However, an external power plug is provided in cases where a USB hub may not supply enough bus power to run the drive. Many users will want to use the Rugged RAID the way it’s designed to be used, with power from a computer’s USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt port. The USB port and Thunderbolt cable end are all hidden under a removable foam plug when the drive is not in use, and LaCie thoughtfully provides a spare plug in case the primary one is lost or damaged. There’s no need to worry if you don’t have a Thunderbolt port on your Mac the Rugged RAID also supports USB 3.0, although you will have to supply your own cable. There’s no need to remember whether or not you’ve packed a Thunderbolt cable in your travel bag - the Thunderbolt cable and connector is integrated into the drive, wrapping around the middle of the orange silicone when not in use.
The Rugged RAID was created by noted designer Neil Poulton, who took a solid aluminum enclosure and surrounded it with a protective layer of orange silicone.
#Lacie hd enclosure portable
Today I’m reviewing the LaCie Rugged RAID ($399.99), a portable RAID solution for professionals and others who want the speed and redundancy of a Thunderbolt RAID array in an enclosure that can easily handle the bumps, dirt, and even water splashes that occur in the real world. As you well know, OWC manufactures a complete line of storage solutions, but also sells worthy third-party drives.
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