Hitachi ST/250GB, ST/320GB, ST/500GB DATASHEET

SimpleTOUGH

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P O R T A B L E E X T E R N A L D R I V E

Go ahead, live in a rough world!

If you work hard or play hard, SimpleTOUGH is the ultimate in durability and data safety, all in a ruggedly handsome design. Made with a rough and tumble lifestyle in mind, SimpleTOUGH is both water1 and shock-resistant2, features ergonomic sides for easy carrying, a velvety smooth rubberized body, an integrated, flexible USB cable (you’ll never forget the cable again!) and a cool topside LED.

But don’t be fooled by its stylish exterior! Designed and constructed for an active lifestyle, SimpleTOUGH is strong and its award-winning Hitachi disk drives help keep your data safe. Just plug one in, and inside you’ll find smart ways to protect and manage all your precious stuff. SimpleTOUGH features both local and online backup for unbeatable, total protection. With Hitachi Local Backup software, you can set up automatic backups from your computer to your SimpleTOUGH, while Hitachi Ultimate Backup4 (2 GB free) provides secure, online backup that’s safe from real world mishaps. It works in the background, for constant, near-real time protection without bogging down your computer.

It's a tough world out there, so be prepared for whatever comes your way with the Hitachi SimpleTOUGH.

SIMPLETOUGH PORTABLE USB 2.0 DRIVE BY HITACHI

• Plug n’ play simple for instant access

• Water-resistant to protect against that spilled cup of coffee

• Shock resistant and able to survive a three meter drop

• “One-ton class” truck tough

• Durable and made for travel

• Simple, automatic backups with Hitachi Local Backup™

• Complete, unbeatable protection with Hitachi Ultimate Backup™ online service (2GB free)

• Joggle™ digital content manager for easy tracking, sharing and publishing of photos, music, and videos

• Built in USB “A” connector

• Free technical support

• 3-Year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance USB 2.0 provides up to 480 Mb/sec data transfer rate

One External “A” 4-pin (High-Speed USB USB 2.0/1.1) Attached CableInterface

4.1” (W) x 5.83” (L) x 1.267” (H)Dimensions

System Requirements Macintosh®

Available USB 2.0/1.1 port

Built for Mac OS X, 10.3 or later

Windows®

Available USB 2.0/1.1 port

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

INCLUDES

SimpleTOUGH Portable USB 2.0 Drive By Hitachi

USB 2.0 Cable

Hitachi Local Backup™ Software

Hitachi Ultimate Backup™ Service (2GB free)

Joggle™ Digital Content Manager

Free technical support

3-Year warranty

CAPACITIES

PART CAPACITY

ST/250GB 250GB

ST/320GB 320GB

ST/500GB 500GB

1 Water resistance was measured using 60cc of liquid, simulating a spilled drink.

2 Shock resistance was measured using three meter drops onto a carpeted concrete floor. Dropping the drive is not recommended while in operation mode.

3 The SimpleTOUGH drive was placed vertically on a concrete road, and was run over by a one-ton class, 1998, Chevy 3500 cab truck with a service chassis. Luckily, there was no damage to the truck.

4 Terms and conditions of use apply.

5 Warranty period may vary based on regulations of the country where this product is purchased. Subject to certain terms and conditions.