description LaCie Petit Hard Disk Overview
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Is the LaCie Petit Hard Disk the same as the LaCie Rugged Mini?
No. The Petit Hard Disk is an older compact USB 2.0 model, while the Rugged Mini is a later orange drive with a rubber sleeve and stated shock, rain, and pressure resistance. Their names and protective features should not be treated as interchangeable. [LaCie Petit manual](https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/migrated-assets/lacie-content/manual/UM_Petit_EN.pdf)
What capacities did the LaCie Petit Hard Disk come in?
The archived LaCie datasheet lists 320GB and 500GB Petit Hard Disk models. The 2TB capacity sometimes associated with newer LaCie Rugged drives does not match those original Petit specifications. [LaCie Petit datasheet](https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/migrated-assets/lacie-content/datasheet/DS_Petit_EN.pdf)
What interface and cable does the LaCie Petit Hard Disk use?
The Petit Hard Disk uses a Mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable and supports transfer rates up to 480Mbit/s through USB 2.0. Its original documentation describes plug-and-play use with LaCie Setup Assistant for formatting. [LaCie Petit manual](https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/migrated-assets/lacie-content/manual/UM_Petit_EN.pdf)
Will the LaCie Petit Hard Disk work with a modern computer?
The original manual documents Windows XP, Vista, and 7 plus Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.6, so it is a legacy device rather than a drive with current operating-system support. A modern computer may recognize it through a suitable adapter, but the old USB 2.0 interface and formatting can still limit practical use. [LaCie Petit manual](https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/migrated-assets/lacie-content/manual/UM_Petit_EN.pdf)
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