Upgrade to fast, high-capacity storage with the 8TB Novus USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged Desktop Hard Drive from Oyen Digital. Preformatted exFAT for Windows and Mac, this external drive features an 8 7200 rpm SATA III hard drive, plug-and-play compatibility, and data transfers of up to 270 MB/s using its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port. It is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 and is backward compatible with previous USB standards. Built using aluminum, the Novus is encased in a silicon rubber sleeve for protection and impact resistance.

8TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Up to 270 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    Thunderbolt 3 and 4 Compatible    AC Power via Included Adapter    Vented Heat-Dissipating Aluminum Body    Anti-Slip Silicon Sleeve    Impact Resistant    Preformatted exFAT    Plug-and-Play with Windows, Mac & Linux

• Plug-and-play with Windows and Mac
• 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface
• Backward compatible with most USB standards, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4
• 7200 rpm enterprise drive provides transfer speeds of up to 270 MB/s

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the Seagate 16TB be used on Windows 7 as well as Windows 10?

A: Yes, this Seagate 16TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 external hard drive is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 10.

Q: 2. Is there a minimum Operating System requirement for use on Mac? On Apple's website, they say it's OSX 10.12 for this model.

A: LaCie lists a requirement of macOS 10.14 or higher for their external drives.

Q: 3. Is it safe to use this as a backup drive? For example, a portable, storable version of the desktop LaCie 2Big? Thinking for longterm storage.

A: This drive is safe but I always suggest to get two drives as a back up because mechanical drives can never be reliable.

Q: 4. External Power Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro - does this include alternative international plug fitting (eg)?

A: The AC Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro has multiple connectors for EU and UK.

Q: 5. Does this require wall power or is it bus powered? The photos and description are confusing.

A: The LaCie 8TB Rugged RAID Shuttle USB 3.1 Gen 2 External Hard Drive B&H # LASTHT800080 works over bus power if you use it the USB Type C to Type C cable on a laptop with a native USB Type C port. If used with the included Type C to Type A USB cable and an older computer, you will need to use the included power supply.

Q: 6. Should I use software encryption with this product?

A: No additional encryption software required, since the Rugged RAID Shuttle already self-encrypts its data in real time and it offers password protection with its LaCie Toolkit utility. Actually, any additional encryption technology might impact the performance of the product

Q: 7. Does it work with Linux?

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

Q: 8. What is the rotational speed of this drive?

A: As the manufacturer has not specified the spin speed of this set of drives, it is safe to assume it is 5400 RPM.

Q: 9. If one of the hard drives fail, is the failed drive user replaceable?

A: The LaCie Rugged RAID Shuttle's internal drives are not made to be user-replaceable.

Q: 10. Will this work with my 2021 Macbook Pro that has three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports?

A: You can use the LaCie 8TB Rugged RAID Shuttle USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHT800080 with a USB Type-C port.