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Key Features
- 5TB Storage Capacity
- USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Interface
- Up to 130 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
- Bus Powered
Designed for students, travelers, photographers, and videographers, the 5TB Rugged Mini USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from LaCie features shock, drop, and pressure resistance, as well as a rubber sleeve for added protection. It can also withstand up to one ton of crush resistance, including being driven over by a car. Aside from its tough exterior, the Rugged Mini provides a storage capacity of 5TB and data transfers of up to 130 MB/s. It connects to your host Windows or Mac system using its USB 3.0 interface and includes a micro-USB 3.1 Gen 1 to USB Type-C cable.
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can i use this as a backup drive for my imac ...
can i use this as a backup drive for my imac using time machine?
Hi Jo - Our rugged drives work very well in back up scenarios such as this especially on mac with Time Machine.
Date published: 2023-08-23
Will this connect with a standard usb port?
Will this connect with a standard usb port?
Yes, this would work with a Type A or Type C ports
Date published: 2022-01-09
I have a macbook catalina OS, I'm very confused ...
I have a macbook catalina OS, I'm very confused about formatting! Which would I use?
Hi. Take a look at the LaCie site: https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/how-do-i-install-a-drive-on-mac-os-x-007025en/
Date published: 2020-11-12
Does this item come with the cable?
Does this item come with the cable?
No cabel
Date published: 2023-08-23
Will I be able to read and write on this drive? I ...
Will I be able to read and write on this drive? I have two others that are read only.
Yes, you can read and write. I use it to store unworked images.
Date published: 2020-05-04
What makes this different than the LaCie 5TB ...
What makes this different than the LaCie 5TB Rugged USB 3.0 Type-C External Hard Drive? It is also 10.00 less money. Mini? What exactly does this mean?
This one uses a USB-3 micro B type plug the other one uses a USB -C plug.
Date published: 2024-11-12
What is the speed of the drive?
What is the speed of the drive?
The transfer speed is 130MB/s. The manufacturer does not specify a rotational drive speed.
Date published: 2024-03-12
Can this be hooked up to an iPad? If so, what ...
Can this be hooked up to an iPad? If so, what adapter is needed?
I cannot tell you that. It comes with a USB3 style wire to plug into a USB port. My ipad does not have a USB style port. I do not know and have never looked for an adapter.
Date published: 2020-01-29