SSD disk Seagate 4.1 TB 2.5" USB Type-C Pro5

The Rugged SSD Pro5 by LACIE (Seagate MPN STNA4000400) is a portable external SSD in a 2.5" form factor with 4.1 TB (4096 GB) capacity. Designed for creative professionals, it connects via Thunderbolt/USB Type-C and delivers very high sustained performance for demanding tasks while offering IP68-rated protection against water and dust, drop resistance up to 3 m and pressure protection up to a 2-tonne vehicle. The enclosure uses at least 45% recycled materials and the drive is available in a blue finish.

Advantages

This Rugged SSD Pro5 provides ultra-fast read/write performance — up to 6,700/5,300 MB/s with a 50 GB cache and sustained performance after cache of up to 5,000 MB/s read and 1,800 MB/s write — enabling real-time editing of 6K and 8K video on Thunderbolt 5-equipped Macs. The device is physically durable (IP68, 3 m drop, vehicle-pressure rated), portable (2.5" form factor, 0.15 kg) and includes Toolkit backup software plus a one-month Adobe Creative Cloud membership for workflow convenience.

Suitable for

• Real-time 8K and 6K video editing on Thunderbolt 5/4 systems
• On-location photo and video capture workflows in harsh environments
• Large project storage and fast transfer for video, photo, and audio files
• Backup and archive tasks with included Toolkit software

Key specifications

• Brand: LACIE (Seagate)
• Model / MPN: STNA4000400
• Capacity: 4.1 TB (4096 GB)
• Interface: Thunderbolt 5 / USB Type-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 4)
• Read / Write speeds: up to 6,700 / 5,300 MB/s (50 GB cache); after cache up to 5,000 MB/s read, 1,800 MB/s write
• Protection: IP68 (water/dust), drop resistance up to 3 m, pressure rated for up to a 2-tonne vehicle
• Material: at least 45% recycled materials
• Form factor / Weight: 2.5" / 0.15 kg
• Colour: Blue

How to use

Connect the SSD to a compatible Thunderbolt 5 or USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port on your Mac or PC using the provided cable. For best performance with high-resolution video editing, use a Thunderbolt 5 host (MacBook Pro, Mac Mini or other Thunderbolt 5-equipped systems). Install the included Toolkit backup software to configure automatic backups and use the one-month Adobe Creative Cloud membership if required. When transferring large projects, allow the drive to complete its cache operations for maximum sustained throughput.

Usage recommendations

Use the Rugged SSD Pro5 for on-location editing and large-file transfers; ensure your host system supports Thunderbolt 5 to reach maximum advertised speeds, and regularly back up important projects using Toolkit or an alternative backup solution.