BUSlink External Desktop Hard Drive – USB 3.2 Gen 1 & DVR-Ready eSATA, TAA-Compliant, Compatible with Windows & Mac
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| Available In |
Price |
Model |
| 2TB |
$94.99 |
U3-2000S |
| 4TB |
$129.99 |
U3-4000S |
| 5TB |
$169.99 |
U3-5000S |
| 8TB |
$209.99 |
U3-8000S |
| 10TB |
$199.99 |
U3-10TS |
| 12TB |
$219.99 |
U3-12TS |
| 14TB |
$219.99 |
U3-14TS |
| 16TB |
$349.99 |
U3-16TS |
| 18TB |
$399.99 |
U3-18TS |
| 20TB |
$499.99 |
U3-20TS |
| 22TB |
$599.99 |
U3-22TS |
| 24TB |
$649.99 |
U3-24TS |
| 30TB |
$999.99 |
U3-30TS |
Product Description
Experience enterprise-grade reliability and capacity with the BUSlink External Hard Drive. This unit delivers exceptional speed and stability for professional workloads, video editing, and large-scale data storage. Featuring both USB 3.2 Gen 1 and eSATA interfaces, it ensures flexible connectivity and backward compatibility with legacy systems.
The eSATA connection supports DVR, making it ideal for media expansion. TAA compliance makes it suitable for government, education, and corporate environments where data integrity and procurement standards are critical.
Encased in a durable desktop enclosure, the BUSlink drive combines massive capacity, high-speed performance, and versatile connectivity in one professional-grade solution.
Key Features
- PC/Mac Compatible – Works seamlessly with both Windows and macOS systems.
- Self-Powered – Includes a 12V 1.5A AC adapter for reliable, independent operation.
- Multiple Interface Options – Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0), USB 2.0, and eSATA connections. eSATA supports DVR.
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbits/s
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.0): Up to 5 Gbits/s
- eSATA: Up to 6 Gbits/s
- Pre-Formatted NTFS Drive – Ready for use with Windows and Linux systems; reformat required for Mac.
- TAA Compliant – Suitable for U.S. government and institutional procurement.
- Durable Construction – Designed for desktop use with efficient heat dissipation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Description |
| Drive Type |
SATA Hard Drive |
| File System |
Pre-formatted NTFS |
| Interfaces |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0), USB 2.0, eSATA |
| Transfer Rates |
USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbits/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1: Up to 5 Gbits/s
eSATA: Up to 6 Gbits/s |
| Power Supply |
External 12V 1.5A DC full-range switching adapter |
| Compliance |
TAA Compliant |
| ECCN |
EAR99 |
| HTS |
8471705065 |
| Dimensions (Item) |
8.25″ × 5.5″ × 1.75″ |
| Weight (Item) |
1.9 lb |
| Dimensions (Shipping) |
9.63″ × 6.82″ × 4″ |
| Weight (Shipping) |
4 lb |
- Ports:
- eSATA port with AHCI mode (for hot-plug support)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) port for 5Gbps performance
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Operating Systems:
- Windows: 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
- Windows Server: 2025, 2022 / 2019 / 2016 / 2012 / 2008 / 2003
- Mac: macOS X 10.4 or later (reformat required)
- Linux: Supported
Package Contents
- BUSlink USB 3.2 Gen 1 / eSATA External Hard Drive
- USB A-to-micro-B Cable
- eSATA Cable
- 12V 1.5A DC Power Adapter (Full Range)
- User Manual
