Features Thunderbolt speeds of up to 387 MB/s* USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 for universal connectivity Bus powered for complete mobility Shock, dust, & water resistant for all-terrain use With the new La Cie Rugged, even if you go off-road, your project stays on time. With IP 54-rated resistance to the elements & blinding-fast speeds through Thunderbolt & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, you don’t have to compromise between durability, mobility, & speed. No-Compromise Speed Get lightning-fast transfer speeds on Mac & PC thanks to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt interfaces. With the SSD version, the La Cie Rugged delivers up to 387 MB/s – one of the fastest bus-powered products available*. The hard disk version performs at up to 122 MB/s, a 35% improvement over Fire Wire 800. Back up & transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing. Universal Connectivity Don't let your project get derailed by incompatibility between your external drive & your computer. With both USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt interfaces, the La Cie Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac & PC. Since USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 is backward compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer, anywhere. The integrated Thunderbolt cable also stows neatly when not in use, so that you’ll never lose it. The La Cie Rugged is also fully bus powered through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt cables. Its portability & interfaces make it the must-have sidekick to a new Mac or Ultrabook™. All-Terrain Data Protection Your data is irreplaceable, so it’s vital to protect it against any conceivable mishap wherever you go. That's why La Cie made the new Rugged tougher than ever. It’s MIL-compliant, which means that data is protected even during accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet). During transit, connect the removable cover to provide IP 54-level protection against dust & water. Whether the La Cie Rugged falls out of your backpack or gets splashed by a mud puddle, you stay confident that your data is still accessible. The SSD version goes a step further for the ultimate in resilience against vibration & shock. Both versions are tough enough to be shipped for reliable delivery to clients or partners. Included software even protects your files from prying eyes with AES 256-bit encryption. User-Friendly Software Suite Included Automatic Backup Easy setup & automatic backup for both Mac & PC. Password Protection With military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, La Cie Private-Public protects your files from unauthorized access with password protection.
Specification Capacity 250GB (SSD) Internal Media Storage Hard Disk: 5400 RPM/64 MB cache SSD: SATA 6 Gb/s Interface Technology 1 x Integrated Thunderbolt™ cable 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (USB 2.0* & UAS compatible) Interface Transfer Rate Thunderbolt: 10 Gb/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0: 5 Gb/s Performance Benchmark Thunderbolt & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (reads)**: 1 TB hard disk: 110 MB/s 2 TB hard disk: 122 MB/s 250 GB & 500 GB SSD: 387 MB/s Rugged Resistance Dust & Water: IP 54 rated (when cover is attached) Shock: drops of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) (in non-operating mode) Pressure: Run over by a 1-ton car (1000kg / 2205 lbs)*** Theft: password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption Software La Cie Backup Assistant (easy way to set up automatic computer backups) La Cie Private-Public (password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption) Dimensions 89 x 140 x 24 mm / 3.5 x 5.5 x 1 in. Weight 280 g 8.8 oz System Requirements Computer with a Thunderbolt, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, or USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0* port Operating system: Thunderbolt: Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 (see here for drivers information) / Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0: Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.6 or later Minimum free disk space: 600 MB recommended Box Contents La Cie Rugged with integrated Thunderbolt cable (37cm 14.5 in.) USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible*) (50cm 19.7 in.) Quick Install Guide Removable cover