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Storage: 4TB
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Whether you're looking for a small business storage solution or simply trying to save and store your multimedia content, the 4TB DriveStation Duo from Buffalo can suit a variety of storage needs. This RAID array features two 2TB hard drives for a total storage capacity of 4TB. The included hard drives can be configured into RAID 0 for maximum storage capacity, RAID 1 for mirroring your drives to gain full data redundancy, or JBOD to use the drives separately. With plug-and-play functionality and 24/7/365 optimization you can simply plug this drive into either Windows or Mac based computers as well as Windows Server devices and forget about it. Backing up your data has also been simplified as the DriveStation comes with one free license of NovaBACKUP for Windows PCs and features Time Machine compatibility for backing up Mac computers.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $259.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Buffalo 4TB DriveStation Duo is available at bhphoto, starting at $259.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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