About this product

The LaCie STFR4000800 Rugged 4TB Portable External Hard Drive combines reliable high capacity storage with a durable design for professionals, photographers, videographers and everyday users. Featuring a USB Type-C interface with USB 3.0 compatibility, bus powered operation, and resistance to drops, crushing, dust and rain, it is ideal for transporting and protecting valuable data wherever you work. Buy now from our website for dependable portable storage with quick delivery in South Africa.

Overview Summary

Description

The LaCie STFR4000800 is built for users who regularly transport valuable files between locations. Its rugged enclosure provides additional protection against everyday hazards including accidental drops, crushing pressure, dust exposure and rain, making it well suited to photographers, videographers, creative professionals and business users.

The drive connects through a modern USB Type-C interface while remaining compatible with USB 3.0 systems for broad compatibility with desktop and laptop computers. Bus powered operation eliminates the need for an external power adapter, allowing quick setup wherever you work. With 4TB of storage space, it offers ample capacity for large photo collections, video footage, project files, backups and important documents.

Software based encryption support helps protect sensitive data, while transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s provide efficient copying and backup performance for everyday professional workloads.

Features

The LaCie Rugged series is designed to provide dependable portable storage with enhanced durability for users working in demanding environments.

• 4TB storage capacity
• USB Type-C interface
• Compatible with USB 3.0 systems
• Maximum transfer speeds up to 130MB/s
• Bus powered operation
• Drop resistant up to 1.2m
• Crush resistant up to 1 ton
• Dust resistant design
• Rain resistant enclosure
• Software based encryption support
• Compatible with Windows and Mac systems
• Compact portable 2.5 inch form factor

Fierce Barracuda Dependability
The LaCie Rugged family features Seagate(RegTM) Barracuda(RegTM) drives for best-in-class reliability and performance. Multi-Tier Caching Technology(TM) (MTC) helps improve application load time, and 20 years of industry-leading manufacturing expertise means your data is safer in the field.

Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C
Legendary Rugged toughness meets USB-C compatibility, blazing-fast Thunderbolt(TM) speeds, and optional SSD performance of up to 510MB/s* (130MB/s with the HDD version). Thanks to USB-C, you can connect to both USB 3.0-compatible computers as well as to USB-C (and Thunderbolt 3) ones. This Rugged drive also features an integrated Thunderbolt cable and IP54-rated resistance to the elements, helping to ensure that you never have to compromise between durability, compatibility, and speed.

Rugged RAID
The LaCie Rugged RAID is the field-proven way to safely carry or capture a massive amount of data. Adapting to your needs for performance or complete data security, this Rugged storage lets you choose hardware RAID 0 for up to 240MB/s speeds* or RAID 1 for excellent data protection. Either way, your data is safe from water, dust, drops, and crushing.

Rugged USB-C
This drive marries legendary Rugged durability with a cutting-edge USB-C port for compatibility with next-generation computers like the latest Apple(RegTM) Macbook(RegTM). Beyond being rain, drop, and crush resistant, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

Rugged Mini
With capacities up to 4TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is the perfect choice when you want to securely carry tons of files and access them from USB 3.0 computers. Its compact size makes it easy to slip into a backpack, purse, or laptop case.

Rugged Triple
When you need to securely carry a media library and access it from FireWire 800 or USB 3.0 computers, opt for the LaCie Rugged Triple. With dual FireWire ports, you can daisy chain other peripherals to your computer. This Rugged drive is also among the toughest in its family with a 6.6-foot (5-meter) drop resistance.

What's in the Box

• LaCie STFR4000800 Rugged 4TB Portable External Hard Drive
• USB Type-C cable
• Quick start documentation

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	STFR4000800
HDD External Drive Details
Type of External Drive	Hard Disk Drive
Hard Drive Internal Form Factor	2.5"
Storage Capacity	4 TB
Heads Quantity	1
Data Channel External	USB 3.1 Gen 1
Maximum Sequential Read Rate	130 MB/s
Requires Operating System	Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
HDD External Interfaces
Interfaces	USB 3.1 Type C
HDD External Miscellaneous
External Colour	Orange
Case Material	Plastic, Aluminium
Dimensions & Weight Device
Depth (mm)	135 mm
Height (mm)	19 mm
Width (mm)	86 mm

FAQ

What is the storage capacity of the LaCie STFR4000800?

The drive provides 4TB of portable storage for backups, media files, projects and documents.

Is the drive compatible with USB 3.0 computers?

Yes. The USB Type-C interface is fully compatible with USB 3.0 systems using the appropriate connection.

Does the drive require an external power supply?

No. The drive is USB bus powered and operates directly from the connected computer.

Is this drive suitable for photographers and video creators?

Yes. Its rugged design, portable size and 4TB capacity make it suitable for transporting and backing up large photo and video libraries.

What protection does the Rugged enclosure provide?

The enclosure is designed to resist accidental drops up to 1.2m, crushing pressure up to 1 ton, dust and rain during everyday use.