Cables and Connectors
USB-C protocols
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB-C is the latest
implementation of this standard and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features.
USB-C supports many protocols:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
transfer rates up to 480Mb/s
SuperSpeed USB 3.0
transfer rates up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 1
transfer rates up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 2
transfer rates up to 10Gb/s
Thunderbolt 3
transfer rates up to 40Gb/s
The USB-C port on the LaCie Rugged SSD is USB 3.1 Gen 2. You can connect your Rugged SSD to any USB-C
or USB Type A (USB 3.0) port.
Cables
Rugged SSD is delivered with two cables for universal compatibility with modern computers.
USB 3.1 (USB-C) cable
For optimal transfer rates up to 10Gb/s, use the USB 3.1 (USB-C) cable to connect Rugged SSD. Connecting
the device is easy since the cable is identical on both ends.
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