ADATA Launches the HD720 Rugged External Hard Drive

ADATA Technology launched the HD720 ruggedized USB 3.0 external hard drive Highly robust, it meets strict dust, water, and shock resistance requirements and ships in several capacities up to 2TB. The HD720 complies with strict IEC/EN 60529 IP68 specifications and requirements. This means the unit offers complete dust tight protection for stable and long-lasting operation in particulate-infused environments. Unlike standard external drives, the HD720 does not require special care in terms of dust-proofing. The certification also means the HD720 is rated for up to 120 minutes of submersion in water at a depth of up to 2m. ADATA has also designed the HD720 to surpass the already-tough MIL-STD-810G 516.6 drop test: the drive can easily survive sudden and violent crashes and drops from as high as 1.8m, whereas the standard sets a 1.2m drop height, the company said, in a press release.

The HD720 is coated in custom-weaved flexible silicone arranged in three layers for serious shock resistance. The drive features a smart G Shock sensor that halts drive read/write operation should a shock beyond a preset threshold occur. This prevents data corruption and loss, with drive operation resuming once the shock has subsided. Users are alerted to this with red and blue indicator lights.

HD720 external drives are offered in capacities of up to 2TB, use smart cable management, the wire tucking safely into a wraparound groove for pack-and-go convenience.