Charging your Rugged BOSS SSD
Rugged BOSS SSD receives power via:
The included power supply unit plugged into a power outlet.
A USB-C connection to a computer or a power delivery charging device such as a USB-C power adapter
or an external battery.
Power supply unit
Fully charging Rugged BOSS SSD with the included power supply may take several hours. Recharge time may
be increased if Rugged BOSS SSD is in active use.
USB-C connec on
Rugged BOSS SSD can receive a charge for its battery when connected via the USB-C port to a computer,
charging device, or external battery.
The charge rate depends on the current from the connected power source.
It may take several hours to fully charge Rugged BOSS SSD.
Power sources providing less than 1.5A may result in slow or negligible charging rates.
Charging your mobile devices from Rugged BOSS
SSD
Rugged BOSS SSD can charge mobile devices connected to the mobile port or the USB Type A port.
Mobile port
Typically you’ll want to connect your mobile device to Rugged BOSS SSD’s mobile port using the included
tethered cable, as this allows you to easily manage your data using the LaCie BOSS app. The mobile port
delivers 1A for Lightning and USB-C connections and 900mA for Micro-USB connections. When charging iOS
It’s recommended that you connect your mobile device to Rugged BOSS SSD using the
dedicated tethered cable. This allows you to manage data on Rugged BOSS SSD and your mobile
device with the LaCie BOSS app.
When charging the device using the power supply port, use only the power supply provided
with your device. Power supplies from other LaCie and third-party devices can damage your
Rugged BOSS SSD. For details on charging the device using the USB-C port, see
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LaCie Rugged BOSS SSD
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