The LaCie mini 160 GB external hard drive is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via FireWire-400 and a rotation speed of 7200 rpm with a 2 MB buffer.

The drive is housed in a durable external casing that is designed to fit directly underneath your Mac mini. The drive features quiet operation, with heat dissipation being achieved by a natural airflow between the drive and the computer. With sustained data transfer rates of 40 MB/sec, this drive is an excellent solution for video editing, high resolution imaging, data backup, or general storage.

• 160 GB Capacity

160 GB of capacity allows for storage of approximately 12 hours of uncompressed DV digital video, the equivalent of 34 4.7GB DVD-Video discs, or up to 40,000 MP3 files.

• Designed for Mac Mini

The drive is designed to fit underneath a Mac mini, giving you a compact and aesthetically pleasing way to add storage to your computer.

• FireWire Interface

The drive easily connects to any computer with a FireWire-400 interface, making it easy to add to most workstations.

• Quiet Operation

The fanless cooling system reduces noise, helping to make your workspace a more pleasant place to spend time. The drive is cooled via the natural airflow that exists when it is stacked with a Mac mini.

• Hot-Swappable

The drive is hot-swappable and plug-and-play, so there is no need to turn off your computer while connecting or disconnecting it.

• Compact Size

The drive's 6.5 x 6.5" footprint sits directly under your Mac mini, making it ideal for users with limited desk space.