Buffalo DriveStation Velocity 8TB - External HDD, Black

Transfer your files quickly and easily with the Buffalo DriveStation™ Velocity (HD-LXU3). This external hard drive combines a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with a 7,200 RPM hard disk and an enhanced TurboPC EX data transfer and data copy utility to give an amazing speed performance. The USB 3.0 interface allows ultra fast data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps which is ideal for storing video and data-intensive digital content. The Buffalo DriveStation™ Velocity is backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Automatic hardware disk encryption keeps your data safe
The DriveStation™ Velocity is optimal for users who want to restrict access to their personal drive when on a shared computer or network. Powerful yet easy-to-use security options include the 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) – an automatic hardware encryption that protects your data, with no loss of performance.

Speed with TurboPC EX + 7200rpm HDD
The new TurboPC EX enhances the performance of Buffalo’s TurboPC by boosting data transfer and data copy speeds; thus, making file saving, copying, and transferring even faster.


- SuperSpeed USB 3.0: The USB 3.0 interface moves data at rates of up to 5 gigabytes per second*, ideal for video and other data-intensive digital content
- High speed 7,200 RPM hard disk: The disk reads and writes data faster, so you spend less time waiting when transferring and saving files
- Hardware Disk Encryption: 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorised access on Windows PCs
- Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data
- RAMDISK virtual disk utility: The Windows RAMDISK utility creates a small “virtual hard disk” using your computer’s RAM (random access memory)
- eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool for Windows regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption
- SuperEco: saves power consumption during stand-by mode by Auto Power OFF
- SecureLock Manager: Easy software simplifies access for you while keeping others out on Windows PCs
- Plug & Play Connectivity: Connecting and using the drive is simple-just plug it in to any USB port on a computer or other device you’re connecting to. No need to install any drivers and no confusing settings.
- Fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0: No adjustments
- are needed, just plug into any USB 2.0 port