Buffalo Adds 2U DriveStation Quattro Rackmount

Buffalo Technology has launched the DriveStation Quattro Rackmount, a high speed, USB 2.0 direct attached/eSATA storage device. The large capacity drive is aimed at the SOHO/SMB user, as a backup solution for rackmount environments.

As well as providing small businesses with an affordable option to extend backup storage capacities, the DriveStation Quattro has been designed as a secondary backup device to other rackmount servers, via eSATA or USB2.0, including Buffalo’s TeraStation Pro II Rackmount NAS product.

Available in 1.0 and 2.0TB capacities, the device features five operational modes (Standard, Spanning, RAID 0/1/5) for full data redundancy. Its ‘Plug-n-Play’ connection makes it easy to use and at 2U high and 19” wide, it easily integrates into any standard server cabinet. The drive also comes with an auto power feature, which turns the device on/off automatically with your PC, when connected via USB.

Other key features and benefits include:

• Four high speed (7,200 RPM) eSATA hard drives
• Hardware RAID controller for increased performance and faster data transfer rates
• Quick swap hard drive trays for easy access and replacement
• Ready to use eSATA cable and bracket
• Easy to use Windows utility for changing RAID modes
• Minimal power consumption and near silent operation

Paul Hudson, UK and Ireland Sales Director at Buffalo Technology, comments: “Over the past few months, we have successfully introduced the rackmount chassis into our storage product range to provide small businesses with an affordable solution which fits in with their existing IT infrastructure. This latest offering provides a cost effective, secure backup option for Buffalo’s own range of TeraStation Pro II NAS Rackmount devices, or indeed any rackmount server requiring a backup solution.”

Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the DriveStation Quattro Rackmount is available now from Dabs.com, Ebuyer, Misco, PC World Business, Insight, Broadband Buyer and Broadband Stuff at an estimated street price of:
HD-RQS1.0TSU2/R5 (1.0TB)                        £320.79 (ex. VAT)
HD-RQS2.0TSU2/R5 (2.0TB)                        £448.63 (ex. VAT)