Buffalo Intros HDS-PXU2 Series Portable HDDs with Native AES Encryption

btarunr · Jul 15, 2010, 03:47 PM

Buffalo released a trio of capacious portable hard drives under the HDS-PXU2 series. Available in 320 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB models, these drives offer automatic, hardware-based 256-bit AES data encryption. The drives measure 90 (W) x 20 (H) x 134 (D) mm, weighing around 300 g. These use a wrap-around USB cable for USB 2.0 connectivity and power, and have internal shock-absorbing features, and silicone padding that maintain grip over the desk surface. With the bundled Eco Manager software, the drive can reduce its power consumption by as much as 30%. The 320 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB variants are expected to cost $166, $214 and $311, respectively.

Source: TechConnect Magazine

Lipton · Jul 16, 2010, 09:05 AM

I like the wrap-around cable and the bit of ruggedness, but I wonder how the encryption will work in practice. Plug it in and you get a password prompt when trying to access? I've never used anything like it so maybe someone could shed some light on this.

Jul 15, 2010, 03:47 PM	#1
btarunr Editor & Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 14,983 (7.30/day) Thanks: 788 Thanked 12,899 Times in 5,650 Posts System Specs	Buffalo Intros HDS-PXU2 Series Portable HDDs with Native AES Encryption Buffalo released a trio of capacious portable hard drives under the HDS-PXU2 series. Available in 320 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB models, these drives offer automatic, hardware-based 256-bit AES data encryption. The drives measure 90 (W) x 20 (H) x 134 (D) mm, weighing around 300 g. These use a wrap-around USB cable for USB 2.0 connectivity and power, and have internal shock-absorbing features, and silicone padding that maintain grip over the desk surface. With the bundled Eco Manager software, the drive can reduce its power consumption by as much as 30%. The 320 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB variants are expected to cost $166, $214 and $311, respectively. Source: TechConnect Magazine

System Name:	Blackbox
Processor:	Intel Core i7-950
Motherboard:	Intel Extreme Series DX58OG
Cooling:	Xigmatek Aegir SD128264 with IC Diamond 24 Thermal Compound
Memory:	12GB ADATA Premier (3x 4GB) DDR3-1333 MHz
Video Card:	Palit GeForce GTX 680 JetStream 2GB outfitted with IC Diamond 24 TIM
Hard Disk:	Samsung 840 Series 250GB, Random 8 TB storage
Optical Drive:	HT-LG DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	ViewSonic VX2450wm-LED
Case:	Cooler Master CM690 Window
Sound Card:	Creative SB Recon3D
PSU:	Corsair HX850W
Software:	Windows 8 Pro 64-bit

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Patriot Readies Bolt USB Flash Drive With Native AES Encryption	btarunr	News	2	Mar 24, 2010 07:16 PM
Buffalo Ships MiniStation Cobalt USB 3.0 Portable HDDs	btarunr	News	2	Mar 23, 2010 11:02 PM
Buffalo Intros HD-PVRU2 Portable HDDs with Turbo USB Technology	btarunr	News	2	Mar 10, 2010 01:06 PM
Samsung Intros 250 GB 1.8-inch Spinpoint HDDs with Native USB 2.0 Controller	malware	News	28	Jul 10, 2009 01:18 AM
Buffalo Japan Intros External Hard Drive with Automatic Data Encryption	btarunr	News	5	Apr 16, 2009 06:46 PM

Jul 16, 2010, 09:05 AM	#2
Lipton Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 60 (0.05/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	I like the wrap-around cable and the bit of ruggedness, but I wonder how the encryption will work in practice. Plug it in and you get a password prompt when trying to access? I've never used anything like it so maybe someone could shed some light on this.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)