Deadlines rule our world. When digital storage is critical for your project, it had better be as fast and reliable as you are. From the desktop to the badlands, it has to connect to any computer, deliver more than enough speed for the most demanding applications, and protect data against any threat. Enter the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series.
Universal Connectivity
Dependably connect to any standard computer on the planet. Learn more >
No-Compromise Speed
Move data more than five times faster than with FireWire 800. Learn more >
Complete Data Protection
Keep data protected with physical and software security. Learn more >
User-Friendly Software Suite Included
Encrypt data, store files on the cloud, and back up. Learn more >
Universal Connectivity
Don't let your project get derailed by external drive/computer incompatibility. With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac® and PC. And because USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer on the planet. The LaCie Rugged is also fully bus-powered through the included USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt* cables. Its portability and interfaces make it the must-have sidekick to a new Mac or Ultrabook™.
No-Compromise Speed
Get lightning-fast transfer speeds on Mac and PC thanks to the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces. With the SSD version, the LaCie Rugged delivers up to 385MB/s – the fastest bus-powered product ever**. The HDD version performs up to 110MB/s, a 35% improvement over FireWire 800**. Back up and transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing.
Complete Data Protection
Protecting your data is vital to meeting your deadline, and disaster can strike at any moment. That's why the LaCie Rugged is MIL-compliant for superior data protection from accidental drops up to 1.2 meters (4 feet). Whether it falls off your desk or out of the pocket of your safari jacket, you're confident that your data is still accessible. The SSD version goes a step further for the ultimate in resilience against vibration and 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.
Automatic Backup
Easy setup and automatic backup for both Mac and PC.
Password Protection
With military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, LaCie Private-Public ensures that your files are protected from unauthorized access.
Secure Cloud Storage
10GB of Wuala Secure Cloud Storage*** is included for one year to store and share your data online with industry-best security.
Thunderbolt on Windows
You can connect this product to a Windows computer via the Thunderbolt connection. Learn more >
Warranty upgrades
Enhance your warranty with extended coverage and fast product replacement. Start here >
* Electrical Thunderbolt cables only. Optical cables do not permit bus powering.
** These transfer rates were achieved using a 1TB 5400rpm (HDD) or 120GB (SSD) LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series via USB 3.0 by Blackmagic Speed Test using a 17" Macbook Pro running OS X 10.7. Transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another.
*** Full terms and conditions available at www.wuala.com/lacie.
1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10-15% less).
Item Number :
9000291
9000352
9000294
Capacity :
120GB (SSD)
256GB (SSD)
1TB
Interface :
1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0-compatible)
1 x Thunderbolt port
Rotational Speed (rpm) :
5400rpm
SSD Type :
SATA 6Gb/s
Interface Transfer Rate :
USB 3.0: 5Gb/s
Thunderbolt: 10Gb/s
Average Transfer Rate :
(Thunderbolt & USB 3.0) :
SSD: 385MB/s
HDD: 110MB/s
Maximum Drop Height :
1.2 meters (4 feet) in non-operating mode (dropping is not recommended in operating mode)
* Computer with a Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, or USB 2.0 port***
* High-speed internet for online storage
* Operating system:
Thunderbolt: Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 (click here for Windows drivers information) / Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or greater
USB 3.0: Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel only), 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or greater
* Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Box Content :
* LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series
* USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)
* Thunderbolt cable (50cm)
* Quick Install Guide
* Complete software suite preloaded
Comments :
* These transfer rates were achieved using a 1TB 5400rpm Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series via USB 3.0 by Blackmagic Speed Test using a 17” Macbook Pro running OS X 10.7. Transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another.
** Full terms and conditions available at www.wuala.com/lacie.
*** For optimal performance, the product must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port.
1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice.
