strip/panel is high gloss. The only other desktop drives that look just as good are the brushed metal Porsche Designs but those also cost more. The case also has stylishly designed vents along the perimeter of the body. I suspect that when this drive eventually gets full I'll get another one. The stylish exterior design works well when stood side by side or stacked.Finally with regards to function and performance, I've found it to be acceptably fast and quiet right out of the box even without installing any of the included software and despite only using a USB 2.0 connection. After installing the hard drive caching application Turbo PC EX which is included on the drive, transfer rates seem to improve when copying a large number of files. Since USB 2.0's theoretical transfer rate is lower than the hard drive's mechanical transfer rate I suspect using USB 3.0 will be quite a bit faster. Buffalo says real world speeds using USB 3.0 will be about 4-5 times faster than USB 2.0. Unfortunately at the time of this writing I do not have a computer with USB 3.0 ports so cannot test this claim..though there's no reason why it wouldn't hold true. When connected to my Belkin AC1200 router it worked fine as a NAS drive and I was able to stream HD 1080p videos contained on the hard drive wirelessly to my computer and even my iPhone 4 smoothly.On a related note one cool feature of this drive is the tri-color activity/power/locked LED. When in USB 1.1/2.0 mode it lights up green while in USB 3.0 it's blue. When using encryption mode the LED is red. Another nice feature of this drive is the option to install a cooling fan via a user removable mounting bracket on the back. This is a very "cool" option for situations where you're backing up lots of data which may take many hours to complete and where the ambient room temperature may already be warm or hot. Anyway for my mode of usage (media/file server) I did not enable the hardware encryption function nor did I install the RAMDISK or Back Up utility.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money.
*by C***S on March 13, 2025*

Easy to install. Works well on my PC.Worth

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good drive at a great price.
*by K***2 on November 14, 2012*

I have bought many Buffalo products in the past, from flash drives to the 2TB version of this drive. Since my "old" computer doesn't have USB 3.0 capabilities, I can't comment on the performance of this drive with that interface. Under USB 2.0, file transfers are still quite fast. It's essentially plug-and-play, so minimal setup was required to actually begin using the drive. I have only 2 complaints about this drive. First, which applies to all such drives, is that it comes with excessive software that serves no real function. The exception to this is the file transfer software application, which is really quite a bit better than what comes standard with Windows 7. The second criticism I have, which I fear may apply only to my particular drive, it that when it stops a large file transfer, there's a mechanical clicking noise, which is worrisome. Again, I have a feeling that may be only the drive I bought. The delivery was really quick (3 days) since it came directly from Amazon.

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