Buslink CO-2T-U2FS 2 TB External Hard Drive

Experience expansive storage and dependable performance with the Buslink CO-2T-U2FS 2 TB External Hard Drive. A robust 3.5-inch desktop solution, this drive is designed to meet demanding backup, media, and workstation needs. It leverages Serial ATA connectivity to the internal SATA bus for faster data transfers, and it can be configured as bootable for system imaging and recovery tasks. The metal alloy enclosure is engineered to dissipate heat efficiently, helping maintain peak performance during long transfers and continuous operation. Whether you’re building a media library, archiving important files, or expanding your desktop workstation, this external drive offers a practical, reliable storage solution with room to grow.

• 2 TB of expansive external storage for photos, videos, documents, backups, and archives
• Serial ATA connected directly to the internal SATA bus for faster data transfers, delivering about three times the speed of IDE drives
• Performance boost — approximately 30% faster than USB 2.0 and FireWire-only drives
• Durable metal alloy enclosure designed to dissipate heat and maintain reliability under heavy workloads
• Bootable-capable drive that can be configured for system imaging, recovery tasks, and versatile data management

Technical Details of Buslink CO-2T-U2FS 2 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" External

• Model: CO-2T-U2FS
• Capacity: 2 TB
• Drive Form Factor: 3.5-inch external desktop hard drive
• Internal connection: Serial ATA connected directly to the internal SATA bus for faster transfers; three times faster than IDE
• Bootable: Drives may be configured to be bootable
• Enclosure: Metal alloy case that dissipates heat

how to install Buslink CO-2T-U2FS

Follow these general steps to install and begin using the external drive:

• Power down your computer and connect the external drive to an available interface (USB 2.0 or FireWire as applicable) using the appropriate cable, then connect the power supply if required.
• Power on the drive and boot the computer. The new disk should appear in your operating system’s file manager or disk utility.
• If you plan to boot from the drive, enter BIOS/UEFI settings and set the external drive as the primary boot device. Save changes and reboot as instructed by your system.
• Format or initialize the drive using your operating system’s disk management tools if you intend to use it for storage beyond basic file transfer.
• Always use the safe-eject or safely remove hardware feature before unplugging to prevent data loss or corruption.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the capacity? 2 TB of storage for files, backups, and media libraries.
• Is it bootable? Yes — the drives may be configured to be bootable for system imaging and recovery tasks.
• What performance benefits does it offer? It provides a notable performance boost, roughly 30% faster than USB 2.0 and FireWire-only drives, due to the direct Serial ATA connection to the internal SATA bus and efficient heat dissipation.
• What about the enclosure? The external drive features a durable metal alloy enclosure that helps dissipate heat during extended use, contributing to reliability and longevity.
• What are common use cases? This external hard drive is well-suited for backups, media libraries, and system imaging, as well as expanding desktop storage for workstations and home environments.