From out in the wild to back in the studio, trust your photos, footage, and important files 6TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive from 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 3.3' 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.

6TB 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. Does this drive come with backup software?

A: This drive does not come with backup software.

Q: 2. Does it work with Linux?

A: The LaCie drive itself will work with Linux but the software included will not.

Q: 3. What type of drive does the 4TB version have? What is the speed ?

A: The manufacturer does not provide/publish that information. What can be said is that LaCie is a Seagate company. The speed of the internal drive is "7200 rpm Disk Speed."

Q: 4. Can I use this on both Windows and Mac as a backup for both?

A: You can use this for backups on both Windows and Mac.

Q: 5. will this charge a macbook pro 15inch 2016 through "usb c 3.1" ? (just clarifying, i know it isnt thunderbolt 3)

A: The hard drive will not charge the MacBook Pro at the same time you need to plug-in your MacBook Pro to AC adapter and a hard drive to AC adapter.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with Thunderbolt 3 port on a new iMac?

A: Yes, the LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 works with Thunderbolt 3 or USB Type C ports.

Q: 7. Wont copy files over 20gb, can you help me?

A: Check if the drive is formatted to FAT32, which limits its file size.

Q: 8. I understand that this drive cannot be daisy-chained with other drives because it has just one port. But I assume I could connect it to just one other external hard drive in order to back up files from that drive to the D2. In other words, the D2 does not have to be connected directly to the computer. Correct?

A: The LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 will only work when connected to a computer.

Q: 9. is the 8TB a thunderbolt 2 or thunderbolt 3?

A: The LaCie 8TB d2 Professional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External Hard Drive is USB-C. It is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Q: 10. Is this drive good for video editing... Final Cut?

A: Yes, the LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 is a good option for video editing.