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MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged and secure portable storage and backup device equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable, hardware encryption, and NFC technology.
- Military spec shock protection absorbs and transfers shock away from the hard disk
- IPX3 standard water resistance & IP5X standard dust resistance to ensure data is safe against the elements
- NFC technology keeps data secure with included smart card
- Integrated USB cable for convenient and easy plug in
- Hardware encryption protects data from unauthorized access
- USB 3.0 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers
- Schedule automatic backups for PC computers with Buffalo Backup Utility
- Time Machine® support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers
MILITARY SPEC SHOCK PROTECTION
MiniStation Extreme NFC features U.S. Military Standard shock protection. Its ruggedized chassis and specialized internal bumpers absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 1.2 meters.
MiniStation Extreme NFC features U.S. Military Standard shock protection. Its ruggedized chassis and specialized internal bumpers absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 1.2 meters.
WATER AND DUST RESISTANT
Ministation Extreme NFC adheres to the IPX3 standard for protection against water and the IP5X standard for protection against dust to ensure that your data is safe against the elements. Feel confident bringing this portable hard drive virtually everywhere you go.
Ministation Extreme NFC adheres to the IPX3 standard for protection against water and the IP5X standard for protection against dust to ensure that your data is safe against the elements. Feel confident bringing this portable hard drive virtually everywhere you go.
NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (NFC)
Near field communication technology allows users to easily unlock the files on their MiniStation Extreme NFC hard drive using the included smart card without having to remember a password. Upgrade to mojave failed. It also protects valuable data from being accessed in the case of theft or loss of the hard drive.
Near field communication technology allows users to easily unlock the files on their MiniStation Extreme NFC hard drive using the included smart card without having to remember a password. Upgrade to mojave failed. It also protects valuable data from being accessed in the case of theft or loss of the hard drive.
INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE USB CABLE
MiniStation Extreme NFC features an integrated flex connect USB cable, ensuring you'll never search for or misplace your cable again. The cable neatly wraps around and attaches to the chassis for an all-in-one solution.
MiniStation Extreme NFC features an integrated flex connect USB cable, ensuring you'll never search for or misplace your cable again. The cable neatly wraps around and attaches to the chassis for an all-in-one solution.
HARDWARE ENCRYPTION
Automatic 256-bit AES Full Data Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. If your MiniStation Extreme NFC is ever lost, the data will be inaccessible to anyone besides the owner.
Automatic 256-bit AES Full Data Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. If your MiniStation Extreme NFC is ever lost, the data will be inaccessible to anyone besides the owner.
EASY TO USE STORAGE
MiniStation Extreme NFC provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play.
MiniStation Extreme NFC provides reliable, easy to use portable storage to quickly expand the capacity of your PC or Mac computer with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play.
EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP
Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac. Protect all of your data, down to the last byte.
Schedule regular backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility or use Time Machine for your Mac. Protect all of your data, down to the last byte.
BUFFALO TOOLS
Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on Buffalo's MiniStation Extreme NFC. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs.
Buffalo Tools is a feature-rich suite of optional software included on Buffalo's MiniStation Extreme NFC. Any or all of the following components of Buffalo Tools may be installed on Windows PCs.
- Buffalo's Backup Utility is a featured backup software for Windows PCs and can be used to back up one or multiple computers with a single Buffalo external hard drive.
- eco Manager helps to conserve energy and reduce battery consumption by regulating the power usage of the hard drive.
- TurboPC includes two components to enhance file transfer performance with external hard drives. It also includes TurboCopy which provides additional system adjustments to increase performance substantially.
- SecureLock software for Windows provides complete control of the data encryption on your Buffalo external hard drive, providing password protection and software data encryption.
Specifications
Number of drives | 1 |
Drive interface | SATA 3 Gbps |
Hard drive sizes | 1 TB, 2 TB |
USB Interface
Standards compliance | USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 |
Data transfer rates | 5 Gbps* (USB 3.0) 480 Mbps* (USB 2.0) |
Connector type | Micro B |
Number of ports | 1 |
* 480 Mbps and 5 Gbps are the maximum transfer rates derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 and 3.0. Actual transfer rates will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rates, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors.
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.55 x 3.54 x 0.83 in |
Weight | 0.66 lbs |
Power consumption | Max 2.5W |
Power supply | DC 5 V (USB powered) |
Client OS support | Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit) Windows® RT8.1 Windows® RT Mac OS® X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8 |
Included software | TurboPC EX2, Backup Utility, Disk Formatter2, Lock and Go for NFC (defining) *All software must be downloaded from Buffalo Americas website Windows® support only |
Box contents | MiniStation Extreme NFC USB 3.0 Cable (18 cm) USB Extension Cable (50 cm) Smart Card Quick Setup Guide Warranty Statement |
Resources
Datasheets | Product Datasheet » |
Comparison Chart | View the comparison chart for this product » |
Downloads
Documentation
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | |
View Site | 2016-25-04 | Manuals and Quick Start guides for the MiniStation Extreme NFC | |||
Download | 2016-19-05 | 1.01 | Manual for HD-PZN mode changer | ||
Download | 1.09 MB | 2016-25-04 | 1.02 | Windows | Readme for Disk Formatter2 |
Download | 0.605 KB | 2016-25-04 | 1.35 | Windows | TurboPC EX Readme |
Download | 0.644 KB | 2016-25-04 | 1.17 | Windows | Readme for Backup Utility |
Utilities
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | |
Download | 2018-10-05 | 1.03 | Windows | Utility to change encryption mode of MiniStation NFC for Windows | |
Download | 2018-14-07 | 1.03 | Mac | Utility to change encryption mode of MiniStation NFC for Mac | |
Serial Number Lookup | 383.27 KB | 2016-25-04 | 1.20 | Windows | Disk Formatter2 Utility |
Serial Number Lookup | 12.15 MB | 2016-25-04 | 1.35 | Windows | TurboPC EX |
Serial Number Lookup | 4.09 MB | 2016-25-04 | 1.17 | Windows | Backup Utility |
Download | 2017-17-04 | Original files included on HD-PZN MiniStation Extreme. Includes icons and mode changer. |
Variations
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