LaCie 500GB Rugged Thunderbolt External Solid State Drive
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Product Details
- Product: #21403
- SKU: 9000491
Description
The 500GB Rugged Thunderbolt External Hard Drive from LaCie features a rugged design complete with a removable cover and is IP 54 rated when the cover is attached. The 500GB storage capacity allows you to store a variety of files including photos, movies, videos, and more. Files can be easily transferred to and from both Windows and Mac computers as this hard drive comes equipped with both an integrated Thunderbolt cable and USB 3.0 port supporting data transfer speeds of up to 387 MB/s.
Key Features
Enhanced Data Transfer Speeds
- Get enhanced transfer speeds on Mac and PC thanks to the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces. This hard disk drive performs at up to 387 MB/s, a 35% improvement over FireWire 800. Back up and transfer large amounts of data in a fraction of the time.
Universal Connectivity
- With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac and PC. Since USB 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 LaCie Rugged is also fully bus powered through the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt cables.
All-Terrain Data Protection
- This rugged hard drive from LaCie comes MIL-compliant, which means that data is protected even during accidental drops of up to 6.6 feet (2 meters). During transit, connect the removable cover to provide IP 54-level protection against dust and water. The included software even protects your files 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 protects your files from unauthorized access with password protection.
Specifications
Capacity |
500 GB SSD |
Internal Storage Media |
SATA 6 Gb/s |
Interface Technology |
1 x Integrated Thunderbolt cable 1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 and UAS compatible) To achieve full interface bandwidth, connect the product to either a USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt port on a computer or device |
Interface Transfer Rate (Max) |
Thunderbolt: 10 Gb/s USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s |
Performance Benchmark |
Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 (reads): 387 MB/s These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test with the SSD version connected to a Mac computer via the Thunderbolt interface. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface and disk capacity |
Durability |
Dust & Water: IP 54 rated (when cover is attached) Shock: Drops of up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) (in non-operating mode) Pressure: 1 ton Theft: Password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption |
Software |
LaCie Backup Assistant (easy way to set up automatic computer backups) LaCie Private-Public (password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption) |
System Requirements |
Computer with a Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, or USB 2.0 port Operating system Thunderbolt: Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later USB 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 |
Dimensions |
3.5 x 5.5 x 1.0" / 89 x 140 x 24 mm |
Weight |
8.8 oz / 280 g |
Australian Shipping Via DHL
DHL offers a great express shipping service to Australia from New Zealand. We are proud to be able to offer express
shipping to main cities on the east coast of Australia, within the same timeframe ( If not quicker ) than local
Australian courier companies. Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, service standards for these main centers was
overnight. However these services have been impacted greatly, and as such the overnight service has been suspended.
Overnight shipping will likely resume once things have returned to normal.
Qualifying main centers include:
- Brisbane
- Sydney
- Adelaide
Whilst this service is extremely efficient and will likely be delivered within 1-2 days 99.9% of the time, it cannot be guaranteed. In the case where something were to go wrong with your delivery and it doesn’t arrive within the specified time frame, in most cases it will be delivered by the next day.
While not all major cities are eligible for overnight delivery, they still benefit from this great service. Other centers throughout Australia will have a typical delivery ETA of 2-4 days. (Excluding rural delivery address where this ETA can be extended to an additional three or more days).
If you require urgent shipping and you don’t reside in one of the cities stated above, please contact us and we can find a solution that works best for you.
Please Note: Shipping via DHL is not available to PO boxes and/ or parcel boxes etc.