From out in the wild to back in the studio, trust your photos, footage, and important files SanDisk 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C External Hard Drivefrom SanDisk Professional. Built to be as relentless as you are, the rugged, all-terrain G-DRIVE ArmorATD gives you pro-grade durability with an anodized aluminum enclosure, easy-to-grip protective rubber bumper, internal shock mounts, IP54 rain/dust resistance, a crush resistance of up to 1000 pounds, and shock resistance when dropped from up to 3.9' on a carpeted, concrete floor. With read speeds of up to 130 MB/s, you can quickly back up your content from almost anywhere.

This G-DRIVE ArmorATD connects to your host system using a 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and bus power. It may also be used with Thunderbolt 3 ports, but will operate at 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds. It is preformatted for macOS 11 and later, but may be used with Windows 10 and later via a simple reformat. Included are a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable.

2TB Storage Capacity    5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface    Read Speeds up to 130 MB/s    Bus Powered    IP54-Rated for Water and Dust Resistance    Crush-Resistant up to 1000 Pounds    Shock Resistance up to 3.3'    Aluminum Enclosure with Rubber Bumper    Preformatted for macOS 11 and Later    Windows 10+ Compatible with Reformatting

• 5 Gb/s USB-C drive for quick file backups and storage
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible
• Read of up to 130 MB/s read
• Premium, anodized aluminum enclosure for strength
• Built tough with an easy-grip bumper for pro-grade durability
• Triple-layer shock resistance for added protection
• Rain and dust-resistant (IP54) enclosure with a 1000 pound crush resistance
• Up to 6TB of reliable storage and backup for critical photos, videos, and files

This versatile 5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0) drive provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup that's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3. Read speeds of up to 130 MB/s let you quickly back up your content wherever you are.

The rugged G-DRIVE ArmorATD drive helps shield your photos, footage, and files from accidental drops with a premium aluminum enclosure, internal shock mounts, and an easy-grip rubber bumper for durability you can trust.

With an IP54 rain/dust rating and crush resistance of up to 1000 pounds, your critical content can brave the elements on the way to your next destination.

With a capacity of 6TB, the rugged and portable G-DRIVE ArmorATD hard drive gives you plenty of room to expand your laptop storage or back up your photos, footage, and files wherever your adventure takes you.

Works with macOS 11+ right out of the box and Windows 10+ via a simple reformat.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Write and read speed?Thanks

A: Hi EugeneThe Lacie 4TB Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive is technically 5 Gigs per second using USB 3.0, but I wouldnt rely on that speed. Everything depends on how you are using the drive - if you need fast access time, such as video editing, this isnt the drive. I do video editing and use these Mini Portable Drives for backup and storage. I use LaCie 4TB (2 x 2TB) Rugged RAID for the editing itself with a MacBook Pro. Great portability and no AC. On the road I take 2 Mini Drives and 2 Rugged Raids. Hope this helps!Joseph Cittaadjunct professorNew York University Tisch School of the ArtsDept. of Film & TV

Q: 2. Are these adaptable to USB 2?

A: The drive features a USB 3.0 interface - which is also USB 2.0 compliant

Q: 3. How is the performance supposed to be different than the cheaper "Enterprise class" version of the same drive?

A: The SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive uses a Thunderbolt 3 host interface, whereas the SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive uses standard USB-C.

Q: 4. I bought one. I took me 1 hour to transfer 80 GB in new MacBook Pro. It is normal for this hard drive?? I have another one with thunderbolt ant his transfer the same information in 15 minutes. Could you give me your thoughs? Thanks

A: USBC 3.0 is a slower transfer medium than Thunderbolt across the board. That sounds normal for transfer time on this drive.

Q: 5. Does this hard drive have an on/off switch?

A: The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive is bus-powered (via Thunderbolt or USB 4), so there is no on/off switch.

Q: 6. I purchased the micro-B version by mistake, instead of the type-c. It came with one cable which doesn't connect to my macbook. Have I completely messed up or is it possible to get a cable that connects this hard drive to my computer?

A: Yes, Micro-B to Usb-C cables are available.

Q: 7. Will data on this hard drive be affected by magnets?

A: It would be highly recommended to keep the SanDisk Professional 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive away from any magnets.

Q: 8. Will i need to format the hard drive to use with my macbook pro?

A: Yes, the drive will need to be formatted. LaCie does include a utility to walk you through the process, and it only takes a few moments of your time.

Q: 9. Is this hard drive fire wire compatible

A: Only USB 3. It's much faster than Firewire with my MacBook.

Q: 10. Can it interface with an older MacBook Pro with Type A USB using a cable included with the drive?

A: The LaCie 2TB Rugged Mini USB 3.0 External Hard Drive can be connected to an older Mac but would require a micro USB to USB-A cable.