--- product_id: 1771393 title: "Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5)" brand: "buffalo" price: "AR$100109" currency: ARS in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1771393-buffalo-drivestation-quad-usb-3-0-4-drive-8-tb store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # USB 3.0 Speed 8 TB Capacity RAID Configurations Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) **Brand:** buffalo **Price:** AR$100109 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Data Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) by buffalo - **How much does it cost?** AR$100109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1771393-buffalo-drivestation-quad-usb-3-0-4-drive-8-tb) ## Best For - buffalo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted buffalo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready to Go:** Preformatted and ready to use right out of the box—no setup hassle! - • **Versatile RAID Options:** Customize your data protection with RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 configurations. - • **Eco-Friendly Performance:** ECO Manager technology conserves energy while maximizing performance. - • **Comprehensive Backup Solution:** Includes NovaBackup Business Essentials for seamless PC, Windows Server, and SQL Datastore backups. - • **Unleash Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience file transfer rates up to 4X faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives. ## Overview The Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS offers a robust storage solution with advanced RAID configurations, lightning-fast transfer speeds, and comprehensive backup software, all while being eco-conscious. ## Description Buffalo Technology DriveStation Quad 4-Drive USB 3.0 External RAID Hard Drive Array HD-QLU3R5 (black) DriveStation™ Quad USB 3.04-Drive RAID Hard Drive ArrayHD-QLU3R5High PerformanceUSB 3.0 SupportRAID 0/5/10 SupportNovaStor NovaBACKUP Business EssentialsBuffalo's DriveStation Quad™ USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array is a 4-drive, RAID enabled storage solution for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers who need large, redundant and high performance external storage. Equipped with four hard drives, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 supports several RAID modes including RAID 0, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for flexible redundancy, capacity and performance operations. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 works with almost any PC or Mac® computer and provides fast interface speeds up to 5 Gbps*, ideal for the quick transfer and storage of high-resolution graphics, digital audio/video, large multimedia files, photos and more. Equipped with NovaBACKUP® software, DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 can back up any PC or server, including Windows® Servers and Exchange and SQL datastores. Plus, user replaceable hard drives offer easy maintenance with no tools required. DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 features the capacity, redundancy and performance required for demanding professional and server applications. Secure, High Performance StorageThe DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 is a high performance, dependable storage solution with four easily accessible hard drives and simple to use data management features. The four hard drive bays are easily accessed via the user removable front panel without the use of tools, providing simple drive servicing and quick swap replacement.Removable front cover provides easy access to hard drive baysQuick Swap technology allows hard drives to be serviced or replaced with minimal effortHigh performance hard drives maximize data transfer rates USB 3.0 SupportThe DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-drive storage solution features lightning fast transfer speeds, providing the necessary horsepower for performance critical applications and offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0 for use with nearly any computer.Combined with high performance hard drives, USB 3.0 allows for data interface rates up to 5 Gbps RAID 0/5/10 SupportDriveStation Quad provides users the option to easily protect their data using RAID redundancy.RAID 0 combines all four drives into a single array offering maximum capacity with no redundancyRAID 5 stripes the data across all four drives, interspersing parity data to provide an efficient blend of fault tolerance and storage capacityRAID 10 mirrors two sets of hard drives and combines them into a single array, striping data across all mirrored sets for fault tolerance and increased performance. NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Business EssentialsEach DriveStation Quad comes with NovaBACKUP Business Essentials, an easy to use, complete backup solution for Windows® PCs, Windows® Servers, and SQL/Exchange Databases.Restore any file, from a single view, regardless of when or where the files were backed upLocal and online backupFree and premium off-site backup capabilitiesIntegration of online storage services for reliable compatibilityDisk imaging disaster recovery allows complete system imaging and complete system restoreSystem restore completed in matter of hours instead of daysBare Metal Restore for quick reconstruction on blank systemEssential to business continuityEach unit comes with 1 license of NovaBACKUP® Business EssentialsKey Features and Benefits:SuperSpeed USB 3.0: Provides accelerated file access and interface speeds, up to 5 Gbps*Compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0: Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0Four Easily Accessible Hard Drives: Includes four hard drives for easy maintenance with the choice of optimal capacity, performance or redundancyConnect & Go: Preformatted hard drive is ready to use out of the box – no formatting or driver installation requiredSafeguard Your Data: Easily accessible hard drives automatically duplicate your data when configured in RAID 1 - if one drive fails, your data is safe on the otherWorks with PC (NTFS and HFS+ support) and Mac: Connect to your computer for additional storage or backup of your music, photo, video and data filesRAID Support: Support for RAID 0/5/10 safeguards your dataNovaBACKUP® Business Essentials: Easy-to-use complete backup solution for Windows® PCs, Windows® Servers, and SQL/Exchange databasesTime Machine® Compatibility: Works perfectly with Time Machine to back up your Mac computereco Manager: Eco minded power management tool regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumptionThe DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array is backed by a one-year limited warranty and lifetime 24/7 US based technical support.What's in the BoxDriveStation Quad External USB 3.0 Hard Drive