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• Ideal for backup and creative pros
• Four RAID modes to customize speed and protection
• Two hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access*
• Aluminum heat sink design for greater reliability
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro incl.
• Time Machine Compatible

The LaCie 2big Quadra is the most complete 2-disk RAID solution for digital libraries, creative pro and office workstations that need storage/backup capacity, speed, and advanced data protection. It's easy to use, and comes with two extractable, lockable and hot-swappable disks in RAID 1 mode. With burst transfer rates as high as 165MB/s** (eSATA 3Gb/s) in RAID 0, the 2big Quadra is ideal for high speed-demanding applications like audio/video projects (DV and SD video playback or 2D/3D imaging).

It functions as a complete solution for data protection, and comes with advanced backup software with computer recovery options: Genie Backup Manager Pro^TM for Windows® and Intego Backup Manager Pro^TM for Mac® users. The sturdy, aluminum heat sink design-with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation-keeps it quiet and safe. This versatile solution offers various space-saving configurations-upright, horizontal, stacked, or rack-mounted. The LaCie Shortcut Button on the front launches any backup or library application of your choice in just one push.***

For the fastest speeds and most optimal performance, we recommend purchasing the LaCie eSATA II PCI Express Card 3Gb/s - 4Ports for use in tandem with the LaCie 2big Quadra.

Specifications

Number : 301432A
Capacity : 4 TB
Interface : eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Rotational Speed (rpm) : 7200rpm
Cache : up to 32MB (2x16MB) or greater
Interface Transfer Rate
(max. bus speed) : eSATA: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
Seek Time (Read) : <10ms (eSATA)
Burst Transfer Rate¹
(max. drive speed) : eSATA 3Gibts: 145-165MB/s
FireWire 800: 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: 35-40MB/s
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 30-35MB/s
RAID Modes : Easy RAID selection:
RAID 1
RAID 0
Mixed Partition (RAID 0 and RAID 1)
Concatenation
LaCie Shortcut Button : Launch any application (backup, music, slideshows...) with one push***
Backup Software : Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Windows 2000∆∆, XP∆∆ Vista
Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
Triple Power Management : "Auto" for energy efficiency; "On" for instant access; "Off" for data protection
Cooling System : Ultra-quiet cooling system with SMART thermo-regulated blower technology
Advanced heat sink design for greater heat dissipation
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 3.5 x 7.8 x 6.7 in / 91 x 200 x 172 mm
Weight : 5.95 lbs / 2700 g
System Requirements : eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista^TM or higher
Mac® OS X 10.4.6 or higher
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended

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