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BarraCuda Fast SSD

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BarraCuda Fast SSD

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Full Speed Ahead

Boot games faster, transfer files seamlessly, and stream stored videos to your computer without lag with BarraCuda Fast SSD, a USB-C external SSD shelling out intense speeds of up to 540MB/s and easy-to-use functionality for on-the-go days.

Level Up Your Gaming Experience

With accelerated SSD speeds of up to 540MB/s, you’ll enjoy faster installing and booting, and with up to 2TB of portable capacity you can store 50+ titles and take them anywhere.¹

A Portable SSD for Speed. And Space

Armed with maximum sequential read/write speeds of up to 540MB/s, BarraCuda Fast SSD makes it easy to browse, edit, and transfer high-res photos and stream stored videos directly to your laptop. Plus, with up to 2TB of capacity, this portable SSD ensures you have loads of space for a full library of photos, movies, music, work projects, and more.

USB-C for Today. And Tomorrow.

USB-C is the go-to interface for most devices today and BarraCuda Fast SSD makes it super easy to connect to them with its reversible USB-C cable. That means there’s no right or wrong way to plug in. You’ll also be equipped with a Type-C to Type-A cable for universal compatibility with any USB computer.

Works With Windows and Mac Out of the Box

An External SSD. A Work of Art.

Sporting an enclosure that’s 99% understated, BarraCuda Fast SSD sends a current of energized style through your work or gaming space with its green LED accent light while its lightweight, shock resistant form factor withstands the bumps and bruises of your commute. Plus it’s bus-powered, meaning no external power needed. So—just a backup drive? Nah. More like thoughtful architecture you can hold.

Convenient File Syncing and Backup Software

BarraCuda Fast SSD makes it easy to keep files updated—simply sync important folders and projects with the included backup and folder mirroring software and automatically monitor target folders for any file additions, deletions, or changes.

Make Amazing Photos from Anywhere

Easily edit, organize, store, and share photos with a four-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan². Edit with the powerful and easy-to-use interface of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and combine images into rich, multilayered artwork with Adobe Photoshop.²,³

Rescue Data Recovery Services

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When the unexpected happens—like water damage or natural disaster—Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.³

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Average game size is 35–50GB. Quantitative usage examples are for illustrative purposes.
Four-month membership to Adobe Creative Photography plan is redeemable during product registration. Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in China. For country list see https://adobe.ly/cc-countries. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. See www.adobe.com/legal.html for applicable terms and privacy policy.
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BarraCuda Fast SSD

Full Speed Ahead

Level Up Your Gaming Experience

A Portable SSD for Speed. And Space

USB-C for Today. And Tomorrow.

Works With Windows and Mac Out of the Box

An External SSD. A Work of Art.

Convenient File Syncing and Backup Software

Make Amazing Photos from Anywhere

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We’ve Got Your Back

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At Seagate, we obsess over quality assurance.