LaCie, a premium brand of Seagate Technology Holdings, announced the launch of the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, a scratch disk for creative professionals. Utilizing next-generation Thunderbolt 5 technology, the Rugged SSD Pro5 is ideal for filmmakers, photographers, and audio professionals who require high performance and reliability from their storage solutions.
The new Rugged SSD Pro5 delivers ultra-fast read/write speeds of up to 6700/5300MB/s to streamline workflows and maximize productivity for creative projects. Available in capacities up to 4TB, it enables real-time editing of 8K and 6K RAW footage and ensures smooth performance even for the most intensive tasks.
“Seagate is committed to delivering the highest quality, most cost-effective solutions to our customers,” said Lance O’Hara, vice president of endpoint marketing at Seagate. “We’re seeing a surge in storage demand from creative professionals, especially those who are incorporating generative AI into their daily work.”
Design of the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 is designed to handle these demanding workloads and data-intensive applications, making it an invaluable tool for professionals looking for unmatched transfer speeds and editing power.
“Intel is committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers,” said Ben Hacker, general manager of Client Connectivity at Intel.
Hacker: Thunderbolt 5 is twice as fast as previous versions and sets a new benchmark for performance.
We’re happy to see LaCie bring Thunderbolt 5 technology to their Rugged lineup. Increased bandwidth is great for everyone, and content creators of all types will find it especially useful in their workflows.
The Rugged SSD Pro5 is designed to withstand harsh environments, can withstand drops of up to 3 meters, and is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. The iconic, rugged rubber housing designed by Neil Poulton allows users to store their data safely while providing maximum portability for active workflows. Made with both creators and the planet in mind, the drive uses more than 45% recycled materials by weight to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.
Highly compatible, the Rugged SSD Pro5 easily connects to Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 10/20/40Gbps USB-C hosts on Windows, macOS and iPad Pro while delivering a minimum of 15W1,2 . The SSD comes with a five-year limited warranty and also includes Rescue Data Recovery Services3 in the event of accidental data loss, helping to protect data in harsh environments.
