Buffalo 500GB MiniStation HD-PCT500U3/B-EU Leaflet

MiniStation Extreme is a rugged portable hard drive 

equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable and 

secure hardware encryption. With USB 3.0 support and 

backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with nearly 

any PC or Mac® and provides interface speeds up to 5 

Gbps.* 

MiniStation Extreme features US Military Standard shock 

protection with a ruggedized chassis and specialized 

bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away 

from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops 

from up to 2 meters. The convenient integrated wrap-

around cable hugs the body to ensure you’re always 

ready to connect while on the go. Simply plug it into any 

available USB port on your computer and instantly add 

capacity or store files to take on the road; with 256-bit 

AES hardware encryption, you can rest assured your data 

is safe, wherever you go. Store, back up and transport 

your content safely and securely.

US Military Grade (mil-spec*2) Shock Protection: Shock 

absorbers surround the hard disk protecting it from damage

Flex Connect USB Cable: Removable, integrated USB cable snaps 

to chassis for improved portability

Hardware Disk Encryption: Automatic 256-bit AES Full Disk 

Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access

Compact and Sleek: Slim, lightweight chassis saves space for 

ultimate portability

USB Powered: Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no 

external power supply needed

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC EX: Increase file transfer 

rates up to 4X

*3

 over USB 2.0 hard drives

Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0: Support for legacy USB 

2.0 and SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Connect & Go: Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate 

use with Windows and Mac

Works with PC (NTFS and HFS+ support) and Mac: Connect to 

your computer for additional storage or backup of your music, 

photo, video and data files

Buffalo Tools: A feature-rich software suite of tools designed to 

boost PC performance 

Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs 

up your Windows PC, protecting your data

Time Machine® Compatibility: Works perfectly with Time 

Machine to back up your Mac computer

eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool regulates 

power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption

For Windows

MiniStation Extreme features US Military 

Standard ruggedized chassis and unique 

shock protection bumpers designed to 

efficiently absorb and transfer shock away

from the hard disk, protecting your data 

from accidental bumps and drops up 

to 2.3 meters. *4

®