Whether you're looking for a small business storage solution or simply trying to save and store your multimedia content, the 4TB DriveStation Duo from Buffalo can suit a variety of storage needs. This RAID array features two 2TB hard drives for a total storage capacity of 4TB. The included hard drives can be configured into RAID 0 for maximum storage capacity, RAID 1 for mirroring your drives to gain full data redundancy, or JBOD to use the drives separately. With plug-and-play functionality and 24/7/365 optimization you can simply plug this drive into either Windows or Mac based computers as well as Windows Server devices and forget about it. Backing up your data has also been simplified as the DriveStation comes with one free license of NovaBACKUP for Windows PCs and features Time Machine compatibility for backing up Mac computers.

4TB Storage Capacity    Includes 2 x 2TB Hard Drives    SATA II Internal Drive Interfaces    1 x USB 3.0 Interface    Supports RAID 0/1/JBOD    Windows / Windows Server / Mac OS X

With a 4TB storage capacity, the DriveStation Duo comes equipped with a USB 3.0 port providing a reliable, easy to use, plug-and-play storage option to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer.

The DriveStation Duo features two high performance hard drives optimized for continuous 24/7/365 operation with enhanced RAID performance.

The DriveStation Duo USB 3.0 is designed for backing up important files as it features one free license of NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows PCs and servers and Time Machine support for backing up Mac computers.

The DriveStation Duo provides users the flexibility to easily maximize capacity or protect their data using RAID redundancy. RAID 0 combines both drives into a single array offering maximum storage capacity with no redundancy while RAID 1 offers maximum redundancy by mirroring both drives, for automatic backup duplication.

With dual high performance hard drives, RAID redundancy and scheduled backup support, the DriveStation Duo is an ideal solution for small business environments and creative professionals. Its compact design fits easily on a desktop next to a PC, and it can be used as an office server.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this bay have USB 3.1? The title says 3.1 but all the specs say 3.0.

A: usb 3.0

Q: 2. If i'm running out of space in my 16tb 4 Bay, do i need a new DriveStation or i can just buy new drives? If have to be buffalo HDD or it can be of a different brand?

A: If you are running a RAID setup then all drives installed must be the same size, so you will not be able to upgrade single drives to a new capacity. Drives used with this enclosure can be other brands such as WD or Seagate, here is the official list of compatible models from Buffalo: https://bit.ly/3yxSnIP

Q: 3. 1.0 What is the mfgr's warranty period?2.0 Does not mention Windows 10 as compatible..is it?

A: 3 year warranty. This unit is compatible with Windows 10.

Q: 4. Where is this manufactured? Is it made in Japan or somewhere else?

A: At this time this Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Duo, country of origin would be the country of Japan.

Q: 5. What is the difference between the LinkStation 720 and the 720 SoHo?

A: The Buffalo SoHo 720DB comes with a 3-year limited manufacturer's warranty, while the Buffalo 720DB comes with a 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

Q: 6. Can i upgrade HDD from 2TB to 4TB ????

A: this product already carries 2 4TB drives

Q: 7. How do you power off the drive?

A: I would suggest to safely remove the Buffalo 2TB DriveStation Axis Velocity USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive by disconnecting it on the computer.

Q: 8. Is this product compatible with a network that is primarily consists of Apple Mac computers/workstations?

A: NAS are mostly OS agnostic and can in most cases be used with any OS.

Q: 9. Can you upgrade the storage with this by adding two higher capacity drives?

A: This system supports up to 8tb

Q: 10. is there a limit to drive size for this unit? can it handle 2x18tb for example? has anyone tested Raid 1 on large drives?

A: According to the manufacture, the Buffalo 8TB DriveStation Duo should work with larger drive sizes, but they have not tested it with any drives other than the ones that ship with the enclosure, so there is currently no hard line spec on larger drive capacity, and, they also have said that removing the origional drives may void the warranty, so while we believe you could use 18TB drives in this enclosure, it may not be the best enclosure for the job.