The new Buffalo DriveStation with Hardware Encryption combines stylish design with secure external storage
09/09/2009
09 September, 2009 – Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage, and wireless networking, today launches the Buffalo DriveStation with Hardware Encryption. An external desktop hard drive with built-in encryption, the new DriveStation is perfect for those requiring a stylish USB storage device with the peace of mind of added security.
With two modes of encryption, the new glossy black DriveStation secures all private data from unauthorised access. Its Full Disk Encryption mode, with robust AES256bit encryption, secures all data as soon as it is written to the drive. With access only available via a pre determined password, users can be sure that all data is secure, safe and hidden. For convenience, the new Secure Lock Manager Easy feature automatically remembers passwords, eliminating the need to enter one each time the drive is accessed.
Paul Hudson, Northern European Sales Director, Buffalo Technology, said: “The new DriveStation with Hardware Encryption is the perfect solution for the security conscious home or office user. Knowing that your digital images, music and business documents are securely backed up and stored not only takes the stress out of managing all your files, but also frees up your internal PC or Mac hard drive so you can enjoy even more digital content.”
The DriveStation with Hardware Encryption also has a Non-Encryption mode, allowing sharable files to be viewed by a PC or Mac via USB connection. Other features include Memeo AutoSync software, which automatically syncs the DriveStation with a PC or Mac, ensuring backed up files are always kept up to date.
For the energy conscious, Ecomanager spins down the DriveStation’s hard drive when it is idle, saving power until the drive is next accessed. The auto-power on/off switch also automatically shuts down the drive when a PC is switched off.
The DriveStation with Hardware Encryption’s key features include:
• Full Disk Encryption for Windows to protect data from unauthorised access
• Secure Lock Manager Easy for Windows – remembers your log-on credentials and logs you on to your drive quickly when using Full Automatic Encryption for Windows
• Memeo AutoSync backup software to protect your files
• Picasa software from Google that allows you to easily organise and edit digital photos and movies
• Eco friendly features – new Power Saving Mode for Windows that automatically powers on and off with your PC
• Easy to use and set up out of the box with no drivers needed
• Connects via USB to any PC or Mac
Pricing and availability
The Buffalo DriveStation with Hardware Encryption is available from Amazon, Dabs, Insight, Misco and other leading resellers.
HD-CX500U2 – SRP £69.99 Inc. VAT
HD-CX1.0TU2 – SRP £88.99 Inc. VAT
HD-CX1.5TU2 – SRP £129.99 Inc. VAT
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative storage, multimedia, and wireless networking products for the home and small business. The company is recognised as the Number 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and was the worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 (In-Stat).
The company’s storage products are addressing the needs of the individual and the business, providing cost-effective network attached storage (NAS), portable and desktop hard drives, multimedia players, Wireless LAN routers and a versatile line of USB flash drives, which together offer a complete and integrated solution for the small office and digital home environment.
Buffalo’s product portfolio includes its TeraStation NAS devices which are specifically designed to bring Enterprise storage to the SMB. The LinkStation range of NAS products, takes multimedia NAS to the home. The LinkStation Live & Mini enables you to create a central location to store files, photos and music, simply and easily. The Nfiniti™ range of easy-to-use, high performance wireless networking products for the SMB/SoHo and home user, with industry-leading AOSS™ (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, allows users to build and manage secure wireless networks at home or in the office at the push of a button.
Buffalo’s strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom™, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for the business and the home.
Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.
