Physical Features:
Compared to Silicon Power's other portable hard drives, the Armor A30 is a bit on the large side. The drive measures 87.5 x 134 x 18.6 mm and tips the scales at a whopping 205g. The extra bulk is primarily due to the orange, shock-resistant silica gels on all four corners and along the sides. These gels protect the drive against drops and can be used to store the USB cable when not in use.
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The Armor A30's outer casing is constructed out of lightweight, black plastic. While the bottom and sides have a smooth, matte finish, the top has a special hexagonal pattern that Silicon Power claims is resistant to scratches. Underneath the outer casing, the Armor A30 also has a multicolor LED which lights up red or blue, depending on the USB connection type. This indicator also flashes to show when data is being transferred.
Along the back, you can see the Armor A30's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. This full size connector not only transfers data but provides power for the drive.
With the outer casing removed, you can see the Armor A30's internal suspension system, which is comprised of a shock-resistant silica gel. This one piece design wraps around the drive and extends outside the plastic case to add an extra layer of protection.
If you look closely, you can see that Silicon Power has used Samsung's Spinpoint M9T ST2000LM003 hard drive. This drive features a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface, 32MB cache and a 5400 RPM rotation speed.
