The DriveStation Axis Velocity provides reliable storage for your Mac or PC. With a high speed hard drive, it boasts extremely fast file transfer speeds. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers excellent data protection and its unique design allows for easy placement just about anywhere. Instantly expand storage or schedule automatic backups with universal plug and play connectivity. Highlights. 7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers. Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an extra level of data protection. USB 3.0 offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac computers. Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility. Time Machine® support offers scheduled backups for protecting Mac computers. Sleek chassis can be positioned vertically or horizontally for efficient use of space. FAST 7200 RPM HARD DRIVE. Equipped with a high speed 7200 RPM hard drive and USB 3.0 support, DriveStation Axis Velocity boasts extremely fast file transfers and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any PC or Mac. HARDWARE ENCRYPTION. Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorized access. Simply assign a password to the hard drive at setup and your data is shielded from wandering eyes. FLEXIBLE POSITIONING. DriveStation Axis Velocity features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. Stand it upright on your home office desktop or lay it flat below your TV as part of your media center. It's fan-less design offers quiet operation for easy placement just about anywhere. EASY TO USE STORAGE. With terabytes of storage, DriveStation Axis Velocity provides a reliable, easy to use storage solution to quickly expand the capacity of your PC and Mac computers with universal USB 3.0 plug-and-play. EASY SCHEDULED BACKUP. DriveStation Axis Velocity is perfect for backing up your important files. Disaster and hard drive failures can occur unexpectedly; don't leave your important files and treasured memories in the hands of chance. 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. With 8 TB capacity you have ample space for storing millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or for music lovers, up to a million songs. Experience rapid processing speed with 256 MB cache buffer. For super-fast data transfer, the drive takes advantage of USB 3.0 connectivity. With SATA/300 interface, have data transfer quickly and securely to your computer.