ADATA AHD710P-2TU31-CRD 2TB portable hard drive

Rugged 2 TB portable drive

The ADATA HD710 Pro stores two terabytes on a 2.5 inch mechanical disk wrapped in a triple-layered red shell. It meets military drop standards from one point five metres and survives sixty minutes at two metres underwater while staying totally dust-tight. The integrated USB cable tucks into a groove and the rotating port cover seals the connector when not in use.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed ceiling

The drive connects through a USB 3.1 interface that operates at the USB 3.2 Gen 1 signalling rate of five gigabits per second. Real-world throughput will be limited by the mechanical platters and the host controller, so sustained transfers sit well below the bus maximum. The port cover must be firmly closed before any water exposure or the IP rating does not apply.

Compatibility and cable check

The box includes a USB 3.1 cable and a quick-start guide; no separate power adapter is required. Verify that your system provides a standard USB-A port or an appropriate adapter, and that the operating system is Windows XP or later, Mac OS X ten point six or later, or Linux kernel two point six or later. Buyers who need solid-state speeds or capacities above two terabytes should look elsewhere.