By downloading the driver, and using it in conjunction with our USB 3.0 expansion cards, it's simple to get USB 3.0 speed and performance on your Mac. Check your compatibility with USB 3.0, install the peripherals, and download the driver. It's that easy!
USB 3.0 – The New Standard for Performance
With USB 3.0, you get:
- The ultimate in performance
- Up to 130MB/s* for single hard drives
- Up to 220MB/s** for dual hard drives
- Real plug & play capability
- Bus-powered capability
- Optimized power efficiency
- USB 2.0 compatibility
*LaCie d2 USB 3.0 burst transfer rate measured with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test on a Mac Pro, Mac OS X 10.6, a LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card and LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac
**LaCie 2big USB 3.0 burst transfer rate in RAID 0 measured with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test on a Mac Pro, Mac OS X 10.6, a LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card and LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac.
Is your Mac ready for USB 3.0?
| Your Mac | Your Mac OS version | What you need |
| Mac Pro with available PCI Express slot | 10.5 or later |
-LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card -Download and install LaCie USB3 driver for Mac -LaCie USB 3.0 storage device*** |
| Mac Pro with available PCI Express slot | 10.4 or older |
-Upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5 or greater -LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card -Download and install LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac -LaCie USB 3.0 storage device*** |
| MacBook® Pro with available ExpressCard/34 slot | 10.5 or later |
-LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 -Download and install LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac -LaCie USB 3.0 storage device*** |
| MacBook Pro with available ExpressCard/34 slot | 10.4 or older |
-Upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5 or greater -LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 -Download LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac -LaCie USB 3.0 storage device*** |
| Other | Any | -Your Mac is not USB 3.0 compatible |
***The LaCie USB 3.0 Driver for Mac OS® is for LaCie storage devices only. It does not support other USB 3.0 devices such as hubs, printers, scanners, or webcams.
Ready to get SuperSpeed? Follow the Installation Instructions:
- Please refer to the above chart and check if your Mac is USB 3.0-compatible.
- Purchase a LaCie USB 3.0 storage device.
- If necessary, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
Click here for more information about Mac OS X - Click here to download the LaCie USB 3.0 driver for Mac.
- Insert a LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (item #130998) into an available ExpressCard/34 slot (laptops) or a LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (item #130977) into an available PCI Express slot (desktops).
Note: Mac Pro models feature PCI Express slots. MacBook Pro models feature ExpressCard/34 slots except for more recent MacBook Pro 13" and 15" models. Check your MacBook Pro before purchase. - Plug your LaCie USB 3.0 storage device into your LaCie USB 3.0 expansion card and then follow your Quick Install Guide and User Manual instructions.
LaCie USB 3.0 Storage Devices
LaCie USB 3.0 Accessories
LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card |
LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 |
LaCie USB 3.0 Cable A male to A female  |
LaCie USB 3.0 Cable A male to B male  |
LaCie USB 3.0 Cable A male to Micro B male  |
The LaCie USB 3.0 Hub4 is not supported on Mac
