The La Cie Rugged Triple hard disk provides universal connectivity: you've got the superior speeds of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0. in addition, you can use the La Cie Mac USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac. Whether your goal is super speed or complete compatibility, the Rugged Triple has everything you need. It conforms to military standard 810-F, & can support drops from up to two meters. It helps you carry your files with complete confidence, no matter where the road takes you, thanks to its shock-absorbing sleeve, aluminum anti-scratch casing, internal rubber bumpers, & a 1000 G shock-resistant hard drive. Calculations are based on average read time. La Cie AES 256-bit encryption software comes standard with the Rugged Triple. AES 256-bit encryption technology is one of the most robust on the market today, & makes the Rugged Triple more secure than ever. With La Cie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure & protected, no matter where you go. Automatic eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook or laptop. Key Features The La Cie Rugged Triple Hard Disk provides universal connectivity: you've got the superior speeds of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Fire Wire 800, & full backward compatibility with Fire Wire 400 & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. It conforms to military standard 810-F, & can support drops from up to two meters. La Cie AES 256-bit encryption software comes standard with the Rugged Triple. We've made it easy for you to create a password-protected area on your drive where you can securely store all of your confidential information. Easy setup & automatic worry-free backup for both PC & Mac computers La Cie Private-Public software ensures your files remain completely confidential. Automatic Eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook or laptop. Specifications Capacity: 2 TB Interface: Fire Wire 800 / USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Data Transfer Rate: 800 Mbps (Fire Wire 800)/5 Gbps (USB 3.0) Box Contents La Cie Rugged Triple USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible) Fire Wire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable Quick Install Guide