BUFFALO DriveStation DDR 2TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

VENDOR: BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY Mfg Part#: HD-GD2.0U3 UPC#: 747464127125
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  • 2TB hard drive capacity with SATA 3 Gb/s interface
  • USB 3.0 connectivity with 1GB DDR cache for enhanced speed
  • Transfer speeds up to 2.3x faster than standard USB 3.0 drives
  • Power efficient with 18W maximum operational consumption
  • Wide operating temperature range (5°C to 35°C) and 20–80% humidity tolerance
  • TAA compliant and manufactured in Japan

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Key Benefits

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  • Offers industry-leading transfer speeds with 1GB DRAM cache and USB 3.0 interface
  • Global usability with wide-range AC voltage support and compact, portable design
  • Reliable performance backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty and TAA compliance

Product Overview

The BUFFALO DriveStation DDR HD-GD2.0U3 is a high-performance 2TB external hard drive designed for ultra-fast data transfers via USB 3.0 and a 1GB DDR cache that achieves up to 2.3x faster speeds than traditional USB 3.0 drives. With a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 3 GBps transfer rate, it’s ideal for demanding tasks such as video editing and large file storage. The unit is compact and portable, measuring 8" x 1.8", and weighs 2.2 lbs. It operates efficiently within 5°C to 35°C and is designed with global power compatibility (AC 100–240V). TAA-compliant and manufactured in Japan, it is supported by a 3-year warranty and is compatible with Windows 11 systems.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type External Hard Drive
Model DriveStation DDR
Manufacturer Part Number HD-GD2.0U3
UPC 747464127125
Form Factor Desktop
Storage Capacity 2 TB
Internal Drive Interface SATA 3 Gb/s
Cache Size 1 GB DDR
Drive Transfer Speed Up to 3 GBps
Weight 2.2 lbs
Power Consumption (Operational) 18 Watt
Input Voltage AC 100–240V
Input Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Type External Power Adapter
System Compatibility Windows 11
Warranty 3 Years

Physical & Environmental

Width 8 inch
Depth 1.8 inch
Height 5 inch
Minimum Operating Temperature 5°C
Maximum Operating Temperature 35°C
Operating Humidity Range 20% - 80% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Included Software Buffalo Tools suite includes TurboPC EX, Backup Utility
Remote Management No

Interfaces

External Interface USB 3.0
USB Backward Compatibility USB 2.0
Peak Transfer Speed Over USB 3.0 Up to 2.3x faster than standard USB 3.0

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Japan
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
WEEE Compliance Yes
Environmental Standards ENERGY STAR Qualified

Advanced Security Features

Encryption 256-bit AES software encryption
Security Features Password protection software included