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White Paper | Rugged Multiple Layers of Protection As opposed to conventional hard drives, LaCie Ruggeds are capable of sustaining higher levels of physical punishment. The Rugged's durability is a direct result of unique design complemented by strong components for each of its layers. All models feature a disk that withstand shocks up to 1000G, where "G" stands for units of gravitational force. To further enhance resistance to shocks, LaCie adds rubber bumpers to each corner of the disk1. The Rugged's shock-resistant hard drive is encased within a scratch-proof aluminum shell. This specialty alloy material also absorbs heat from the disk, dissipating away from its internal mechanics. The importance of consistently dispersing heat cannot be stressed enough since maintaining a supportable temperature may extend the hard drive's life. Further, users benefit from optimal performance and improved transfer rates since heat is not trapped within the casing. This key level of protection offers a price-to-usage ratio that more than justifies the initial investment. Pressure-resistant Rain-resistant Shock-resistant Rugged Mini (Drop Tested up to 1.2 m) The last layer of protection is often noted for its clever design, but the Rugged's rubber sleeve is far more than a fun aesthetic cover. The sleeve gives the Rugged external shock resistance to complement the internal rubber bumpers and the drive. Thus, the LaCie Rugged protects your data against physical harm from the outer surface to its very core. Protective Aluminum Shell Shock-resistant Rubber Sleeve Rigorous Testing The United States Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD) has compiled exhaustive tests to push products to their limit. The list of tests, called MIL-STD-810, was "...prepared specifically for DoD applications, [however] this standard may be tailored for commercial applications as well."2 Standards for the tests are updated to accommodate changes in technology and identified by letter. For example, MIL-STD-810F from 1 January 2000 was superseded by the most recent set of tests in MIL-STD810G beginning 31 October 2008. Internal Anti-shock Rubber Bumpers Hard Disk Rugged Triple / Rugged Hard Disk (Drop Tested up to 2.2 m) Companies such as LaCie can refer to their products as MIL-STD-810G compliant only if the strict demands of specific tests are met. Most important to the Rugged is the stringent drop test and, to simulate real-world falls, LaCie uses 1.2 m as a minimum height. While 1.2 m approximates chest height for the average person, 1. Certain models only. Please see Table 1- Rugged Family 2. "Department of Defense Test Method Standard: Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests", 31 October 2008, Forward (http://www. everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD+%280800+-+0899%29/MIL-STD-810G_12306/)