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DriveStation USB 3.0 HD-HXU3 - What the package contains

Wednesday, 24 February 2010 18:41 Laptopfreak

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Article Index
DriveStation USB 3.0 HD-HXU3
The technology behind USB 3.0
Specifications
What the package contains
Software
Test setup
Test - MB/s
Test - IOPS
Conclusion
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What the package contains

We will take a look at the two packages and see what is tucked away inside before testing the products.

Buffalo DriveStation USB 3.0

List of package contents:

- Manual
- Warranty certificate
- USB cable
- Power adapter
- External hard drive (incl. software)

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In terms of build, this drive looks 90% like earlier external drives from Buffalo of the same name. They managed to shrink the size of this by up to 25% though, which is quite impressive. It reflects quality and still manages a handsome design, two things you do not normally associate with each other in the world of computers.

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Though the design is similar to the previous one there are a few changes, such as the removal of two feet which were apparently unnecessary.

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At the top is a small fan that ensures the hard drive always has sufficient cooling, even when strained. However, the fan will rarely power up and you will probably never notice it unless you are sitting in the Sahara summer sun.

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Even at the rear you cannot see that we are actually dealing with a USB 3.0 product, for the ports are backwards-compatible and so you can only see the difference if you inspect them closely. The handsome design is featured here as well, and soft curves have been used to make it look even more elegant in this cabinet of glossy black.

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Manual and warranty certificate along with an adaptor that works for both UK and EU outlets, and a USB 3.0 cable. That is what Buffalo has opted to include in terms of accessories, and I cannot think of anything they might have missed.

Buffalo USB 3.0 PCI-e interface card

List of package contents:

- PCI-e interface card
- Driver/Manual CD
- Alternative low profile bracket for PCI Express
- Quick setup guide
- Warranty certificate
- Floppy drive power cable to SATA power

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Very simple box that gives you the necessary information. Be advised that the card is for PCI-e – the same interface that some new sound cards use – and is not found on all older motherboards.

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The card is centred around a controller chip that takes care of data transfer. There is space at the right to connect power and the two “legs” on the left are where you put it into the PCI-e port on your computer.

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At the rear are two USB 3.0 ports. The two screws are there in case you need to change bracket so you can use it in all cabinets.

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The manual and CD combine to provide a light guide that should be easy to follow. There is also a power cable that should be very useful in newer computers where it can be hard to find the floppy connector. Last but not least we have a bracket to mount the card in low profile cabinets.