Silicon Power A80

Silicon Power’s A80 Hard Drive is not only waterproof, dust-proof, can withstand serious drops, but take some serious fire power as well. The Armor A80 is compliant with IPX7 waterproof standards, meaning it can be under a meter of water for 30 minutes and still function fully. It’s also dust- and pressure-proof. That means your data is safe from unexpected spills, rain, dustier spaces, or most any other environmental concern. Product page. Continue reading to see the fire test video, for more pictures and additional information.

The Armor A80 is also compliant with MIL-STD-810F 516.5 procedure IV, aka the “transit drop test.” What does that mean? It means the A80 was tested for direct drops onto concrete floors or harder surfaces, and (on a drop-test machine) freefalls from a height of about 48 inches. 26 contact points in all are tested (8 corners, 12 cut surfaces, and 6 major surfaces). More information.

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