Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt™. Your drive features two cutting-edge interfaces: Thunderbolt technology and SuperSpeed USB 3.0. Not only does your drive let you copy huge amounts of data with fast transfer rates, it is also compatible with USB 2.0 for universal connectivity. Your LaCie Rugged is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data users that demand extraordinary performance both in the office and the field.

This manual guides you through the process of connecting your LaCie product. If you have questions during setup or use, consult the Getting Help page.

Box content

LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt with integrated Thunderbolt cable
USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0-compatible)
Quick Install Guide
Complete software suite
3 x removable covers

Important info: Save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

Minimum System Requirements

Ports

You can connect your LaCie device to a computer with a Thunderbolt, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port.

Operating System

Thunderbolt

macOS® 10.9 or later
Windows® 7 or later

USB 3.0

macOS® 10.9 or later
Windows® 7 or later

Minimum free disk space

600MB recommended

Note on USB 3.0: Your PC or Mac must have a USB 3.0 port to take advantage of USB 3.0 transfer rates.

Views of the drive

The removable cover on the rear of the LaCie Rugged offers enhanced protection for the hard drive. To remove the cover, place your index finger on its right edge and gently pry it open.

Rear view

USB 3.0 port
Thunderbolt cable

Removable cover

Fastens to the Thunderbolt cable during transport
Protects the Thunderbolt connector and the USB 3.0 port

It is highly recommended to attach the cover when:

Transporting the LaCie Rugged
The integrated Thunderbolt cable is in use

The removable cover cannot be fastened to the LaCie Rugged when using the USB 3.0 port.

Ingress Protection rating

The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is a standard for defining the types of protection supported by equipment and devices. Users should review the IP two-digit code to understand the conditions that the device can withstand. The two digits are independent, with each number representing a different level of protection.

Your LaCie Rugged is rated IP 54.

5: Protection against dust from entering the device’s internal mechanism.
4: Protection against splashing water from any angle.

The LaCie Rugged is also protected when it is dropped from heights up to 2 meters.

Important info on IP 54 and the removable cover: The LaCie Rugged’s IP 54 rating is valid when the cover is securely fastened on the rear of the device. You can attach the cover when using the integrated Thunderbolt cable. However, the cover cannot be attached when using the USB 3.0 port.

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