Model: STLR5000400
from $169.99
Storage: 5TB
3 configurations available
Constructed with password protection, 5TB Mobile Drive Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from LaCie helps keeps your files safe behind an extra layer of security. Designed to fit a variety of roles, this drive gives users ample space to save their photos, playlists, docs, and more. Compatible right out of the box with Windows, Mac, and iPad, the Mobile Drive Secure features a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port that drives data transfer speeds of up to 130 MB/s and provides power. The USB-C port may also be used with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 hosts, although it will continue to operate at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $169.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The LaCie 5TB Mobile Drive Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive is available at bhphoto, cdw, starting at $169.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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