Array, Setup DVD-ROM, Quick Setup Guide, USB 3.0 Cable, AC Adapter and Warranty Statement* 5 Gbps is the maximum interface rate derived from the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0 and the ExpressCard. Actual transfer rate will vary depending upon environmental factors. Data rate, features and performance may vary based on the configuration of your system and other factors. Which External Hard Drive Is Right For You? Good Better Best DriveStation Axis DriveStation DataVault DriveStation Combo4 DriveStation USB 3.0 DriveStation Duo DriveStation Quad DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 Buffalo External Storage & Backup Solutions Essential storage for basic needs Encrypted storage for security Multi-interface storage for versatility SuperSpeed USB 3.0 external storage 2-Drive RAID external storage 4-Drive RAID external storage USB 3.0 4-Drive RAID storage USB 2.0 FireWire 400/800 eSATA 3.0 USB 3.0 RAID 0 and 1 Support RAID 0, 5 and 10 Support User Replaceable Hard Drive(s) Software Encryption Security Hardware Encryption Security Buffalo Tools Suite Buffalo Backup Utility NovaBACKUP® Business Essentials Backup Expand Your Data Capacity and Connectivity with Buffalo Storage and Networking SolutionsBuffalo LinkStation Shared Storage Share files, back up all computers to one central location, and access your data over the Internet quickly and securely. With Buffalo Network Attached Storage (NAS), you can store, access, and share your files from all computers on your network.Buffalo Wireless Networking Solutions Configuring your wireless network is quick and easy with Buffalo's push-button setup or our simple web interface. Boost your wireless connectivity, increase range, signal strength and speed with our wide selection of wireless routers and accessories. Buffalo DriveStation Desktop Hard Drives Whether you need additional storage or a backup location, we have a solution for you. Buffalo's desktop hard drives are available in a variety of size and drive configurations. Find the desktop hard drive that suits your needs best.Buffalo MiniStation Portable Hard Drives Portable external hard drives make it easy to transport your files. Buffalo’s line of portable hard drives offers a reliable and compact, sleek solution to back up and store your files. Choose your capacity and color and you’ll be on your way. ## Features - USB 3.0 supports backward compatibility with USB 2.0 - RAID 0,1,5,10 storage array using 4 hard drives - Includes NovaBackup Business Essentials Software - Backup any PC, Windows Server or SQL Datastore - Increases file transfer rates up to 4 X over competive USB 2.0 hard drives - Preformatted hard drive is ready to use out of the box - TurboPC Utility - ECO Manager conserves energy and battery power ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8000 GB - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1 - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Brand:** BUFFALO - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Description:** desktop - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Color:** Black - **Hard Disk Size:** 8 TB ## Images ![Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M0vKLQVkL.jpg) ![Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814H-s93ImL.jpg) ![Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CsQiHCtgL.jpg) ![Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GKJZ3ibtL.jpg) ![Buffalo DriveStation Quad USB 3.0 4-Drive 8 TB Desktop DAS (HD-QL8TU3R5) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w+wD+ULLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Capacity** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can i use this device to backup my Synology NAS and also disconnect it to use with my TV in another location?** A: Hi I don't have a correct answer on your question because I only use the Drive to backup my computer files but in the Machine manual you have e-mails and Ph you can contact customer service and ask a questions. My logic said that you can do but I am not sure ......... Good Luck ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked right out of the box *by S***A on December 21, 2012* Works great. Quiet and reasonably fast. Make sure you set the settings in the RAID configuration before plugging it though. ### ⭐ Flat-Out Broken - Probably not Buffalo's fault. Item was re-sold. *by A***N on June 9, 2014* We have one of these at work and it's performed flawlessly for over two years solid. So I bought one myself. When it arrived, I noticed that the packaging was horrible, but it seemed undamaged. So I installed it. Nothing. And by "nothing" I mean all four drives showed as FAIL. So it's probably not the drives it's probably the unit itself. I will say this though - The one at work that works perfectly came with four Western Digital drives in it. The one that I got had four Seagate drives in it. In my experience (1980+), Seagate drives fail A LOT. I'd never willingly buy a Seagate, and whenever I buy a new PC, if it has a Seagate in it, I replace it ASAP. So no, I'm not surprised this failed. And personally, I feel like I've been "bait & switched" by this seller, and I certainly won't recommend them to anyone I want to keep as a friend. You'll notice very few bad reviews from me, so believe me when I tell you that if I could have given these guys a lower rating, I would have! ### ⭐⭐ pcb failure *by B***R on July 1, 2014* Only buy this if you plan to keep backups of this drive station externallyIt worked great while it lasted. My first USB 3.0 anything; very impressed. Usually got transfer speeds from 80-400MBps. I used it in raid 1 (mirror mode) so I had two 3TB drives visible and the other two automatically backed up my data one-to-one. Stopped working without warning. Fan didn't come on and all lights were red.Lasted two years before the board failed. I used raid 1 so it was configured to work with Buffalo's pcb. Buffalo wouldn't send me a replacement board or sell me the enclosure without the hard drives. The only way I could access my data was to pull the drives and stick them in an old desktop pc. Copied everything to a spare hdd I had and another I had to buy so I wouldn't lose any data when I checked if reseting the raid mode and reformatting would fix it. Nothing would work except buying the same enclosure for another $1200 (cost when I got it) just to swap the circuit board. Ended up getting a jbod enclosure so if this happens again I can just buy another cheap enclosure and not have to transfer data back and forth just to use the drives in the new enclosure. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1771393-buffalo-drivestation-quad-usb-3-0-4-drive-8-tb](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1771393-buffalo-drivestation-quad-usb-3-0-4-drive-8-tb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*